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Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris 1848–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 March 1848

Birth Location: Patrick, Virginia

Death Date: 1 Aug 1929

Death Location: Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Harris

Mother: Mary Slaughter

Spouse(s): Susan Gilbert

Children(s): Charlie Harris, George Harris, Melinda Harris, Sallie Harris, Louemma Harris, Posie Harris

In 1848, Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris entered the world in Patrick, Virginia, born to William Harris And Mary Elizabeth Slaughter. In 1880, Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris resided in Dan River, Patrick, Virginia, United States. In 1900, Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris resided in Smith River District (West & South Part), Patrick,. Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris married Susan Adaline Gilbert, and had children including Charlie Martin Harris, George Columbus Harris, Louemma Rosabell Harris, Melinda Ada Harris, Posie Robert Harris, Sallie Lou Harris. Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris passed away in 1929 in Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1848, Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris entered the world in Patrick, Virginia, born to William Harris And Mary Elizabeth Slaughter.
  • In 1880, Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris resided in Dan River, Patrick, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1900, Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris resided in Smith River District (West & South Part), Patrick,.
  • Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris married Susan Adaline Gilbert, and had children including Charlie Martin Harris, George Columbus Harris, Louemma Rosabell Harris, Melinda Ada Harris, Posie Robert Harris, Sallie Lou Harris.
  • Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris passed away in 1929 in Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Harris
1826–
Birth Location: Patrick County, Virginia, USA
WH
Mary Slaughter
1824–
Birth Location: –
MS

Spouses(s)

Susan Gilbert
1851–1927
Birth Location: Patrick Co. Va
SG

Children(s)

Charlie Harris
1877–1955
Birth Location: Patrick, Virginia, United States
CH
George Harris
1888–1973
Birth Location: Virginia
GH
Melinda Harris
1885–1973
Birth Location: Virginia
MH
Sallie Harris
1882–1953
Birth Location: Patrick Co. Va
SH
Louemma Harris
1870–1952
Birth Location: Patrick County, Virginia
LH
Posie Harris
1892–1972
Birth Location: Patrick, Virginia, USA
PH

Martin Harris's Ancestors

Self
Martin Harris
1848–1929
Birth Place: Patrick, Virginia
Parents
William Harris
1826–
Patrick County, Virginia, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Slaughter
1824–
Grandparents
William Harris
1788–1876
Henry County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Hylton
1796–1850
Patrick County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Harris
1755–1838
Sarah Steele
1753–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Harris
1735–1822
Sarah Steele
1740–1797

