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Jonas Harris 1779 – 1843 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jan 1779

Birth Location: Virginia, United States

Death Date: Mar 1843

Death Location: St Joseph, Indiana, United States

Father: William IIII

Mother: Elizabeth Holmes

Spouse(s): Hannah Beeson

Children(s): Mary Harris, William Harris, Charity Hoover, Henry Harris, Jesse Harris, Jonas HARRIS, Jacob Harris, Lydia Harris, James Harris

The story of Jonas Harris began in 1779 in Virginia, United States. In 1830, Jonas Harris resided in Perry, Wayne, Indiana, USA. In 1840, Jonas Harris resided in Saint Joseph, Indiana, USA. Jonas Harris married Hannah Beeson, and had children including Mary Harris, William Harris, Charity Hoover, Henry Harris, Jesse Beeson Harris, Jonas G HARRIS, Jacob Harris, Lydia Harris, James 'Levi' Harris. Jonas Harris passed away in 1843 in St Joseph, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Jonas Harris began in 1779 in Virginia, United States.
  • In 1830, Jonas Harris resided in Perry, Wayne, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1840, Jonas Harris resided in Saint Joseph, Indiana, USA.
  • Jonas Harris married Hannah Beeson, and had children including Mary Harris, William Harris, Charity Hoover, Henry Harris, Jesse Beeson Harris, Jonas G HARRIS, Jacob Harris, Lydia Harris, James 'Levi' Harris.
  • Jonas Harris passed away in 1843 in St Joseph, Indiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William IIII
1748 – 1782
Birth Location: Fairfax, Frederick, Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Holmes
1761 – 1840
Birth Location: Fairfax, Frederick, Virginia, Colonial America
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Spouses(s)

Hannah Beeson
1779 – 1838
Birth Location: Uniontown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
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Children(s)

Mary Harris
1805 – 1834
Birth Location: Columbiana County, Ohio, USA
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William Harris
1807 –
Birth Location: Columbiana, Columbiana, Ohio, United States
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Charity Hoover
1809 – 1852
Birth Location: Columbiana, Columbiana, Ohio, USA
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Henry Harris
1811 – 1876
Birth Location: Wayne, Indiana
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Jesse Harris
1813 – 1848
Birth Location: Wayne, Indiana
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Jonas HARRIS
1813 – 1887
Birth Location: Columbiana, Columbiana, Ohio, United States
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Jacob Harris
1818 – 1875
Birth Location: Wayne, Indiana
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Lydia Harris
1818 –
Birth Location: Wayne, Indiana
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James Harris
1820 –
Birth Location: Columbiana, Columbiana, Ohio, USA
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Jonas Harris's Ancestors

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Jonas Harris
1779 – 1843
Birth Place: Virginia, United States
Parents
William Harris IIII
1748 – 1782
Fairfax, Frederick, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Holmes
1761 – 1840
Fairfax, Frederick, Virginia, Colonial America
Grandparents
William Harris
1723 – 1766
Hannah Harris
1723 – 1779
William Holmes
1728 – 1775
Calders Bridge, Lancashire, , England
Mary Coe
1730 – 1779
Charles, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jonas Harris's Descendants

