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James Howard Jackson Harris 1833–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jul 1833

Birth Location: Lone Jack, Jackson, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 21 Mar 1903

Death Location: Ava, Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Reuben PVT

Mother: Elizabeth Gray

Spouse(s): Margret Stepp, Catharine Taylor

Children(s): Wilbur Harris, Jay Harris, Laura Street, Archibald Harris, Clara Harris, Samuel Harris, Alice David, James Harris, Edward Harris, Elby Harris, Annie Harris, Eugenie Harris, James Jr

In 1833, James Howard Jackson Harris entered the world in Lone Jack, Jackson, Missouri, USA, born to Reuben Marshall Harris Sr I Pvt And Elizabeth Betsy Gray. In 1850, James Howard Jackson Harris resided in Washington, Jackson, Missouri, USA. James Howard Jackson Harris married Catharine Caroline Taylor, Margret Ann Cundiff Harris Stepp, and had children including Alice May Harris Rucker David, Annie M Harris, Archibald Willard Archie Harris, Clara E Harris, Edward L Harris, Elby Barton Harris, Eugenie Harris, James H Harris Jr, James Taylor Harris, Jay Howard Harris, Laura Harris Russell Street, Samuel Woodson Harris, Wilbur Guy Harris. James Howard Jackson Harris passed away in 1903 in Ava, Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1833, James Howard Jackson Harris entered the world in Lone Jack, Jackson, Missouri, USA, born to Reuben Marshall Harris Sr I Pvt And Elizabeth Betsy Gray.
  • In 1850, James Howard Jackson Harris resided in Washington, Jackson, Missouri, USA.
  • James Howard Jackson Harris married Catharine Caroline Taylor, Margret Ann Cundiff Harris Stepp, and had children including Alice May Harris Rucker David, Annie M Harris, Archibald Willard Archie Harris, Clara E Harris, Edward L Harris, Elby Barton Harris, Eugenie Harris, James H Harris Jr, James Taylor Harris, Jay Howard Harris, Laura Harris Russell Street, Samuel Woodson Harris, Wilbur Guy Harris.
  • James Howard Jackson Harris passed away in 1903 in Ava, Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reuben PVT
1760–1842
Birth Location: Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
RP
Elizabeth Gray
1814–1865
Birth Location: Patrick, Virginia, United States
EG

Spouses(s)

Margret Stepp
1859–1922
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
MS
Catharine Taylor
1834–1885
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
CT

Children(s)

Wilbur Harris
1887–1958
Birth Location: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
WH
Jay Harris
1889–1940
Birth Location: Hoisington, Kansas
JH
Laura Street
1893–1924
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
LS
Archibald Harris
1895–1944
Birth Location: Birmingham, Clay, Missouri
AH
Clara Harris
1853–1899
Birth Location: Jackson, Missouri, USA
CH
Samuel Harris
1856–1915
Birth Location: Jackson, Missouri, USA
SH
Alice David
1858–1942
Birth Location: Jackson, Missouri, USA
AD
James Harris
1861–1876
Birth Location: Jackson, Missouri, USA
JH
Edward Harris
1866–1893
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
EH
Elby Harris
1871–1933
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
EH
Annie Harris
1875–
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
AH
Eugenie Harris
1859–1870
Birth Location: Missouri
EH
James Jr
1850–1876
Birth Location: Missouri
JJ

