Howey and Mrak Genealogy - Person Page 236

Mark Harris1

M
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Mark Harris was the son of Noah Harris and Phebe Fithian.1 

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Mark (Capt) Harris1

M, b. 27 March 1786, d. 1 March 1823
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Marriage*Mark (Capt) Harris married Susan Loper.1 
Birth*27 March 1786Mark (Capt) Harris was born on 27 March 1786 at Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
He was the son of Josiah Harris and Hannah Bowen.1 
Death*1 March 1823Mark (Capt) Harris died on 1 March 1823 at Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey, at age 36.1 
Note*REF: Article in New Jersey Genesis.1 

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Martha Harris1

F, b. 30 November 1832
Last Edited9 Apr 1999
Birth*30 November 1832Martha Harris was born on 30 November 1832.1,2 
She was the daughter of Silas Harris and Martha Irelan.1 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
1850Lower Alloways Twp., New JerseyMartha Harris appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Silas Harris and Elizabeth Irelan at Lower Alloways Twp., New Jersey.3

Citations

  1. [S124] James N. Acton, Descendants of Benjamin Acton.
  2. [S144] Unknown author, Irelan Family Bible.
  3. [S41] 1850 US Federal Census Record, Silas Harris household, 1850, Lower Alloways Creek Twp., Salem, Co., NJ, dwelling 111 family 113. Silas Harris, 40 , farmer, Elizabeth, 33, Martha D., 17, Benjamin I., 15, farm hand, Sheppard, 12, Mary W., 9, Ann E., 6, Charlton, 4, John Fritz, 25, laborer, Darius Simpkins, 30 laborer. All born NJ except Fritz who was born in Germany.

Martha A. Harris1

F, b. 7 August 1905, d. March 1987
Last Edited16 Aug 2014
Marriage*Martha A. Harris married Norman Counsellor
Birth*7 August 1905Martha A. Harris was born on 7 August 1905.2 
She was the daughter of Clinton T. Harris Sr. and Nancy P. Anderson
Burial*March 1987Martha A. Harris was buried in March 1987 at Salem Baptist Cemetery, Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey.3 
Death*March 1987She died in March 1987 at age 81.2 
Married NameHer married name was Counsellor. 
Married NameHer married name was Counselor. 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
1910Salem, New JerseyMartha A. Harris appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Clinton T. Harris Sr. at Salem, New Jersey.4
22 January 1920Salem, New JerseyMartha A. Harris appeared on the census of 22 January 1920 in the household of Clinton T. Harris Sr. at Salem, New Jersey.1
17 April 1940Salem, New JerseyMartha A. Harris appeared on the census of 17 April 1940 in the household of Clinton T. Harris Sr. at Salem, New Jersey.5

Family

Norman Counsellor b. 23 April 1906, d. February 1973
Marriage*Martha A. Harris married Norman Counsellor

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S127] Carol Y Reese, "Carol Y Reese email," e-mail to Robert T. Howey, 11/27/1998.
  3. [S162] Unknown author, Web Page, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  4. [S60] 1910 United States Federal Census, Name: Clinton T Harris Age in 1910: 31 Estimated birth year: 1878 Birthplace: New Jersey Home in 1910: E-WD SALEM, SALEM, New Jersey Race: White Gender: Male Series: T624 Roll: 908 Part: 2 Page: 196A Year: 1910.
  5. [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.

Mary Harris1

F
Last Edited13 Jun 1999
Mary Harris was the daughter of David Harris and Sarah Sayre.1 

Citations

  1. [S55] Unknown author, Biographical Hist. of 1st Cong. Dist. of NJ, p. 227.

Mary Harris1

F, b. between June 1683 and May 1684
Last Edited6 Aug 2006
Birth*between June 1683 and May 1684Mary Harris was born between June 1683 and May 1684.1 
She was the daughter of Thomas Harris and Ruth James.1 

Citations

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

Mary Harris1

F, b. circa 1792, d. 29 April 1864
Last Edited10 Apr 2005
Marriage*Mary Harris married John Finlaw.1 
Birth*circa 1792Mary Harris was born circa 1792 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1 
She was the daughter of Parmenas Harris and Margaret Bryant.1 
Death*29 April 1864Mary Harris died on 29 April 1864 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1 
Married NameHer married name was Finlaw.1 

Family

John Finlaw b. circa 1790

Citations

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

Mary Harris1

F, b. 1843
Last Edited7 Jun 2005
Birth*1843Mary Harris was born in 1843 at New Jersey.1 
She was the daughter of Sheppard Harris and Sarah Waddington.1 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
1850Elsinboro, New JerseyMary Harris appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Sheppard Harris at Elsinboro, New Jersey.1

Citations

  1. [S41] 1850 US Federal Census Record, Sheppard Harris household, 1850 US Federal Census, population schedule, Elsinboro, Salem, New Jersey, Page 5, Roll M432_462.
    Sheppard Harris, age 36, M, Farmer; Sarah,31, F; John, 13, M; Mary, 6, F; Charles, 8, M; Catharine,3 F; Sarah E., 1, F. All born in NJ.

Mary Harris

F, b. 2 April 1651, d. 1 August 1740
Last Edited6 Aug 2006
Burial*Mary Harris was buried at Old Farm Hill Cemetery, Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut. 
Birth*2 April 1651She was born on 2 April 1651 at Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts. 
She was the daughter of Daniel Harris and Mary Weld
Death*1 August 1740Mary Harris died on 1 August 1740 at Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, at age 89. 
Note*Person Source. 

Mary Ann Harris1

F, b. before 1850
Last Edited23 Feb 2008
Marriage*Mary Ann Harris married William Morrison.1 
Birth*before 1850Mary Ann Harris was born before 1850 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1 
She was the daughter of Dalymore Harris and Letitia Acton.1 
Married NameHer married name was Morrison.1 

Citations

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

Mary E. Harris1

F, b. 6 December 1879
Last Edited15 Oct 2010
Birth*6 December 1879Mary E. Harris was born on 6 December 1879 at Landis Twp., Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
She was the daughter of Lorenzo Harris and Catherine Bozarth.1 

Citations

  1. [S547] FamilySearch Record Search, online www.familysearch.com, Name: Mary E. Harris
    Gender: Female
    Baptism/Christening Date:
    Baptism/Christening Place:
    Birth Date: 06 Dec 1879
    Birthplace: Landis, Cumberland, New Jersey
    Death Date:
    Name Note:
    Race:
    Father's Name: Lorenzo Harris
    Father's Birthplace:
    Father's Age:
    Mother's Name: Bozart
    Mother's Birthplace:
    Mother's Age:
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C00791-3
    System Origin: New_Jersey-ODM
    Source Film Number: 494188
    Reference Number:
    Collection: New Jersey Births and Christenings, 1660-1980.

Mary Eliza Harris1

F
Last Edited25 Jun 2002
Marriage*Mary Eliza Harris married William Webber, son of Henry Webber and Rebecca Peterson.1 

Family

William Webber b. 6 September 1827, d. 30 August 1907

Citations

  1. [S253] Unknown author, Valerie Caulfield, Descendants of Thomas Webber, compiled by Valerie Caulfield and dated 13 Jun 2002. Bible Records, Henry and Rebecca Webber, as copied by M. Augusta Pettit May 17, 1908 and recorded in her handwritten book, found in the Austin-Pettit family file at SCHS.

Mary F. Harris1

F, b. 1872
Last Edited12 Jun 2005
Birth*1872Mary F. Harris was born in 1872 at Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey.1 
She was the daughter of John W. Harris and Melissa B. Hymer.1 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
25 June 1880Salem, New JerseyMary F. Harris appeared on the census of 25 June 1880 in the household of John W. Harris at Salem, New Jersey; Son Henry, listed in 1870 census is not listed in 1880. Was he deceased?2

Citations

  1. [S43] 1880 US Federal Census Record, John W. Harris household, 1880 US Federal Census, population schedule, Salem City, Salem Co., NJ, Roll T9_797 p. 180B, dwelling 29, family 29, 59 Hedge St. John W. Harris, 44, M, truckster, Melissa Harris, 42, F, Charles W., 19, M, Ap at glassblowing, Albert S., 15, M, clerk in Tel office, Ann F., 9, F, Mary F., 7, F, Elsie B., 4, F, Clara H., 2, F. All born NJ with both parents born in NJ.
  2. [S43] 1880 US Federal Census Record, John W. Harris household, 1880 US Federal Census, population schedule, Salem City, Salem Co., NJ, Roll T9_797 p. 180B, dwelling 29, family 29, 59 Hedge St. John W. Harris, 44, M, truckster, Melissa Harris, 42, F, Charles W., 19, M, Ap at glassblowing, Albert S., 15, M, clerk in Tel office, Ann F., 9, F, Mary F., 7, F, Elsie B., 4, F, Clara H., 2, F. All born NJ with both parents born in NJ.

Mary Frances Harris1

F
Last Edited21 Dec 2010
Mary Frances Harris is the daughter of Ralph Claire Harris and Ola Jean Bryant.1 

Citations

  1. [S38] Individual contact, Email from Ralph David Harris 20 Dec 2010.

Mary Olivia Harris

F, b. August 1859, d. 23 October 1935
Last Edited19 Aug 2012
BirthJuly 1859Mary Olivia Harris was born in July 1859 at Salem Co, New Jersey.1,2 
Birth*August 1859She was born in August 1859 at New Jersey.3,4,5 
She was the daughter of Benjamin I. Harris and Rebecca Ann Torbert.6 
Baptism23 December 1860Mary Olivia Harris was baptized on 23 December 1860 at Salem Methodist Church, Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey.7 
Baptism21 November 1886She was baptized on 21 November 1886 at Canton Baptist Church, Canton, Lower Alloways Creek Twp., Salem Co., New Jersey.8 
Marriage*7 November 1893She married William Stites Bowen, son of (?) Wheldon and Arathiene Hancock Bowen, on 7 November 1893 at Central Methodist E. Church, Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.4,9,10,11 
Death*23 October 1935Mary Olivia Harris died on 23 October 1935 at the home of Frank Bowen, 186 N. Laurel St., Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey, at age 76; Mrs. Mary Olivia Bowen, widow of the late William S. Bowen, passed away at the home of her son, Frank Bowen, Laurel Street, Bridgeton, last Wednesday morning. The deceased was a sister of Clinton T. Harris of East Broadway, Salem, with whom she made her home until a few months ago. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon with interment at East View Cemetery, Salem.12,13,14 
Burial*25 October 1935She was buried on 25 October 1935 at East View Cemetery, Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey.15,14 
Name Variation Mary Olivia Harris was also known as Mary Oliva Harris.1,2 
Residence7 November 1893She lived on 7 November 1893 at Cohansey, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.6 
Married Namecirca 1895 As of circa 1895,her married name was Bowen. 
Name Variation18 June 1900 As of 18 June 1900, Mary Olivia Harris was also known as M. Olivia Bowen.16 
(Witness) Death1 June 1920She witnessed the death of William Stites Bowen on 1 June 1920 at Bridgeton NJ RD, Woodruff Village, Deerfield Township, Cumberland Co., New Jersey; carcinoma of rectum.17,18,19 
Residence*before September 1935Mary Olivia Harris lived before September 1935 at the home of Clinton T. Harris, East Broadway, Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey.15 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
21 June 1860Salem City, New JerseyMary Olivia Harris appeared on the census of 21 June 1860 in the household of Benjamin I. Harris at Salem City, New Jersey.20
13 July 1870Lower Alloways Creek Twp., New JerseyMary Olivia Harris appeared on the census of 13 July 1870 in the household of Benjamin I. Harris at Lower Alloways Creek Twp., New Jersey; Benjamin Harris, 35, farmer, Rebecca, 32, Mary, 11, Annie W, 7, Louella, 4, and Fannie, 10/12 born July. Real estate value 2500, personal estate 1000.21
1880Lower Alloways Creek, New JerseyMary Olivia Harris appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Benjamin I. Harris and Rebecca Ann Torbert at Lower Alloways Creek, New Jersey.22
1885Lower Alloways Creek, New JerseyMary Olivia Harris appeared on the census of 1885 in the household of Benjamin I. Harris at Lower Alloways Creek, New Jersey.23
June 1895Hopewell Twp., New JerseyMary Olivia Harris appeared on the census of June 1895 in the household of Benjamin I. Harris at Hopewell Twp., New Jersey.24
18 June 1900Hopewell Twp., New JerseyMary Olivia Harris and William Stites Bowen appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Hopewell Twp., New Jersey.25,26
6 June 1905Hopewell Twp., New JerseyMary Olivia Harris and William Stites Bowen appeared on the census of 6 June 1905 at Hopewell Twp., New Jersey.27
between 14 May 1910 and 16 May 1910Hopewell Twp., New JerseyMary Olivia Harris and William Stites Bowen appeared on the census of between 14 May 1910 and 16 May 1910 at Hopewell Twp., New Jersey.28
28 January 1920Fairfield Township, New JerseyMary Olivia Harris and William Stites Bowen appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 at Fairfield Township, New Jersey; Elizabeth Bowen Howey recalls that her grandfather farmed with a man named Sharp whose wife came to visit them later on. One this census William S. Bowen and wife live next to ? Sharp and wife Liela, son and daughter Mary and Walter.29

Family

William Stites Bowen b. 1 October 1870, d. 1 June 1920
Marriage*7 November 1893Mary Olivia Harris married William Stites Bowen, son of (?) Wheldon and Arathiene Hancock Bowen, on 7 November 1893 at Central Methodist E. Church, Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.4,9,10,11 
Child 1.James Franklin Bowen+30,31 b. 25 Jun 1896, d. 30 Dec 1965

Citations

  1. [S124] James N. Acton, Descendants of Benjamin Acton.
  2. [S125] Robert Dallas Dare, The Desc. of Capt. William Dare., Vol. III.
  3. [S64] Unknown record type, unknown location, unknown record info, Lists birthdate as Aug 1859, age as 45.
  4. [S65] 1900 US Federal Census Record.
  5. [S107] Birth Certificate, She is listed as 35 years old on James Franklin's birth certificate, dated 8-15-1896. Born in US.
  6. [S90] Unknown author, Marriage Certificate, Marriage certificate of Wm S. Bowen and Olivia Harris.
  7. [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.
  8. [S376] Unknown subject, Olivia Harris Bowen baptised Nov 21, 1886; death - no date given, Canton Baptist Church Records.
  9. [S115] Jeanne M. Hammell, South Jersey Church Records, Marriages, Central Methodist Church, Bridgeton
    11-7-1893 William S. Bowen (age 25) and Olivia Harris (age 30 from Cohansey).
  10. [S90] Unknown author, Marriage Certificate, Certificate date, Nov. 7, 1893 lists groom William S. Bowen, of Bridgeton, farmer, age 25, 1st marriage, parents James and Aritha, all born in NJ, married Olivia Harris, 30, of Cohansey, 1st marriage, parents Benjamin I. Harris and Rebecca Torbit, all born NJ. Marriage by John S. Heisler, Pastor, Central M. E. Church, Bridgeton.
  11. [S61] Newspaper notice, Image from Andrea Batcho. Newspaper date not given.
    BOWEN--HARRIS - In Bridgeton, Nov. 7, by Rev. John S. Heisler, William S. Bowen of Bridgeton to Miss Olivia Harris of Cohansey.
  12. [S111] Elizabeth Bowen Howey, Personal recollection that she died when Elizabeth was in the second grade. Death due to gangrene related to diabetes.
  13. [S61] Newspaper notice, Salem Newspaper copy in Salem Co. Historical Society Scrapbook #21:9. Date of notice 10-30-1935.
  14. [S106] Death Certificate, Death record of Mary Olivia Bowen, NJ Archives Death Certificates microfilm 1935, roll 768. Mary Olivia Bowen, 76, of 186 N. Laurel St., Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., NJ died Oct. 23 1935. She was the widow of William S. Bowen. Father Benjamin S.[sic] Harris and mother Rebecca Torbert. Informant James F. Bowen of the same address. Burial at East View Cem. Salem, NJ Oct 25, 1935. Causes of death valvular heart disease, arteriosclerosis, endarteritis. Funeral director W. F. Garrison, Bridgeton. Certificate received Oct. 25 1935.
  15. [S61] Newspaper notice, Salem Newspaper copy in Salem C. Historical Society Scrapbook #21:9. Date of notice 10-30-1935.
  16. [S65] 1900 US Federal Census Record, Digital microfilm T623-961, part 2, p. 15A, lines 21-23.
  17. [S106] Death Certificate, Death certificate of William S. Bowen, New Jersey State Archives, 1920. William S. Bowen, married white male, age 49 yr 8 mo 1 days, date of birth Oct. 1st 1870. He is son of father O. W. (out of wedlock) and mother Arathene H. Bowen. Wife's name is Olivia Bowen. Occupation Farm laborer. William was born in NJ, his mother was born New Jersey. Informant is Mrs. William S. Bowen. Death took place at Deerfield Twp, Woodruff village Cumberland Co., NJ on 1 Jun 1920. Cause of death was carcinoma of the rectum, duration of 1 year +. Burial at Eastview Cemetery, June 4, 1920. Undertaker W. F. Garrison, Bridgeton. Filed June 2, 1920.
  18. [S61] Newspaper notice, Death notice for William S. Bowen, Bridgeton Evening News, Wednesday, July 7, 1920. Deaths Occuring in the Townships during June
    1[1st]-William S. Bowen, Deerfield, 49 years, married.
  19. [S68] Funeral Home Notice, Funeral card in possessions of Francis Turner Williams shared by Bob and Sharon Williams.
    Yourself and family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of William S. Bowen from his late residence Woodruff, N.J. on Friday June 4 1920. Meet at the house at 10 AM. Services at the residence. Interment Eastview, Salem. William F Garrison, Undertaker. 319 North Laurel Street, Bridgeton, N.J.
  20. [S40] 1860 US Federal Census, Benjamin I. Harris household, 1860 census, Salem City, Salem Co., NJ, p. 258, visit 697, 21 Jun 1860. Benjamin I. Harris, 25, m, and Rebecca, 24, f, both born in Salem Co., New Jersey, and Mary C., 11/12., f.
  21. [S52] 1870 US Federal Census Record, Salem Co. microfilm page 25A, lines 5-12.
  22. [S43] 1880 US Federal Census Record, Benjamin I. Harris Household, US Census 1880, microfilm T9-0797, Page Number 17B
    Benjamin I. HARRIS Self M Male W 45 NJ Farmer NJ NJ
    Rebecca HARRIS Wife M Female W 44 NJ Keeping House NJ NJ
    M. Olivia HARRIS Dau S Female W 20 NJ NJ NJ
    Anna W. HARRIS Dau S Female W 17 NJ NJ NJ
    Fanny S. HARRIS Dau S Female W 10 NJ NJ NJ
    J. Walter HARRIS Son S Male W 7 NJ NJ NJ
    George P. HARRIS Son S Male W 4 NJ NJ NJ
    Clinton T. HARRIS Son S Male W 1 NJ NJ NJ.
  23. [S110] Unknown record type, unknown location, unknown record info, Benjamin I Harris household, New Jersey State Census, 1885, Lower Alloway's Creek, Salem, New Jersey, family number: 280, page: 42, film number: 888637
    Household     Gender     Age
    Benjamin I Harris     M     20-60
    Rebecca Harris     F     20-60
    Olevia Harris     F     20-60
    Fannie S Harris     F     5 to 20 years
    J Walter Harris     M     5 to 20 years
    George C P Harris     M     5 to 20 years
    Clinton P Harris     M     5 to 20 years.
  24. [S112] Unknown record type, unknown location, unknown record info, Hopewell Twp., Home #134, family #141. Benjamin Harris >60, Rebecca Harris 20-60, J. Walter Harris 20-60, Clinton Harris 5-20, William S. Bowen 5-20, Mary O. Bowen 20-60. Ancestry.com copy of census lists citation as Roll V227_62, page 24, family 141.
  25. [S65] 1900 US Federal Census Record, District 6, Ed 132, Sheet 15, home #322, family #329. William S. Bowen, born Oct 1868, age 31, a miller, married 7 years to M. Olivia Bowen, born Aug 1859, age 40 with one child, one living, J. Franklin, born June 1896.
  26. [S65] 1900 US Federal Census Record, Digital microfilm T623-961, part 2, p. 15A, lines 21-23. William S. Bowen household, 1900 US Federal Census, Hopewell Twp., Cumberland Co., NJ, District 6, Ed 132, Sheet 15, home #322, family #329. William S. Bowen, born Oct 1868, age 31, a miller, married 7 years to M. Olivia Bowen, born Aug 1859, age 40 with one child, one living, J. Franklin, born June 1896.
  27. [S64] Unknown record type, unknown location, unknown record info, William S. Bowen, born Oct. 1870, age 34, lives on a rented farm with Olivia, born Aug 1859, age 45, Frank, born June 1896, age 8, and Howard Venable, born Sept. 1889, age 15. Hopewell Twp., NJ, sheet #4 home #88, family #92.
  28. [S60] 1910 United States Federal Census, Digital microfilm T624-875, Cumberland Co., Hopewell Twp., part 1, page 302A, ED 112, sheet 16A, lines 1-4
    William S. Bowen, 39, farmer, born NJ, parents born NJ. Wife Olivia Bowen, 49, no occupation, born NJ, parents born NJ. Son J. Franklin 13, born NJ, parents born NJ. Arnold Emburg, 30, Hired Man, single, born Finland, both parents born in Finland. Arnold is a farm laborer and an alien. Farm is rented, it is a general farm.
  29. [S44] 1920 United States Federal Census, Digital microfilm T625-1026, Cumberland Co.Fairfield Twp., part 1, page 237B, ED 146, sheet 15, lines 62-63.
    William S. Bowen, 49, farmer, born NJ, parents born NJ.
    M. Olivia Bowen, 52, no occupation, born NJ, parent born NJ.
    Farm is rented, it is a general farm. Listed on farm schedule 142.
  30. [S90] Unknown author, Marriage Certificate, New Jersey Archives marriages certificates, film no. 342: BIN-COH, certificate #576. J. Franklin Bowen, farming, 18, son of Wm. S. Bowen and Olivia Harris marries Hellen V. Woodlin, 22, daughter of Harry Woodlin and Harriet Venable. Both are residents of Bridgeton. First marriage of both. Marriage performed by W. D. Leultz, pastor of 1st M. P. Church of Bridgeton. Date is Jan 13, 1917 at 8PM. Witnesses are Joseph and Ethel Chew. J. Franklin lives on Rosenhayn Ave. in Bridgeton and was born in Harmony, Cumberland Co. Helen lives at 63 North St., Bridgeton and was born in Bridgeton.
  31. [S106] Death Certificate, Death certificate of J. Frank Bowen, NJ Dept of Vital Records. J. Frank Bowen died Dec 30, 1965 at Leesburg, Maurice River Twp., Cumberland Co, age 69. He was born at RD Bridgeton, NJ on June 25, 1896. His usual place of residence was Leesburg, Maurice River Twp., Cumberland Co., NJ. His parents were William S. Bowen and Olivia Harris. He was a retired taxi dispatcher. The informant was Mrs. Helen V. Bowen, his wife, also of Leesburg. Burial Leesburg Cemetery, Leesburg, NJ on Jan 2, 1966 by Nelson W. Laning, Funeral Director.

