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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 County, Nebraska, USA

Father: Aaron Harris

Mother: Elizabeth Wynkoop

Spouse(s): Cornelia Giles, Fanny Harris, Elizabeth Marsh

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

In 1853, Marcus Lafayette Harris entered the world in Decatur County, Indiana, USA, born to 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, Elizabeth Euzed Marsh, Fanny Harris, and had children including David Lafeyette Harris, Joe Harris, John Harris, Silvia M Harris. Marcus Lafayette Harris passed away in 1909 in Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Marcus Lafayette Harris entered the world in Decatur County, Indiana, USA, born to 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, Elizabeth Euzed Marsh, Fanny Harris, and had children including David Lafeyette Harris, Joe Harris, John Harris, Silvia M Harris.
  • Marcus Lafayette Harris passed away in 1909 in Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska, USA.

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
Fanny Harris
1863–1936
Birth Location: Lasalle County, Illinois, USA
FH
Elizabeth Marsh
1861–1889
Birth Location: Iowa
EM

Children(s)

John Harris
1882–
Birth Location: –
JH
David Harris
1903–1985
Birth Location: Sargent, Custer, Nebraska, USA
DH
Joe 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
Gerardus Wynkoop
1732–

Marcus Harris's Descendants

1.
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Marcus (Lafayette) Harris (21 Sep 1853–20 Jan 1909) m. Cornelia (Susie) Giles (20 Jun 1860–2 September 1931) m. Fanny Harris (20 Jun 1863–29 Feb 1936) m. Elizabeth (Euzed) Marsh (Dec 20, 1861–Nov 17, 1889)
  1. 1. John Harris 1882–
  2. 2. David (LaFeyette) Harris 1903–1985 m. Marie (Oma) Needs 1914–2002
    1. 1. Norma (L) Pierce 1933–2006 m. Elsworth Leavitt 1931–2005 m. Dale (Leon) Pierce 1932–1976 m. Norman (J.) Potter 1930–2009
    2. 2. Lyla (Marie) Harris 1929–2019 m. Donald (Ray) Manning 1929–2010
    3. 3. Jim (Niel) Harris 1934–2004 m. Florine (Edla) Wirta 1938–2007
    4. 4. Charlie (L) Harris 1930–1954
  3. 3. Joe Harris 1882–1949 m. Gertie (M) Brown 1885–1969
    1. 1. Euzed Elizabeth 1909– m. Robert (Gustaf) Johnson 1905–
      1. 1. Mona (Charlotte) Johnson 1932–1994
    2. 2. Durwood (D) Harris 1915–2004
    3. 3. Joseph (V) Harris 1905–
    4. 4. Anice (M) Harris 1906–
    5. 5. Dale (D) Harris 1915–
    6. 6. Iras (Merola) Harris 1920–
    7. 7. Gladys Harris 1923–
    8. 8. Joseph (B) Harris 1905–
    9. 9. Charles (L) Harris 1908–
    10. 10. Eunice (Mae) Harris 1905–1997 m. Chauncey (L) Ludden 1904–
      1. 1. Glenna Ludden 1927–1998
      2. 2. Tressa (Lou) Ludden 1930–1995
      3. 3. Jacqueline Ludden 1925–
      4. 4. Patrica Ludden 1930–2018 m. James (William) Croft 1928–2004
  4. 4. Silvia (M) Harris 1885–1922 m. John (E) Mcguire 1873–1943
    1. 1. John (W) Mcguire 1908–
    2. 2. Edward (T) Mcguire 1905–1985
    3. 3. Don (P) Mcguire 1911–1987

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, Source Citation: National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; SeriesRecord Group: M352; County: Custer; Township: West Union; Page: 40
    [2] Nebraska, State Census
    [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, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908, Library and Archives of the Nebraska State Historical Society; Lincoln, Nebraska
    [7] Nebraska, Find a Grave Index

    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, Source Citation: National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; SeriesRecord Group: M352; County: Custer; Township: West Union; Page: 40
    [2] Nebraska, State Census

    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, 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] Nebraska, Find a Grave Index

    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] Nebraska, Find a Grave Index
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