Howey and Mrak Genealogy - Person Page 239

Samuel Harris1,2

M, b. between 1697 and 1697, d. 16 January 1773
Last Edited6 Aug 2006
Birth*between 1697 and 1697Samuel Harris was born between 1697 and 1697 at Killingworth, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; inventory of father's estate, dated June 11th 1697, lists Samuell as 8 months.1,2,3 
He was the son of Thomas Harris and Ruth James.3 
Marriage*circa 1720Samuel Harris married Sarah Johnson circa 1720.4,5 
Death*16 January 1773Samuel Harris died on 16 January 1773 at Hopewell Twp., Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1,2 
Burial*circa 19 January 1773He was buried circa 19 January 1773 at Old Cohansey Baptist Cemetery, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.5,1 
Will*4 January 1773He left a will on 4 January 1773 at Hopewell Twp., Cumberland Co., New Jersey; Calendar of Wills - 1771-1780
Page 231

1773, Jan. 4. Harris, Samuel, of Hopewell Twp., Cumberland Co., weaver; will of. Wife, Rachel, my mare and cattle. Son, Samuel, 10 shillings. Son, Abraham, the plantation where he lives, in Alloways Creek Twp., Salem Co., which I bought of John Chandler. Son, Benjamin, plantation where he lives, which I bought of Seth Brooks. Sons, Benjamin and Silas, and my grandson, Jacob Harris, the son of Jacob, deceased, a cedar swamp in Labonan. Son, Silas, 1/2 of the plantation where I live, next to the Kings Road, with the house and 1/2 of 10 acres of marsh, which I bought of Josiah Perrine. Grandson, Jacob Harris, son of Jacob, deceased, 1/2 of plantation where I live, and the other 1/2 of the 10-acre marsh. Sons, Daniel and Silas, my 2 looms. Daughter, Hannah Tomson, 5 shillings. The 50 acres I bought of the Society to be sold. Wife, Rachel, rest of personal estate.

Executors - Benjamin Harris and Daniel Harris

Witnesses - Nicholas Johnson, John Woodruff, David Platts.

Proved 30 Jan 1773

1773, Jan 25 Inventory, £196.10.0, made by Nicholas Johnson and John Woodruff. 

Family

 Sarah Johnson b. 10 July 1697, d. 16 June 1761
Child 1.Abraham Harris+1,2 b. 1724, d. 14 Feb 1776

Citations

  1. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, AFN:D6DM-KL.
  2. [S148] Jr., and Lewis D. Cook Walter Lee Sheppard, Harris of Cumb. Co., NJ, 79-109, p. 96-97.
  3. [S184] Jr., M.S., F.A.S.G. Walter Lee Sheppard, "American Genealogist", 183-184.
  4. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, AFN:D6DM-LR.
  5. [S148] Jr., and Lewis D. Cook Walter Lee Sheppard, Harris of Cumb. Co., NJ, 79-109, p. 97.

Samuel Harris1

M, b. circa 1783, d. March 1866
Last Edited10 Apr 2005
Birth*circa 1783Samuel Harris was born circa 1783 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1 
He was the son of Abraham Harris and Kerenhappuck Blackwood.1 
Death*March 1866Samuel Harris died in March 1866 at Almshouse, Salem Co., New Jersey.1 
Note*Never married or had children.1 

Citations

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

Samuel Harris1

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

Citations

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

Sarah Harris1

F, b. circa November 1772
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Marriage*Sarah Harris married Daniel Brooks, son of Zebulon Brooks and Mary Davis.1 
Birth*circa November 1772Sarah Harris was born circa November 1772 at Deerfield, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
Married NameHer married name was Brooks.1 

Family

 Daniel Brooks b. 20 December 1751, d. 4 November 1816
Children 1.Daniel Brooks1
 2.Sarah Brooks1
 3.Anna Brooks1
 4.Patience Brooks1 d. 15 Sep 1877
 5.Harris Brooks+1
 6.Davis Brooks+1 b. 1800, d. 28 Jul 1847
 7.Mary (Polly) Brooks1 b. 1 Jan 1806, d. 28 May 1890
 8.Zebulon Brooks+1 b. 26 Sep 1806, d. 4 Jul 1874
 9.David Brooks1 b. 21 Oct 1813, d. 10 Dec 1882
 10.George W. Brooks1 b. 18 Dec 1814, d. 21 Apr 1884

