YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Joseph Harris 1844–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: JUN 1844

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 26 Aug 1917

Death Location: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Levi Harris

Mother: Rebecca Johnson

Spouse(s): Sarah Evans

Children(s): Sophia Harris, Charles Harris, Bertha Harris, Arthur Harris, Mary Harris, George Harris, Viola Harris, Diana Harris

The story of Joseph Harris began in 1844 in Pennsylvania. In 1850, Joseph Harris resided in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, Joseph Harris resided in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. Joseph Harris married Sarah Evans, and had children including Arthur Edwin Harris, Bertha Elizabeth Harris, Charles Henry Harris, Diana Harris, George Thomas Harris, Mary Rebecca Harris, Sophia Harris, Viola Harris. Joseph Harris passed away in 1917 in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.

Find more search results for Joseph Harris
JH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Joseph Harris began in 1844 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1850, Joseph Harris resided in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, Joseph Harris resided in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Joseph Harris married Sarah Evans, and had children including Arthur Edwin Harris, Bertha Elizabeth Harris, Charles Henry Harris, Diana Harris, George Thomas Harris, Mary Rebecca Harris, Sophia Harris, Viola Harris.
  • Joseph Harris passed away in 1917 in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Levi Harris
1807–1899
Birth Location: Maryland
LH
Rebecca Johnson
1808–1892
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
RJ

Spouses(s)

Sarah Evans
1854–1920
Birth Location: Merthyr-Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
SE

Children(s)

Sophia Harris
1883–1964
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
SH
Charles Harris
1886–1949
Birth Location: Rostraver Township, Westm'd County, Pennsylvania
CH
Bertha Harris
1890–1952
Birth Location: Monessen, Pennsylvania
BH
Arthur Harris
1895–1967
Birth Location: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
AH
Mary Harris
1876–1916
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
MH
George Harris
1873–1929
Birth Location: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
GH
Viola Harris
1878–1946
Birth Location: Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
VH
Diana Harris
1880–1957
Birth Location: Rostraver, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
DH

Joseph Harris's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Harris
1844–1917
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Levi Harris
1807–1899
Maryland
Rebecca Johnson
1808–1892
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Harris's Descendants

1.
JH
Joseph Harris (JUN 1844–26 Aug 1917) m. Sarah Evans (OCT 1854–17 Oct 1920)
  1. 1. Sophia Harris 1883–1964 m. Elmer Barkley 1880–1940
    1. 1. Diana Barkley 1918–
    2. 2. Hillard Barkley 1920–
    3. 3. Shirley (V) Barkley 1925–
    4. 4. Bernice Barkley 1916–
    5. 5. Sophia Barkley 1910–
  2. 2. Charles (Henry) Harris 1886–1949
  3. 3. Bertha (Elizabeth) Harris 1890–1952
  4. 4. Arthur (Edwin) Harris 1895–1967
  5. 5. Mary (Rebecca) Harris 1876–1916 m. Patrick (Francis) Kane 1861–1947
    1. 1. Katherine Kane 1910–1978 m. Warren (Beard) Pate 1905–1984
      1. 1. Brian (David) Pate 1939–2007
      2. 2. Warren Pate 1931–2002 m. Lois (Faye) Clark 1931–2013
      3. 3. Russell Pate 1935–2013 m. Jaren (Elizabeth) Lewis 1942–1982
    2. 2. Joseph (William Patrick) Kane 1912–1972 m. Ruth (B) Kane 1905–1984
    3. 3. Jennie (F) Kane 1902–
  6. 6. George (Thomas) Harris 1873–1929 m. Catherine (Emma) Chestnut 1880–1931
    1. 1. David (Henry) Harris 1896–1976 m. Jane Lucas 1903–1943 m. Ida (Agnes) Moore 1900–1961
    2. 2. Nancy Harris 1904–1979
    3. 3. Havannah (May) Harris 1900–1991 m. Edgar (William) Jobes 1892–1958
      1. 1. Edgar (William) Jobes 1918–1986
      2. 2. Glenn Jobes 1919–1972
      3. 3. Faye Jobes 1936–1967
      4. 4. William (D.) Jobes 1922–1973
      5. 5. Gail Jobes 1920–2012
      6. 6. Doris (Isabelle) Jobes 1928–2001
    4. 4. Martha (Manila) Harris 1899–1965 m. Harry (Raymond) Spence 1894–1945
      1. 1. Thelma (Evelyn) Spence 1925–2001
    5. 5. kenneth (newell) harris 1911–1983
    6. 6. Christina Harris 1913–1990
    7. 7. Isaac Harris 1903–1984
    8. 8. George (Lyman) Harris 1922–1944
    9. 9. Ruebin Harris 1906–1959
    10. 10. Isabell (Emma) Harris 1915–1988
    11. 11. Donald (Erwin) Harris 1917–1980
    12. 12. Charles Harris 1901–1977
    13. 13. Isaac Harris 1907–1959
    14. 14. Charles Harris 1905–1908
    15. 15. Cecil Harris 1905–2001
    16. 16. Charity (Gale) Harris 1918–1920
    17. 17. Josephine (Merl) Harris 1909–
  7. 7. Viola Harris 1878–1946 m. James (W.) Gailey 1877–1937
    1. 1. Andrew Gaily 1902–
    2. 2. James Gaily 1900–
  8. 8. Diana Harris 1880–1957 m. Alexander (Johnson) Beistel 1877–1959
    1. 1. Hetrick (Lawrence) Beistel 1900–1980
    2. 2. Joseph (S) BEISTEL 1906–1974
    3. 3. Ada Beistel 1903–1996
    4. 4. Sarah (C) Beistel 1902–1972
    5. 5. Bertha (Evaline) Beistel 1908–1932
    6. 6. Ethel (G) BEISTEL 1912–1994
    7. 7. Charles (H) BEISTEL 1905–1969
    8. 8. Sophia (Ruth) Beistel 1915–2006

Joseph Harris's Timeline

7 Records

1844
JUN 1844
Birth of Joseph Harris in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 6
Joseph Harris resided here in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
Joseph Harris resided here in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
Joseph Harris resided here in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Joseph Harris resided here in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
Joseph Harris resided here in LaGrange, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
LaGrange, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
26 Aug 1917
Age 73
Death of Joseph Harris in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: JUN 1844
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1204; Family History Film: 1255204; Page: 223D; Enumeration District: 118
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 072001-075000
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: LaGrange, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0117
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 085461-088540
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1196; Page: 892; Family History Library Film: 805196
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_837; Page: 333A; Image: 335
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1466; Page: 573B; Family History Library Film: 552965
    [8] U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
    [9] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 128591-131860

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_837; Page: 333A; Image: 335

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1196; Page: 892; Family History Library Film: 805196

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1466; Page: 573B; Family History Library Film: 552965

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1204; Family History Film: 1255204; Page: 223D; Enumeration District: 118

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: LaGrange, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: LaGrange, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0117

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1917
    Event Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 085461-088540
Find more search results for Joseph Harris

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE