Howey and Mrak Genealogy - Person Page 237

Melvin R. Harris1

M, b. 5 April 1922, d. 5 October 1994
Last Edited10 Sep 2005
Birth*5 April 1922Melvin R. Harris was born on 5 April 1922 at Cedarville, Lawrence Twp., Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1,2 
He was the son of Arthur Clarence Harris and Bessie Grace.1 
Marriage*13 November 1942Melvin R. Harris married Eleanor Mae Lacy, daughter of William H. Lacy and Gertrude Wallace, on 13 November 1942 at Pilgrim Holiness Church, Millville, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.3 
Death*5 October 1994Melvin R. Harris died on 5 October 1994 at South Jersey Hospital System, Millville Division, Millville, Cumberland Co., New Jersey, at age 72.1,3,4 
Burial*circa 8 October 1994He was buried circa 8 October 1994 at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Cedarville, Lawrence Twp., Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1,4 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
11 April 1930Cedarville, Lawrence Twp., New JerseyMelvin R. Harris appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 in the household of Arthur Clarence Harris and Bessie Grace at Cedarville, Lawrence Twp., New Jersey.5
27 April 1940Cedarville, Lawrence Twp., New JerseyMelvin R. Harris appeared on the census of 27 April 1940 in the household of Arthur Clarence Harris at Cedarville, Lawrence Twp., New Jersey.6

Family

Eleanor Mae Lacy b. circa 1920, d. 22 December 2007
Marriage*13 November 1942Melvin R. Harris married Eleanor Mae Lacy, daughter of William H. Lacy and Gertrude Wallace, on 13 November 1942 at Pilgrim Holiness Church, Millville, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.3 
Children 1.Karen Gail Harris+3
 2.Claire Jean Harris+3

Citations

  1. [S113] Cedar Hill Cemetery Plot Map and Grave Markers.
  2. [S119] George Millard Personal records, George Millard, location of birth info.
  3. [S119] George Millard Personal records, George Millard.
  4. [S370] ObitsArchive.com, online http://oa.newsbank.com, Press of Atlantic City, The (NJ) - October 7, 1994
    MELVIN R. HARRIS, 72, of Millville, died Wednesday in the South Jersey Hospital System, Millville Division.
    Prior to his retirement 10 years ago, Mr. Harris was employed with Airwork Corp. in Millville for 34 years.
    Born in Cedarville, he lived at his Millville address for eight years and had formerly resided there and in Cedarville.
    Survivors include his wife, Eleanor (Lacy); two daughter, Karen G. Kolva of Millville and Claire J. Millard of San Antonio, Texas; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
    Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Church of the Nazarene, Hopewell Township, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Cedarville.
    Arrangements are by the Padgett Funeral Home, Cedarville.
    Press of Atlantic City, The (NJ)
    Date: October 7, 1994
    Edition: Cumberland
    Page: C3.
  5. [S258] 1930 United States Federal Census, Arthur C. Harris household, T626-1326, ED 6-37, sheet 11B, lines 67-69, Arthur C. Harris, 34, married, first married at age 22, Tonger in oyster?, wife Bessie, 27, married, first married at 16, Melvin R., son, 8. House is owned, 200. All born NJ, parents born NJ. No one listed as a veteran, no radio.
  6. [S570] 1940 United States Federal Census, Arthur Harris household, 1940 US Federal Census, population schedule, Lawrence Twp, Cumberland Co., New Jersey, ED 6-49, p. 2B.
    Railroad Ave., Visit 33
    Arthur Harris, 44, born NJ, wood cutter
    Bessie, 37, wife, born NJ
    Melvin, 18, born NJ, farmer.

Meribah Harris1

F, b. between 1843 and 1844
Last Edited16 Apr 2000
Birth*between 1843 and 1844Meribah Harris was born between 1843 and 1844 at Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1,2 
She was the daughter of Joseph Harris and Eliza Hill.1 
Name Variation1860 As of 1860, Meribah Harris was also known as Mary B. Harris.2 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
1850Downe Twp., New JerseyMeribah Harris appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Joseph Harris and Eliza Hill at Downe Twp., New Jersey.3
1860Downe Twp., New JerseyMeribah Harris appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Joseph Harris and Eliza Hill at Downe Twp., New Jersey; note that Eliza is not present. Did she die before this?2

