Hello again! Here are some more of my Great Aunts newspaper savings. FRED HARRIS "MORTUARY" "Elizabeth Sommers, nee Shaffer was born in Ohio, August 17, 1824 (My maternal GGrandmother), and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John O'Dell in east Odon, on Dec 2, 1901, aged 77 years, 3 months,and 5 days. She was the wife of Joseph Sommers, and leaves six children, 29 grandchildren and four great grandchildren and a host of friendsto mourn her loss. The children are, Jacob, John, Oliver, Mrs. Charles Freeman, Mrs. John O'Dell and Mrs David Harris. She also leaves two brothers, Andrew and John shaffer, aged 82 and 80 years respectively. She married Joseph Sommers April 16, 1846. Six years later they moved to Indiana, settling near this place.For almost sixty years she had been a member of the ME church, and a worker for her Master.She was one the twenty four charter members of the Good Hope Church. During her last illiness, although she suffered much at times, she never complained, but was ready and willing to go at the call of the savior. The funeral services were conducted by Rev MS Taylor at Good Hope Church Tuesday morning; burial at Walnut Hill cemetery." "NEWS in the SAME NEWSPAPER" " Petticoats for 18cents - Outing flannel petticoats, in pink, blue or white with fine stripe; made with flounce, muslin band. Regular price 25 cents....Tuesday only, 18 cents" " Phillip Harris announces as a candidate for nomination for Road Supervisor of Dist #1, Harrison Township" "John and Fred Rea, Frank Meiser and Ernest Baumgartner left Tuesday for Cando, North Dakota with the intention of working in that vicinity this summer" "DIED" "Jacob Hoopengarner, formerly residing in Auburn Twp., but for a number of years a resident of this place, died on Sunday night, afteran illiness of over a year with heart trouble and dropsey. He leaves a widow, one son, and four daughters, who deeply mourn his departure. Funeral services will be held on this Wednesday forenoon, at the Union Hill Church, east of town.; internment in the cemetery adjoining. His age was about 70 years. Services will be conducted by Rev GA Dreibelbies of Shanesville." "OBITUARY" "Sarah Hostetler was born April 2nd, 1861 and died Feb., 28, 1912, aged 50 years, 10 monthsand 26 days. She was united in marriage to Noah B. Hostetler Sept., 14th 1878. Mr. Hostetler died Feb. 26th and was buried on March 1st a year ago. They lived i matrimony 32 years, 5 months and 12 days. To this union were born nine children, 5 sons 4 daughters of which two sons and two daughters preceded them to the spirit world. The departed also leaves two brothers and four sisters to mourn her departure.Funeral services were held on Friday foreoon conducted by Rev Shepfer and SH Miller, and internmentin the Union Hill cemetery." I truly hope this helps some of you! FRED

JAMES ORVIN CATTELL b. 26 Feb 1887 in Roselms, Paulding, Oh. and d. 22 Jun 1955 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Mi. married on 19 Jan 1904 in Findlay, Hancock, Oh. to ALVERTA MAE HARRIS b. 10 May 1886 in Hartsburg, Putnam, Oh. Children: Cecil Aubrey, James Harold, Delmar Earl, Helen Lucille, Lorin Orvin. Does anyone have any more info on this family? Source: Ancestry.com (AWT)

JAMES ORVIN CATTELL b. 26 Feb 1887 in Roselms, Paulding, Oh. and d. 22 Jun 1955 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Mi. married on 19 Jan 1904 in Findlay, Hancock, Oh. to ALVERTA MAE HARRIS b. 10 May 1886 in Hartsburg, Putnam, Oh. Children: Cecil Aubrey, James Harold, Delmar Earl, Helen Lucille, Lorin Orvin. Does anyone have any more info on this family? Source: Ancestry.com (AWT)

HELLO AGAIN. The following seem? to be from the Clay City News, Clay City, IN on 3/20/1914 (It is pretty faded). Good Luck FRED HARRIS "John Van Horn announces as a candidate for nomination for Assessor of Harrison Twp, subject to the Democratic township primary." "William Cooprider announces as candidate for nomination for assessor of Harrison Twp subject to the Democratic primary." This is not from that date "Oll O'Dell's Child Dead" Evelyn Pauline O'Dell was born October 18, 1908 and died April 19 1909 aged six months and one day. She leaves a father, mother, one sister and grandparents and many and loved ones to mourn her departure. She was a bright littlebaby and had a sweet smile for everyone. We shall miss her place in our home, but we shall not mourn as those that haveno hope for we believe we shall see her in the sweet bye and bye."