Mary W. Harris

F, b. 1 January 1841, d. 25 October 1924
Last Edited25 Oct 2010
Birth*1 January 1841Mary W. Harris was born on 1 January 1841 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1,2 
She was the daughter of Silas Harris and Elizabeth Irelan.2 
Marriage*13 February 1861Mary W. Harris married Peter Torbert, son of Isaac Torbert and Ann Paullin, on 13 February 1861 at South St. M. E. Parsonage, Pennsgrove, Salem Co., New Jersey; he of Pennsgrove, she of Salem, by Rev. John W. Hickman.3,4,5 
Death*25 October 1924Mary W. Harris died on 25 October 1924 at near New Bridge, Logan Township, Gloucester Co., New Jersey, at age 83.2 
Burial*28 October 1924She was buried on 28 October 1924 at Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Logan Township, Gloucester Co., New Jersey.2
Married NameHer married name was Torbert.3 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
1850Lower Alloways Twp., New JerseyMary W. Harris appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Silas Harris and Elizabeth Irelan at Lower Alloways Twp., New Jersey.6
1 June 1860Salem, New JerseyMary W. Harris appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in the household of Silas Harris at Salem, New Jersey; Silas Harris, age 50, liveryman, Elizabeth Harris, age 43, and Sheppard Harris, age 21, teacher, Mary W., 19, seamstress, Annie E., 17, and Harriet R., 10. Real estate value $10000 and personal property $4000. All born in Salem Co.7
1880Logan Twp., New JerseyMary W. Harris and Peter Torbert appeared on the census of 1880 at Logan Twp., New Jersey.8
5 January 1920Bridgeport Village, Logan Twp., New JerseyMary W. Harris and Peter Torbert appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Bridgeport Village, Logan Twp., New Jersey.9