James Harris's Ancestors

Self
James Harris
1833–1903
Birth Place: Lone Jack, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Parents
Reuben Marshall Harris Sr I, PVT
1760–1842
Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Betsy) Gray
1814–1865
Patrick, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
William (Henry) Harris
1740–1822
Davis Creek, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Sarah (Ann) Steele
1747–1787
Patrick, Virginia, USA
Joseph (Howard Gray) Sr
1779–1863
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Anna (Marie) Custer
1780–1850
Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Capt Jr.
1700–1792
Ann Burnett
1710–1804
Samuel Steele
1709–1790
Margaret Steele
1713–1760
Edward Gray
1728–1830
Mary Hugo
1753–1835
Abraham Custer
1750–1819
Maria Costa
1753–1819
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Maj. Peace
1635–1700
Mary Claiborne
1626–1710
John Burnett
1660–1719
Amy Baker
1680–1749
Ninian Steele
1669–1745
Anna Futhey
1668–1768
William Fulton
–1741
Mary Smith
1705–1742
Edward Sr.
1699–1758
Elizabeth *
1698–1759
James Hugo
1729–1757
Maria
–1792
Johann Kuster
1724–1829
Susannah Hoppe
1706–1787
Mozes Costa
1709–1761
Sara Bueno
1722–1781

James Harris's Descendants

1.
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James (Howard Jackson) Harris (15 Jul 1833–21 Mar 1903) m. Margret (Ann Cundiff Harris) Stepp (Jun 1859–6 Oct 1922) m. Catharine (Caroline) Taylor (27 Nov 1834–6 Aug 1885)
  1. 1. Wilbur (Guy) Harris 1887–1958 m. Irma (Inez) Ellis 1894–1973 m. Cora (Melissa) Walker 1886–1976
    1. 1. Wilbur (Nile) Harris 1935–2015 m. Laura (Faye Beene) Harris 1938–2021
    2. 2. Jeanne (Marie Harris) Harrison 1931–2017 m. Grover (Cleveland Harrison) Jr 1929–2000
    3. 3. Billie (Mae Harris Shear) McLennan 1933–2010 m. George (Andrew Shear) Jr. 1926–1980 m. Daniel (Britton) McLennan 1920–2008
    4. 4. Wayne (Gordon) Harris 1915–1989 m. Betty (Iderra Ditto) Clinton 1927–2018
    5. 5. Paul (Neal) Harris 1911–1965 m. Velma (Ellen Anderson Harris) Huffman 1912–2002
      1. 1. Barbara (JoAnn Harris) Brinkmeyer 1933–2011 m. David (Baird) Brinkmeyer 1932–2022
      2. 2. Douglas (D) Harris 1932–2006
      3. 3. Dr. (Larry Eugene) Harris 1939–2011
    6. 6. Mary (Evelyn Harris) Sprinkle 1918–1984 m. Herman (Cecil) Sprinkle 1910–1988
      1. 1. Stephen (Lynn) Sprinkle 1948–2015
      2. 2. Robert (Harris) Sprinkle 1943–2002
  2. 2. Jay (Howard) Harris 1889–1940 m. Flossie (M) Bullard 1901–1969
  3. 3. Laura (Harris Russell) Street 1893–1924 m. Leonard (Hastings) Russell 1886–1967 m. William (W.) Street 1868–1925
    1. 1. Mildred (Lorine Russell James) Briggs 1911–1988 m. Ernest (Carl) James 1896–1977 m. Matt Briggs 1900–
      1. 1. Geraldine Russell 1927–1927
    2. 2. Elen (R) Street 1920–
    3. 3. George Street 1906–
  4. 4. Archibald (Willard "Archie") Harris 1895–1944 m. Cora (Margaret) Harris 1902–1963
    1. 1. Theodora (Elizabeth Harris) Porter 1925–1983 m. Oliver (Leonard "Ollie") Porter 1923–2015
      1. 1. David (Oliver) Porter 1950–2020
      2. 2. Diane (Elizabeth Porter) Happe 1945–2021
  5. 5. Clara (E) Harris 1853–1899 m. James (Harvey) Smith 1849–1910
    1. 1. James (Leroy) Smith 1871–
    2. 2. John (Bryant) Smith 1873–1946
    3. 3. Carrie (May) Smith 1874–1920
    4. 4. Mary (B. "Mamie") Smith 1876–
  6. 6. Samuel (Woodson) Harris 1856–1915 m. Anna (Bell Felbell (Falpel) Harris) Skeen 1872–1950
    1. 1. Verda Harris 1902–2003
    2. 2. Stanley (Warren) Harris 1893–1988
    3. 3. Erma (B) Harris 1909–1977
    4. 4. Barbara (G) Harris 1899–1933
    5. 5. Lloyd (Taylor) Harris 1905–1919
    6. 6. Edna (Harris) Hart 1890–1971 m. Alva (Oral) Hart 1885–1969
      1. 1. Lola (May) Hart 1914–1974
      2. 2. Earnest (Everett) Hart 1911–1966
    7. 7. Arthur (Clay) Harris 1892–1892
    8. 8. Willard (Harman) Harris 1895–1896
    9. 9. Leta Harris 1897–1899
  7. 7. Alice (May Harris Rucker) David 1858–1942 m. DeWilton Rucker 1846–1919 m. Daniel (H) David 1829–1913
    1. 1. Carter Rucker 1876–1967
    2. 2. Maggie (Madge Prudence) David 1873–1966
  8. 8. James (Taylor) Harris 1861–1876
  9. 9. Edward (L.) Harris 1866–1893 m. Rosa (Nell) Spears 1869–1892
    1. 1. George (Martin) Harris 1889–1967
    2. 2. Clare (Louise Harris) Fletcher 1892–1967
  10. 10. Elby (Barton) Harris 1871–1933 m. Mary (Grace Smart) Harris 1871–1967
    1. 1. Frank (Bryant) Harris 1896–1949
    2. 2. Elbert (Barton) Harris 1892–1979
    3. 3. Ester (B) Harris 1894–1981
  11. 11. Annie (M) Harris 1875–
  12. 12. Eugenie Harris 1859–1870
  13. 13. James (H Harris) Jr 1850–1876

