Harrison Heritage March 1982
Vol. II No. 1

Ruth Harrison Jones, Editor and Publisher

Table Of Contents

"The Family Tree" by Audrey Casari .........................................	p. 222
Early American Immigrants ........................................................	223
Early Tennessee Tax List ...........................................................	226
Federal Census, Indiana 1820 .....................................................	228
Tombstone Tales, Hanover, N.J. ................................................	229
Caroline Scott Harrison, First Lady .............................................	231
Army List, 1815-1900 ...............................................................	232
Marriages, Itawamba Co., MS ....................................................	233
Marriages, Denton Co., TX & Washington Co., AR .....................	234
Foggybottom Harrison's and Others .............................................	236
Virginia Wills and Administrations ...............................................	236
Revolutionary Soldiers, Rockingham Co., VA ...............................	238
"The Brothers of Rev. Thomas Harrison"................................. --continued from Dec. 1981 Issue	239
Federal Census, Michigan 1860, select counties.......................... --continued from Dec. 1981 Issue	242
HARRISON SKETCHES ...........................................................	245
Corrections to previous issues ......................................................	248
INQUIRIES ...............................................................................	248
More Researchers of the Family HARRISON ...............................	254

The Family Tree

By Audrey Casari

I envisioned it a simple task, How easy it would be! Trace back some generations And have a family tree! And so the search was started, I searched, I wrote, I read, Intrigued and happy hearted,  I searched for all my dead. On and on I plodded, Letters came and went, Which number was the greater? Why the number that I sent! Some people never answered, Others took a lot of months. But when I found some data, I recorded it at once! And oh, those genealogists! They set my tree up clever! But later I discovered that My ancestor was the tree's brother! Oh, where all my grandmas? Pray tell, did they inhale? Did people not record them? Was every one a male? I did find grandmas clever, Their husbands never knew! Save their sons their maiden names And saved their history, too! I lost some generations, And branched on other's limbs Bare branches poked out from my tree Like crazy jungle gyms.

I changed great grandpas to and fro They ran ahead of me! Didn't anyone move and stay  In this great "countery?" You think that you can trust The records that you read. But county histories err, And archives do deceive! And then I bought a lot of books To solve my problems, all! My reading there was fruitless But publishers had a ball! And so I am still looking For a tenth great grandpa lost, For 5 great grandmas recorded not And on life's byways tossed. And Oh! The children born to them! They averaged out a dozen! And Ralph had George And George had Ralph And each one married his cousin. The things they did! I'm shocked to hear. How naughty they could be! They dared to be a dissident And made some history! You say that you are wanting To trace your family tree? Then draw it on a drawing board And let your dead ones be!

HARRISON HERITAGE
MARCH 1982

Roger Harrison, to Virginia, 1654  Anthony Harrison, Virginia, 1653 Bartholomew Harrison, Virginia 1654 Benjamin Harrison, b: ca 1600, d: 1648/49, from England to Surry Co., VA, 1631m:(1)Mary Stringer, (2) Mary Sidway; children were Benjamin and Peter. Burr Harrison, b: 1636, d: 1706 To VA prior to 1670. M: Sarah Frances Burdette. Edward Harrison, to Virginia, 1654 Erasmus Harrison, to Virginia, 1636 Francis Harrison, to Penn., ca 1682 Granted 250 Acres by Wm. Penn. Francis Harrison, Virginia, 1643 Francis Harrison, Virginia, 1644 Francis Harrison, Virginia, 1648 Francis Harrison, Virginia 1653 George Harrison, Virginia 1636 George Harrison, Virginia 1655 George Harrison, Virginia 1638 George Harrison, Virginia 1639 Henry Harrison, transported* from Maidston, England to Maryland on ship "Loyal  Margrett" 21 June 1726; indentured servant. Henry Harrison, to Virginia 1635 Hugh Harrison, from England  to VA on ship "Paule" on 6 July 1635 aged 22. Isaac Harrison, to Virginia 1651

James Harrison, to Virginia 1635 James Harrison, b: ca 1628 to Penn, on ship "Submission" in Sept. 1682. Shoemaker,m: Ann Heath; had daughter Phebe. James Harrison, to Virginia in 1638 James Harrison, from Bath, England to  Maryland on ship "Elizabeth" in July 1774, Aged 19, was cooper, indentured servant. James Lashly Harrison, to Georgia Oct. 1735, Aged 21, indentured. Jeremy Harrison to Virginia in 1654 was physician John Harrison, to Salisbury MA, 1640,  ropemaker. Children: John, Elizabeth,  Abraham and Ann. John Harrison, d: 1666 to Wethersfield, CT, Ca 1657. Children: Rebecca, Mary and  Sarah. John Harrison, transported* from Surry, England on ship "Dorsetshire" on 2 Feb 1735, indentured servant. John Harrison to Virginia in 1639 John Harrison to Virginia in 1641 John Harrison to Virginia in 1652 John Harrison to Virginia in 1655 John Harrison transported* from York Castle To VA on ship "Forward Frigate" on  24 Oct 1723, servant. John Harrison, transported* from Newgate  Prison to VA on ship "Forward Frigate" on 5 Oct 1726. John Harrison, from Bristol to MD, on ship "Diana" April 1774, aged 23.

* There were no less than 150 capital crimes in England for which a man might be transported. Of course, there were the expected ones of murder, arson, and treason, but there were also lesser ones such as maiming, stealing a cow, cutting down trees along an avenue, sending threatening letters, and standing mute when addressed by a legal official. Some convicts were even people of quality. One gentleman of high birth, for instance, was transported for stealing books out of a library. As a child, George Washington was taught to read and write by a transported convict who had been a schoolmaster. Especially in the countryside, the crimes which resulted in transportation were often very petty. One man was transported for stealing a silver shoebuckle. Another was sent to America and indentured for seven years for the theft of a chicken.

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More than 37 million immigrants landed in America between 1820 - when records were first started -- and 1975. "All American families have some sort of immigrant blood flowing in their veins," declared Professor Carlton Qualey of the Immigration History Society. "Even the Indians should really be described as immigrants because they came here thousands of years ago across the Bering Straits." Since 1820 Germany has sent us more immigrants than any other nation, followed by Italy and Ireland. Chart above lists the 10 largest contributors to U.S. Immigration between 1820 and 1975.

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MARCH 1982

EARLY TENNESSEE TAX LIST by Barbara & Bryan Sistler

HARRISON HERITAGE
MARCH 1982

FEDERAL CENSUS, INDIANA 1820

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MARCH 1982

TOMBSTONE TALES

Inscriptions on the tombstones and monuments and their location in the First United Presbyterian church burial ground, Hanover, New Jersey 1750-1965.

(Each Surname is Harrison)

ASENETH 193-6

Aseneth, daughter of Benjamin and Lydia Harrison, died 25 Sep 1822, aged 25 years.

BENJAMIN 193-8

In memory of Benjamin Harrison, born 10 Mar 1776. Died 23 May 1858. "Our days on earth are as a shadow and there is none abiding."

EDWARD P. 193-5

Edward P., Son of William and Susanna Harrison, Died 8 Mar 1847, aged 6 months and 14 days.

HENRIETTA MIRANDA 193-5

In memory of Henrietta Miranda, daughter of Adonijah V. and Margaret Harrison, who departed this life 14 Aug 1832, aged 2 years 7 months and 2 days. Alas how changed that lovely flower, Which bloomed and cheered our hearts. Fair fleeting comfort of an hour, How soon we're called to part.

MARY WOODRUFF 193-3

Mary Woodruff, wife of A.V. Harrison, died 11 Aug 1855, aged 47 years, 7 months and 29 days.

O! weep not for the friends that pass,
Into the lonely grave;
As breezes sweep the withered grass,
Along the restless wave.
For though thy pleasures may depart,
And mournful days be given,
And lonely though on earth though art,
Yet bliss awaits the holy heart,
When friends rejoin to heaven.

MOSES W. 193-4

Moses W. son of A.V. Harrison, died 5 Sep 1839 in the 13th year of his age.

LYDIA 193-7

Sacred to the memory of Lydia, wife of Benjamin Harrison, who died 28 Oct 1847. Aged 71 years, 2 months, and 21 days.

Oh yes happy spirit we'll meet thee again.
Where there's no sadness nor parting nor pain:
We'll meet thee in heaven united to raise,
Our notes of thanksgiving our anthems of praise.

HARRISON HERITAGE
MARCH 1982

WILLIAM 208-1

Born 4 May 1812. Died 22 Oct 1862.

SUSAN A. HOWELL 208-1

His wife, born 4 Nov 1814. Died 10 Oct 1896.

The above was contributed by Gisela S. Mead, 5 Oak Brook Club Dr., Oak Brook, IL 60521 and taken from A HISTORY OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HANOVER, a book in her library.

You're invited to visit the elegant home of Caroline Scott Harrison, first President General of the NSDAR, and her husband, Benjamin, the 23rd President of the United States. Built in 1875 and restored by the owner the Arthur Jordan Foundation, the memorial has much to offer those interested in antiques, art, history or decorating. Most of the furnishings are those used by the Harrison family. There is a large collection of watercolors and handpainted china done by Mrs. Harrison who was a talented artist. Gowns and jewlery which belonged to the ladies of the Harrison family are displayed along with many personal items of the era. Many mementoes from the presidential campaign and the White House years are displayed. Conducted tours daily. We thank the Indiana DAR for the recent reconstruction of the Harrison grape arbor and the herb garden as a memorial to Caroline Scott Harrison.

President Benjamin Harrison Memorial Home A Registered National Historic Landmark 1230 North Delaware Indianapolis, IN 46202

HARRISON HERITAGE
MARCH 1982

(OXFORD FEMALE INSTITUTE)
CAROLINE SCOTT HARRISON
MEMORIAL BUILDING OXFORD, OHIO

Caroline Lavina Scott was born in Oxford, Ohio, October 1, 1832, daughter of Mary Neal and John Witherspoon Scott. Under the influence of her father who promoted higher education for young women, she was graduated from the Institute in 1852. She married Benjamin Harrison the 1852 Miami graduate, who was to become 23^rd President of the United States.

Caroline Scott Harrison became the first President General, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, while First Lady of the Land.

CAROLINE SCOTT HARRISON
DRESS DISPLAYED MIAMI UNIVERSITY OXFORD, OHIO

Pictured is a dress worn by Caroline Scott Harrison, as it was displayed among items of the Scott and Harrison families in Miami University's Rowan Hall in 1976.

Seen beyond the dress figure is a portrait of Caroline's father, Dr. John Witherspoon Scott, early Miami professor who founded the Oxford Female Institute and the Oxford Female College.
 
 
 
  - picture credit:

Miami University Audiovisual Service
 
 

HARRISON HERITAGE
MARCH 1982

ARMY LIST 1815 - 1900 HARRISONS

MARRIAGES

From the Records of Itawamba Co. MS 1837-1866

"It is worth awhile for anyone to have behind him a few generations of hard working ancestry." (Marquand)

"It is vain to recall the past unless it works some influence upon the present." (Charles Dickens)

"To forget one's ancestors is to be a brook without a source, a tree without a root." (Chinese Proverb)
 
 

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MARCH 1982

MARRIAGES

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THE FOGGYBOTTOM HARRISONS, WASHINGTON DC

JAMES LEROY HARRISON,

b. 5-12-1868; d. 12-1-1931, Forman, Washington Gas Light Co.; m. on July 1, 1899 at St. Stephen's Catholic church in Washington DC MARY T. RYAN b. 3-12-1877, d. 3-11-1941. They had 10 children:

1. Julia R., b. 6-14-1900
2. Margaret C. b. 6-27-1901
3. James Earl b. 7-23-1904 d. 8-11-1956
4. William F. b. 4-28-1905
5. Mary C. b. 10-27-1907
6. John Roger b. 4-29-1909 d. 10-20-1965
7. Sarah Jane b. 6-29-1912
8. Joseph F. b. 5-26-1914
9. Kathleen Rosemary b. 7-23-1916
10. Helen Ursula b. 11-14-1917

Submitted by Helen Harrison White, 2300 S. 25^th, Apt 113, Arlington, VA 22206
 
 
 
 

OF NEWARK AND FAIRFIELD, NEW JERSEY

(Source: "Tri-State Trader, OH, IN, IL)

ELIZABETH HARRISON,

1737-1814, m. HENRY PEARCE, 1726-1788. They had 6 children in Newark and Fairfield:

1. Elizabeth m. Job Crane
2. Henry m. Jane Fredricks
3. Edward m. Hannah Stagg
4. Charlotte m. Jeriah Williams
5. George m. Mariah Riggs
6. Andrew m. Amy Osborn

  [4 May 2003 Glen Pierce writes: I descend from Henry Pearce 1726-July/8/1788 who died in Fairfield, Essex county, NJ. He did not marry a Harrison. He married Elizabeth Speer CA 1737-10/16/1814. They are buried at Hillside Cemetery, Horseneck Road, Fairfield NJ. ... George Pearce married Rachel RIGGS. You have her first name wrong.]
 

A MEMOIR OF THE HARRISONS OF SKIMINO, NY 1910

(National Genealogical Society Directory of Holdings

1921 Sunderland Pl. N.W., Washington DC 20036)

HARRISON, Francis Burton, Harrison Family

(RICHARD HARRISON, 1600-1664) p. 413. Author of the Memoir Aris Sonis Fonisque. C871, H32 1893.

EARLY ORIGINAL NEW YORK WILLS

(National Genealogical Quarterly)

• Matthew Harrison - April 30, 1716
• William Harrison - October 12, 1730
• A.S. 52, Araminta, 172, Benjamin, 150.236; Dorothy (Lowe), 43; Elizabeth, 172; Joseph 28; Joseph Manson, 29; Kenzie, 172; Matthew, 97; Michael, 215; Rachel (Smith), 172; Richard, 29, 172, 173; Susanna, 172.

The above submitted by Audrey Casari, 4463 Hiawatha Dr., Cheboygan, MI 49721

HARRISON HERITAGE
MARCH 1982

"VIRGINIA WILLS & ADMINISTRATIONS" by Clayton Torrence

An Index of Wills recorded in local courts of Virginia, 1632-1800, and of administrations on estates shown by inventories of the estates of intestates recorded in will (and other) books of local courts, 1632-1800.

Reuben Harrison died at age 86, 15 Aug 1840; son of John Harrison. He married Mary _____? She was born 3 July 1772; died 5 April 1854.

Ezekiel Harrison, brother of above Reuben, was in Sangamon Co., IL, in 1832 when he applied for a pension. He was 81 years of age.

Benjamin Harrison, born 1741; died 1819, cousin of above Reuben. (Draper Mss.8zz)

Gideon Harrison, born 1762 Rockingham Co., VA was at Battle of King's Mountain.

Thomas Harrison, founder of Harrisonburg, VA. Had at least 3 sons in the Revolutionary War: 1. Robert was Ensign (Rockingham Court Order Bk. 1): 2. James : 3. John ( Document #34, a List of Soldier receiving 100 acres of bounty land.)

Robert Harrison, son of Zebulon Harrison was appointed constable 24 May 1779 in Rockingham County.

Submitted by Mrs. Winnifred Butrick, 1369 E. Central, Springfield, MO 65802
 

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MARCH 1982

(K-2) EDWARD HARRISON - settled in Boston, Mass.

(K-3) RICHARD HARRISON - who resided in or near West Kirby (on the Dee) of the Bromborough neighborhood prior to his emigration to America. He came to America with grown children and settled in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1644.

(K-4) BENJAMIN HARRISON - founder of the James River Colony in Virginia, used the Yorkshire Arms. He died about 1648. He married Mary -----, and they had two children:

1. BENJAMIN HARRISON, 2^nd - b. 1645; d. 1713.
2. PETER HARRISON - died without issue.

Benjamin Harrison, 1^st, was clerk of the council of Virginia in 1633 and Member of the House of Burgesses in 1642. A land grant on record in the Virginia Land Registry Office was made to him for 200 acres in "Warrosquinoake County", July 20, 1635. The house was known as "Wakefield", now Surry County, on the James River and is the oldest of the many Harrison's homes in Virginia. It was burned by Benedict Arnold during the Revolution, but has since been rebuilt and still remains as one of the famous beautiful old houses along the James.

BENJAMIN HARRISON, 2^nd (1645-1713) was born on the family estate of Wakefield in Southwork Parish, Surry County. He was a member and speaker of the House of Burgesses and from 1700 to 1704, sat in the Governors Council. He married Hannah Harrison, who by tradition was said to be the daughter of General Thomas Harrison, The Regicide (J-1), and a relative of Rev. Thomas Harrison (K-1), whose direct line we will follow through in America.

Benjamin Harrison, 2^nd, and his wife, Hannah, had issue:

1. SARAH HARRISON - b. 1670; d. 1713; m. Rev. James Blair, the first president of William and Mary College (1693-1743).
2. BENJAMIN HARRISON, 3^rd - b. 1673; d. 1710 (See further record.)
3. NATHANIEL HARRISON - b. 1677; d. 1727; m. Mary (Cary) Young.
4. HANNAH HARRISON - b. 1678; d. 1731; m. 1697, Philip Ludwell (d. 1726), son of Governor of North Carolina.
5. HENRY HARRISON - b. c. 1693; d. 1732, without issue.

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HARRISONS IN AMERICA - cont

NATHANIEL HARRISON married Mary Young, nee Cary, (b. 1678), and settled at Brandon in 1720 on the James River. Mary Cary was proposed to by George Washington in the drawing room at Carter's Grove, home of Robert (King) Carter. It is reported that she refused him, and later as she watched the triumphant Continental Army enter Willimasburg after the Yorktown surrender and beheld her rejected suitor heading so much glory, she was overcome with chagrin and fainted in her husband's arms.

Nathaniel Harrison owned seven thousand acres of land at Brandon and built the oldest part of the house soon after he purchased the plantation. He was a Burgess and a Councilor, as well as a Naval Officer of the Lower James, County Lieutenant of Surry and Prince George and finally Auditor General for the Colony. He and his wife, Mary had seven children, of whom Nathaniel Harrison, 2^nd, inherited Brandon and built the present house.

BENJAMIN HARRISON, 3^rd, (1673-1710), was born at Wakefield. He Married Elizabeth Burwell, daughter of the Honorable Lewis Burwell, 2^nd, and settled at "Berkeley" on the James. He became the owner of Berkeley, following the death of Giles Bland, son of John Bland, the previous owner, when he was hanged by Governor Sir William Berkeley in 1676, after participating in the Rebellion under Bacon. Although Benjamin Harrison, 3^rd was only three years old at the time, it is probable that his father, the Hon. Benjamin Harrison, 2n^d, of Wakefield, purchased it for him while he was still young.

Berkeley Hundred was comprised of about eight thousand acres on the James River in Virginia, and was a land grant of the London company, in 1618, to Sir William Throckmorton, Sir George Yeardley and Richard Berkeley and John Smith of Nibley. It was named for Richard Berkeley. In 1619, the "good ship Margaret" of Bristol sailed for Virginia and brought thirty-five settlers to the new "Town and Hundred of Berkeley." In 1622, a terrible massacre took place and nine people were brutally slain at Berkeley. For several years thereafter, the plantation lay abandoned, until William Tucker and others got possession of it in 1636, and it became the property of John Bland, a merchant of London.

Benjamin Harrison, 3^rd, lived at Berkeley, was Attorney General and Speaker of the House of Burgesses and Treasurer of the Colony. He died at age thirty-seven in 1710, and his tomb may be seen today at the site of old Westover Church, on the river near Westover. The inscription on the tomb is in Latin and Greek. His wife, Elizabeth (Burwell), is buried beside him and her tomb bears the family Coat of Arms.

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MARCH 1982

Benjamin Harrison, 3^rd, and his wife, Elizabeth, had issue:

1. BENJAMIN HARRISON, 4^TH - (See further record)
2. ELIZABETH HARRISON - married a Randolph

BENJAMIN HARRISON, 4^TH, INHERITED Berkeley upon the death of his father, Benjamin, 3^rd. He was the builder of the present house. He served for years in the House of Burgesses. He married Anne Carter, the daughter of Robert (King) Carter of Carter's Grove. In 1745, Benjamin Harrison, 4^th, died leaving Berkeley to his son Benjamin, 5^th.

Benjamin Harrison, 4^th, and his wife, Anne, had issue:

1. ANNE HARRISON - married William Randolph
2. ELIZABETH HARRISON - married Peyton Randolph, President of the First Continental Congress.
3. BENJAMIN HARRISON, 5^th - (See further record)
4. HENRY HARRISON - died young
5. NATHANIEL HARRISON - married Anne Gilliam
6. ROBERT HARRISON - married a Collier
7. CARTER HENRY HARRISON - married Susannah Randolph
8. LUCY HARRISON
9. HANNAH HARRISON

Benjamin Harrison, 4^th, and his two daughters, Lucy and Hannah were killed at Berkeley by a stroke of lightning on July 12, 1745.

BENJAMIN HARRISON, 5^th, was born at Berkeley in 1726, and died in 1791. He married Elizabeth Bassett, daughter of Col. William Bassett, of Eltham, New Kent County. He held many high offices and was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Upon his death, his son, Benjamin Harrison, 6^th, inherited Berkeley, followed by Benjamin Harrison, 7^th. The house was sold by Harrisons shortly before the Civil War.

Benjamin Harrison, 5^th, was a Member of the House of Burgesses and of the Continental Congress and Governor of Va., (1781-1784). He and his wife, Elizabeth, had issue, among others:

1. BENJAMIN HARRISON, 6^th
2. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON - b. 1773; d. 1841

WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, became the Ninth President of the United States, in 1841, and was called "Tippecanoe." He made his home in Ohio, but came back to write his inaugural address in his Mother's room at Berkeley. His grandson, Benjamin Harrison, of Ohio, became the Twenty-Third President of the United States - from 1889 to 1893.

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MARCH 1982

1860 Kalamazoo Co., Mich. Census - cont'd:

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HARRISON SKETCHES

MARY HARRISON, 1788-1875 (England)

She was born in Liverpool in 1788, the daughter of William Rossiter, a prosperous hat manufacturer of Stockport and Liverpool. Her marriage to William Harrison in 1814 took her to France after Napoleon's abdication. She gave birth to a son in Amiens, and she had to return home in haste in 1815.

Settling again in Liverpool, her husband joined a partnership in a brewery and lost all his capital. Mrs. Harrison then turned to her own talents as an artist (water colours, flowerpainting). She became a favorite teacher in Liverpool, Chester, and the countryside around. In 1829, she came to London to become one of the original members of what is now the Royal Institute of Painters in Water-Colours. Her art, though of limited scope, was of a very delicate and refined nature. Her fruit and flower pieces, unfailingly exhibited year after year at the gallery in Pall Mall, bore unmistakable marks of taste, feeling, and close observation of nature.

