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    1. John H. HARRIS, b. KY 1836, d. aft 1900 OK
    2. Lois
    3. Seeking info on this family: HARRIS, John H. b. 1836 in KY, d. aft 1900 Lincoln Co, OK married (take your pick here, folks) Martha, Elizabeth, Margaret or Lizzie Stoneburg/Stonebury, b. 10/1841 in Ohio They married abt 1860, probably in Nebraska (Richardson County) Children: Sarah J. Harris, b. 3/4/1861 Thomas Jefferson Harris, b. 6/4/1763 Franklin Harris, b. 7/1864 Charles A. Harris, b. 1869 Nilton B. Harris, b. 1873 James L. Harris, b. 1874 Benjamin Harris, b. aft 1880 Frances Harris, b. 7/1884 Fredrick Harris, b. 4/1881 Arthur Harris, b. 1887 In 1880 census, the family is located in Dawson, NE. In 1890 Farmer's census for Richardson Co, John H. Harris is listed as a farmer. In 1895, the family was living in Choctaw township, Lincoln Co, OK. They signed the deeds to sell their farm in NE from OK. In 1900 census, they are still in Choctaw township, Lincoln Co, OK. Thomas Jefferson Harris was my great grandfather. He married Sarah (Sadie) Elizabeth Hesser on 12/24/1885 in Falls City, NE. They had 8 children: Orpha May, 4/6/1887 Lottie, 1889-1889 Clara Effie, 6/4/1891 John, 12/27/1893 James, 8/10/1897 Norah, 20/11/1900 Laura Jane, 7/24/1902 Blanche, 8/30/1904 Thomas Jefferson and Sarah Harris farmed in the Falls City/Dawson area of Richardson Co, NE. They migrated to OK for the Land Run, but ended up back in NE for a time. They eventually settled in Stillwater, Payne Co, OK. Any connections or information on this family greatly appreciated. Thanks. Lois in Auburn, CA

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