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Sarah Harris1

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

Citations

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

Sarah Harris1

F, b. 1853
Last Edited19 Jul 2000
Birth*1853Sarah Harris was born in 1853 at New Jersey.1 
She was the daughter of John Harris and Rachel (?).1 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
1870Fairfield Twp., New JerseySarah Harris appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of John Harris and Rachel (?) at Fairfield Twp., New Jersey; Lorenzo Harris, age 20, appears with this family in 1870. Are John and Rachel an aunt and uncle or perhaps his parents?2

Citations

  1. [S52] 1870 US Federal Census Record, Census microfilm, p. 282B, Fairfield Twp., Cumberland Co., 316/333. John Harris, 45, farmer $2000 / $1000, Rachel, 41, keeping house, Lorenzo, 20, Eng. Cotton Facty, Sarah, 17, Emily 14, and Alfred Dennis 13, farm boy. All born NJ.
  2. [S52] 1870 US Federal Census Record, Census microfilm M593-859, p. 282B, Fairfield Twp., Cumberland Co., 316/333. John Harris, 45, farmer $2000 / $1000, Rachel, 41, keeping house, Lorenzo, 20, Eng. Cotton Facty, Sarah, 17, Emily 14, and Alfred Dennis 13, farm boy. All born NJ.

Sarah Harris1

F
Last Edited10 Apr 2005
Sarah Harris was the daughter of Jacob Harris.1 
Marriage*Sarah Harris married Henry Gandy.1 
Married NameHer married name was Gandy.1 

Family

 Henry Gandy

Citations

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

Sarah Harris1

F
Last Edited19 Mar 2006
Sarah Harris was the daughter of Thomas Harris Sr. and Anna (?).1 
Marriage*Sarah Harris married Thomas Ogden.1 
Married NameHer married name was Ogden.1 

Family

 Thomas Ogden

Citations

  1. [S38] Individual contact, wayne taylor [e-mail address] 15 mar 2006
    Anna Harris, will of, 13 Dec 1750, Fairfield Precinct, Cumberland Co.
    widow of Thomas Harris, late of said precinct. Sons--Thomas, Caleb and Jeremiah. Granddaughter, Anna Harris. "Children in my house and family with me all that woolen cloth already made for clothing, each child to have as intended by me known to my daughter Sarah Ogden and granddaughter Anna Harris." Daughter, Sarah Ogden, wife of Thomas Ogden, residue of estate. Executor--son-in-law, Thomas Ogden. Witnesses--David Fithian, Henry Wescote, Benjamin Stratton, Junior. Proved 27 Dec., 1750.

    1750, Dec. 21. Inventory (£148.17.9) includes cattle, sheep, hogs, wheat on the ground. Appraisers--David Fithian, Jeremiah Buck.

Sarah Harris

F, b. 17 February 1661, d. 15 March 1661
Last Edited6 Aug 2006
Birth*17 February 1661Sarah Harris was born on 17 February 1661 at Of, Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. 
She was the daughter of Daniel Harris and Mary Weld. 
Death*15 March 1661Sarah Harris died on 15 March 1661 at Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut. 
Christening15 March 1661She was christened on 15 March 1661 at Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut. 
Note*Person Source. 

Sarah Harris

F, b. 30 September 1663, d. 1696
Last Edited6 Aug 2006
Birth*30 September 1663Sarah Harris was born on 30 September 1663 at Middletown, Mddlsx, Connecticut. 
She was the daughter of Daniel Harris and Mary Weld. 
Burial*1696Sarah Harris was buried in 1696. 
Death*1696She died in 1696 at Middletown, Mdsx, Connecticut. 
Note*Person Source. 