She exhibited over fifty paintings. Some can be seen in the gallery of the South Kensington Museum. After a life of unending, but not unpleasant, labor, she died at Hampstead on 25 Nov 1875 in the eighty-eighth year of her life, having just completed a set of pictures for the winter exhibition of her society. She had two sons: George Henry and William Frederick.

Source: Dictionary of National Biography, Harris to Hovenden, Vol. IX, Oxford Press. (Contributed by Carol Harrison Farrell, 6048 Andy St., Lakewood, CA 90713).
 
 

GEORGE LESLIE HARRISON, 1887-1958 (San Francisco, CA)

The son of George Francis Edward and Mary Ross (Ray) Harrison, and grandson of James Sims Harrison, a native of England, George Leslie Harrison led a very successful life. He was a lawyer, financier, and insurance executive.

His grandfather, owner of a fleet of sailing ships, came to California for the gold rush of 1849 and decided to settle in San Francisco. George Leslie's father was an Army Officer, and George was educated in Washington DC, graduated A.B. in 1910 from Yale University and LL.B. in 1913 at Harvard University. He served as a law secretary for Oliver Wendell Holmes and was then admitted to the DC bar in 1914, the New York State bar in 1937.

During the First World War, he served with the American Red Cross in France in 1918. Years later he was a member of the board of incorporators of the American Red Cross and was a great philanthropist for many worthy organizations and charities.
 
 

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HARRISON SKETCHES, cont.

In July, 1920, he was appointed deputy governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. By 1936 he was president of that bank. George Leslie Harrison took the position of director and president of the New York Life Insurance Company on Jan. 1, 1941. He was reputed to be a leading authority in the United States on international finance; he was a civilian consultant to the U.S. Secretary of War; he served as alternate chairman of the Interim Committee on Atomic Energy.

A few months before his death, he presented to Columbia University a collection which became known as the George Leslie Harrison Papers on the Federal Reserve System.

His religious affiliation was with St. James Protestant Episcopal Church in New York City and Trinity Church in Upperville, VA. He served the latter as a vestryman. Politically he was a Republican. Yachting was his recreational interest along with golf. He was married in Washington DC, March 2, 1940 to Gertrude (Gordon) Harrison. They had no children. He died in New York City on March 5, 1958.

The Editor, like many of you is descended from Dutch settlers. Let's take a minute to enjoy some of those quaint sayings:

"There's two roads to go. They are both
the same as far, but one is more the hill up."
"Go out and tie the dog loose."
"Smear me all over with jam a piece of buttered bread."
"This pie is all, but the cake is yet."
"Throw the cows over the fence some hay."
"We get too soon oldt un too late schmart."
"Let's walk the street down."
"Go look the window out and see
who comes the yard in."

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MARCH 1982

CORRECTIONS:

Pg 199---

Under LOUIS J. HARRISON, b. 1857, S.F., There is a 6^th child, LAURA b. 1905 Marin Co., CA.

(An aside note: I recall as a child living in Marin Co. at Ross, that I met Laura in Sausalito at the old home first owned by Capt. Harrison and then Louis J. Harrison. She and her artist husband had turned the home into a restaurant and were living on the upper floors. The home was on the waterfront street across from the Ferryboat Landing. Laura was tall and elegant with a sweet face...blue eyes and brown hair drawn back into a simple bun and about 30 years old. I was about 7 to 9 years old. My Granniema (Eugenie Chrystal Harrison) had just died. Laura told us then that Fred and Eugenie Harrison had lived in the home in the early years of their marriage prior to her parents. After my father was born at the old Harrison family home at 127 Turk St., SF., they had continued to live there until my father was six years old. They then removed to San Francisco, where my Grandfather was active in banking and my Granniema taught French at Mission High School (for 20 years). The home was a marvelous three story, white, clapboard Victorian and was still standing ten years ago... The San Francisco property was sold to the Catholic Church in 1900.)

Under FREDERICK ALEXANDER HARRISON, b. 12/31/1859, SF d. 7/27/1910 SF. M. EUGENIE CHRYSTAL b. 6/7/1864 in Paris France of SF parents, Peter and Hannah Maria (Clinton) Chrystal who were spending a year or so there. Eugenie Chrystal d. Marin Co. 4/12/1936. Frederick and Eugenie's marriage took place 12/3/1885 by Father King SJ. At the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Oakland, CA. They had one son, RALPH CHRYSTAL HARRISON b. 3/12/1887 sf. He d. 1/5/1950 SF.

