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William Harrison 1828 – 1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Mar 1828

Birth Location: Bethnal Green St Matthew, England

Death Date: 6 Jan 1895

Death Location: Provo, Utah

Father: George Harrison

Mother: Louisa Harrison

Spouse(s): Esther PORTER, William Harrison, Hannah Adams, Janet Gallacher, Sarah WILSON

Children(s): Janettie Harrison, Janettie Harrison, Herber Harrison, Hyrum Harrison, Hyrum Harrison, George Harrison, Mary Harrison, Mary Harrison, Isabella Harrison, Isabella Harrison, Elizabeth Harrison, Reuburm Harrison, Ephraim Harrison

In 1828, William Harrison entered the world in Bethnal Green St Matthew, England, born to George Harrison and Louisa Harrison. William Harrison married Esther PORTER, William Harrison, Hannah Adams, Janet Gardner Gallacher, Sarah Elizabeth WILSON, and had children including Janettie Harrison, Janettie Harrison, Herber William Harrison, Hyrum Harrison, Hyrum Harrison, George A Harrison, Mary Hannah Harrison, Mary Hannah Harrison, Isabella Alice Harrison, Isabella Alice Harrison, Elizabeth Harrison, Reuburm Harrison, Ephraim Gardner Harrison. William Harrison passed away in 1895 in Provo, Utah.

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Biography

  • In 1828, William Harrison entered the world in Bethnal Green St Matthew, England, born to George Harrison and Louisa Harrison.
  • William Harrison married Esther PORTER, William Harrison, Hannah Adams, Janet Gardner Gallacher, Sarah Elizabeth WILSON, and had children including Janettie Harrison, Janettie Harrison, Herber William Harrison, Hyrum Harrison, Hyrum Harrison, George A Harrison, Mary Hannah Harrison, Mary Hannah Harrison, Isabella Alice Harrison, Isabella Alice Harrison, Elizabeth Harrison, Reuburm Harrison, Ephraim Gardner Harrison.
  • William Harrison passed away in 1895 in Provo, Utah.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Harrison's Ancestors

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William Harrison
1828 – 1895
Birth Place: Bethnal Green St Matthew, England
Parents
George Harrison
1792 – 1840
St. Leonard, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
Louisa Harrison
Grandparents
John Harrison
1768 – 1827
St. Clements, Eastcheap, London, England
Elizabeth McDonald
1773 –
Great-Grandparents
John Harrison
1735 – 1796
Elizabeth Haines
1740 – 1811
John Donald
Elizabeth McDonald
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Harrison
1693 – 1776
Elizabeth Harrison
1695 – 1776
Thomas Hains
Elizabeth Hains

William Harrison's Descendants

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William Harrison (28 Mar 1828 – 6 Jan 1895) m. Esther PORTER (26 Jun 1824 – 1855) m. William Harrison (abt 1828 – ) m. Hannah Adams (16 Jul 1832 – 24 Feb 1891) m. Janet (Gardner) Gallacher (11 September 1844 – 4 April 1939) m. Sarah (Elizabeth) WILSON (6 Nov 1852 – 10 Apr 1909)
  1. 1. Janettie Harrison (1 January 1871 – 1 Jan 1944)
  2. 2. Janettie Harrison (1 January 1871 – )
  3. 3. Herber (William) Harrison (25 March 1872 – 7 May 1954)
  4. 4. Hyrum Harrison (11 August 1872 – 26 June 1938)
  5. 5. Hyrum Harrison (11 August 1872 – )
  6. 6. George (A) Harrison (24 July 1874 – 14 June 1924) m. Elbertie (May) West (1 May 1881 – 15 Jun 1972) m. Birdie (M) West
    1. 1. George (Trevier) Harrison (15 May 1901 – 13 Mar 1995) m. Alda (Lorette) Jackson (24 Mar 1901 – 5 January 1982)
      1. 1. Garth Harrison (abt 1928 – )
      2. 2. Garth (Trevier) Harrison (24 Jan 1928 – 1998)
      3. 3. Wadonna Harrison (abt 1929 – )
      4. 4. Wadonna (Harrison) Klink (1 Apr 1929 – 18 Oct 2017)
      5. 5. Robert (Jackson) Harrison (abt 1932 – ) m. Marylane Hansen (abt 1933 – )
        1. 1. Robert (T) Harrison (abt 1954 – ) m. Sue (Ellen) Swanson (28 Apr 1955 – 4 Mar 2018)
      6. 6. Bruice Harrison (abt 1934 – )
      7. 7. Rex (H.) Harrison (abt 1942 – )
      8. 8. Donna
    2. 2. G (F) Harrison (abt 1902 – )
    3. 3. Vivian ((Viv)) Harrison (6 November 1902 – Jul 1971)
    4. 4. "Baby" Harrison (24 November 1915 – 24 November 1915)
  7. 7. Mary (Hannah) Harrison (1 September 1876 – 23 April 1952)
  8. 8. Mary (Hannah) Harrison (1 September 1876 – 21 June 1941)
  9. 9. Isabella (Alice) Harrison (18 November 1878 – 23 Mar 1961)
  10. 10. Isabella (Alice) Harrison (18 November 1878 – )
  11. 11. Elizabeth Harrison (Abt 1879 – )
  12. 12. Reuburm Harrison (1882 – 1882)
  13. 13. Ephraim (Gardner) Harrison (1885 – 1978)

William Harrison's Timeline

5 Records

1828
28 Mar 1828
Birth of William Harrison in Bethnal Green St Matthew, England
Bethnal Green St Matthew, England
1828
3 Aug 1828
William Harrison was baptized in Saint Matthew,Bethnal Green,London,England
Saint Matthew,Bethnal Green,London,England
1870
1870
Age 42
William Harrison resided here in Salt Lake City Ward 9, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, USA
Salt Lake City Ward 9, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
William Harrison resided here in Provo, Utah, Utah, USA
Provo, Utah, Utah, USA
1895
6 Jan 1895
Age 67
Death of William Harrison in Provo, Utah
Provo, Utah

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1828
    Event Place: Bethnal Green St Matthew, England
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Utah, U.S., Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Records, 1847-1868

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1828
    Event Place: Saint Matthew,Bethnal Green,London,England
    Record Source:
    [1] London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1920, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P72/MTW/019
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
    [3] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
    [4] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Jan
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Salt Lake City Ward 9, Salt Lake, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1611; Page: 599B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1862
    Record Source: Utah, U.S., Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Records, 1847-1868

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1862
    Event Place: Deseret, United States
    Record Source: Utah, U.S., Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Records, 1847-1868

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Salt Lake City Ward 9, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Salt Lake City Ward 9, Salt Lake, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1611; Page: 599B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Provo, Utah, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Provo, Utah, Utah; Roll: 1338; Page: 147B; Enumeration District: 081

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1895
    Event Place: Provo, Utah
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Utah, U.S., Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Records, 1847-1868

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Provo, Utah County, Utah, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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