Hello again! Here are some more of my Great Aunt's clippings.... FRED HARRIS "DIED" "Abe G. Dietz, who had been sick for some time, died on his home place about three miles southeast of Sugarcreek, on Friday Feb., 24th. The funeral taking place on Tuesday forenoon at the Union Hill Church, conducted by Rev. Harshman of the Lutheran Church. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery nearby. His age was 69 years. A large concourse of people attende the funeral considering the bad roads we are having at present. Mr Dietz took a prominent part in the affairs of the county, and served the county in the office of commissioner some time ago in an honest and just way. He leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his departure." ( I am related to him through my GGGGrandmother) "OBITUARY" " John J France was born May 5, 1823 and died near Sugarcreek, Ohio Nov 1, 1908 aged 85 years' 5months and 26 days. April 6th, 1851, he was married to Christena Harris ( my GGG ??), who prceeded him in death over twenty years ago. He was one of a family of 11 children, 9 girls and 2 boys and is survived by 4 sisters, Sarah Frances and Elizabeth Maurer of Tusc. Cty., OH., and Susan Staam and Caroline Lahr of Stark County. For nearly nine years he made his home with the family of Gottlieb Zingery where he died of dropsical trouble and infirmities of old age, after ann illiness of about two months. Early in life he became a member of the German Baptist or Bretheran Church and remained a faithful and consistant member until death. The remains were laid to rest beside his wife inthe Union Hill cemetery Nov 4; services conducted by Rev Ed Shepler and SJ Berger." "DIED" " Mrs. Elnora Wertman, widow of the late John Wertman, died at the home of her daughter, near Dundee, Sunday. Internment in the Union Hill cemetery, Tuesday. Her age was 78 years, two months, 13 days. Hope this helps someone! (More to come) FRED

Hello all, We wondered if anyone might be able to help us. Maud Bates (b Dartford, 1895)married into our Goldsmith family. She was the daughter of George Henry and Caroline Bates who were married at Dartford on 2 November 1874. Caroline's maiden name was Harris and she was born at Heath Lane,Dartford on 30 October 1855 to William Henry and Emma Harris. This is about as far as we've been able to get, and if anyone has any information that they'd be prepared to share with us, we'd be very pleased to hear from them. Many thanks Steve and Jan Goldsmith http://website.lineone.net/~steve_and_jan