Sarah Bereman Harris1

F, d. 14 August 1813
Last Edited18 Nov 2006
Marriage*3 April 1798Sarah Bereman Harris married Mark Bowen Jr., son of Mark Bowen Sr. and Mary (?), on 3 April 1798 at Roadstown, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
Death*14 August 1813Sarah Bereman Harris died on 14 August 1813.2 
Burial*15 August 1813She was buried on 15 August 1813 at Old Cohansey Baptist Church, Roadstown, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
Married NameHer married name was Bowen.2 

Family

 Mark Bowen Jr. b. 9 September 1778, d. September 1832
Children 1.Samuel Bowen3
 2.Daniel Bowen3 d. Aug 1813
 3.Baby Bowen3 d. Aug 1813
 4.Mary Bowen3 b. c 1800
 5.Rachel Bowen3 b. 1800, d. 23 Dec 1850
 6.Jonathan Bowen3 b. 15 Sep 1804, d. 4 May 1852

Citations

  1. [S38] Individual contact, Andrea Batcho e-mail 1 Jul 2006.
  2. [S19] e-mail address.
  3. [S38] Individual contact, Andrea Batcho e-mail 8 Nov 2006.

Sarah E. Harris1

F, b. 1848
Last Edited7 Jun 2005
Birth*1848Sarah E. Harris was born in 1848 at New Jersey.1 
She was the daughter of Sheppard Harris and Sarah Waddington.1 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
1850Elsinboro, New JerseySarah E. 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.

Sarah J. Harris1

F, b. 1858, d. before 1870
Last Edited12 Jun 2005
Birth*1858Sarah J. Harris was born in 1858 at Salem Co., New Jersey.2 
She was the daughter of John W. Harris and Melissa B. Hymer.1,2 
Death*before 1870Sarah J. Harris died before 1870 at Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey; missing on 1870 census. 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
18 June 1860Salem, New JerseySarah J. Harris appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 in the household of John W. Harris at Salem, New Jersey.2

Citations

  1. [S40] 1860 US Federal Census, John W. Harris household, 1850 US Federal Census, population schedule, Salem City, Salem Co., NJ, Roll M 653_707, p. 63, dwelling 509, family 524. John W. Harris, 24, M, farmer, Melissa Harris, 22, F, Sarah J. Harris, 1, F. All born Salem Co.
  2. [S40] 1860 US Federal Census, John W. Harris household, 1860 US Federal Census, population schedule, Salem City, Salem Co., NJ, Roll M 653_707, p. 63, dwelling 509, family 524. John W. Harris, 24, M, farmer, Melissa Harris, 22, F, Sarah J. Harris, 1, F. All born Salem Co.

Sheppard Harris1

M, b. 1838
Last Edited25 Oct 2010
Birth*1838Sheppard Harris was born in 1838.2,3 
He was the son of Silas Harris and Elizabeth Irelan.2,4 
Marriage*5 November 1863Sheppard Harris married Sallie Casperson, daughter of John Casperson, on 5 November 1863 at Lower Penn's Neck, Salem Co., New Jersey.5,4 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
1850Lower Alloways Twp., New JerseySheppard 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 JerseySheppard 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
1880Salem, New JerseySheppard Harris and Sallie Casperson appeared on the census of 1880 at Salem, New Jersey.5

Family

 Sallie Casperson b. 1837
Children 1.Jennie Harris5 b. 1866
 2.Willie Harris5 b. 1870
 3.May Harris5 b. 1874
 4.Bertie Harris5 b. 1877

Citations

  1. [S40] 1860 US Federal Census, page 18. Lists Silas Harris, age 50, liveryman, Elizabeth Harris, age 43, and Sheppard Harris, age 21, teacher.
  2. [S40] 1860 US Federal Census.
  3. [S124] James N. Acton, Descendants of Benjamin Acton.
  4. [S547] FamilySearch Record Search, online www.familysearch.com, Groom's Name: Sheppard Harris
    Groom's Birth Date:
    Groom's Birthplace:
    Groom's Age:
    Bride's Name: Sallie Casperson
    Bride's Birth Date: 1837
    Bride's Birthplace:
    Bride's Age: 26
    Marriage Date: 05 Nov 1863
    Marriage Place: L.P. Neck, Salem, N.J.
    Groom's Father's Name: Silas Harris
    Groom's Mother's Name:
    Bride's Father's Name: John Casperson
    Bride's Mother's Name:
    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: M59507-3
    System Origin: New Jersey-VR
    Source Film Number: 584580
    Reference Number: 2:3DCL264
    Collection: New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1985.
  5. [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.
  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.