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Jonas Harris (20 Jan 1779 – Mar 1843) m. Hannah Beeson (22 May 1779 – 2 Dec 1838)
  1. 1. Mary Harris (14 Sep 1805 – Jan 1834)
  2. 2. William Harris (11 Mar 1807 – UNKNOWN)
  3. 3. Charity Hoover (8 Sep 1809 – 7 Apr 1852) m. Aaron Hoover (21 Jun 1810 – 13 Sep 1888)
    1. 1. Phoebe (Ann (Savidge)) Hoover (13 Nov 1830 – 25 Feb 1917)
    2. 2. Reuben Hoover (1832 – )
    3. 3. Henry (S) Hoover (25 Nov 1833 – 11 Jan 1906)
    4. 4. Martha Hoover (1837 – )
    5. 5. Cpl (Jonas) Hoover (1841 – 31 Dec 1862)
    6. 6. William (Beeson) Hoover (19 May 1843 – 18 Apr 1924)
    7. 7. Charity ((Sweeney)) Hoover (10 Apr 1845 – 27 Sep 1918) m. John (W) Sweeney (9 August 1842 – 13 August 1918)
  4. 4. Henry Harris (19 Nov 1811 – 12 Dec 1876) m. Mary ((Harris)) Kinsey (11 Nov 1814 – 24 Jan 1855) m. Elizabeth ((Harris)) Beeson (1834 – )
    1. 1. Cornelius (B) Harris (Oct 1833 – 19 Feb 1905)
    2. 2. Lewis (Kinsey) Harris (16 May 1838 – 28 Dec 1918) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Shaw (18 May 1847 – 21 SEP 1918) m. Lizzie Shaw
      1. 1. Jessie (Maud) Harris (13 FEB 1872 – 20 JAN 1873)
      2. 2. Roswell (Clifford) Harris (8 MAY 1874 – 15 NOV 1965)
      3. 3. Edward (Henry Harris,) Sr. (22 JUL 1880 – 24 OCT 1937)
      4. 4. Penninah ((Nina)) Harris (10 JUN 1886 – 5 DEC 1975)
      5. 5. Maria (C) Harris (abt 1887 – )
    3. 3. William (Henry) Harris (17 Oct 1839 – 9 Sep 1910) m. Jennie (P) Harris (Apr 1850 – 1923)
      1. 1. Elnora (Frances) Wright (19 March 1861 – 7 March 1921)
      2. 2. Cora (Mae) Harris (Nov 1869 – 30 March 1950)
      3. 3. Lewis (Washington) Harris (abt 1872 – 22 Jun 1922)
      4. 4. Lottie (V) Harris (18 Jun 1874 – 26 Mar 1951)
      5. 5. Oran (Perry) Harris (16 Jul 1893 – 1953)
    4. 4. Margaret Harris (1843 – 1845)
    5. 5. Isreal (H) Harris (6 May 1849 – 8 Feb 1930) m. Laura Shively (1855 – abt. 1880) m. Emma (J) Harris (Nov 1862 – 3 Nov 1955)
      1. 1. Frankie Harris (Abt 1877 – )
      2. 2. Maude (R) Harris (Sep 1882 – )
      3. 3. Granvil (M) Harris (Jun 1886 – )
      4. 4. Charles (H) Harris (Jul 1892 – )
    6. 6. Lemon (P 'Lem') Harris (Apr 1859 – ) m. Lizzie Dougherty (MAY 1863 – )
      1. 1. Paul Harris (May 1893 – )
    7. 7. Alpha (O (Jay)) Harris (Jun 1870 – 19 Feb 1944) m. Isaac (Rolliend) Jay (19 OCT 1869 – )
      1. 1. Wade (Lem) Jay (17 Sep 1891 – )
      2. 2. Mary (Nina) Jay (9 Aug 1893 – )
  5. 5. Jesse (Beeson) Harris (3 Nov 1813 – 1848)
  6. 6. Jonas (G) HARRIS (23 Dec 1813 – 1 Feb 1887) m. Isabel Horseman (18 Aug 1819 – 25 Sep 1890)
    1. 1. John Harris (2 February 1837 – 29 March 1932) m. Mary (Ann) Shideler (4 October 1845 – 6 April 1928)
      1. 1. Jonas Harris (1867 – 1872)
      2. 2. Matilda Harris (Nov 1867 – 13 Aug 1946) m. Willis (L) Rittenhouse (1866 – 15 Dec 1940)
        1. 1. Carl (Harris) Rittenhouse (3 Jun 1888 – 21 Oct 1954) m. Helen (Alice) Rittenhouse (1 April 1893 – 27 July 1948)
        2. 2. Mabel (M) Rittenhouse (Feb 27, 1891 – 6 Dec 1917)
        3. 3. John (Fred) Rittenhouse (29 Nov 1894 – Oct 1971)
        4. 4. Donald (D) Rittenhouse (17 July 1898 – 25 Oct 1909)
        5. 5. Harvey (Lesle) Rittenhouse (21 Nov 1900 – 25 Mar 1983)
      3. 3. Ulysses Harris (31 Jul 1869 – 20 May 1964) m. Frances (C) Friedley (8 Dec 1869 – 21 Nov 1895) m. Elizabeth (Belle) Heaston (11 Sep 1876 – 21 Apr 1920) m. Dessie Lahr (13 Apr 1874 – 21 Jul 1935) m. Arminda (J) Sailors (4 Jun 1876 – ) m. Elnora Brinneman (4 Feb 1875 – )
        1. 1. Orville (Samuel) Harris (20 Jun 1891 – 15 Jun 1969) m. Laura Funderburg (8 May 1896 – 17 July 1956) m. Nellie Haneline
        2. 2. Walter (Monroe) Harris (Aug 1893 – 05 Dec 1980) m. Freda (Mae) Divelbiss (31 May 1906 – 01 Jun 1979)
        3. 3. Mary (O) HARRIS-CHAMBERLIN (23 Sep 1895 – 11 Sep 1967)
        4. 4. Clella (Eliza) Harris (25 May 1901 – 10 Oct 1999) m. Paul (D) Bouman (abt 1900 – )
        5. 5. Mildred (Nancy) Harris (19 Aug 1902 – 09 Feb 1995) m. Harry (A) Lahr (abt 1903 – )
        6. 6. Martha (Effie) Harris (16 Feb 1904 – 13 Apr 1964) m. James (J) Snyder (5 Oct 1903 – 12 May 1953) m. J (Clifford) Hawk
        7. 7. Mark (Paul) Harris (24 Feb 1905 – 15 Sep 1905)
        8. 8. Ruth (Elizabeth) Harris (15 Sep 1906 – 15 Feb 2005) m. Clarence (William) Hine (12 August 1907 – 16 February 1998)
        9. 9. Fern (Isabelle) Harris (12 Dec 1908 – 25 Nov 1998) m. Ralph Smith (abt 1904 – )
        10. 10. John (Jacob) Harris (abt 1913 – 20 January 1983) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Estes (15 Dec 1910 – 25 Jul 1945) m. Helen (Elaine) Tritch (8 Oct 1918 – 24 Jun 2007)