RALPH CHRYSTAL HARRISON m. (1)CALI PHILLIPS, dau/of Gen. Charles Leonard Phillips at St. Brigid's Church 1/3/1914. Children:

EUGENIE CHRYSTAL, b. 9/24/1914 SF d. 7/13/68 San Diego, CA m. (1) Norman Hadley 6/13/1933 at St. Brigid's Church SF. They had one child: Anne Chrystal b. 5/22/1934 d. 1944 m. (2) Robert Phillip Brabo 1941 in Mill Valley CA. Children:

Robert Phillip, Jr. b. 7/27/1942 m. Kathy M. has six children: Steven b. 1958, Lisa b. 1959, Allan b. 1960, Kelly b. 1962, Shelly b. 1973, and Rebecca b. 1975.

Ralph Harrison b. 8/10/1943 m. Barbara 1965. Children: Samuel b. 1967, and Jason b. 1969.

Thomas Eugene b. 12/31/1944 m. Sandra. Children: Holly b. 1964, and Nina b. 1967.

RALPH CHRYSTAL HARRISON, JR. b. 4/28/1916 Ft. Monroe VA d. 9/26/1981 SF, m. He__n Maria Marx 5/1942 SF. Children:

Ralph Chrystal Harrison III b. 2/17/1943 m. Stephanie Ramsey 8/21/1970 Children: Rochelle Lynne b. 12/18/1971, Ralph Chrystal IV, b. 12/27/1975.

Charles Leonard Harrison b. 4/4/1947, m. Cathy Wojar 1969 SF. Children: Patricia b. 1970, Monica b. 1972, Michael b. 1977.

William George Harrison b. 10/28/1954 m. Stephanie Dressing 12/17/1977.

All marriages and births under Ralph C. Harrison, Jr. took place in San Francisco, CA.

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MARCH 1982

 

HOLMES HARRISON John Berry

HH2.1-40 John Berry Harrison, b. GA 1853, d. ca 1936, buried at Pierce Brothers, Valhalla Cemetery, Burbank, CA. Married several times, the last to Ginnie Holmes in 1893. He resided in Blaine, Logan Co., AR in 1900. His father was born in NC, his mother in GA. His children, listed on 1900 Logan Co., Census are: Samy 19, Wadie 17, Coy 10, Nona 6, Bud 3, and James R., 6/12. Any information on this Harrison Family would be greatly appreciated.

Ron D. Harrison, 1174 Melvina Way, Eugene, OR 97404, 1-503-688-4433

 

SMITH HARRISON John Cleves Short Mary Frances Benjamin Louise Wm. Henry	HH2.1-41 Information needed on John Cleves Short Harrison, banker in Indianapolis, IN; b. 5-7-1829 in Vincennes, IN; m. (1) Mary Frances Harrison, 4-9-1852; d. 1905. He was son of Benjamin Harrison and Louise Smith (Bonner) Harrison, and grandson of President William Henry Harrison.
Shirley Vaughan, 1209 Apache, Wichita, KS 67207

 

YOUNG HARRISON Francis Adella Ella Margaret	HH2.1-42 Information needed on Francis (Frank) Harrison, M.D. who was 1st child of John Cleves Short Harrison. Francis m. Adella Elvira Young. They had 2 children, Ella & Margaret.
Shirley Vaughan, same as above.

 

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MARCH 1982

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CALDWELL HARRISON Peter Richard Hannah Barzilla Rachel

HH2.1-43 Seeking the proof of grandparents of Peter Harrison, b. 1766 Frederick, MD, s/o Richard and Hannah ? Harrison; Peter d. 1854, buried Dickerson Ch. Cem. Near Cadiz, OH (Harrison Co.). Need Hannah's surname and info re: Hannah. Peter had 15 children; 2 d. in infancy; would like correspondence with any descendants, especially of 9th child, Barzilla Harrison and his wife, Rachel Caldwell; both buried In Knox Co., OH.

Vera Salvant Harrison, 501 North George St., West Lafayette, OH 43845

 

 

KIRKPATRICK (KILPATRICK) HARRISON Joseph Martha	HH2.1-44 Martha Harrison m. Joseph Kirkpatrick (Kilpatrick) in VA 1798. Any information on this line will be much appreciated.
Mae B. Letterman, 28 Starmount Drive., Asheville, NC 28806

 

 

CONDI DOD HARRISON Amos Matthew Martha	HH2.1-45 Amos Harrison b. 1755 Grange, NJ(?), s/o Matthew and Martha (Dod) Harrison. He m. Martha Condi and they had ten children between 1774 and 1795. Would like to hear from anyone descended from these children. A story about these people appeared on p. 145 of Harrison Heritage June 1981.
Jessie Edgerton Garner, Box 115, Hanover, IL 61041

 

 

OGLESBY HARRISON Joseph Hannah Benjamin Aaron Moses Columbia America Alexander Elizabeth Frederick Bersheba

HH2.1-46 After many years of searching, I am still unable to identify Joseph Harrison who d. sometime between 1820 and 1830 in Union Co., OH. In 1814 he resided in Jefferson Co., MD. Some of his children were b. in PA. Where? I have not been able to locate him on an 1810 census. His birthdate is Joseph ca 1772. His children were Hannah, Benjamin, Joseph, Aaron, Moses, Columbia, America, Alexander, Elizabeth, and Frederick. His wife was Bersheba Oglesbey. Can anyone out there help?