James Harris's Timeline

12 Records

1833
15 Jul 1833
Birth of James Howard Jackson Harris in Lone Jack, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Lone Jack, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1850
1850
Age 17
James Howard Jackson Harris resided here in Washington, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Washington, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1852
16 Sep 1852
Age 19
James Howard Jackson Harris was married in Cass
Cass
1860
1860
Age 27
James Howard Jackson Harris resided here in Division 35, New Santa Fee, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Division 35, New Santa Fee, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 30
James Howard Jackson Harris resided here in Burch Prairie, New Madrid, Missouri, United States
Burch Prairie, New Madrid, Missouri, United States
1870
1870
Age 37
James Howard Jackson Harris resided here in Township 47 Range 33, Lees Summit, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Township 47 Range 33, Lees Summit, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1877
1877
Age 44
James Howard Jackson Harris resided here in Jackson, Missouri
Jackson, Missouri
1880
1880
Age 47
James Howard Jackson Harris resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1886
1 June 1886
Age 53
James Howard Jackson Harris was married in Missouri, Missouri, USA
Missouri, Missouri, USA
1890
Jun 1890
Age 57
James Howard Jackson Harris resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 67
James Howard Jackson Harris resided here in Kansas City Ward 6, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA
Kansas City Ward 6, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA
1903
21 Mar 1903
Age 70
Death of James Howard Jackson Harris in Ava, Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America
Ava, Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1833
    Event Place: Lone Jack, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-2003
    [2] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
    [3] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 47 Range 33, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: M593_781; Page: 110A
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Division 35, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: M653_625; Page: 199; Family History Library
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Washington, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 402; Page: 252a
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1852
    Event Place: Cass
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 June 1886
    Event Place: Missouri, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Washington, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Washington, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 402; Page: 252a

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 35, New Santa Fee, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Division 35, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: M653_625; Page: 199; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Burch Prairie, New Madrid, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 47 Range 33, Lees Summit, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 47 Range 33, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: M593_781; Page: 110A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1877
    Event Place: Jackson, Missouri
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_90; Roll Number: 90

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jun 1890
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Vet

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kansas City Ward 6, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S., City Directories, 1890-1891

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1903
    Event Place: Ava, Douglas County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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