Martin Harris's Descendants

1.
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Martin (Elkanah "Cane") Harris (5 March 1848–1 Aug 1929) m. Susan (Adaline) Gilbert (1 Jun 1851–6 Dec 1927)
  1. 1. Charlie (Martin) Harris 1877–1955 m. Lucinda (Ellen) Dehart 1876–1962
    1. 1. Lora (Anna) Harris 1902–1973
    2. 2. Edgar Harris 1901–
    3. 3. Delta (Maude) Harris 1919–1967
    4. 4. William Harris 1916–1916
    5. 5. Albert (Ray) Harris 1910–1991
    6. 6. Clarance (David) Harris 1909–1910
    7. 7. Elsie (Mae) Harris 1906–1993 m. George (Tildon) Turner 1901–1978
      1. 1. Thelma Turner 1926–
      2. 2. Claude Turner 1924–
    8. 8. Elisha (Edgar) Harris 1900–
    9. 9. Elishia (E) Harris 1901–
  2. 2. George (Columbus) Harris 1888–1973 m. Alberta Harris 1887–
    1. 1. Celestene Harris 1926–
    2. 2. Dillard Harris 1925–
    3. 3. Lester (Caney) Harris 1923–
    4. 4. Harry (Columbus) Harris 1921–1988
    5. 5. Alvia Harris 1919–
    6. 6. Johnsie (T) Harris 1915–
    7. 7. Guy (L) Harris 1912–
    8. 8. Luther (G) Harris 1914–
    9. 9. Nellie (M) Harris 1911–
    10. 10. William (P) Harris 1909–
  3. 3. Melinda (Ada) Harris 1885–1973 m. Murray (J.) Turner 1882–1934
    1. 1. Myrtle Turner 1905– m. Garland (E) Lambert 1897–1936
      1. 1. Floyde (Frede) Lambert 1932–1949
      2. 2. Bessie Lambert 1926–1935
    2. 2. Ray Turner 1917–
    3. 3. Hoy Turner 1915–
    4. 4. Alner Turner 1913–
    5. 5. Jacie Turner 1911–
    6. 6. Velver Turner 1926–
    7. 7. Susan (Ethel) Turner 1922–2002 m. Marion Winegardner 1914–1997 m. P. (Holiday (Bus)) Sutherland 1912–1958
      1. 1. Bobby Sutherland 1945–1945
    8. 8. Josephine Turner 1910–1999
    9. 9. Gladys Turner 1908–
  4. 4. Sallie (Lou) Harris 1882–1953 m. William (Matt) Hall 1883–
    1. 1. Charlie Hall 1906–
    2. 2. Luther Hall 1906–
    3. 3. Addie Hall 1905–
    4. 4. Frederic Hall 1901–
  5. 5. Louemma (Rosabell) Harris 1870–1952 m. John (Luther) Edens 1871–
    1. 1. Elzie Edens 1894–
  6. 6. Posie (Robert) Harris 1892–1972 m. Mollie (Etta) Dalton 1895–1985
    1. 1. Goffery (Alvin) Harris 1916–1996 m. Alice (Leone) Lemons 1920–2004
    2. 2. Sallie (Maye) Harris 1914–2001 m. Clarence (Otha) Hodges 1905–1959 m. Ray Conner 1905–1998 m. Theodore (Albert) Hundley 1910–1948
      1. 1. Dorothy (Mae) Hundley 1936–1936
      2. 2. James (Albert) Hundley 1930–1931
      3. 3. William (Clay) Hundley 1934–1979
    3. 3. Martin (D.) Harris –1996
    4. 4. Mary (Cathrine) Harris 1929–2003 m. Chester (Eugene) Cox 1926–2012
    5. 5. Dennis (Arnold) Harris 1921–1987
    6. 6. Gaynell (Hazel) Harris 1931–1999 m. Isaac (Pinckney) Paschal 1930–1972
    7. 7. Joel (Clarence) Harris 1912–1996 m. Lillie (M) Spain 1915–2006
    8. 8. Virginia (Pearl) Harris 1919–1998 m. Dillard (Samuel) Hundley 1920–1963
      1. 1. Mary (Frances) Hundley 1940–2010
    9. 9. Martin (Dubra) Harris 1923– m. Lanise Harris 1925–
    10. 10. Leonard (Elwood) Harris 1926–1977 m. Viola (Ann) Harrelson 1929–1977
      1. 1. Brenda (Ann) Harris 1949–2013 m. Everett (T Wray) Jr. 1944–1981

Martin Harris's Timeline

8 Records

1848
5 March 1848
Birth of Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris in Patrick, Virginia
Patrick, Virginia
1880
1880
Age 32
Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris resided here in Dan River, Patrick, Virginia, United States
Dan River, Patrick, Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 52
Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris resided here in Smith River District (West & South Part), Patrick, Virginia
Smith River District (West & South Part), Patrick, Virginia
1900
1900
Age 52
Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris resided here in Smith River District (West & South Part), Patrick, Virginia
Smith River District (West & South Part), Patrick, Virginia
1910
1910
Age 62
Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris resided here in Smith River, Patrick, Virginia
Smith River, Patrick, Virginia
1910
1910
Age 62
Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris resided here in Smith River, Patrick, Virginia
Smith River, Patrick, Virginia
1920
1920
Age 72
Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris resided here in Smith River, Patrick, Virginia
Smith River, Patrick, Virginia
1929
1 Aug 1929
Age 81
Death of Martin Elkanah "Cane" Harris in Draper, Rockingham, North Carolina
Draper, Rockingham, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 March 1848
    Event Place: Patrick, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia; Roll: T623_1722; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 64.
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: .
    [5] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dan River, Patrick, Virginia; Roll: 1383; Family History Film: 1255383; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 157; Image: .
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1929
    Event Place: Draper, Rockingham, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [2] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Dan River, Patrick, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dan River, Patrick, Virginia; Roll: 1383; Family History Film: 1255383; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 157; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Smith River District (West & South Part), Patrick, Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia; Roll: T623_1722; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 64.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Smith River District (West & South Part), Patrick, Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Smith River, Patrick, Virginia; Roll: T623_1722; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 64.
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