Mrs. Irene L. Townsend, 8243 Helena Ave., Riverside, CA 92504

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MARCH 1982

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LUNSFORD HARRISON Grandison G. Ellender Elizabeth	HH2.1-47 Grandison G. Harrison, b. 1816 m. 1843 VA. Ellender Lunsford, b. 1820, probably VA. Grandison's mother was Elizabeth Harrison, b. 1786 Maclinburg, VA, what was her maiden name and the given name of her husband? Who were Ellender Lunsford's parents? Grandison G.,  Ellender, and Elizabeth lived in Giles Co., TN in 1850. I Would greatly appreciate any help.
Mrs. Bill Carroll, Rt. 2, Box 44A, Amory, MS 38821

 

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MARCH 1982

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DAVIS HARRISON William Worlenda Elisha Diana Bazel Shadrack Ephraim Joseph	HH2.1-50 Looking for marriage record of William Harrison and Worlenda Davis; should have been married in 1760's in or near Frederick Co., MD. Also looking for baptismal records for children of William and Worlenda; Elisha, Diana, Bazel, (b. 15 Mar 1771), Shadrack, Ephraim, and Joseph. Bazel supposed to have been b. in Frederick Co., MD.
Mrs. Greig A. Gowdy, 1 Mario View Ave., Mill Valley, CA 94941

 

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MARCH 1982

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GRANT HARRISON James Simpson James William Monima Almira Robert K.	HH2.1-58 Need names of parents of both James Simpson Harrison b. 10 Dec 1813, Shelby Co., KY and his wife, Margaret Elizabeth Grant, b. 19 February 1826, in Cincinnati, OH. They were married somewhere in KY, 28 Sept 1843. Living in vicinity South of Louisville in 1850 census with four children: James William, Monima Almira, Julia and Robert.
Winnifred Butrick, 1369 E. Central St., Springfield, MO 65802

 

GRANT HARRISON James Simpson	HH2.1-59 Looking for marriage record of James Simpson Harrison and Margaret Elizabeth Grant, 24 September 1843 in KY.
Winnifred Butrick, 1369 E. Central St., Springfield, MO 65802

 

GARRETT HARRISON William Samuel	HH2.1-60 Who was the William Harrison who on 27 March 1834 married (widow) Mary Garrett in Jefferson Co., KY and 3 December 1835 gave consent for his step-daughter, Mary Jane Garrett, to marry Samuel Harrison? Were William and Samuel brothers or father and son?
Winnifred Butrick, 1369 E. Central St., Springfield, MO 65802

 

GRANT SIMPSON HARRISON James Simpson Sidney Lee	HH2.1-61 According to family tradition, my father Sidney Lee Harrison was related to President Grant through both parents -- James Simpson Harrison and Margaret Elizabeth Grant. Who and where was the Harrison and Simpson marriage? The Harrisons came from VA to KY before 1800.
Winnifred Butrick, 1369 E. Central St., Springfield, MO 65802

 

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MARCH 1982

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HARRISON Grandison Ellender Thomas R. Elizabeth V. John H. James J. J.B.

HH2.1-62 My great grandmother was Elizabeth Harrison, b. 26 Dec 1786 in Meclinburg Co., VA, d. 8 Jul 1862 in Giles Co., TN. Children: Grandison G. b. 4 May 1816, d. 23 Nov 1859; James B. b. 12 Aug 1812, d. 9 Jan 1885, both in Giles Co., TN. I would like information on Elizabeth's husband. She moved to TN with her sons in 1847. The 1850 Census of Giles Co., TN: Grandison (33) b. NC, Ellender (30) b. VA Thomas R. ( 6) b. VA, Elizabeth ( 4) b. VA John H. ( 2) b. TN, James J. ( 1) b. TN J.B. (30) b. ---.

Charlie D. Harrison, 728 Sannoner Ave., Florence, AL 35630

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HARRISON HERITAGE (ISSN 0740-9001) was a family genealogical quarterly. Published in March, June, September and December 1981-1986. RUTH HARRISON JONES, Editor and Publisher.

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