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Matilda Harris 1845 – 1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Mar 1845

Birth Location: Chariton, Macon, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 24 Apr 1871

Death Location: Worth, Sanilac, Michigan

Father: Silas Harris

Mother: Elizabeth Johnston

Spouse(s): Andrew Woodruff

Children(s): John Woodruff

In 1845, Matilda Harris entered the world in Chariton, Macon, Missouri, USA, born to Silas Harris and Elizabeth Johnston. In 1850, Matilda Harris resided in Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, USA. In 1860, Matilda Harris resided in Fremont, Sanilac, Michigan, United States. Matilda Harris married Andrew John Woodruff, and had children including John Woodruff. Matilda Harris passed away in 1871 in Worth, Sanilac, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Matilda Harris entered the world in Chariton, Macon, Missouri, USA, born to Silas Harris and Elizabeth Johnston.
  • In 1850, Matilda Harris resided in Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1860, Matilda Harris resided in Fremont, Sanilac, Michigan, United States.
  • Matilda Harris married Andrew John Woodruff, and had children including John Woodruff.
  • Matilda Harris passed away in 1871 in Worth, Sanilac, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Matilda Harris's Ancestors

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Matilda Harris
1845 – 1871
Birth Place: Chariton, Macon, Missouri, USA
Parents
Silas Harris
1804 – 1880
New York State, USA
Elizabeth Johnston
1811 – 1876
Canada
Grandparents
Silas (Gapson) Harris
1762 – 1838
Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut
Elizabeth Sawyer
1767 – 1838
Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Humphrey Johnston
1776 – 1863
Armagh, Armagh, Ireland
Margaret Whitcroft
1786 – 1852
Clontibret Parish, Monaghan, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Henry Whitcraft
1740 – 1830
Margaret Cowan
1740 – 1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Whitcraft
1700 – 1740
Jane Gordon
1700 – 1740
William Cowen
1726 – 1802
Janet Andrew
1727 – 1769

Matilda Harris's Descendants

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Matilda Harris (21 Mar 1845 – 24 Apr 1871) m. Andrew (John) Woodruff (abt 1832 – )
  1. 1. John Woodruff (abt 1862 – )

Matilda Harris's Timeline

5 Records

1845
21 Mar 1845
Birth of Matilda Harris in Chariton, Macon, Missouri, USA
Chariton, Macon, Missouri, USA
1850
1850
Age 5
Matilda Harris resided here in Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1860
1860
Age 15
Matilda Harris resided here in Fremont, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
Fremont, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
1870
1870
Age 25
Matilda Harris resided here in Au Sable, Iosco, Michigan, United States
Au Sable, Iosco, Michigan, United States
1871
24 Apr 1871
Age 26
Death of Matilda Harris in Worth, Sanilac, Michigan
Worth, Sanilac, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1845
    Event Place: Chariton, Macon, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Au Sable, Iosco, Michigan; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Fremont, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Fremont, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Fremont, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Au Sable, Iosco, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Au Sable, Iosco, Michigan; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1871
    Event Place: Worth, Sanilac, Michigan

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