Thank you all for your gracious responses to my fledgling attempts to put on the net all of these old newspaper articles that I have inherited. (I just wish they were in condition to scan). Several of you have not only responded, but asked about your "brick walls". PLEASE CONTINUE TO DO SO! But you need to understand, there are literally more than a few hundred of these articles and they are in big scrapbooks in NO ORDER, OR NOT BY FAMILY! They are just my wonderful Great Aunt's collections over her lifetime. They relate to my HARRIS family, but they may be just friends in some cases, or cousins 3, 4 or 5 times removed. And, once in a while, they are in my direct line which are HARRIS' that originated in Germany and came over during the Rev. War and then settled in Mifflin Cty., PA., for a while before then migrating to Tusc. Cty., OH and staying for a generation and then ending up in central and southwestern IN. (And of course going "everywhere " from there. So, please continue to send your inquires as convenient, and I will do my best to keep you emails for when I run across an article that relates to your question and then recontact you? (I hope)! I also hope that I will get some new leads also!! Thanks for your help and understanding. FRED HARRIS "FAMILIAR NAMES" "Cornettsville in 1888 was a thriving business town and many of the business men have names familiar to people now living in the county-among listings under Cornettsville Business References were-JN Killion, Contractor., Rolen Cloe, Painter; Elijah Tomey, Attorney; Samuel Clinton, Attorney; Elmer E Hastings, Teachers; John A Hastings, Justice of the Peace and Grocer; CW Freeman, blacksmith; Alfred S Meyers, contractor. "ODON BUSINESS REFERENCES" "Ezra Mattingly, Principal of Odon Schools; WJ Johnson, teacher & minister; LM Courtney, minister; Howard Crooke, attorney; Joseph D. Laughlin, attorney; Wm. H McCarter, township trustee; John Dearmin, MD; Barton Sears, MD; SF Harris, MD (my GG uncle); Steve o Culmer, MD; JB Crooke, teacher; WL Stoy, publisher of Odon Weekly Journal and manager and proprieter of the Opera House. Abraham & Danner, hardware store owners; JM Crooke, Dry Goods; George D Abraham, Dry Goods, Harnesses and Saddles; Harvey Smiley manufacturer of drain tile and brick;ED, SL and FW Jacobs, contactors; Redman & Chinn, Contractors; Wm Dearmin, Contractor; Hitchcock & Winklepleck, Hardware dealers; Dunlap and Pershing, lumber dealers; JB Crooke, proprietor of Odon House; BJ Smiley, livery & feed; Regia Overton, livestock dealer; and Wm Seneff, farmer." "OBITURARY" "Mrs. Ann Seneff, wife of Wm. Seneff, of this place, died Tuesday morning at 1:00 at the home of her son, Dr. JH Seneff in Dubois County of complications of disease. Mrs. Seneff was 63 years of age, a good Christian lady, having lived a member of the UB Church 35 years, and an indulgent mother. The funeral services will be led at 10:30 Sunday morning by Rev John Breden. The remains were buried Tuesday in Dubois County. The deceased leaves a husband, seven daughters, two sons and a host of friends."

Hello Listers: During the last few years, I have been searching for my PA/OH/IN HARRIS family. During that time I've seen at lot of very kind submissions of information about all kinds of info. (Sadly, not enough to tear down all my "brick walls", but a bunch). As a result of seeing all the help that has been given, I will be submitting many articles from old newspapers that I inherited from my aunt. These articles are mostly obits, but some are just 'newsy". They concern themselves with my HARRIS', as well as many other friends and extended family members primarily from the late 1800's to shortly before WWII, in and around south and western Indiana as well as some articles from Ohio. I TRULY hope they will bring a light to the long dark tunnel of Genealogy searching we are all involved in. They are in no order and unless stated in the article, have no dates. I tried to scan them, but they are just too frail. Please bear with my "H & P" typing. I hope they help someone. FRED HARRIS "Last Monday evening at 8:50 o'clock the last spark of life was extinguished from the body of "Uncle Henry Correll". For many long months had he battled the grip that Consumption had taken from his frame but at last the grim demon snatched his spirit from its earthly dwelling place and flew it on glad wings to his Maker. The deceased was born in Tuscarawas Co, Ohio March 8.1826 and died August 28, 1893. Under the ministry of Rev. E. Abbott he joined the ME Church, 1841 and since lived a consistent Christian Life. He had for several years been connected with business interests of our town and was also a soldier, in both the Mexican and Late wars. He leaves a wife, relatives and scores of friends to follow him. "Artie Harris died in Clarksburg, Daviess County, Indiana, February 25 i879. Aged 13 months and 24 days. He was the infant son of Mary Ann Harris . The little lamb is safely gathered Heaven's fold." "George Leavengood was born in Northumberland Co., PA, March 20, 1827; died in his home, in Auburn Twp., Tuscarawas Co,, OH, Feb 12th, 1910. Aged 82 years, 10 months and 22 days. On March 6th, 1851, he was united in marriage to Martha Forney, to which union were born eight children, four on whom, together with the wife have proceeded him in death. In early manhoood he united with the Shanesville Lutheran Church as one of the early workers in that organization, and remained a faithful member until called up higher. Funeral services were conducted at the Shanesville Lutheran church the by Rev R. A. Harshman. The following children survive; Washington of Trumbull Co, David of Auburn Twp, Mrs. Allen Dietz of Summit County and Mrs Ed Baker of Canal Dover"

