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Viola Harris 1878–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 May 1878

Birth Location: Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 14 Sep 1946

Death Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Joseph Harris

Mother: Sarah Evans

Spouse(s): James Gailey

Children(s): Andrew Gaily, James Gaily

In 1878, Viola Harris entered the world in Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Joseph Harris And Sarah Evans. In 1880, Viola Harris resided in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Viola Harris resided in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. Viola Harris married James W Gailey, and had children including Andrew Gaily, James Gaily. Viola Harris passed away in 1946 in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Viola Harris entered the world in Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Joseph Harris And Sarah Evans.
  • In 1880, Viola Harris resided in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Viola Harris resided in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Viola Harris married James W Gailey, and had children including Andrew Gaily, James Gaily.
  • Viola Harris passed away in 1946 in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

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)

James Gailey
1877–1937
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Andrew Gaily
1902–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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James Gaily
1900–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JG

Viola Harris's Ancestors

Self
Viola Harris
1878–1946
Birth Place: Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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

Viola Harris's Descendants

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Viola Harris (23 May 1878–14 Sep 1946) m. James (W.) Gailey (abt 1877–31 May 1937)
  1. 1. Andrew Gaily 1902–
  2. 2. James Gaily 1900–

Viola Harris's Timeline

6 Records

1878
23 May 1878
Birth of Viola Harris in Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 2
Viola Harris resided here in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Viola Harris resided here in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Viola Harris resided here in Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1946
11 September 1946
Age 68
Death of Viola Harris in Buena Vista, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Buena Vista, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1946
14 Sep 1946
Age 68
Burial of Viola Harris in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 May 1878
    Event Place: Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1204; Family History Film: 1255204; Page: 223D; Enumeration District: 118
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Mt. Vernon Cemetery Index, 1849-2012
    [4] Pennsylvania, Marriages
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1666; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 197
    [6] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 072751-075300
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0592; FHL microfilm: 2341697

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1204; Family History Film: 1255204; Page: 223D; Enumeration District: 118

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1666; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 197

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0592; FHL microfilm: 2341697

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 September 1946
    Event Place: Buena Vista, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Mt. Vernon Cemetery Index, 1849-2012
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 072751-075300

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1946
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Mt. Vernon Cemetery Index, 1849-2012
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