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William C. Harrison 1825–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 AUG 1825

Birth Location: Boone, Kentucky

Death Date: 23 MAR 1918

Death Location: Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery, Collins, St Clair, Missouri

Father: Samuel 🌳

Mother: Precious ⭐️

Spouse(s): Emeline Bell

Children(s): George Harrison, Samuel Harrison, Mitchell Harrison, Caroline Harrison, Marehaus Harrison, Precious Harrison, Corintha Harrison, John Harrison, Caroline Harrison

The story of William C. Harrison began in 1825 in Boone, Kentucky. In 1850, William C. Harrison resided in Township 5 S 5 W, Pike, Illinois, USA. In 1860, William C. Harrison resided in Derry, El Dara, Pike, Illinois, USA. William C. Harrison married Emeline Corintha Bell, and had children including Caroline Harrison, Caroline Mae Harrison, Corintha Harrison, George Harrison, John Harrison, Marehaus Harrison, Mitchell Walter Harrison, Precious Ann Harrison, Samuel H Harrison. William C. Harrison passed away in 1918 in Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery, Collins, St Clair, Missouri.

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Biography

  • The story of William C. Harrison began in 1825 in Boone, Kentucky.
  • In 1850, William C. Harrison resided in Township 5 S 5 W, Pike, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, William C. Harrison resided in Derry, El Dara, Pike, Illinois, USA.
  • William C. Harrison married Emeline Corintha Bell, and had children including Caroline Harrison, Caroline Mae Harrison, Corintha Harrison, George Harrison, John Harrison, Marehaus Harrison, Mitchell Walter Harrison, Precious Ann Harrison, Samuel H Harrison.
  • William C. Harrison passed away in 1918 in Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery, Collins, St Clair, Missouri.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel 🌳
1802–1870
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
S🌳
Precious ⭐️
1808–1870
Birth Location: Kentucky, Tennessee
P⭐

Spouses(s)

Emeline Bell
1828–1920
Birth Location: Ohio
EB

Children(s)

George Harrison
1849–1850
Birth Location: Pike, Illinois
GH
Samuel Harrison
1851–1930
Birth Location: Pike, Illinois
SH
Mitchell Harrison
1852–1949
Birth Location: Pike, Illinois
MH
Caroline Harrison
1853–1870
Birth Location: Pike, Illinois
CH
Marehaus Harrison
1854–1880
Birth Location: Pike, Illinois
MH
Precious Harrison
1856–1933
Birth Location: Pike, Illinois
PH
Corintha Harrison
1862–1870
Birth Location: Pike, Illinois
CH
John Harrison
1863–1870
Birth Location: Pike, Illinois
JH
Caroline Harrison
1863–1932
Birth Location: Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois
CH

William Harrison's Ancestors

Self
William Harrison
1825–1918
Birth Place: Boone, Kentucky
Parents
Samuel P Harrison 🌳
1802–1870
Pennsylvania
Precious (Jones) ⭐️
1808–1870
Kentucky, Tennessee
Grandparents
Benjamin (Jones) 🌳
1775–1840
North Carolina
Hannah (Julian) ☆❤️
1780–1820
Newberry, South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Jones
1745–1829
Martha Wells
1754–1824
Peter #
1742–1800
Ruth Quaker
1746–1794
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jones
1720–1773
Elizabeth McGill
1725–1772
Abijah Wells
1725–1791
Catherine* Allison
1724–1804
Peter #
1712–1806
Mary Beals
1715–1773
Azariah Pugh
1721–1794
Hannah Beals
1729–1808

