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Rebecca Elizabeth Harris 1875 – 1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jan 1875

Birth Location: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, United States of America

Death Date: 22 Jan 1935

Death Location: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Simon Harris

Mother: Penelope Holley

Spouse(s): George McElroy

Children(s): Bessie McElroy

In 1875, Rebecca Elizabeth Harris entered the world in Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, United States of America, born to Simon Charles Harris and Penelope Ann Holley. In 1880, Rebecca Elizabeth Harris resided in Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA. In 1900, Rebecca Elizabeth Harris resided in Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA. Rebecca Elizabeth Harris married George Washington McElroy, and had children including Bessie Pearl McElroy. Rebecca Elizabeth Harris passed away in 1935 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1875, Rebecca Elizabeth Harris entered the world in Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, United States of America, born to Simon Charles Harris and Penelope Ann Holley.
  • In 1880, Rebecca Elizabeth Harris resided in Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, Rebecca Elizabeth Harris resided in Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA.
  • Rebecca Elizabeth Harris married George Washington McElroy, and had children including Bessie Pearl McElroy.
  • Rebecca Elizabeth Harris passed away in 1935 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Simon Harris
1836 – 1910
Birth Location: Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States of America
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Penelope Holley
1835 – 1918
Birth Location: South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

George McElroy
1880 – 1922
Birth Location: Cuba, Sumter County, Alabama, United States of America
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Children(s)

Bessie McElroy
1905 – 1997
Birth Location: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA
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Rebecca Harris's Ancestors

Self
Rebecca Harris
1875 – 1935
Birth Place: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, United States of America
Parents
Simon Charles Harris
1836 – 1910
Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States of America
Penelope (Ann) Holley
1835 – 1918
South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Larkin (Leonidas) Harris
1792 – 1869
Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Temperance Seals
1805 – 1880
North Carolina, USA
John (A.) Holley
1797 – 1857
Anson County, North Carolina, United States
Nancy (Ann) Harris
1801 –
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Harris
1765 – 1803
Lucinda Haynie
1768 – 1852
Absolem Holley
1770 – 1850
Lucinda Carter
1775 – 1845
Simon Harris
1753 – 1830
Martha Derden
1764 – 1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Harris
1744 – 1800
William Holley
1743 – 1783
Sabrah Grancer
1748 – 1830
James Dearden
1743 – 1820
Sarah Bobbitt
1747 – 1820

Rebecca Harris's Descendants

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Rebecca (Elizabeth) Harris (14 Jan 1875 – 22 Jan 1935) m. George (Washington) McElroy (2 May 1880 – 23 Apr 1922)
  1. 1. Bessie (Pearl) McElroy (21 April 1905 – 3 Aug 1997) m. Horace (George) Widener (15 Mar 1901 – 20 Jan 1981)
    1. 1. Carrie (Elizabeth) Widener (31 Mar 1926 – 3 May 1973)
    2. 2. Horace (George) Widener (8 Mar 1928 – 5 Feb 1936)
    3. 3. William (H “Bill”) Widener (1930 – )
    4. 4. John (Richard) Widener (18 Jun 1934 – 20 Mar 1998)
    5. 5. Robert (Dean “Bob”) Widener (19 Dec 1937 – 2 Dec 1994)
    6. 6. Fred (J) Widener (abt 1937 – )

Rebecca Harris's Timeline

7 Records

1875
14 Jan 1875
Birth of Rebecca Elizabeth Harris in Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, United States of America
Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 5
Rebecca Elizabeth Harris resided here in Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA
Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 25
Rebecca Elizabeth Harris resided here in Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA
Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
Rebecca Elizabeth Harris resided here in Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA
Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
Rebecca Elizabeth Harris resided here in Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA
Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 60
Rebecca Elizabeth Harris resided here in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1935
22 Jan 1935
Age 60
Death of Rebecca Elizabeth Harris in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States of America
Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1875
    Event Place: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Deaths Index, 1914-1940, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama; Roll: T625_41; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 98
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama; Roll: 32; Page: 620B; Enumeration District: 176
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240040
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama; Roll: T624_33; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1374046
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama; Roll: 32; Page: 620B; Enumeration District: 176

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240040

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama; Roll: T624_33; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1374046

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cuba, Sumter, Alabama; Roll: T625_41; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 98

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1935
    Event Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Deaths Index, 1914-1940, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Deaths Index, 1914-1940, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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