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Sophia Harris 1883–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: September 1883

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 15 May 1964

Death Location: West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Joseph Harris

Mother: Sarah Evans

Spouse(s): Elmer Barkley

Children(s): Diana Barkley, Hillard Barkley, Shirley Barkley, Bernice Barkley, Sophia Barkley

In 1883, Sophia Harris entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to Joseph Harris And Sarah Evans. In 1900, Sophia Harris resided in LaGrange, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Sophia Harris resided in Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. Sophia Harris married Elmer Barkley, and had children including Bernice Barkley, Diana Barkley, Hillard Barkley, Shirley V Barkley, Sophia Barkley. Sophia Harris passed away in 1964 in West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Sophia Harris entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to Joseph Harris And Sarah Evans.
  • In 1900, Sophia Harris resided in LaGrange, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Sophia Harris resided in Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Sophia Harris married Elmer Barkley, and had children including Bernice Barkley, Diana Barkley, Hillard Barkley, Shirley V Barkley, Sophia Barkley.
  • Sophia Harris passed away in 1964 in West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Harris
1844–1917
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Sarah Evans
1854–1920
Birth Location: Merthyr-Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
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Spouses(s)

Elmer Barkley
1880–1940
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EB

Children(s)

Diana Barkley
1918–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Hillard Barkley
1920–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
HB
Shirley Barkley
1925–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SB
Bernice Barkley
1916–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
BB
Sophia Barkley
1910–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SB

Sophia Harris's Ancestors

Self
Sophia Harris
1883–1964
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Joseph Harris
1844–1917
Pennsylvania
Sarah Evans
1854–1920
Merthyr-Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Grandparents
Levi Harris
1807–1899
Maryland
Rebecca Johnson
1808–1892
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sophia Harris's Descendants

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Sophia Harris (September 1883–15 May 1964) m. Elmer Barkley (1880–1940)
  1. 1. Diana Barkley 1918–
  2. 2. Hillard Barkley 1920–
  3. 3. Shirley (V) Barkley 1925–
  4. 4. Bernice Barkley 1916–
  5. 5. Sophia Barkley 1910–

Sophia Harris's Timeline

7 Records

1883
September 1883
Birth of Sophia Harris in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 17
Sophia Harris resided here in LaGrange, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
LaGrange, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Sophia Harris resided here in Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Sophia Harris resided here in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Sophia Harris resided here in West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 57
Sophia Harris resided here in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1964
15 May 1964
Age 81
Death of Sophia Harris in West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: September 1883
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Box Number: 2390; Certificate Number Range: 049801-052500
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0182; FHL microfilm: 2341894
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1345; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1375358
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03636; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 65-178
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: LaGrange, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1498; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1241498

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: LaGrange, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: LaGrange, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1498; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1241498

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jefferson, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1345; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1375358

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0182; FHL microfilm: 2341894

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03636; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 65-178

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03636; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 65-178

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 May 1964
    Event Place: West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Box Number: 2390; Certificate Number Range: 049801-052500

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Newton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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