Family

Peter Torbert b. 24 January 1834, d. 15 May 1921
Marriage*13 February 1861Mary W. Harris married Peter Torbert, son of Isaac Torbert and Ann Paullin, on 13 February 1861 at South St. M. E. Parsonage, Pennsgrove, Salem Co., New Jersey; he of Pennsgrove, she of Salem, by Rev. John W. Hickman.3,4,5 
Children 1.Emma L. Torbert10 b. c 1861
 2.Lizzie H. Torbert11 b. 1867, d. 1872
 3.Harriet Reeves Torbert+12 b. 1874

Citations

  1. [S40] 1860 US Federal Census, Digital microfilm Salem Co., pp. 190-191, 132/134. Silas Harris, age 50, liveryman, Elizabeth Harris, age 43, and Sheppard Harris, age 21, teacher, Mary W., 19, seamstress, Annie E., 17, and Harriet R., 10. Real estate value $10000 and personal property $4000. All born in Salem Co.
  2. [S106] Death Certificate, copy provided to me by Val Caulfield.
    Copy made at Logan Township office.
    Record of death for Mary W. Torbert, who died of pneumonia, 25 Oct 1924 near New Bridge, Logan Township, Gloucester Co., NJ.
    Mary was widowed, wife of Peter Torbert, age 83 years, 9 months, 24 days. She was retired, born in NJ, parents Silas Harris, born, NJ and Elizabeth W. Ireland, birthplace "?". Informant is Mrs. Lewis Killie of Swedesboro, NJ. Date of burial 28 Oct 1924 at M. E. Cemetery, Bridgeport. Undertaker Wm. H. Hannold & Sons. Medical attendant V. E. DeGrofft, MD, Swedesboro, NJ. Certificate is No. 11, dated 9 Nov. 1924.
  3. [S124] James N. Acton, Descendants of Benjamin Acton.
  4. [S146] Unknown author, Salem Co. Historical Society Records (supplied to me by mail without citation).
  5. [S547] FamilySearch Record Search, online www.familysearch.com, Groom's Name: Peter Torbert
    Groom's Birth Date: 1833
    Groom's Birthplace:
    Groom's Age: 28
    Bride's Name: Mary W Harris
    Bride's Birth Date: 1842
    Bride's Birthplace:
    Bride's Age: 19
    Marriage Date: 13 Feb 1861
    Marriage Place: Salem, Salem, New Jersey
    Groom's Father's Name: Isaac Torbert
    Groom's Mother's Name: Ann Torbert
    Bride's Father's Name: Silas Harris
    Bride's Mother's Name: Eliz'T Harris
    Groom's Race:
    Groom's Marital Status: Single
    Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
    Bride's Race:
    Bride's Marital Status: Single
    Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M02526-6
    System Origin: New Jersey-EASy
    Source Film Number: 584580
    Reference Number: p 351
    Collection: New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1985.
  6. [S41] 1850 US Federal Census Record, Silas Harris household, 1850, Lower Alloways Creek Twp., Salem, Co., NJ, dwelling 111 family 113. Silas Harris, 40 , farmer, Elizabeth, 33, Martha D., 17, Benjamin I., 15, farm hand, Sheppard, 12, Mary W., 9, Ann E., 6, Charlton, 4, John Fritz, 25, laborer, Darius Simpkins, 30 laborer. All born NJ except Fritz who was born in Germany.
  7. [S40] 1860 US Federal Census, Silas Harris houshold, 1860 Census, Salem City, Salem Co., NJ. Digital microfilm Salem Co., pp. 190-191, 132/134. Silas Harris, age 50, liveryman, Elizabeth Harris, age 43, and Sheppard Harris, age 21, teacher, Mary W., 19, seamstress, Annie E., 17, and Harriet R., 10. Real estate value $10000 and personal property $4000. All born in Salem Co.
  8. [S43] 1880 US Federal Census Record, Peter Torbert household, Logan, Gloucester, New Jersey, Family History Library Film 1254781, NA Film Number T9-0781, Page Number 436B.
    Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
    Peter TORBERT Self M Male W 47 NJ Farmer DEL NJ
    Mary TORBERT Wife M Female W 40 NJ Keeping House NJ NJ
    Emma TORBERT Dau S Female W 16 NJ At Home NJ NJ
    Harriett TORBERT Dau S Female W 9 NJ At Home NJ NJ.
  9. [S44] 1920 United States Federal Census, Peter Torbert household, 1920 Census, Railroad Ave, Logan Twp., Gloucester Co., NJ, roll T625_1027, page 4B, ED 145. Peter, 85, born NJ, father born DE, mother born NJ, Mary W., 78, born NJ, both parents born NJ. Housekeeper, Emma D. Justice, 59, lives with them.
  10. [S38] Individual contact, e-mail from Val Caulfield 26 Apr 2002. She found this data at Logan Twp., Gloucester Co. office. Ledger was too large to easily make a copy.
    March 27, 1888 Samuel L. Killie, son of Sam. L. and Rebecca J Cook to Emma L. Torbert, daughter of Peter Torbert and Mary W. Harris, age 27, both residents of Logan Two.
  11. [S89] Unknown author, Gravestone, Bridgeport Cemetery, buried with Peter and Mary W. Torbert. Lizzie H. Torbert 1867-1872.
  12. [S38] Individual contact, e-mail from Val Caulfield 26 Apr 2002. She found this data at Logan Twp., Gloucester Co. office. Ledger was too large to easily make a copy.
    June 20, 1894 S. Horace Richards of Bridgeport, age 29, son of Samuel Richards (Atty. At Law) and Sarah his wife, to Harriet Reeves Torbert, age 20, daughter of Peter Torbert, schoolteacher, and Mary his wife of Bridgeport.