      4. 4. Fanny (Isabelle) Harris (10 Apr 1872 – 10 Apr 1936) m. Rafe Hummer (abt 1871 – 1947)
        1. 1. Hazel (E) Hummer (abt 1893 – 1970)
        2. 2. Russell (H) Hummer (25 Feb 1897 – )
        3. 3. Kenneth Hummer (Oct 17, 1899 – May 1977)
        4. 4. Wilber (E) Hummer (abt 1902 – 28 Jan 1983)
        5. 5. Elsie Hummer (9 Oct 1903 – 13 November 1942)
        6. 6. Glenn Hummer (18 Feb 1905 – 3 Nov 1992)
        7. 7. Dorothy Hummer (4 Feb 1906 – 5 Mar 2003)
        8. 8. Lulu Hummer (26 Feb 1907 – Oct 1972)
        9. 9. Earl Hummer (22 Aug 1908 – 1987)
        10. 10. Florence Hummer (4 May 1910 – 5 Nov 1973)
        11. 11. Bethel Hummer (23 Nov 1914 – 1 Jan 1918)
      5. 5. Benjamin (Shideler) Harris (20 Feb 1874 – 6 Jun 1945) m. Clara (C) Shram (Mar 1875 – Unknown) m. Nancy (Ellen) Hoover\Bowman (20 Feb 1876 – 1 Jun 1966) m. Ella Bowman (20 Feb 1876 – )
        1. 1. Vevelle Harris (Jun 1898 – 3 Mar 1969)
        2. 2. Myron Harris (abt 1902 – 1961)
      6. 6. Charles (A) Harris (1880 – 26 Nov 1882)
    2. 2. Margaret (Ann) Harris (15 Sep 1839 – 4 Jul 1925) m. Ephraim Eller (Apr 1835 – 22 Mar 1909)
    3. 3. Nancy (A.) Harris (10 May 1841 – 27 Jan 1910) m. John Newcomb (abt 1833 – )
      1. 1. Emma Newcome (abt 1865 – )
      2. 2. Mary (R) Newcome (abt 1867 – )
      3. 3. Martha (J.) Newcomb (Abt 1869 – )
      4. 4. Rolan (E.) Newcomb (Abt 1871 – )
      5. 5. Oliver (A.) Newcomb (Abt 1873 – )
      6. 6. Oscar (A.) Newcomb (Abt 1873 – )
      7. 7. Harly Newcom (Feb 1878 – )
      8. 8. William Newcom (Aug 1880 – )
    4. 4. Lavina (E) Harris (6 Apr 1843 – 6 Mar 1916) m. John Sheets (13 Aug 1842 – 11 Jun 1931)
      1. 1. Edward Sheets (May 1867 – 28 Jun 1937)
      2. 2. Newton Sheets (13 Jan 1869 – 19 Mar 1956)
      3. 3. Albert Sheets (24 Nov 1870 – 1946)
      4. 4. Oscar (S) Sheets (8 Nov 1872 – 22 June 1950)
      5. 5. Oliver (Cromwell) Sheets (27 Oct 1874 – 19 May 1965)
      6. 6. Nancy (E) Sheets (9 Sep 1876 – )
      7. 7. Maggie (Belle) Sheets (12 Nov 1878 – 21 Feb 1971)
      8. 8. Amanda (Alice) Sheets (4 Jul 1880 – 3 Jul 1949)
      9. 9. John (Blaine) Sheets (22 Dec 1884 – 24 Jan 1939)
    5. 5. Henry (Clay) Harris (11 Mar 1845 – 19 February 1918) m. Amanda (Jane) Lipp (Mar 1853 – 3 May 1941)
      1. 1. Clara (Alfretta) Harris (18 May 1870 – 2 Apr 1945)
      2. 2. Nora (Belle) Harris (14 Feb 1872 – 15 Jan 1948) m. Francis (J) Baer (Sep 1870 – 1948)
        1. 1. Cleo Baer (Feb 1898 – )
        2. 2. John (H) Baer (abt 1901 – )
        3. 3. Hazle (M) Baer (abt 1904 – 19 Dec 2000) m. Lloyd (O.) Brown (12 November 1899 – 1 November 1951)
        4. 4. Lucile Baer (abt 1908 – )
        5. 5. Francis (J) Baer (abt 1918 – 2 April 2003)
      3. 3. Emma (Edith) Harris (28 Nov 1875 – 30 Jan 1948)
      4. 4. Anna Harris (16 Mar 1878 – 25 Feb 1907)
      5. 5. Lula (Gertrude) Harris (Dec 13, 1880 – april 20,1963)
      6. 6. William (C) Harris (Apr 1883 – )
      7. 7. Laura (Merle) Harris (Mar 1885 – 4 Aug 1950)
      8. 8. Amanda (A) Harris (Dec 19,1887 – 17 Mar 1889)
      9. 9. Eulalia Harris (3 Jun 1889 – 7 Nov 1959)
      10. 10. Vernie (O.) Harris (10 Apr 1890 – Dec.31,1907)
      11. 11. Charles (Albert) Harris (9 Mar 1892 – 2 Nov 1958)
      12. 12. Inez (C.) Harris (Jul 1895 – 9 February 1910)
      13. 13. Eulalia Hughes (3 June 1898 – 7 November 1959)
    6. 6. Matilda Harris (5 Mar 1847 – 22 Sep 1931) m. John (Jr) Moss (28 apr 1842 – 25 may 1897)
      1. 1. Martha Moss (Abt 1879 – )
      2. 2. Mary (A) Moss (Dec 1880 – )
      3. 3. Howard Moss (Jan 1883 – )
      4. 4. Shenna (E) Moss (Sep 1887 – )
      5. 5. David Moss (Sep 1891 – )
    7. 7. Elisabeth Harris (26 Mar 1849 – 1860)
    8. 8. Oliver (C) Harris (28 Jul 1851 – Dec 08, 1884)
    9. 9. Martha (Ellen) Harris (17 Mar 1854 – 11 Dec 1937) m. John Harelson
    10. 10. Isabelle Harris (13 Feb 1856 – 30 Jun 1954) m. Nelson (Wright) Thompson (21 Mar 1852 – 23 Feb 1911)
      1. 1. Charles (Wallace) Thompson (3 Jul 1881 – 4 May 1952)
      2. 2. Pansy Thompson (26 Apr 1883 – )
      3. 3. Robert (Harris) Thompson (30 Dec 1884 – 2 Jun 1961)
      4. 4. James (Bunnell) Thompson (1 Jan 1888 – May 1975)
      5. 5. Lewis (Clay) Thompson (23 Jul 1894 – 13 Sep 1976)
    11. 11. William (G.) Harris (18 Apr 1858 – 25 Jul 1945) m. Sarah Harris
    12. 12. Jonas Harris (4 May 1861 – 16 Apr 1900) m. Margarat (Etta) Grubbs (01 Oct 1863 – 02 Jun 1950)
      1. 1. Nellie (H) Harris (25 Feb 1886 – 19 May 1973)
      2. 2. Edna (Marie) Harris (09 Jul 1889 – 18 Jan 1926)
  7. 7. Jacob Harris (27 Feb 1818 – 7 Feb 1875)
  8. 8. Lydia Harris (27 Feb 1818 – )
  9. 9. James ('Levi') Harris (10 Jun 1820 – )