Hello Listers: During the last few years, I have been searching for my PA/OH/IN HARRIS family. During that time I've seen at lot of very kind submissions of information about all kinds of info. (Sadly, not enough to tear down all my "brick walls", but a bunch). As a result of seeing all the help that has been given, I will be submitting many articles from old newspapers that I inherited from my aunt. These articles are mostly obits, but some are just 'newsy". They concern themselves with my HARRIS', as well as many other friends and extended family members primarily from the late 1800's to shortly before WWII, in and around south and western Indiana as well as some articles from Ohio. I TRULY hope they will bring a light to the long dark tunnel of Genealogy searching we are all involved in. They are in no order and unless stated in the article, have no dates. I tried to scan them, but they are just too frail. Please bear with my "H & P" typing. I hope they help someone. FRED HARRIS "Dr. S. F. Harris of our town, after a prolonged illness of consumption brought on by kindred disease, died at his home on Main Street last Friday night at 11 o'clock. Sunday afternoon at the UB Church a tribute to his memory was delivered by Rev. A. G. Scott and he was laid away in the Odon cemetery. Dr. Harris was but 25 years old, but had been a sufferer from disease almost all his life. He was a bright promising young man, barring his diseases. He was a member of the District Medical Society, members of which acted as pall bearers at his funeral. He died trusting in his maker. (Note: Dr Harris, my GGUncle, died in April, 1892, in Odon IN )

Let us all pray for Paul as he has helped so many on this list. My best to you Paul. My gggg-grandfather William Harris born 8-25-1755 on the James River in Cumberland Co, Virginia, married a Lou Rita and was a soldier of the American Revolution. In March 1838, he was residing in Barren County, Kentucky, where he had been living for 21 years. His children were William, Nancy, Anderson, Lucy, John, Richard and Samuel. William's father, who also was a William, married the half sister of Andrew Spence Monroe, whose son was president James Monroe. Andrews parents were Andrew Monroe III and Christian Tyler. These William Harris' were researched years ago for membership in DAR. I would like to share information with others researching this line. Thank you. Fran Harris Hill, Richmond, Virginia --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now

Seeking to document from a printed book source a daughter of Benjamin HARRIS b 16 Dec 1775 d 8 June 1848 Fairbanks, Sullivan Co. IN. Benjamin m Mary PADDOCK b ca 1784. She d IN before 1830. Am particularly in need of proof they had a daughter by the name of Anna HARRIS b 1806 d Sullivan Co. IN 1872 and m Alexander MCKEE. He d 1869 Sullivan Co. IN. Where can I find this printed in a book? All clues appreciated. Carolyn

Just today, I added an annotated bibliography to my series of webpages on the HARRIS families of early Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. It has many of the references I used to compile the various regional pages; I'll add more as I find the time. http://www.netcom.com/~symbios/harrisbiblio.html Sandy Wilbur --------------- Holiday savings on SYMBIOS books: http://www.netcom.com/~symbios/books.html Pre-owned History, Genealogy and Natural History books: http://www.netcom.com/~symbios/genbooks.html

