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Joe Melvin HARRIS 1924–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Aug 1924

Birth Location: Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama

Death Date: 12 Aug 1989

Death Location: Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Sylacauga, Talladega, AL

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Mother: Mary WATSON

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In 1924, Joe Melvin HARRIS entered the world in Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, born to Arlington Hurst Mcelrath And Mary Obera Watson. In 1930, Joe Melvin HARRIS resided in Talladega, Talladega, Talladega, Alabama, USA. In 1935, Joe Melvin HARRIS resided in Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama. Joe Melvin HARRIS married Lois Christine Culver, and had children including Joe Melvin Harris Jr, Mary Susan Harris. Joe Melvin HARRIS passed away in 1989 in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Sylacauga, Talladega, AL.

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Biography

  • In 1924, Joe Melvin HARRIS entered the world in Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, born to Arlington Hurst Mcelrath And Mary Obera Watson.
  • In 1930, Joe Melvin HARRIS resided in Talladega, Talladega, Talladega, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1935, Joe Melvin HARRIS resided in Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama.
  • Joe Melvin HARRIS married Lois Christine Culver, and had children including Joe Melvin Harris Jr, Mary Susan Harris.
  • Joe Melvin HARRIS passed away in 1989 in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Sylacauga, Talladega, AL.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Joe HARRIS's Ancestors

Self
Joe HARRIS
1924–1989
Birth Place: Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama
Parents
Mary (Obera) WATSON
1904–1988
, , Alabama
Grandparents
Joel (Berry) WATSON
1873–1941
Toomsuba, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Mary (Rosa) POE
1876–1934
, , Alabama
Great-Grandparents
Bill WATSON
1846–1929
Mary Waller
1852–1933
Edmond POE
1842–1888
Tempy BEASLEY
1845–1917
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Watson
1795–1879
Manurva\Minerva MABRY
1810–1880
Solomon POE
1808–1880
Nancy CASSELS
1821–1862
William BEASLEY
1814–
Rebecca
1815–1855

Joe HARRIS's Timeline

8 Records

1924
12 Aug 1924
Birth of Joe Melvin HARRIS in Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama
Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama
1930
1930
Age 6
Joe Melvin HARRIS resided here in Talladega, Talladega, Talladega, Alabama, USA
Talladega, Talladega, Talladega, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 11
Joe Melvin HARRIS resided here in Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama
Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 16
Joe Melvin HARRIS resided here in Election Precinct 11 Sylacauga, Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
Election Precinct 11 Sylacauga, Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
1942
1942
Age 18
Joe Melvin HARRIS resided here in Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
1950
29 Jun 1950
Age 26
Joe Melvin HARRIS was married in Talladega, Alabama
Talladega, Alabama
1953
Apr 1953
Age 29
Joe Melvin HARRIS was married in Talladega, Alabama
Talladega, Alabama
1989
12 Aug 1989
Age 65
Death of Joe Melvin HARRIS in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1924
    Event Place: Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1950
    Event Place: Talladega, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1969

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Apr 1953
    Event Place: Talladega, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1969

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Talladega, Talladega, Talladega, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Election Precinct 11 Sylacauga, Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1989
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Sylacauga, Talladega, AL
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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