Sheppard Harris1

M, b. circa 1785, d. 13 June 1813
Last Edited17 Feb 2008
Birth*circa 1785Sheppard Harris was born circa 1785. 
He was the son of Nicholas Harris and Sarah Sheppard.2,3 
Marriage*21 March 1805Sheppard Harris married Mary Warner, daughter of Silas Warner, on 21 March 1805 at Salem Co., New Jersey; "[Sheppard Harris] married young to Mary Warner, by whom he had 2 sons, the present Silas and Sheppard, and died at the age of about 25."4,5 
Deathcirca 1812Sheppard Harris died circa 1812 at Salem Co., New Jersey; died at age 25.4 
Death*13 June 1813He died on 13 June 1813 at Salem Co., New Jersey.6,7 

Family

 Mary Warner b. circa 1785, d. 1826
Children 1.Silas Harris+1,8 b. c 1809, d. 3 Dec 1877
 2.Sheppard Harris+9 b. c 1811

Citations

  1. [S124] James N. Acton, Descendants of Benjamin Acton.
  2. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, AFN:R0J4-QR.
  3. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, AFN: R0J4-RX.
  4. [S147] Benjamin Harris, A History of the Harris Family.
  5. [S34] Unknown author, Salem County (NJ) Marriages.
  6. [S162] Unknown author, Web Page, http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi 11 Apr 2005.
  7. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org.
  8. [S106] Death Certificate, Death return of Silas Harris, NJ State Archives death microfilms, Salem Co., reel #59, Volume BF, p. 219. Silas Harris died Dec. 3rd 1877, 68 year old male, married, occupation butcher, born and died in Salem, parent Sheppard and Mary Harris. Cause of death "Gravel" [kidney stones]. Record made June 7th 1878.
  9. [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.

Sheppard Harris1

M, b. circa 1811
Last Edited12 Jun 2005
Birth*circa 1811Sheppard Harris was born circa 1811 at Penns Grove, Salem Co., New Jersey.1 
He was the son of Sheppard Harris and Mary Warner.1 
Birth1813Sheppard Harris was born in 1813 at New Jersey.2 
Marriage*circa 1835He married Sarah Waddington circa 1835.3 
Marriage17 February 1840Sheppard Harris married Sarah Waddington on 17 February 1840 at Salem Co., New Jersey.4 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
1850Elsinboro, New JerseySheppard Harris appeared on the census of 1850 at Elsinboro, New Jersey.2

Family

 Sarah Waddington b. circa 1815
Children 1.John W. Harris+3 b. Aug 1836, d. 22 Sep 1906
 2.Charles Harris2 b. 1841
 3.Mary Harris2 b. 1843
 4.Catherine Harris2 b. c 1846
 5.Sarah E. Harris2 b. 1848

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [S251] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Name: John Harris
    Parents: Sheppard Harris , Sarah Waddington
    Birth Place: Salem, NJ
    Birth Date: 1837

    Source Information:
    Edmund West, comp. Family Data Collection - Individual Records. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000.
  4. [S251] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Husband: Sheppard Harris
    Husband's Father: Sheppard (?) Harris
    Husband's Mother: Mary (?) Warner
    Wife: Sarah Waddington
    Marriage Date: 17 FEB 1840
    Marriage Place: , SALEM, NJ
    Children:
    Clara Blackwood Harris
    John Harris
    Charles Harris
    Mary Harris
    Catherine Harris
    Sarah E. Harris
    Georiana Harris
    Martha J. Harris

    Source Information:
    Heritage Consulting. Millennium File [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003. Original data: Heritage Consulting. The Millennium File. Salt Lake City: Heritage Consulting, 19--.

