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William F Harris 1846–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1846

Birth Location: Georgia,USA

Death Date: 31 Jan 1933

Death Location: AL

Father: Charles Harris

Mother: Elizabeth Jones

Spouse(s): Paulina Tidwell

Children(s): Mildred Harris, A Harris, Willie Harris, John Harris

In 1846, William F Harris entered the world in Georgia,USA, born to Charles Caswell Harris And Elizabeth Eliza Jones. In 1850, William F Harris resided in Division 59, Meriwether, Georgia, USA. In 1860, William F Harris resided in Meriwether, Georgia, USA. William F Harris married Paulina A Tidwell, and had children including A C Harris, John W Jack Harris, Mildred Ann Harris, Willie Dora Harris. William F Harris passed away in 1933 in AL.

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Biography

  • In 1846, William F Harris entered the world in Georgia,USA, born to Charles Caswell Harris And Elizabeth Eliza Jones.
  • In 1850, William F Harris resided in Division 59, Meriwether, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, William F Harris resided in Meriwether, Georgia, USA.
  • William F Harris married Paulina A Tidwell, and had children including A C Harris, John W Jack Harris, Mildred Ann Harris, Willie Dora Harris.
  • William F Harris passed away in 1933 in AL.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Harris
1808–1877
Birth Location: Georgia
CH
Elizabeth Jones
1810–1870
Birth Location: Georgia
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Spouses(s)

Paulina Tidwell
1844–1930
Birth Location: Coweta, Georgia, United States
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Children(s)

Mildred Harris
1872–1955
Birth Location: Georgia - 1900 Federal Census
MH
A Harris
1881–1957
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
AH
Willie Harris
1882–1955
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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John Harris
1885–1915
Birth Location: Georgia
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William Harris's Ancestors

Self
William Harris
1846–1933
Birth Place: Georgia,USA
Parents
Charles Caswell Harris
1808–1877
Georgia
Elizabeth ("Eliza") Jones
1810–1870
Georgia
Grandparents
Graves Harriss
1760–1826
VA, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Baldwin
1760–1820
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Harris's Descendants

1.
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William (F) Harris (Oct 1846–31 Jan 1933) m. Paulina (A) Tidwell (Jun 1844–24 Dec 1930)
  1. 1. Mildred (Ann) Harris 1872–1955 m. Coleman (Pendleton Motley) III 1871–1950
    1. 1. Emma (Estelle) Motley 1906–1985 m. Ellie (Austin (Ed)) Mercer 1898–1981
      1. 1. William (Martin) Mercer 1936–1981
      2. 2. Nellie (Francis) Mercer 1924–2019 m. Harry (Andrews) Murphy 1924–2010
      3. 3. James (Harmon) Mercer 1931–2020 m. Ruby (May) Wilson 1940–2000
      4. 4. Joseph (David) Mercer 1934– m. Betty (Samone) Eunice 1938– m. Macel (Ann) Craig 1935–2015
    2. 2. John (Harmon) Motley 1908–1970 m. Josephine Mercer 1913–
      1. 1. Mildred (Ann) Motley 1931–1931
      2. 2. Annette (M) Motley 1935–2022 m. Henry (“Hank” Garner) Jr –2017 m. Fred (Emerson) Hobgood 1930–
    3. 3. William (Emerie) Motley 1901–1975 m. Bernice Milam 1905–1969
    4. 4. Jewel (M.) Cooper 1903–1953 m. Leslie (Laffette) Cooper 1898–1935
      1. 1. C. (P.) Cooper 1930–2017
      2. 2. Gatha (A) Cooper 1933–2015 m. Max (Gene) Ladson 1933–2008
    5. 5. Etta Motley 1891–1977 m. Vachel (Davis) Brooks 1883–1947
      1. 1. Rena (Mae) Montgomery 1910–1983 m. Elzie (Burton) Montgomery 1910–1970
        1. 1. Mary (W) Montgomery 1933–2000 m. Garon (O'Neal) Hanson 1927–1967
      2. 2. Floy Brooks 1915–2010
      3. 3. V (D Brooks) Jr. 1915–
        1. 1. Hoyt Brooks 1945–1972
      4. 4. J. (W.) Brooks 1915–1991 m. Vachel (Davis) Brooks 1883–1947 m. Mary (Kate "Cease") Montgomery 1920–2008
      5. 5. Elva Brooks 1918–
      6. 6. Marion (Brooks) Sr 1920–1985 m. Willie (Sue) Hudson 1924–2000
      7. 7. Edna Brooks 1922–
      8. 8. Herbert Brooks 1926–
      9. 9. Elsie Brooks 1917–1918
    6. 6. Infant (Son) Motley 1895–1895
    7. 7. James (R.) Motley 1896–1897
    8. 8. Infant (Son) Motley 1898–1898
    9. 9. C. (P. Motley) Jr 1899–1899
    10. 10. Thomas (S (Charles T)) Motley 1888–1976 m. Florince (Camilla) Nix 1888–1945
      1. 1. Mary (Lou) Motley 1919–
      2. 2. Marilyn Motley 1919–2018 m. Willard (Duncan) Cannon 1914–1985
      3. 3. Charles (E) Motley 1922–1989 m. Fannie (M) Culberson 1927–2005
      4. 4. Wyatt (Tom) Motley 1924–2013 m. Faye Sparks 1934–2000
  2. 2. A (C) Harris 1881–1957
  3. 3. Willie (Dora) Harris 1882–1955
  4. 4. John (W. "Jack") Harris 1885–1915