Citations

  1. [S41] 1850 US Federal Census Record, Downe Twp., Cumberland Co., NJ, p. 109B, home 34.
  2. [S40] 1860 US Federal Census, Census microfilm CD M653-687. Downe Twp., Cumberland Co., p. 212. Home 183, family 187. Joseph Harris, 42, mayson, 600 real estate, 50 personal, David, 17, Mary B., 15, John, 14, Joseph, 9, Lorenzo, 7, Sommurell?, 1, M. All born NJ.
  3. [S41] 1850 US Federal Census Record, Joseph Harris household, Downe Twp., Cumberland Co., NJ, p. 109B, home 34. Joseph, 35, Eliza, 28, David, 8, Meribah, 6, F, John, 4. All born NJ. No occupation or estate value is listed.

Michael Harris1

M, b. 15 July 1959, d. 6 February 2009
Michael Harris 1959-2009
Last Edited8 Mar 2009
Birth*15 July 1959Michael Harris was born on 15 July 1959 at Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
He was the son of Kenneth W. Harris Sr. and RoseMarie Lombardo.1 
Death*6 February 2009Michael Harris died on 6 February 2009 at South Jersey Regional Medical Center, Elmer, Salem Co., New Jersey, at age 49.2 
Birthcirca 9 February 2009He was born circa 9 February 2009 at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Cedarville, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 

Citations

  1. [S318] Unknown author, Obituary, Obituary of Michael Harris at http://www.padgettfuneralhome.com/obit/2009/feb/… on 8 Mar 2009.
  2. [S318] Unknown author, Obituary, Obituary of Michael Harris at http://www.padgettfuneralhome.com/obit/2009/feb/… on 8 Mar 2009.
    Bank of Elmer Vice President and Upper Deerfield Branch Manager, Michael Harris, age 49 of Hopewell Township, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, February 6, 2009 at the Emergency Room of South Jersey Regional Medical Center after being stricken at his residence.
    Mike was born in Bridgeton on July 15, 1959 and was the son of RoseMarie Lombardo Harris and the late Kenneth W. Harris, Sr. He had lived in Hopewell Township for 13 years and prior to that was a lifetime resident of Cedarville.
    Mr. Harris's career in banking included his employment with the Bank of Elmer for the past three years and Susquehanna Bank, Minotola Bank and United Jersey Bank previous to that.
    Active in his community, he attended St. Teresa of Avila Church in Bridgeton, was a member of the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce and a former member of the Bridgeton Jaycees. For several years he umpired for the Lawrence Township and West Cumberland Little Leagues.
    In addition to his mother who resides in Hopewell Township, he is survived by a brother, Kenneth W. Harris, Jr. and his wife Mary of Deerfield Township; two nephews, Kenneth W. Harris, III of Hertford, NC and Charles Christopher Camac of Franklinville; a niece, Amanda Harris of Hampton, VA; aunt and uncle, Barbara and Raymond Dagostino of Upper Deerfield Township; aunts, Mary Jane Oliva of Vineland and Elma Lombardo of Millville along with many cousins.
    The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday morning, February 12th at 10 a.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Church, 46 Central Avenue, Bridgeton.
    Burial will take place at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Cedarville.
    Friends will be received at the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Highway # 77, Upper Deerfield Township on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
    Written condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhome.com.

Millicent M Harris1

F
Last Edited29 Dec 2012
Marriage*Millicent M Harris married Charles Ashbridge.2 
Millicent M Harris is the daughter of Ralph M. Harris and Mary Florence Long.1 

Citations

  1. [S258] 1930 United States Federal Census, Ralph M. Harris household, 1930 US Federal Census, population schedule, Census Place: Upper Deerfield, Cumberland, New Jersey; Roll: 1326; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 56, house 57/70.
    Ralph M Harris, 32, farmer, first married age 21
    Mary F Harris 31, first married age 19
    Millicent M Harris 8
    Ruth H Harris 5
    All born in NJ and both parents born in NJ.
  2. [S318] Unknown author, Obituary, via http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
    Ralph Mixner Harris
    Birth:      Aug. 28, 1897
    Death:      Nov. 2, 1985
    RALPH M. HARRIS, 88, of RD 1, Beebe Run Road died Saturday evening the Bridgeton Nursing Center, where he had been a patient the past three months. He had been in failing health the past four years and seriously ill the past three months.
    Born in Greenwich, the son of the late J. Walter and Laura Mixner Harris. He had resided at the Beebe Run Road address for 20 years. He had been employed by Seabrook farms, retiring in 1960. Prior to that he had operated a farm in Deerfield.
    Surviving are two sons, Donald G. Harris of Rural Retreat, VA. and Ralph C. Harris of El Paso, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Millie) Ashbridge of Bridgeton and Ruth Duffy of Los Gatos, Calif.; a brother, George Harris of Greenwich; a sister, Mrs. David (Frances) Glaspey of Greenwich; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday the the Rev. David Laubach, pastor of the Cohansey Baptist Church, from the Russell C. Sheppard Funeral Home, 40 East Ave. Interment will be made in the Deerfield Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
    Friends may call Wednesday one hour prior to the services.
    Bridgeton Evening News, Monday, November 1985.

Miriam Harris

F, b. November 1849
Last Edited27 Dec 1998
Birth*November 1849Miriam Harris was born in November 1849 at New Jersey.1 
Marriage*circa 1869She married Archibald Harris circa 1869. 
Residence*22 June 1905Miriam Harris lived on 22 June 1905 at Deerfield, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.2 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
22 June 1905Deerfield, New JerseyMiriam Harris appeared on the census of 22 June 1905 at Deerfield, New Jersey.2

Family

Archibald Harris
Child 1.Archibald Harris1 b. Nov 1883

Citations

  1. [S64] Unknown record type, unknown location, unknown record info, Deerfield, New Jersey.
  2. [S64] Unknown record type, unknown location, unknown record info.

Moses Harris1

M, b. 26 April 1754, d. 8 September 1823
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Birth*26 April 1754Moses Harris was born on 26 April 1754 at Deerfield, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
Marriage*26 November 1779He married Phoebe Brooks, daughter of Timothy Brooks and Hannah Sheppard, on 26 November 1779 at Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
Death*8 September 1823Moses Harris died on 8 September 1823 at age 69.1 
NoteREF: Cumberland Co. Marriages by H. Stanley Craig.1 
NoteREF: Gen. of PA Families, Vol 1-Harris.1 
Note*REF: Timothy Brooks of MA & his Descendants by Robt P. Brooks.1 

Family

Phoebe Brooks b. 1 September 1760, d. 12 September 1822
Children 1.Timothy B. Harris1
 2.Daughter Harris1

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Nathaniel Harris1

M, b. between June 1693 and May 1694
Last Edited6 Aug 2006
Birth*between June 1693 and May 1694Nathaniel Harris was born between June 1693 and May 1694.1 
He was the son of Thomas Harris and Ruth James.1 

Citations

  1. [S184] Jr., M.S., F.A.S.G. Walter Lee Sheppard, "American Genealogist", 183-184.

Nathaniel Harris

M, b. 1688, d. circa 1774
Last Edited6 Aug 2006
Birth*1688Nathaniel Harris was born in 1688 at Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut. 
He was the son of Thomas Harris and Zippera (?)
Death*circa 1774Nathaniel Harris died circa 1774. 

Nicholas Harris1

M, b. 26 April 1760, d. 26 January 1850
Last Edited20 Aug 2014
Marriage*Nicholas Harris married Elizabeth Oakford.2 
Birth26 April 1757Nicholas Harris was born on 26 April 1757 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1 
Birth*26 April 1760He was born on 26 April 1760 at Salem Co., New Jersey.2,3 
He was the son of Abraham Harris and Esther Langley.4,5,2,6 
Marriage*circa 1785Nicholas Harris married Sarah Sheppard, daughter of Charlton Sheppard and Hannah (?), circa 1785.7 
Death*26 January 1850Nicholas Harris died on 26 January 1850 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89; consumption.1,2,8,9,10 
Religion*He was "a baptist by profession."2 
Event-Misc1788He was "He was 18 years of age at the time of the battle at Quinton's Bridge and was there with a gun on his shoulders." in 1788 at Quinton's Bridge, Salem Co., New Jersey.2 
Event-Misc*1818He was "He worked hard in his young days and made some money, in 1818 he made a venture and went to the City to live, I think the venture amounted to near 2000 dols. for he had a good stock of horses and cattle and they sold high. A few weeks after he moved to Philadelphia, he lost his wife but soon married another widow named Elizabeth Oakford. He continued to live there and kept a little store of flour feed, etc. for a number of years, but finally got so poor and old and infirm that he had to quit the business and for several years was dependant on his sons for support..." in 1818 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.2 
Event-Misc*24 January 1835He and Abraham Harris were Nicholas Harris deposition regarding service of his brother Abraham Harris. Nicholas testifies that he is 75 years old. Date is 24 Jan 1835. Signed by Nicholas Harris and witnessed by William Milnor, one of the alderman of the City of Philadelphia. on 24 January 1835 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.11 
Event-Misc30 March 1843Nicholas Harris was Deposition regarding Revolutionary War service of Joshua Reeve. on 30 March 1843 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.12 

Family 1

Elizabeth Oakford
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Oakford.2 

Family 2

Sarah Sheppard b. circa 1768, d. 27 May 1818
Marriage*circa 1785Nicholas Harris married Sarah Sheppard, daughter of Charlton Sheppard and Hannah (?), circa 1785.7 
Children 1.Sheppard Harris+1 b. c 1785, d. 13 Jun 1813
 2.Abraham Harris3,13,2 b. c 1787, d. 1847
 3.Hannah Harris3,2,14 b. b 1789, d. c 1815
 4.Bilbe Harris3,2,15 b. b 1791
 5.Josiah Harris3 b. 1794
 6.Parmenas Harris+3,2,16 b. 18 May 1796, d. 14 Jul 1860
 7.Nicholas Harris Jr.+3,2,17 b. 1798, d. 17 Feb 1873
 8.Thomas Harris3 b. 1798
 9.Aaron S. Harris18 b. c 1800, d. 23 Nov 1875
 10.Job Harris19,2 b. b 1802
 11.Charlton Harris2,20 b. b 1804

Citations

  1. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, AFN:R0J4-QR.
  2. [S147] Benjamin Harris, A History of the Harris Family.
  3. [S397] James, John, and Thomas Sheppard, p.24.
  4. [S148] Jr., and Lewis D. Cook Walter Lee Sheppard, Harris of Cumb. Co., NJ, 79-109.
  5. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, AFN:R0J4-9J.
  6. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org.
  7. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, AFN: R0J4-RX.
  8. [S382] Census Mortality Schedules Index, Surname: NICHOLAS HARRIS; Year: 1850; County: PHILADELPHIA CO.; State: PA; Age: 90; Gender: M; Month of Death: JAN; State of Birth: NJ; ID#: MRT43_20521; Occupation: FARMER; Cause of Death: CONSUMPTION.
  9. [S41] 1850 US Federal Census Record, Nicholas Harris mortality record, 1850 US Federal Census, mortality schedule, New Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M1838_2; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Line Number: 16.
    Name: Nicholas Harris
    Gender: Male
    Marital Status: Married
    Place of Birth: New Jersey
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1760
    Age: 90
    Month of Death: Jan
    Cause of Death: Consumption.
  10. [S61] Newspaper notice, 1850-01-28; Paper: North American from genealogybank.com
    On the 26th instant, NICHOLAS HARRIS, SR, a soldier of the Revolution, aged 89(?) years. His friends and those of the family are invited to attend his funeral from his late residence north west corner Front and Lombard streets this afternoon at 2 o'clock without further notice.
  11. [S564] Footnote.com, online www.footnote.com, Title/Collection: Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files
    Publication Number: M804
    Publisher: NARA
    National Archives Catalog ID: 300022
    National Archives Catalog Title: Case Files of Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Applications Based on Revolutionary War Service, compiled ca. 1800 - ca. 1912, documenting the period ca. 1775 - ca. 1900
    Record Group: 15
    Short Description: NARA M804. Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files.
    State: New Jersey
    Veteran Surname Starts With: H
    Veteran Surname: Harris
    Veteran Given Name: Abraham
    Pensioner Surname: [BLANK]
    Pensioner Given Name: [BLANK]
    Service: New Jersey
    Pension Number: R. 4646.
  12. [S564] Footnote.com, online www.footnote.com, Title/Collection: Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files
    Publication Number: M804
    Publisher: NARA
    National Archives Catalog ID: 300022
    National Archives Catalog Title: Case Files of Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Applications Based on Revolutionary War Service, compiled ca. 1800 - ca. 1912, documenting the period ca. 1775 - ca. 1900
    Record Group: 15
    Short Description: NARA M804. Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files.
    State: New Jersey
    Veteran Surname Starts With: R
    Veteran Surname: Reeves
    Veteran Given Name: Joshua
    Pensioner Surname: [BLANK]
    Pensioner Given Name: [BLANK]
    Service: New Jersey
    Pension Number: S. 29,404.
  13. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, AFN:116F-3KJ.
  14. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, AFN:116F-3LQ.
  15. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, AFN:116F-3MX.
  16. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, AFN:116F-3N5.
  17. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, AFN:116F-3PC.
  18. [S38] Individual contact, Document Descendants of Captain Thomas Harris in my possession. The document does not include the name of the creator and I have no other information as to whom this work can be attributed.
  19. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, AFN:116F-3RR.
  20. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, AFN:116F-3S0.