Sherman Harris1

M, b. 9 October 1918, d. March 1984
Last Edited25 Nov 2007
Birth*9 October 1918Sherman Harris was born on 9 October 1918 at New Jersey.1,2 
He was the son of Lorenzo Harris and Elizabeth Summergill.1 
Death*March 1984Sherman Harris died in March 1984 at Cedarville, Lawrence Twp., Cumberland Co., New Jersey, at age 65.2 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
18 March 1920Cedarville, Lawrence Twp., New JerseySherman Harris appeared on the census of 18 March 1920 in the household of Lorenzo Harris and Elizabeth Summergill at Cedarville, Lawrence Twp., New Jersey.3
17 April 1930Lawrence Twp., New JerseySherman Harris appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 in the household of Lorenzo Harris at Lawrence Twp., New Jersey.4
12 April 1940Cedarville, Lawrence Twp., New JerseySherman Harris appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 in the household of Lorenzo Harris at Cedarville, Lawrence Twp., New Jersey.5

Citations

  1. [S258] 1930 United States Federal Census, Lorenzo Harris household, 1930 Census, T626_1326, ED37, Page 11A, lines 6-11. Lorenzo Harris, 36, truck driver, first married age 22, wife Elizabeth 32, first married age 18, son Lorenzo 13, son Sherman 11, daughter Hazel 9, son Kenneth W. 3 2/12?. All born NJ with parents born NJ except Elizabeth born NJ, father born PA, mother born England.
  2. [S510] Social Security Death Index, Name: Sherman Harris
    SSN: 155-05-5696
    Last Residence: 08311 Cedarville, Cumberland, New Jersey, United States of America
    Born: 9 Oct 1918
    Last Benefit: 08311 Cedarville, Cumberland, New Jersey, United States of America
    Died: Mar 1984
    State (Year) SSN issued: New Jersey (Before 1951 )
    Source Citation: Number: 155-05-5696;Issue State: New Jersey;Issue Date: Before 1951.


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  3. [S44] 1920 United States Federal Census, Lorenzo Harris household, 1920 Census, T625_1026, ED154, Page 15B, Lorenzo Harris, 26, farmer, wife Elizabeth 22, son Lorenzo 3 5/12, son Sherman 1 4/12. All born NJ with parents born NJ except Elizabeth born NJ, father born NJ, mother born England.
  4. [S258] 1930 United States Federal Census, Lorenzo Harris household, 1930 Census, T626_1326, ED37, Page 11A, lines 6-11. Lorenzo Harris, 36, truck driver, first married age 22, wife Elizabeth 32, first married age 18, son Lorenzo 13, son Sherman 11, daughter Hazel 9, son Kenneth W. 3 2/12?. All born NJ with parent born NJ except Elizabeth born NJ, father born PA, mother born England.
  5. [S570] 1940 United States Federal Census, Lorenzo Harris household, 1940 US Federal Census, population schedule,Cedarville, LawrenceTwp, Cumberland Co., New Jersey, ED 6-50, p. 71-A.
    Lorenzo Harris, 46, farm laborer
    Elizabeth A., 42
    Lorenzo L., 23, clerk retail grocery store
    Sherman, 21, farm laborer
    Hazel, 19, packer, glass house
    Kenneth W., 13
    Donald H., 3
    All born in New Jersey.

Silas Harris1

M, b. circa 1809, d. 3 December 1877
Last Edited25 Oct 2010
Birth*circa 1809Silas Harris was born circa 1809 at New Jersey.2,3,4 
He was the son of Sheppard Harris and Mary Warner.3,5,6 
Marriage*8 March 1832Silas Harris married Martha Irelan, daughter of Benjamin Irelan and Susannah Hancock, on 8 March 1832.1 
Marriage13 February 1834Silas Harris married Elizabeth Irelan, daughter of Benjamin Irelan and Susannah Hancock, on 13 February 1834 at Cumberland Co., New Jersey.3,7 
Death*3 December 1877Silas Harris died on 3 December 1877 at Canton, Lower Alloways Creek Twp., Salem Co., New Jersey.3,8,9 
Burial*circa 6 December 1877He was buried circa 6 December 1877 at Canton Baptist Cemetery, Smick and Church Roads, Canton, Lower Alloways Creek Twp., Salem Co., New Jersey; Harris, Silas, d. 3 Dec 1877, in his 68th year.8,10,11 
Will*He left a will; negative finding for a will in Salem Co Will Index 1805-1970. 
(Witness) Marriage19 September 1858He is listed a the parent of Benjamin I. Harris on the marriage certificate of Benjamin I. Harris and Rebecca Ann Torbert on 19 September 1858 at Justice of Peace, Thomas C. Holton, Upper Penn's Neck Twp., Salem Co., New Jersey; both the bride and groom were single (not widowed). Rebecca was 20, Benjamin was 24. The transcribed marriage certificate lists the surname Torbert as "Torbett".12,3,13,14 
Occupation*1870Silas Harris was green grocer in 1870 at Salem, Salem City, Salem Co., New Jersey.15 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
1840Lower Alloways Creek, New JerseySilas Harris appeared on the census of 1840 at Lower Alloways Creek, New Jersey.16
1850Lower Alloways Twp., New JerseyHe and Elizabeth Irelan appeared on the census of 1850 at Lower Alloways Twp., New Jersey.17
1 June 1860Salem, New JerseySilas Harris appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 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.18
1870Salem, Salem City, New JerseyHe and Elizabeth Irelan appeared on the census of 1870 at Salem, Salem City, New Jersey.4

