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James Porter Harris 1896–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 October 1896

Birth Location: Liberty, Missouri

Death Date: 2 August 1948

Death Location: Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: William Harris

Mother: Becky Harris

Spouse(s): Opal Shepard

Children(s): Ruby Harris

The story of James Porter Harris began in 1896 in Liberty, Missouri. In 1900, James Porter Harris resided in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA. In 1910, James Porter Harris resided in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA. James Porter Harris married Opal Shepard, and had children including Ruby May Harris, Shirley June Harris. James Porter Harris passed away in 1948 in Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Porter Harris began in 1896 in Liberty, Missouri.
  • In 1900, James Porter Harris resided in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1910, James Porter Harris resided in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA.
  • James Porter Harris married Opal Shepard, and had children including Ruby May Harris, Shirley June Harris.
  • James Porter Harris passed away in 1948 in Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Harris's Ancestors

Self
James Harris
1896–1948
Birth Place: Liberty, Missouri
Parents
William Harris
1869–
Missouri
Becky Harris
1874–
Missouri
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Harris's Descendants

1.
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James (Porter) Harris (2 October 1896–2 August 1948) m. Opal Shepard (2 November 1905–4 August 1956)
  1. 1. Ruby (May) Harris 1926– m. Donald (Lewis) Utz 1925–1978

James Harris's Timeline

9 Records

1896
2 October 1896
Birth of James Porter Harris in Liberty, Missouri
Liberty, Missouri
1900
1900
Age 4
James Porter Harris resided here in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
James Porter Harris resided here in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
James Porter Harris resided here in Fishing River, Clay, Missouri, USA
Fishing River, Clay, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
James Porter Harris resided here in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
James Porter Harris resided here in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri
Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 44
James Porter Harris resided here in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
1942
1942
Age 46
James Porter Harris resided here in Excelsion Springs, Missouri, USA
Excelsion Springs, Missouri, USA
1948
2 August 1948
Age 52
Death of James Porter Harris
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 October 1896
    Event Place: Liberty, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 905
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02097; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 24-2A
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T625_913; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 16
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0001
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Clay; Roll: 1683161; Draft Board: 9
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0024
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T624_775; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1374788
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0024

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T624_775; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1374788

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T625_913; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 16

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0001

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02097; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 24-2A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02097; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 24-2A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Excelsion Springs, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 905

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Clay; Roll: 1683161; Draft Board: 9

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 August 1948
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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