Nicholas Harris Jr.1,2

M, b. 1798, d. 17 February 1873
Last Edited28 Jun 2009
Birth*1798Nicholas Harris Jr. was born in 1798 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1,2 
He was the son of Nicholas Harris and Sarah Sheppard.3,1,2 
Marriage*circa 1823Nicholas Harris Jr. married Louisa Shearer circa 1823.1 
Death*17 February 1873Nicholas Harris Jr. died on 17 February 1873 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 
Death23 April 1873He died on 23 April 1873 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.4 
Burial*28 April 1873He was buried on 28 April 1873 at South Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.4 
Occupation*He owned a livery stable at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.1 
Residence*1850He lived in 1850 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.1 
Residence23 April 1873He lived on 23 April 1873 at 516 N. 6th St., Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.4 

Citations

  1. [S147] Benjamin Harris, A History of the Harris Family.
  2. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, AFN:116F-3PC.
  3. [S397] James, John, and Thomas Sheppard, p.24.
  4. [S547] FamilySearch Record Search, online www.familysearch.com, Name: Nicholas Harris
    Death date: 23 Apr 1873
    Death place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Gender: Male
    Race or color (on document):
    Age at death: 75 years
    Estimated birth year: 1798
    Birthdate:
    Birthplace: New Jersey
    Marital status: Married
    Spouse's name:
    Father's name:
    Father's birthplace:
    Mother's name:
    Mother's birthplace:
    Occupation: Manufacturer
    Street address:
    Residence: 516 N 6th St
    Cemetery name: South Laurel Hill
    Burial place:
    Burial date: 28 April 1873
    Additional relatives:
    Film number: 2021793
    Digital GS number: 4010160
    Image number: 356
    Reference number:
    Collection: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Death Certificates, 1803-1915.

Noah Harris1

M, b. 2 December 1789
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Marriage*Noah Harris married Phebe Fithian.1 
Birth*2 December 1789Noah Harris was born on 2 December 1789 at Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
He was the son of Josiah Harris and Hannah Bowen.1 
Note*Article in NJ Genesis.1 
NoteREF: Gen. Data from Cumberland Co., NJ Wills by H. S. Craig-son Josiah Harris.1 

Family

Phebe Fithian
Children 1.Josiah Harris1 d. Aug 1852
 2.Mark Harris1
 3.Lawrence Harris1
 4.Susan Harris1 b. 7 May 1813

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Olive Harris1

F, b. circa 1910
Last Edited27 Jun 2003
Birth*circa 1910Olive Harris was born circa 1910.1 
She was the daughter of Torbert Harris and Rebecca Harris.1 
Marriage*1931Olive Harris married Will Bowen in 1931 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1 
Married Name1931 As of 1931,her married name was Bowen.1 

Family

Will Bowen b. circa 1905

Citations

  1. [S235] Unknown author, Gloucester County Historical Society Web site marriage records database, Record: #18472
    Groom : Bowen, Will (B500)
    Bride : Harris, Olive (H620)
    Bride's Father : Harris, Torbert
    Bride's Mother : Harris, Rebecca
    Marriage Date : 1931
    Source : Salem Standard & Jerseyman
    Source Date : 4/2/1931
    Notes : Bride's brother: George Harris.

