Bev,
Probably no connection, but it's curious... My John Garner HARRISON was
born in Derbyshire 1827 - I know nothing about him yet, except a son and
grandson were doctors in Minnesota. Wonder who has learned anything about
the Harrisons in England - any other doctors?
Bobette in Florida
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On Wed, 4 Feb 1998, Bev Thomas wrote:
> I am researching George Harrison who m. Agnes Ann Shipley 1783 in Anne
> Arundel Co. In my search for George's parents/siblings, I found the
> following on a John S. Harrison. If any one has information on John's
> parents, I would like to hear from you. Was wondering if George and Agnes
> could possibly be his parents?
>
> This was found in the ALER'S HISTORY OF MARTINSBURG AND BERKELEY CO., W.VA.
> in the 'Historical Pen Sketches' pp 144-145
>
> "John S. Harrison was one of the most highly educated and accomplished
> physicians that up to that day had sought a home in Berkeley County.
> Descended from one of the most respected of the old families of
> Maryland he was born on West river, Anne Arundel county in 1790. At the
> age of hirteen, he was sent to St. John's College, in Annapolis, and
> there spent six years in completing his elementary, classical and
> scientific studies. At the age of twenty he was sent to Europe, where
> he spent four years in the medical and surgical instructions of France
> and England, preparing himself for the practice of his profession. In
> 1805 he was married to Holland Williams Stull, the niece of that
> distinguished patriot and hero of the Revolution, General Otho Holland
> Williams, after whom she was named. In 1806 he removed with his young
> bride to Martinsburg......................."
>
> You will notice that the author had to have some of his dates wrong, if John
> was b. in 1790 and went to Europe at the age of 20, this would have been in
> 1810 and he would have been only 15 years old in 1805. I think the author
> may have meant possibly, 1815 as the marriage date. If you are connected to
> John I would love to hear from you. Hoping to find information that might
> help me with George Harrison.
> Bev
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