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Marcus Lafayette Harris 1853 – 1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Sep 1853

Birth Location: Decatur County, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 20 Jan 1909

Death Location: Sargent, Custer Co., Nebraska

Father: Aaron Harris

Mother: Elizabeth Wynkoop

Spouse(s): Cornelia Giles, Myrtle Ready, Elizabeth Marsh

Children(s): David Harris, John Harris, Joseph Harris, Silvia Harris

Marcus Lafayette Harris was born in 1853 in Decatur County, Indiana, USA, the child of Aaron M. Harris and Elizabeth Wynkoop. In 1860, Marcus Lafayette Harris resided in Harrison, Boone, Indiana, United States. In 1885, Marcus Lafayette Harris resided in West Union, Custer, Nebraska. Marcus Lafayette Harris married Cornelia Susie Giles, Myrtle Rose Francis "Fannie" Ready, Elizabeth Euzed Marsh, and had children including David LaFeyette Harris, John Harris, Joseph Franklin Harris, Silvia M Harris. Marcus Lafayette Harris passed away in 1909 in Sargent, Custer Co., Nebraska.

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Biography

  • Marcus Lafayette Harris was born in 1853 in Decatur County, Indiana, USA, the child of Aaron M. Harris and Elizabeth Wynkoop.
  • In 1860, Marcus Lafayette Harris resided in Harrison, Boone, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1885, Marcus Lafayette Harris resided in West Union, Custer, Nebraska.
  • Marcus Lafayette Harris married Cornelia Susie Giles, Myrtle Rose Francis "Fannie" Ready, Elizabeth Euzed Marsh, and had children including David LaFeyette Harris, John Harris, Joseph Franklin Harris, Silvia M Harris.
  • Marcus Lafayette Harris passed away in 1909 in Sargent, Custer Co., Nebraska.

Immediate Family

Parents

Aaron Harris
1819 – 1862
Birth Location: Franklin County, Indiana, USA
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Elizabeth Wynkoop
1820 – 1898
Birth Location: Indiana
EW

Spouses(s)

Cornelia Giles
1860 – 1931
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
CG
Myrtle Ready
1863 – 1936
Birth Location: Lasalle County, Illinois, USA
MR
Elizabeth Marsh
1861 – 1889
Birth Location: Iowa
EM

Children(s)

David Harris
1903 – 1985
Birth Location: Sargent, Custer, Nebraska, USA
DH
John Harris
1882 –
Birth Location: –
JH
Joseph Harris
1882 – 1949
Birth Location: Nebraska
JH
Silvia Harris
1885 – 1922
Birth Location: Nebraska, United States of America
SH

Marcus Harris's Ancestors

Self
Marcus Harris
1853 – 1909
Birth Place: Decatur County, Indiana, USA
Parents
Aaron M. Harris
1819 – 1862
Franklin County, Indiana, USA
Elizabeth Wynkoop
1820 – 1898
Indiana
Grandparents
Joshua (H.) Harris
1787 – 1857
Kentucky, USA
Rachel
1785 – 1857
North Carolina, USA
Isaac Wynkoop
1791 – 1871
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Anna Winder
1800 –
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jones Harris
1763 – 1847
Mary Clark
1760 – 1839
John Wynkoop
1766 – 1813
Anna Feaster
1766 – 1803
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Silas Harris
1733 – 1820
Margaret Jones
1741 – 1808
John Clark
Gerardus Wynkoop
1732 –