William Harris's Timeline

10 Records

1846
Oct 1846
Birth of William F Harris in Georgia,USA
Georgia,USA
1850
1850
Age 4
William F Harris resided here in Division 59, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
Division 59, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 14
William F Harris resided here in Meriwether, Georgia, USA
Meriwether, Georgia, USA
1864
1864
Age 18
William F Harris resided here in Cobb, Georgia, United States
Cobb, Georgia, United States
1870
1870
Age 24
William F Harris resided here in District 10, Rocky Mount, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
District 10, Rocky Mount, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 34
William F Harris resided here in Lutherville, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
Lutherville, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 54
William F Harris resided here in Central Hatchee, Heard, Georgia, USA
Central Hatchee, Heard, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 64
William F Harris resided here in Pearsons Cross Roads, Chambers, Alabama, USA
Pearsons Cross Roads, Chambers, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 84
William F Harris resided here in Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1933
31 Jan 1933
Age 87
Death of William F Harris in AL
AL

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1846
    Event Place: Georgia,USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (Nara); Washington, D.c.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of Georgia; Catalog Name: Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in C
    [2] 1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia
    [3] Georgia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900
    [4] Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records from Select Counties, Georgia Archives; Morrow, Georgia; County Marriage Records, 1828–1978
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2339785
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lutherville, Meriwether, Georgia; Roll: 157; Page: 194B; Enumeration District: 081
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Central Hatchee, Heard, Georgia; Roll: 204; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0074
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Meriwether, Georgia; Roll: M653_130; Page: 423; Family History Library Film: 8031
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pearsons Cross Roads, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: T624_5; Page: 18a; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1374018
    [10] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Division 59, Meriwether, Georgia; Roll: 77; Page: 361b

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 59, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Division 59, Meriwether, Georgia; Roll: 77; Page: 361b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Meriwether, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Meriwether, Georgia; Roll: M653_130; Page: 423; Family History Library Film: 8031

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Cobb, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 10, Rocky Mount, Meriwether, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lutherville, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lutherville, Meriwether, Georgia; Roll: 157; Page: 194B; Enumeration District: 081

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Central Hatchee, Heard, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Central Hatchee, Heard, Georgia; Roll: 204; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0074

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pearsons Cross Roads, Chambers, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pearsons Cross Roads, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: T624_5; Page: 18a; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1374018

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2339785

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1933
    Event Place: AL
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