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Walter Edgar Harris 1915–2011 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jun 1915

Birth Location: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada

Death Date: 20 Oct 2011

Death Location: Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada

Father: William Harris

Mother: Emma Harris

Spouse(s): Phyllis Pangburn

Children(s):

In 1915, Walter Edgar Harris entered the world in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada, born to William Ernest Ernie Harris And Emma Harris. In 1916, Walter Edgar Harris was recorded in the census in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada. In 1916, Walter Edgar Harris resided in Strathcona, Alberta, Canada. Walter Edgar Harris married Phyllis Pangburn, and had children including Margaret Ann Harris, William Edgar Harris. Walter Edgar Harris passed away in 2011 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Walter Edgar Harris entered the world in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada, born to William Ernest Ernie Harris And Emma Harris.
  • In 1916, Walter Edgar Harris was recorded in the census in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada.
  • In 1916, Walter Edgar Harris resided in Strathcona, Alberta, Canada.
  • Walter Edgar Harris married Phyllis Pangburn, and had children including Margaret Ann Harris, William Edgar Harris.
  • Walter Edgar Harris passed away in 2011 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Harris
1883–1973
Birth Location: Fayette , Missouri, U.S.A.
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Emma Harris
1890–1978
Birth Location: United States
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Spouses(s)

Phyllis Pangburn
1911–1992
Birth Location: Northwood, Iowa, USA
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Children(s)

Walter Harris's Ancestors

Self
Walter Harris
1915–2011
Birth Place: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
Parents
William Ernest "Ernie" Harris
1883–1973
Fayette , Missouri, U.S.A.
Emma Harris
1890–1978
United States
Grandparents
Millard Harris
1859–1915
Howard, Missouri, United States of America
Agnes (J.) Bradley
1865–1904
Missouri
Ernst (Dietrich Christian) Humbke
1845–1899
Windheim 57, Windheim, Westphalia, Germany
Sophie (Luise) Schnepel
1843–1930
Doehren 38, Westfalen, Preussen
Great-Grandparents
Jackson Harris
1825–1899
Nancy Casper
1822–1886
James Bradley
1832–1901
Sarah Palmer
1841–1872
Ernst Humbke
1818–1909
Sophie Wiebke
1819–1863
Johann Schnepel
1807–
Marie Kaelcke
1814–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Harris
1793–1876
Margaret Downing
1792–1867
John Casper
1795–1864
Unknown
1800–1840
John Bradley
1794–1844
Jane Johnson
1795–1850
Martillus Palmer
1808–1841
Nancy Mosley
1809–1850
Johann Humbke
1785–1843
Marie Rodemeyer
1800–1885
Sophie Bicknese
1791–
Johann Schnepel
1781–1851
Trine Wiebke
1779–1847
Conrad Kaehlke
1783–
Catharine Wiechman
1783–

Walter Harris's Timeline

10 Records

1915
9 Jun 1915
Birth of Walter Edgar Harris in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
1916
1916
Age 1
Walter Edgar Harris appeared in census in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
1916
1916
Age 1
Walter Edgar Harris resided here in Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 6
Walter Edgar Harris resided here in Montgomery Municipality, Victoria, Alberta, Canada
Montgomery Municipality, Victoria, Alberta, Canada
1931
1931
Age 16
Walter Edgar Harris resided here in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
1942
1942
Age 27
Walter Edgar Harris resided here in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
1944
1944
Age 29
Walter Edgar Harris resided here in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
1974
Abt 1974
Age 59
Walter Edgar Harris resided here in Edmonton , Alberta
Edmonton , Alberta
1980
1980
Age 65
Walter Edgar Harris - Retirement in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2011
20 Oct 2011
Age 96
Death of Walter Edgar Harris in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1915
    Event Place: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1916; Census Place: Alberta, Strathcona, 07; Roll: T-21954; Page: 18; Family No: 195
    [2] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 11; Census Place: Victoria, Alberta; Page Number: 3
    [3] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [4] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [5] The Story of Thomas Banks Harris

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Strathcona, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1916; Census Place: Alberta, Strathcona, 07; Roll: T-21954; Page: 18; Family No: 195

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Montgomery Municipality, Victoria, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 11; Census Place: Victoria, Alberta; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27360; Census Place: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada; Page Number: ne

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 May 1939
    Event Place: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Calgary Herald - 9 May 1939 - Page 1, 9 May 1939

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 22 Jun 1942; Publication Place: Mason City, Iowa, USA; ,0.082011715,0.280429,0.35062546&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19421944
    Record Source:
    [1] The Story of Thomas Banks Harris
    [2] Research on the Government Synthetic Rubber Program

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1944
    Record Source:
    [1] The Story of Thomas Banks Harris
    [2] University of Minnesota - PhD in Analytical Chemistry

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19521985
    Event Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] The Story of Thomas Banks Harris
    [2] Professor - University of Alberta

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1969
    Event Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Edmonton Journal - 18 Feb 1969 - Page 10, 18 Feb 1969

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1970
    Event Place: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Times - 18 Feb 1970 - Page 4

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1974
    Event Place: Edmonton , Alberta
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 10 Mar 1974; Publication Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.5512707,0.14492808,0.62033683&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Retirement
    Event Date: 1980
    Event Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1984
    Event Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Edmonton Journal - 13 Sep 1984 - Page 45, 13 Sep 1984

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1998
    Event Place: Ottawa, , Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] The Story of Thomas Banks Harris
    [2] Order of Canada

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1998
    Event Place: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Gazette - 23 Oct 1998 - Page 8, 23 Oct 1998

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Oct 2011
    Event Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Edmonton Journal - 22 Oct 2011 - Page 24, Obituary for Walter Edgar HARRIS, 1915-2011 (Aged 96) 22 Oct 2011

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Minneapolis
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 22 Jun 1942; Publication Place: Mason City, Iowa, USA; ,0.0820117,0.280429,0.35062546&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wetaski****
    Record Source: 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1916; Census Place: Alberta, Strathcona, 07; Roll: T-21954; Page: 18; Family No: 195

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Oct 2011
    Event Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [3] \i Edmonton Journal\i0, online archives.

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index
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