Family 1

 Martha Irelan b. 1815, d. 5 December 1832
Marriage*8 March 1832Silas Harris married Martha Irelan, daughter of Benjamin Irelan and Susannah Hancock, on 8 March 1832.1 
Child 1.Martha Harris3 b. 30 Nov 1832

Family 2

 Elizabeth Irelan b. 15 February 1817, d. 7 July 1900
Marriage13 February 1834Silas Harris married Elizabeth Irelan, daughter of Benjamin Irelan and Susannah Hancock, on 13 February 1834 at Cumberland Co., New Jersey.3,7 
Children 1.Benjamin I. Harris+3,19 b. 5 Sep 1834, d. 9 Apr 1903
 2.Sheppard Harris+2,20 b. 1838
 3.Mary W. Harris+21 b. 1 Jan 1841, d. 25 Oct 1924
 4.Anne Elizabeth Harris3 b. 3 Jan 1843, d. 13 Feb 1933
 5.Charlton Harris3 b. 1845, d. 26 Aug 1851
 6.Harriet R. Harris+3 b. Aug 1850

Citations

  1. [S128] Unknown author, CD#240: NJ Marriages, Salem Co., NJ, clerk records microfilm # 0848572. Lists Martha Irelan marries Silas Harris, 8 Mar 1832.
  2. [S40] 1860 US Federal Census.
  3. [S124] James N. Acton, Descendants of Benjamin Acton.
  4. [S52] 1870 US Federal Census Record, Census digital microfilm, p. 164B, Salem City, home 311/319. Listed are Silas Harris, 60, green grocer, Elizabeth, 53, keeping house, and Harriet, 20, milliner. All born in New Jersey.
  5. [S106] Death Certificate, Death return of Silas Harris, NJ State Archives death microfilms, Salem Co., reel #59, Volume BF, p. 219. Silas Harris died Dec. 3rd 1877, 68 year old male, married, occupation butcher, born and died in Salem, parent Sheppard and Mary Harris. Cause of death "Gravel" [kidney stones]. Record made June 7th 1878.
  6. [S147] Benjamin Harris, A History of the Harris Family.
  7. [S128] Unknown author, CD#240: NJ Marriages, Cumberland Co. clerk records micofilm # 1289240-1289244. Lists Elizabeth Ireland.
  8. [S162] Unknown author, Web Page, http://www.interment.net/data/us/nj/salem/canton/index.htm
  9. [S106] Death Certificate, Death return of Silas Harris, NJ State Archives death microfilms, Salem Co., reel #59, Volume BF, p. 219. Silas Harris died Dec. 3rd 1877, 68 year old male, married, occupation butcher, born and died in Salem, parents Sheppard and Mary Harris. Cause of death "Gravel" [kidney stones]. Record made June 7th 1878.
  10. [S89] Unknown author, Gravestone, Gravestone at Canton Baptist Cemetery, Salem Co., NJ photographed 9 Apr 2005.
  11. [S106] Death Certificate, Death return of Silas Harris, NJ State Archives death microfilms, Salem Co., rell #59, Volume BF, p. 219. Silas Harris died Dec. 3rd 1877, 68 year old male, married, occupation butcher, born and died in Salem, parents Sheppard and Mary Harris. Cause of death "Gravel" [kidney stones]. Record made June 7th 1878.
  12. [S90] Unknown author, Marriage Certificate, Transcribed marriage certificate. Salem County, NJ, Volume AD, page 339. In my collection. Original viewed on microfilm at New Jersey State Archives very poor quality. Lists parents of Rebecca Ann as Isaac and Ann Torbett. Parent of Benjamin I. Harris is Silas Harris. On 3 Aug 2007 I viewed, and obtained a copy of, the original marriage return at Salem County NJ Courthouse. This original does not indicate the parents of those married. The document has a hand written code M-48-24 at the top. The second side of the paper indicates it was filed 25 Feb 1859.
  13. [S125] Robert Dallas Dare, The Desc. of Capt. William Dare., Vol. III.
  14. [S128] Unknown author, CD#240: NJ Marriages, Salem Co. Clerk Records, microfilm #0848572.
