You are Cordially Invited to Attend Our Duke-Stainbacck Family Reunion on May 25, 2001 Our extended family includes Harrises. The second annual Duke-Stainback Family Reunion will be held on May 25, 2002 (the last Saturday in May), at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Epsom, North Carolina. It will be a covered-dish event. <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~stainbackduke/printcemeteries.htm">New Bethel Church</A> has special meaning for our family. Many of our direct and extended family members are buried in the church cemetery. The nearby area also has <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~stainbackduke/printcemeteries.htm">several other cemeteries</A> where members of the extended family are buried. An interesting side excursion for those of you with the time is Duke University, about an hour's drive away, where cousin <A HREF="file:///C:/FrontPageWebs/Content/Stainback-Duke/GWDukefamilyAlbum.htm">Washington Duke</A> and several other members of his family are buried. We plan to have speakers knowledgeable about the Stainbacks, Dukes, allied families and local genealogy research. We also plan to have a computer, scanner and printer so that we'll be able to share photos and genealogy files. We hope to have lots of family/genealogy/local history goodies for you to take home! Anyone interested in genealogy is welcome to join us. For more information, contact reunion organizer Contact: <A HREF="mailto:joyceduke@webtv.net">Joyce Duke</A> at <A HREF="mailto:joyceduke@webtv.net"> joyceduke@webtv.net </A>To receive updates on the reunion and share your questions and suggestions, Join our Stainback-Duke Reunion Email List at:<A HREF="http://web.archive.org/web/20010506004339/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SDReunion"> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SDReunion </A>Hotel & other information about the reunion is at our web site: <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~stainbackduke/News.htm"> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~stainbackduke/News.htm</A> The Stainback-Duke Family Web Site main page is at: <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~stainbackduke/">http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~stainbackduke/</A> Sincerely, F. Modderno Stainback-Duke Family Web Site webmistress

----- Original Message ----- From: Sandy & JJ Ault To: harris@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 9:37 PM Subject: Ada Cassandra Harris Can anyone help me with the names of Ada Cassandra Harris, born 14 Aug 1875 in Winston County Alabama. She married Charles Shipman, born 15 May 1870 in Winston county Alabama. The only name we have for her father was Reverand Harris. The only name we have for her mother was Dicey Elizabeth. Thanks please, JJ Ault

Hello Harris Hunters... Well, I've found a bit more info on my Harris line. John H. HARRIS, b. 1837 Estill Co, KY; d. after 1900 in Lincoln Co, OK; m. Margrete Elizabeth STANSBERRY on 3/19/1858 in Appanoose Co, Iowa. Margrete was born 1/10/1841 in New Hope, Brown Co, OH; d. 7/4/1915 in Meeker, Lincoln Co, OK; buried in Meeker, Lincoln Co, OK. Margret was the d/o Moses STANSBERRY and Affa KNIGHT. John H. HARRIS was the s/o Josiah HARRIS and Sarah TIPTON of Estill Co, KY. Any connections out there? Lois in Auburn, CA

I have a W.B. (Buck) Harris married Minnie B. Hopkins in Lamar Co., Tx. on October 19, 1892. Does anyone know of children for this couple? I know nothing about him but have quite a bit on her family. Rich

Hi List, I hope everyone learned a lesson from my horrible mistake last evening. Never post to a list when you are tired. I posted a website that would show fixes to the errors in initials after ancestors' surnames. Then I blew it. I said: "Sorry for the incontinence." I meant to say inconsistencies. I hope you all had a great laugh. LOL Now, I just need to find a dark closet somewhere and hide for a few days. You all have a great one. Sue (Dumb Dora) macduff@infi.net

Hi List, It has been pointed out to me that on numbers 2, 3 and 4, there are errors. If you would go to this website, you will get the correct information. Apparently the person who posted the information originally, made a mistake and I just duplicated it. Here is the website. http://us-gen.com/al/bibb/court/legal.htm Sorry for any incontinence. Sue in Sunny Florida macduff@infi.net

CLARENCE HARRIS b. abt 1892 Mason Co., WV married DOROTHY CASTO b. 10 Oct 1896 Mason Co., WV. Source: LDS Ancestral File We`re hoping to get some details on this marriage and the family. If you`ve got something to add to this post, please tell our CASTO list any time you can. Thanks, Colleen Colleen Kitch GuyCol@webtv.net