Oscar Smith Harris1,2

M, b. 14 April 1915, d. 24 June 1997
Last Edited16 Aug 2014
Birth*14 April 1915Oscar Smith Harris was born on 14 April 1915 at Salem Co., New Jersey.3,4 
He was the son of Clinton T. Harris Sr. and Nancy P. Anderson
Marriage*circa 1940Oscar Smith Harris married Lozetta Jones circa 1940. 
Death*24 June 1997Oscar Smith Harris died on 24 June 1997 at Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, at age 82.4 
Burial*circa 27 June 1997He was buried circa 27 June 1997 at Salem County War Veterans Memorial Park & Cemetery, Plot: S3-B32, Woodstown, Salem Co., New Jersey; Inscription:
CPL US ARMY WORLD WAR II.5 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
22 January 1920Salem, New JerseyOscar Smith Harris appeared on the census of 22 January 1920 in the household of Clinton T. Harris Sr. at Salem, New Jersey.6
4 April 1930Salem, New JerseyOscar Smith Harris appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 in the household of Clinton T. Harris Sr. at Salem, New Jersey.7
17 April 1940Salem, New JerseyOscar Smith Harris appeared on the census of 17 April 1940 in the household of Clinton T. Harris Sr. at Salem, New Jersey.8

Family

Lozetta Jones
Marriage*circa 1940Oscar Smith Harris married Lozetta Jones circa 1940. 

Citations

  1. [S127] Carol Y Reese, "Carol Y Reese email," e-mail to Robert T. Howey, 11/27/1998, source of middle name.
  2. [S111] Elizabeth Bowen Howey.
  3. [S127] Carol Y Reese, "Carol Y Reese email," e-mail to Robert T. Howey, 11/27/1998.
  4. [S510] Social Security Death Index, Name: Oscar S. Harris SSN: 146-07-5074 Last Residence: 08079 Salem, Salem, New Jersey, United States of America Born: 14 Apr 1915 Died: 24 Jun 1997 State (Year) SSN issued: New Jersey (Before 1951 ).
  5. [S162] Unknown author, Web Page, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  6. [S44] 1920 United States Federal Census, Clinton T. Harris household, 1920 US Federal Census, population schedule, Salem, Salem, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1067; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 179, 26/26. Clinton T. Harris, 41, painter, Nancy P., wife, 36, daughters Martha A., 14 and Caroline P., 10 and son Oscar S., 4. Charles R. Ludwick, boarder, 61. All born in NJ with both parents also born NJ.
  7. [S258] 1930 United States Federal Census, Clinton T. Harris household?, 1930 US Federal Census, population schedule, Year: 1930; Census Place: Salem, Salem, New Jersey; Roll: 1382; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 17. Only partial family found. Page 3A appears missing from Ancestry images. Only members on page 3B are daughter Caroline P. Harris, 21, and sons Oscar S., 14, and C. Torbert, 7.
    page 3A was found on microfilm at the NJ Archives.
    376/59/65 Clinton T. Harris, 51, painter, contractor
    Nancy P., wife, 46
    Martha, daughter, single, 24, stenographer, insurance.
    [RTH Note - Mary Olivia Bowen not in this household.]
  8. [S570] 1940 United States Federal Census, Clinton Torbert Harris Sr. household, 1940 US Federal Census; Census Place: Salem, Salem, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2381; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 17-28.
    Name: Clinton Harris Senior
    Age:     63
    Estimated Birth Year:     abt 1877
    Gender:     Male
    Race:     White
    Birthplace:     New Jersey
    Marital Status:     Widowed
    Relation to Head of House:     Head
    Home in 1940:     Salem, Salem, New Jersey
    Street:     East Broadway
    House Number:     376
    Farm:     No
    Inferred Residence in 1935:     Salem, Salem, New Jersey
    Residence in 1935:     Same Place
    Sheet Number:     10A
    Number of Household in Order of Visitation:     228
    Occupation:     Painter
    Industry:     House
    House Owned or Rented:     Owned
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:     3500
    Attended School or College:     No
    Highest Grade Completed:     Elementary school, 8th grade
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:     48
    Class of Worker:     Working on own account
    Weeks Worked in 1939:     52
    Income Other Sources:     Yes
    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Clinton Harris     63
    Dscar Harris     25
    Clinton Harris     17
    Martha Counseller     34
    Norman Counseller     34.