Mason Harris1

M, b. circa 1780
Last Edited10 Apr 2005
Marriage*Mason Harris married Sarah King.1 
Birth*circa 1780Mason Harris was born circa 1780 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1 
He was the son of Isaac Harris and Mary Young.1 

Family

Sarah King

Citations

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

Matilda Harris1

F
Last Edited13 Jun 1999
Matilda Harris was the daughter of Nicholas Harris Jr. and Louisa Shearer.1 

Citations

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

Maude Harris1

F
Last Edited13 Jul 2003
Maude Harris is the daughter of J. Walter Harris and Laura Frances Mixner.1 

Citations

  1. [S124] James N. Acton, Descendants of Benjamin Acton.

May Harris1

F, b. 1874
Last Edited7 Feb 2003
Birth*1874May Harris was born in 1874 at New Jersey.1 
She was the daughter of Sheppard Harris and Sallie Casperson.1 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
1880Salem, New JerseyMay Harris appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Sheppard Harris and Sallie Casperson at Salem, New Jersey.1

Citations

  1. [S43] 1880 US Federal Census Record, Sheppard H. Harris Household, East Ward, E. D. 147, Salem, Salem, New Jersey, Family History Library Film 1254797, NA Film Number T9-0797, Page Number 147C
    Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
    Sheppard H. HARRIS Self M Male W 41 NJ Butcher NJ NJ
    Sarah HARRIS Wife M Female W 42 NJ Keeping House NJ NJ
    Jennie HARRIS Dau S Female W 14 NJ NJ NJ
    Willie HARRIS Son S Male W 10 NJ NJ NJ
    May HARRIS Dau S Female W 6 NJ NJ NJ
    Bertie HARRIS Son S Male W 3 NJ NJ NJ.