William Harrison's Descendants

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William (C.) Harrison (19 AUG 1825–23 MAR 1918) m. Emeline (Corintha) Bell (13 AUG 1828–12 OCT 1920)
  1. 1. George Harrison 1849–1850
  2. 2. Samuel (H.) Harrison 1851–1930
  3. 3. Mitchell (Walter) Harrison 1852–1949 m. Elizabeth Whaley 1851–1930
    1. 1. George (Walter) Harrison 1875–1971 m. Pearlina (May) Wilmyre 1883–1965
      1. 1. William (Walter) Harrison 1906–1984 m. Pauline (C) Cullers 1910–1997
        1. 1. Evelyn (Mae) Harrison 1929–2010
        2. 2. William (Walter Harrison) Jr 1931–2019 m. Ethel (Marie) Antee 1939–2019
      2. 2. Laura (Mae) Harrison 1911–2004 m. Everly (Martin) Ince 1909–1987
    2. 2. Samuel (Tilden) Harrison 1876–1959 m. Emma (Ethel) Feather 1882–1953
      1. 1. Irma (Lee) Harrison 1905–1999 m. Leroy (Terry "Ray") Ogden 1900–1986
      2. 2. Loreta (Elena) Harrison 1907–1970 m. Leslie (E.) Behringer 1900– m. Carl Wiechman 1895–1974
      3. 3. Samuel (Tilden) Harrison 1915–1992 m. Carolyn (Louise) Craig 1919–1989
    3. 3. William (Calvin) Harrison 1878–1966 m. Margaret (Ann) Elliott 1885–1963
    4. 4. Mary (Belle) Harrison 1880–1929
    5. 5. John (Cleveland) Harrison 1884–1942
  4. 4. Caroline Harrison 1853–1870
  5. 5. Marehaus Harrison 1854–1880
    1. 1. Bert (Henry) Sampson 1875–1919 m. Vina (A.) Comstock 1889–1973
      1. 1. Alberta (Elsa "Bertie") Sampson 1909–1995
      2. 2. Mary (Magdalene) Sampson 1912–1960 m. Hoyt (Leet "Leo") Robertson 1900–1958
      3. 3. Viola Sampson 1918–2009 m. Lyle (Wayne) Hughes 1911–
  6. 6. Precious (Ann) Harrison 1856–1933 m. Peter (Lee) Penn 1849–1914
    1. 1. Arthur (L.) Penn 1879–1881
    2. 2. Samuel (G.) Penn 1881–1881
    3. 3. William (C.) Penn 1875–1875
    4. 4. Charles (W.) Penn 1876–1879
    5. 5. Willy (Mine) Penn 1883–1885
    6. 6. Keziah (Robert) Penn 1886–1966 m. Monnie (Elvin) Schlosser 1875–1962
      1. 1. Roy (Elvin) Schlosser 1903–1904
      2. 2. Harry (Everett) Schlosser 1904–1992
      3. 3. Hazel (Manilla) Schlosser 1906–1968
      4. 4. Carl (Lee) Schlosser 1909–1976
      5. 5. Easter (Violet) Schlosser 1911–1916
      6. 6. Helen (Augusta) Schlosser 1914–2006
      7. 7. Nanthlea (Ernestine) Schlosser 1916–1967 m. Wilford (Rhine) Mitchell 1907–1961
        1. 1. William (Robert) Mitchell 1941–2016
      8. 8. Faye (Clemont) Schlosser 1920–1998 m. John (O.) Tennison 1930–1982 m. James (Fletcher) Practor 1920–
        1. 1. Jimmy (Robert) Practor 1939–2001
        2. 2. Ernestine (Sue) Proctor 1942–1996
        3. 3. Michael (Dewayne) Proctor 1948–1992
    7. 7. John (M.) Penn 1889–1905
    8. 8. George (Ovid) Penn 1891–1962 m. Minnie (May) Walker 1896–1972
  7. 7. Corintha Harrison 1862–1870
  8. 8. John Harrison 1863–1870
  9. 9. Caroline (Mae) Harrison 1863–1932 m. Bert (S.) Schlosser 1873–1939
    1. 1. Elsie Schlosser 1889–

William Harrison's Timeline

12 Records

1825
19 AUG 1825
Birth of William C. Harrison in Boone, Kentucky
Boone, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 25
William C. Harrison resided here in Township 5 S 5 W, Pike, Illinois, USA
Township 5 S 5 W, Pike, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 35
William C. Harrison resided here in Derry, El Dara, Pike, Illinois, USA
Derry, El Dara, Pike, Illinois, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 38
William C. Harrison resided here in Derrag, Pike, Illinois, USA
Derrag, Pike, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 45
William C. Harrison resided here in Pleasant Vale, Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois, USA
Pleasant Vale, Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois, USA
1870
21 Jul 1870
Age 45
William C. Harrison appeared in census in Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois
Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois
1880
1880
Age 55
William C. Harrison resided here in Washington, St Clair, Missouri, USA
Washington, St Clair, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 75
William C. Harrison appeared in census in Washington, St Clair, Missouri
Washington, St Clair, Missouri
1900
1900
Age 75
William C. Harrison resided here in Washington, St Clair, Missouri, USA
Washington, St Clair, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 85
William C. Harrison appeared in census in Washington, St Clair, Missouri
Washington, St Clair, Missouri
1910
1910
Age 85
William C. Harrison resided here in Washington, Saint Clair, Missouri, USA
Washington, Saint Clair, Missouri, USA
1918
23 MAR 1918
Age 93
Death of William C. Harrison in Washington, St Clair, Missouri
Washington, St Clair, Missouri

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 AUG 1825
    Event Place: Boone, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, St Clair, Missouri; Roll: 714; Family History Film: 1254714; Page: 388A; Enumeration District: 236
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois; Roll: M593_269; Page: 391A
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, St Clair, Missouri; Roll: 886; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0141
    [5] 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: Derry, Pike, Illinois; Roll: M653_219; Page: 906; Family History Library Film: 80
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Saint Clair, Missouri; Roll: T624_802; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1374815
    [7] 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: Township 5 S 5 W, Pike, Illinois; Roll: 124; Page: 172b
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Township 5 S 5 W, Pike, Illinois, 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: Township 5 S 5 W, Pike, Illinois; Roll: 124; Page: 172b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Derry, El Dara, Pike, Illinois, 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: Derry, Pike, Illinois; Roll: M653_219; Page: 906; Family History Library Film: 80

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Derrag, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Pleasant Vale, Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois; Roll: M593_269; Page: 391A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1870
    Event Place: Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington, St Clair, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, St Clair, Missouri; Roll: 714; Family History Film: 1254714; Page: 388A; Enumeration District: 236

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, St Clair, Missouri

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, St Clair, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, St Clair, Missouri; Roll: 886; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0141

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Washington, St Clair, Missouri

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Washington, Saint Clair, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Saint Clair, Missouri; Roll: T624_802; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1374815

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 MAR 1918
    Event Place: Washington, St Clair, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery, Collins, St Clair, Missouri
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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