Parmenas Harris1,2

M, b. 18 May 1796, d. 14 July 1860
Last Edited27 Jan 2008
Marriage*Parmenas Harris married Rebecca Ayres.3 
Marriage*Parmenas Harris married Anne Free.4 
Marriage*Parmenas Harris married Harriet Nicholson.5 
Birth*18 May 1796Parmenas Harris was born on 18 May 1796 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1,2 
He was the son of Nicholas Harris and Sarah Sheppard.6,1,2 
Death*14 July 1860Parmenas Harris died on 14 July 1860 at Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, at age 64.1,2,7 

Family 3

Rebecca Ayres
Children 1.Thomas Harris+5
 2.David Harris+5
 3.Josiah Harris+5 b. 1819

Citations

  1. [S147] Benjamin Harris, A History of the Harris Family.
  2. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, AFN:116F-3N5.
  3. [S147] Benjamin Harris, A History of the Harris Family, His first wife.
  4. [S147] Benjamin Harris, A History of the Harris Family, His second wife, still living in 1850.
  5. [S55] Unknown author, Biographical Hist. of 1st Cong. Dist. of NJ, p. 227.
  6. [S397] James, John, and Thomas Sheppard, p.24.
  7. [S251] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Name: Permenius Harris Gender: Male Marital Status: Married Place of Birth: Salem Co Estimated Birth Year: abt 1798 Age: 62 Month of Death: Jul Cause of Death: Consumption Place of Death: (City, County, State)
    Elsmonough, Salem, New Jersey Census Year: 1860 Image Source: Census Place (City, County, State): Elsmonough, Salem, New Jersey; Roll: M1810_1; Page: ; Enumeration District: ;Line Number: 11.

Parmenas Harris1

M, b. circa 1762, d. December 1798
Last Edited10 Apr 2005
Birth*circa 1762Parmenas Harris was born circa 1762. 
He was the son of Abraham Harris and Esther Langley.1 
Marriage*circa 1785Parmenas Harris married Margaret Bryant circa 1785 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1 
Death*December 1798Parmenas Harris died in December 1798 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1 

Family

Margaret Bryant b. circa 1765
Children 1.Josiah Harris1 b. c 1787, d. c 1805
 2.Lydia Harris+1 b. c 1789, d. c 1820
 3.Smith Harris1 b. 29 Oct 1790, d. 2 Jan 1865
 4.Mary Harris1 b. c 1792, d. 29 Apr 1864
 5.Ann (Nancy) Harris1 b. c 1795
 6.Parmenas Harris1 b. c 1795, d. c 1815

Citations

  1. [S147] Benjamin Harris, A History of the Harris Family.

Parmenas Harris1

M
Last Edited10 Apr 2005
Parmenas Harris was the son of Dalymore Harris and Letitia Acton.1 

Citations

  1. [S147] Benjamin Harris, A History of the Harris Family.

Parmenas Harris1

M, b. circa 1795, d. circa 1815
Last Edited10 Apr 2005
Birth*circa 1795Parmenas Harris was born circa 1795 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1 
He was the son of Parmenas Harris and Margaret Bryant.1 
Death*circa 1815Parmenas Harris died circa 1815 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1 

Citations

  1. [S147] Benjamin Harris, A History of the Harris Family.

Paul Marvin Harris1

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Last Edited6 Nov 1999
Marriage*Paul Marvin Harris married Brenda Alice Bailey, daughter of Paul Boyd Bailey Sr. and Alice Gates Sharp

Citations

  1. [S164] Inc. Brøderbund Software, World Family Tree Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #3237, Date of Import: Nov 6, 1999.

Paul Marvin Harris Jr.1

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Last Edited6 Nov 1999
Paul Marvin Harris Jr. is the son of Paul Marvin Harris and Brenda Alice Bailey
Marriage*Paul Marvin Harris Jr. married an unknown person.  

Family

Child 1.Valerie Justine Harris

Citations

  1. [S164] Inc. Brøderbund Software, World Family Tree Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #3237, Date of Import: Nov 6, 1999.

Peter Harris1

M, b. 4 June 1796, d. 20 January 1815
Last Edited10 Apr 2005
Birth*4 June 1796Peter Harris was born on 4 June 1796 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1 
He was the son of John Harris and Lydia Smith.1 
Death*20 January 1815Peter Harris died on 20 January 1815 at Salem Co., New Jersey, at age 18.1 

Citations

  1. [S147] Benjamin Harris, A History of the Harris Family.