Jonas Harris's Timeline

5 Records

1779
20 Jan 1779
Birth of Jonas Harris in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 51
Jonas Harris resided here in Perry, Wayne, Indiana, USA
Perry, Wayne, Indiana, USA
1840
1840
Age 61
Jonas Harris resided here in Saint Joseph, Indiana, USA
Saint Joseph, Indiana, USA
1843
Mar 1843
Age 64
Death of Jonas Harris in St Joseph, Indiana, United States
St Joseph, Indiana, United States
1843
21 Feb 1843
Age 64
Jonas Harris - Probate in St Joseph, Indiana, USA
St Joseph, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1779
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607-1943
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Perry, Wayne, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Perry, Wayne, Indiana; Series: M19; Roll: 29; Page: 118; Family History Library Film: 0007718

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Saint Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Saint Joseph, Indiana; Page: 12

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Morgan and Washington, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Minutes, 1787-1863; Collection: Quaker Meeting Records; Call Number: RG2/O/W485 3.1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 1843
    Event Place: St Joseph, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, Probate Records; Author: Indiana. Superior Court (Saint Joseph County); Indiana. Circuit Court (Saint Joseph County); Probate Place: St Joseph, Indiana
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1843
    Event Place: St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, Probate Records; Author: Indiana. Superior Court (Saint Joseph County); Indiana. Circuit Court (Saint Joseph County); Probate Place: St Joseph, Indiana
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