Marcus Harris's Descendants

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Marcus (Lafayette) Harris (21 Sep 1853 – 20 Jan 1909) m. Cornelia (Susie) Giles (20 Jun 1860 – 2 September 1931) m. Myrtle (Rose Francis "Fannie") Ready (20 Jun 1863 – 29 Feb 1936) m. Elizabeth (Euzed) Marsh (Dec 20, 1861 – Nov 17, 1889)
  1. 1. David (LaFeyette) Harris (18 Dec 1903 – 11 Mar 1985) m. Marie (Oma) Needs (6 Mar 1914 – 21 November 2002)
    1. 1. Lyla (Marie) Harris (16 July 1929 – 9 December 2019) m. Donald (Ray) Manning (17 January 1929 – 26 March 2010)
      1. 1. Vicki (Rae) Manning (11 April 1953 – 18 December 2009)
    2. 2. Charlie (L) Harris (25 Aug 1930 – 19 May 1954)
    3. 3. Norma (Lee) Harris (19 Jul 1933 – 3 Feb 2006) m. Dale (Leon) Pierce (11 Aug 1932 – 18 Mar 1976) m. Norman (Jenkins) Potter (1 Aug 1930 – 8 Mar 2009) m. Elsworth Leavitt (24 Aug 1931 – 15 Jun 2005)
      1. 1. Tracie (Ellen Marie) Pierce (27 Dec 1956 – 25 Feb 2025) m. Wayne (Carl) Clarke (2 Aug 1954 – )
        1. 1. Tina (Joeen) Clarke (4 Jul 1976 – )
      2. 2. Judi (Lei) Pierce (4 Dec 1957 – ) m. Wesley (Daniel) Cook (20 Jun 1966 – )
        1. 1. Alexandria (Elizabeth) Cook (5 Nov 1990 – )
        2. 2. Jesse (Gonzales) Pierce (6 April 1979 – ) m. Krista (Joy) Amsden (16 May 1986 – )
      3. 3. Tori (Laree) Pierce (20 Sep 1959 – ) m. Jimmie (Lee) Carr (4 Apr 1954 – )
        1. 1. Brittinae (Laree) Carr (22 Jan 1990 – )
      4. 4. Karla (Kae) Harris (14 May 1953 – ) m. Lester (Guy) Matlock (19 Aug 1953 – )
        1. 1. Aubrey (M) Matlock (Aug 1977 – )
    4. 4. Jim (Niel) Harris (21 Nov 1934 – 4 Apr 2004) m. Florine (Edla) Wirta (22 November 1938 – 13 May 2007)
      1. 1. Lisa Harris (16 Feb 1961 – )
      2. 2. Todd Harris (31 Jan 1962 – )
      3. 3. Shane Harris (16 Sep 1964 – )
    5. 5. Karen (Rose) Harris (Feb 1937 – ) m. Gerald (Elmo) Steele m. Pedro (R) Molina
  2. 2. John Harris (1882 – )
  3. 3. Joseph (Franklin) Harris (abt 1882 – 3 January 1949) m. Gertie (May) Brown (20 Feb 1885 – 13 February 1969)
    1. 1. Joseph (B) Harris (abt 1905 – )
    2. 2. Joseph (V) Harris (abt 1905 – )
    3. 3. Eunice (Mae) Harris (26 August 1905 – 20 May 1997) m. Chauncey (L) Ludden (abt 1904 – )
      1. 1. Jacqueline Ludden (abt 1925 – )
      2. 2. Glenna Ludden (abt 1927 – 28 Aug 1998)
      3. 3. Tressa (Lou) Ludden (abt 1930 – Aug 1995)
      4. 4. Patrica Ludden (28 Oct 1930 – 1 Aug 2018) m. James (William) Croft (27 Jan 1928 – 16 Jul 2004)
        1. 1. Croft
      5. 5. Sharron (Joe) Ludden (abt 1934 – )
      6. 6. Francis Ludden (abt 1935 – )
      7. 7. Harley Ludden (abt 1939 – )
    4. 4. Anice (M) Harris (abt 1906 – )
    5. 5. Charles (L) Harris (abt 1908 – )
    6. 6. Euzed (Elizabeth) Harris (abt 1909 – ) m. Robert (Gustaf) Johnson (15 Oct 1905 – )
      1. 1. Richard (R) Johnson (abt 1930 – )
      2. 2. Mona (Charlotte) Johnson (29 Feb 1932 – 27 February 1994) m. Bowlin
        1. 1. Judy Bowlin
      3. 3. Betty (Mae) Johnson (abt 1934 – )
    7. 7. Dale (D) Harris (abt 1915 – )
    8. 8. Durwood (D) Harris (abt 1915 – 24 Jan 2004)
    9. 9. Iris (M) Harris (abt 1920 – 1 Feb 2006) m. David (R) Rodeman
      1. 1. Rodeman
    10. 10. Gladys (V) Harris (abt 1923 – )
  4. 4. Silvia (M) Harris (17 July 1885 – Oct 1922) m. John (E) Mcguire (abt 1873 – 1943)
    1. 1. Edward (T) Mcguire (abt 1905 – 15 March 1985)
    2. 2. John (W) Mcguire (abt 1908 – )
    3. 3. Don (P) Mcguire (abt 1911 – 3 September 1987)

Marcus Harris's Timeline

6 Records

1853
21 Sep 1853
Birth of Marcus Lafayette Harris in Decatur County, Indiana, USA
Decatur County, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 7
Marcus Lafayette Harris resided here in Harrison, Boone, Indiana, United States
Harrison, Boone, Indiana, United States
1885
30 Jun 1885
Age 32
Marcus Lafayette Harris resided here in West Union, Custer, Nebraska
West Union, Custer, Nebraska
1887
26 Jan 1887
Age 34
Marcus Lafayette Harris resided here in Broken Bow, Nebraska, USA
Broken Bow, Nebraska, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Marcus Lafayette Harris resided here in West Union, Custer, Nebraska, USA
West Union, Custer, Nebraska, USA
1909
20 Jan 1909
Age 56
Death of Marcus Lafayette Harris in Sargent, Custer Co., Nebraska
Sargent, Custer Co., Nebraska

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1853
    Event Place: Decatur County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Nebraska, State Census Collection, 1860-1885, Source Citation: National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; Series/Record Group: M352; County: Custer; Township: West Union; Page: 40
    [2] Nebraska, State Census, 1885
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Union, Custer, Nebraska; Roll: 921; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240921
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harrison, Boone, Indiana; Roll: M653_245; Page: 965; Image: 445; Family History Library Film: 803245
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908, Library and Archives of the Nebraska State Historical Society; Lincoln, Nebraska
    [7] Web: Nebraska, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harrison, Boone, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Harrison, Boone, Indiana; Roll: M653_245; Page: 965; Image: 445; Family History Library Film: 803245

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1885
    Event Place: West Union, Custer, Nebraska
    Record Source:
    [1] Nebraska, State Census Collection, 1860-1885, Source Citation: National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; Series/Record Group: M352; County: Custer; Township: West Union; Page: 40
    [2] Nebraska, State Census, 1885

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1887
    Event Place: Broken Bow, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: Nebraska, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current, Custer County Republican; Publication Date: 26 Jan 1887; Publication Place: Broken Bow, Nebraska, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1896
    Event Place: West Union, Nebraska
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - West Union Gazette - 3 Jan 1896 - Page 1, Letter from Lafe 3 Jan 1896

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1896
    Event Place: West Union, Custer, Nebraska, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1896
    Event Place: West Union, Custer, Nebraska

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1899
    Event Place: Brewster, Blaine, Nebraska, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: West Union, Custer, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Union, Custer, Nebraska; Roll: 921; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240921

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1900
    Event Place: Sargent, Nebraska
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The New Era - 4 Aug 1900 - 4, Lafe in hospital 4 Aug 1900

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1902
    Event Place: West Union, Custer, Nebraska, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1909
    Event Place: Sargent, Custer Co., Nebraska
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Nebraska, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2012

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Nebraska, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2012
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