Happy Thanksgiving Folks. I received this today and wanted to post on all Harris lists. Rich Boyd >>>>>>>>>>>>> Sir, We have a sampler done by a Sarah Jane Harris, South Boston, 1822 at 9 years of age which would put her birth date at 1813. It is fairly large with a picture of a house. I understand the house is still standing. Do you have any info/links you could send for us to research this family? Thank you. Steven Bochetti MPH >sdbochetti@attbi.com< Salem, Oregon Tel. (503) 588-4006 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Searching for information on Edward HARRIS and Elizabeth (Liza) HARRIS nee LAWRENCE. I am just beginning my search on this branch of my family tree. I don't have too much information as yet, but thought I would post what I have. I believe both Edward and Elizabeth were born in England around 1846. Edward died March 1942 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Liza died in 1960 in Toronto, Ontario. Recent information found in some family papers indicates Elizabeth was from Plaistow, West Ham, England. Believed they immigrated to Canada around 1896 give or take a year or two each way. Children: Elizabeth (Kate) b. 1896 d. 1976 Mary Maud b. 1898 d. 1967 Jack b. 1906 d. 1966 George (Mutt) b. 1908 d. unknown Emily b. 1911 d. 2002 Edward (Ted) b. 1915 d. unknown Henry (Harry) b. 1918 d. unknown Dorothy (Dolly) b. 1921 d. 2001 I would love to hear from anyone who thinks there may be a connection. Dorothy Rye Toronto, Ontario Canada

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Dear Harris Researchers: Rootsweb has been encouraging some of the surname lists to split up into regions of the world (such as U.S., UK, etc.). Also variations of spelling have now been divided into their own lists in the last few years. Since many of the Harris Researchers in early Virginia have ties back to Essex County in the United Kingdom, especially around the area of Creeksea, I have started a new surname list on Rootsweb called the Harris-UK-Essex list. The HARRIS-UK-ESSEX mailing list is for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Harris surname and variations in Essex County, in the United Kingdom. You can subscribe to this list in mail mode by sending a message to HARRIS-UK-ESSEX-L-request@rootsweb.com that contains the word subscribe and nothing else in the body of the message. If you prefer digest mode, you should send the command instead to HARRIS-UK-ESSEX-D-request@rootsweb.com and the word subscribe and nothing else in the body of the message. To post messages to everyone on both HARRIS-UK-ESSEX-L and HARRIS-UK-ESSEX-D, messages should be sent to HARRIS-UK-ESSEX-L@rootsweb.com. Messages sent there will appear both places. You are welcome to belong to both the Harris e-mail list (which you are already on) and the Harris-UK-Essex e-mail list. We will continue to try to funnel genealogy messages about Harrises in the U.S. and elsewhere to the Harris list. And information on Harrises in Essex, UK and related localities to the Harris-UK-ESSEX list. If you have any further questions about the new list, feel free to contact me privately at: archives_guy@hotmail.com Glenn Gohr (Harris-VA & Harris-UK-ESSEX List Manager) archives_guy@hotmail.com

sounds like a new headache keeping family transitions in one place. we may just have to give rather than monitor SO many lists. Cindy Harris - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Glenn Gohr" <archives_guy@hotmail.com> To: <HARRIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 9:51 AM Subject: [HARRIS] Harris-UK-Essex List on Rootsweb > Dear Harris Researchers: > > Rootsweb has been encouraging some of the surname lists to split up into > regions of the world (such as U.S., UK, etc.). Also variations of spelling > have now been divided into their own lists in the last few years. >

I saw the book "The Harris Wheel" up for auction on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2980&item=1790773929&rd=1

I have that Zachariah Harris was born 1840 in IL or TN. Married 1859 in MO an died in Williamson Co, IL. Is there another researcher or descendant to share date. What I have is from LDS records from a Laura from So. IL I have some further data for her. gijoeww2 in NM.

The 1890 census is missing from the Franklin County, N.C. Library . I have heard that some of the census records were destroyed in a fire or something before being copied etc. but don't know if this is one of them. Does anyone know anything about this? I am searching for Odom/Odham Harris born about 1860-1870 in western North Carolina and was killed in a sawmill or logging accident in 1893in Franklin County,N.C. He married my Great Grandmother Patty Harris born 1876 in Franklin County , N.C. and died in 1954. I can't find anything on him. Any information would be appreciated. Stacy Wade Harris II Franklin County , North Carolina , CSA www.southernprideracing.homestead.com Camp 310 Louisburg,N.C. The Franklin Rifles http://members.aol.com/sonscv/ Point Lookout Prisoner of War Descendants Organization http://plpow.tripod.com/ My Photo Album http://community.webshots.com/user/_unreconstructed1 sic semper tyrannis Deo Vendice