  15. [S52] 1870 US Federal Census Record, Census digital microfilm, p. 164B, Salem City, home 311/319. Listed are Silas Harris, 60, green grocer, real estate value $12,000 and personal estate value $1000, Elizabeth, 53, keeping house, and Harriet, 20, milliner. All born in New Jersey.
  16. [S190] 1840 Census Record, Silas Harris household, 1840 Census, M704_261, p. 237. Males: 1 under 5, 1 5-10, 1 20-30, 2 30-40. Females: 1 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 15-20, 1 20-30.
  17. [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.
  18. [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.
  19. [S90] Unknown author, Marriage Certificate, Transcribed marriage certificate. Salem County, NJ, Volume AD, page 339. In my collection. Original viewed on microfilm at New Jersey State Archive very poor quality. Lists parents of Rebecca Ann as Isaac and Ann Torbett. Parent of Benjamin I. Harris is Silas Harris.
  20. [S547] FamilySearch Record Search, online www.familysearch.com, Groom's Name: Sheppard Harris
    Groom's Birth Date:
    Groom's Birthplace:
    Groom's Age:
    Bride's Name: Sallie Casperson
    Bride's Birth Date: 1837
    Bride's Birthplace:
    Bride's Age: 26
    Marriage Date: 05 Nov 1863
    Marriage Place: L.P. Neck, Salem, N.J.
    Groom's Father's Name: Silas Harris
    Groom's Mother's Name:
    Bride's Father's Name: John Casperson
    Bride's Mother's Name:
    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: M59507-3
    System Origin: New Jersey-VR
    Source Film Number: 584580
    Reference Number: 2:3DCL264
    Collection: New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1985.
  21. [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.

Smith Harris1

M, b. 29 October 1790, d. 2 January 1865
Last Edited10 Apr 2005
Birth*29 October 1790Smith Harris was born on 29 October 1790 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1 
He was the son of Parmenas Harris and Margaret Bryant.1 
Death*2 January 1865Smith Harris died on 2 January 1865 at Salem Co., New Jersey, at age 74.1 
Note*Never married.1 

Citations

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

Sommurell Harris1

M, b. 26 February 1858
Last Edited15 Oct 2010
Birth*26 February 1858Sommurell Harris was born on 26 February 1858 at Buckshutem, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1,2 
He was the son of Joseph Harris and Eliza Hill.1 
Name Variation Sommurell Harris was also known as Samuel Harris guess that name "Sommurell" might be Samuel. 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
1860Downe Twp., New JerseySommurell 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?3

Citations

  1. [S40] 1860 US Federal Census, Census microfilm CD M653-687. Downe Twp., Cumberland Co., p. 212. Home 183, family 187.
  2. [S547] FamilySearch Record Search, online www.familysearch.com, Name: Harris
    Gender: Male
    Baptism/Christening Date:
    Baptism/Christening Place:
    Birth Date: 26 Feb 1858
    Birthplace: Buckshutem, Cumberland, New Jersey
    Death Date:
    Name Note:
    Race:
    Father's Name: Joseph Harris
    Father's Birthplace:
    Father's Age:
    Mother's Name: Eliza
    Mother's Birthplace:
    Mother's Age:
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I04762-3
    System Origin: New Jersey-EASy
    Source Film Number: 493710
    Reference Number: 158
    Collection: New Jersey Births and Christenings, 1660-1980.
  3. [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.