Hello everyone, I just wanted to post this portion of my family line again. If anyone is related to this line, please let me know. Angie First Generation 1. Mr STOKES. Born in IL. He married Mrs. STOKES. Born in IL. They had the following children: 2 i. Homer STOKES Second Generation 2. Homer STOKES. Son of Mr STOKES & Mrs. STOKES. Born Feb 27, 1893 in Pulaski, Ill. Died Dec 4, 1978 in Chesterton, Porter, IN. Buried Dec 1978 in Mounds Illinois. Occupation retired justice of the peace and deputy sheriff. He married Laura May GRIFFITH, daughter of Andrew Thomas GRIFFITH & Julia BRYANT, About 1914. Born Oct 28, 1894 in Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri. Died Feb 22, 1967 in Union County Illinois. Buried Feb 1967 in Thistlewood Cem, Mounds Illinois. Occupation House Wife. They had the following children: i. Juanita STOKES; Born Mar 29, 1919 in (per census MO). Died Feb 1983 in Illinois. Buried Feb 1983 in Illinois. She married William BEEGLE. ii. Wanda STOKES; She married John ATKINSON. iii. Gilbert STOKES, he married Kathleen Ruth Harris

CASMIRE MOREY b. 1865 Il. married MINNIE HARRIS b. abt 1869 Il. Source: LDS Ancestral file Colleen Kitch GuyCol@webtv.net

JAMES HARRIS b. abt 1883 Jackson Co., Or. married EDITH IMOGENE PARKER b. 10 May 1887 Jackson Co., Or. and d. Apr 1973. Source; LDS Ancestral File Colleen Kitch GuyCol@webtv.net

I need help from some of you Harris researchers. I cannot find the parents of my grandmother. When my father was living, he could not tell me much becaause she died when he was five years of age. All that I have been able to find is as follows: Mary C. Harris Birth: October 1867, AL. Her mother and father were born in AL (1900 U. S. Census, Carbon Hill, Walker Co., AL). Marriage: To John Henry Hall, 19 March 1897, Sulligent, Lamar Co., AL. (copy of birth certificate, although her last name is spelled "Harrison" by mistake). Death: ca. 1908, Carbon Hill, Walker Co., AL. When she met my grandfather, she was working in Sulligent. As far as my father knew, she had two brothers and either two or three sisters. His two brothers visited his father after the death of her mother because they were friends. Their names were Robert and Thomas. They both lived near the border of Alabama and Mississippi. I really hope someone can help me because I just cannot find anything more about my Harris Line. Jim Hall

Hello Fellow Harris Researchers... I think I just broke through the BIG BRICK WALL we all hit at one time or another. I belive I have found my Harris line: In the 1850 Estill Co, KY census: Josiah Harris, 41, b. KY wife Sarah Tipton, 39 JOHN, 14, ) James, 12 William J., 10 THOMAS J., 8 Susan J., 6 Lewis F., 4 Mary E., 1, twin Sarah F., 1, twin My John Harris named one of his sons Thomas Jefferson Harris and that is the name of the Thomas J who is 8 in 1850. I was grasping at straws as we all do at times and it just fits. The names of the children in this family match up with names John and his son Thomas Jefferson gave to their children. Is there anyone out there researching this family? Sure would like to nail this down pat. Any help greatly appreciated. Lois in Auburn, CA

I need info on Mathilda Harris who married John Thompson. Their son Michael Thompson was born 28 June 1864 in Brosely, Shropshire, England. Michael died 2 April 1937 in Allegheny County, PA, USA. Thank you, Ron Brennan Downyne@aol.com

Would be interesting in corresponding with anyone related to this family. According to Hinshaw's Quaker Rec. Fairfax MM, Loudoun Co. William HARRIS md. Hannah. Children: Esther b. 7 Sep 1744 in VA Martha b. 29 Sep 1746 in VA William Jr. b. 19 Oct 1748 in VA, md. Elizabeth HOLMES Daniel b. 14 Nov 1751 in VA Hannah b. 13 Feb 1753 in VA Jesse b. 24 Feb 1755 in VA Samuel b. 22 Mar 1757 in VA, md. Margaret HOLMES Mary b. 7 Apr 1759 My ancestor is a Jesse HARRIS who was born about the same time as the Jesse above. I have no proof he is mine but I would like to see if anyone would have information on this family! Thanks, Donna Merrill

Hello list, Can anyone tell me how to apply for a death certificate from America.Dont have a PC or credit card but do have the social security number.Sorry to seem thick but never had to apply abroad before.Happy Easter. Joyce in Yorkshire

Does anyone have information about the Allen HARRIS who lived in Wilson County, Tennessee? He is on page 228 of the 1840 census with the following individuals in the household: one male of 5 and under 10 years old, two males of 20 and under 30 years old, one male of 60 and under 70 years old, one female under 5 years old, one female of 5 and under 10 years old, one female of 20 and under 30 years old, and one female of 50 and under 60 years old. I'm hoping this might be my gggrandmother's father, with her (Susan HARRIS), my gggrandfather (Charles C. DALE), and their infant daughter (Sarah "Sallie" Pitts DALE) included in the household. On the preceding page is John DALE, who may be related to Charles -- Charles signed the marriage bond for John P. (Pitts?) DALE in Wilson County in 1840. Anyone? Jo Jo Holsinger Researching the following names - PATERNAL LINE: Clark, Dale, Darnall, Hale, Harris, Henderson, Hughes, Latham, Lay, McNutt, Meacham, Moore, Owen, Pary/Perry, Peck, Ring, Rowland, Smith, Taylor MATERNAL LINE: Bell, Blair, Burford, Clack, Clements, Fearneyhough, Gibbs, Hayes, Hudson, Jackson, Lasiter, Mallory, Miles, Miller, Moore, Nowlin, Patman, Phillips, Pylant, Terrell, Townsend, Twitty, White, Wisdom

It's not the same as a death certificate, but you can send for a copy of the Social Security application which has a lot of the same information. Substitute the appropriate information in this form. It's possible to request a copy of SS applications (Form SS-5) of deceased people from the gov't, which gives place of birth, parents names, signature, etc.  Each copy costs US$27.   Here's a form letter generated by the ancestry.com site: ------ < begin form letter > ------- Social Security Administration Office of Earnings Operations FOIA Workgroup 300 N. Greene Street P.O. Box 33022 Baltimore, Maryland 21290 Re: Freedom of Information Act Request Dear Freedom of Information Officer, I am writing this request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 552. I hereby request a copy of the SS-5, Application for Social Security Card, or a corresponding NUMIDENT printout (see below) for the following individuals: LASTNAME, FIRSTNAME nnn-nn-nnnn Birth: dd mmm yyyy Death: dd mmm yyyy This individual is deceased, having been listed in the Social Security Administration's Death Master File. I understand the fee for this service is $27 for copy of original SS-5 application OR $16 for copy of an abbreviated NUMIDENT printout when the Social Security Number is provided. I am requesting a (circle one: SS-5 copy OR Numident printout) Included is a check for $______ made out to the Social Security Administration to cover any administrative costs required by this request. Please respond to my request upon receipt of this initial correspondence. Thank you for your attention and assistance. Sincerely, YOUR NAME Address: YOUR ADDRESS Daytime Phone Number: YOUR PHONE NUMBER ----- < end form letter > ------- Cheers, Katherine Cochrane publisher of C.F. Jewett's 1878 The History of Essex County, Massachusetts on CD-ROM http://www.history-ebooks.com On Friday, March 29, 2002, at 12:36 PM, joyce fothergill wrote: > Hello list, > Can anyone tell me how to apply for a > death certificate from America.Dont have > a PC or credit card but do have the social security number.Sorry to seem > thick but never had to apply abroad before.Happy Easter. > Joyce in Yorkshire > > > ==== HARRIS Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe send a post to <WEST-L-request@rootsweb.com>Type > UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. > For Digest substitute the letter D for the L in the address. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy > records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Hi Joyce... It depends on the date of death. A lot of states did not require death, birth or marriage info until the 1900s. When did your Harris die and in what state? Lois in Auburn, CA, USA

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Researching Nathaniel Harris who was listed in the Walton County GA 1830 Census. Also looking for information on West Harris who was listed in the Walton County GA 1830 Census. Was West Harris the son of Nathaniel? I am descendant of Nathaniel Harris' daughter Lucinda (born 1800 GA) who married William Freeman (born 1795 GA). I have found newspaper articles linking Nathaniel Harris to William Freeman, William Harris and Samuel Harris. Samuel Harris was also living near Nathaniel Harris in the 1830 Walton County GA Census and is of an age to have been a son. Was this Samuel Harris the same that married Fanny Huff in Walton County on Dec. 19, 1826? My husband is a descendant of Samuel and Fanny Huff. Samuel Harris is living near William and Lucinda (Harris) Freeman in the Walton County GA 1840 Census. Nathaniel Harris was born in VA and lived in Wilkes County and in the same district as a West Harris but the West Harris in the 1830 Walton County GA Census would have been much younger that the West Harris who was paying taxes in Wilkes County GA as early as 1790. Nathaniel Harris married Susanna Appling the daughter of Thomas Appling. Nathaniel Harris was living with his daughter Lucinda and her husband William Freeman in the 1850 Gwinnett County GA Census. His occupation was listed as a blacksmith. I would like to here from anyone researching these Harris families. Thank You, Pat pfhardin@carolina.rr.com