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     John William Harrison was born on 10 Jul 1859 at Lancaster, Wabash County, Illinois.^3,4 He was the son of George Nelson Harrison and Emily Orenda Ridgely.^1,2 John William Harrison married Sarah Dulcena "Della" Hill on 31 Mar 1889.^5,6 John William Harrison died on 26 Mar 1942 at age 82.^7,4 He was buried at Moravian Cemetery, West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois.⁴
     He attended elementary school at Lancaster, Ill. and college at Friendsville, Illinois. He was a school teacher, live stock dealer, farmer and banker. She attended school in Lawrence County, Ill. and was also a school teacher. They were Methodists. They are buried in the Moravian Cemetery, West Salem, Ill.⁵
     William and Della appeared on the census enumeration of 7 Apr 1930 on Church Street, West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois, as follows:
     William Harrison , head, 70, 1st. marr. at age 20, b. Ill., parents b. Ill., bank president
     Della , wife, 63, 1st marr. ay age 22, b. Ill., father b. Ind, mother b. Ohio
     Inez L. ,daughter , single, 39, b. Ill, parents b. Ill., school teacher
     Lois M. , daughter, single, 20, b. Ill, b. Ill., parents b. Ill., school teacher
     Kenny J. Busefink , son-in-law, 34, 1st marr. at age 24, b. Ill., parents b. Ill., Post Master
     Edythe A. ,daughter, 30, 1st marr. at age 20, b. Ill., parents b. Ill., assistant post mistress
     Margaret , grand-daughter, 9, b. Ill.
     Kendall A. Harrison, son, 23, single, b. Ill., parents b. Ill., travelling automoble salesman.⁸

     Jonathan Harrison was born on 22 May 1727 at Branford, Town of New Haven, Connecticut. He was the son of Jonathan Harrison and Desire Farrington. Jonathan Harrison married Sarah Baldwin, daughter of John Baldwin and Hannah Tyler, on 20 Aug 1747 at Branford, Town of New Haven, Connecticut. Jonathan Harrison died in 1790 at Branford, Town of New Haven, Connecticut.

     Jonathan Harrison was born on 8 Jul 1704 at Branford, Town of New Haven, Connecticut. He was the son of Nathaniel Harrison and Hannah Frisbie. Jonathan Harrison married Desire Farrington, daughter of Benjamin Farrington and Abigail (?), on 27 Jul 1726 at Branford, Town of New Haven, Connecticut.

     Kendall Allen Harrison was born on 19 Oct 1906.¹ He was the son of John William Harrison and Sarah Dulcena "Della" Hill.¹ Kendall Allen Harrison appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died Feb 1980 with the last place of residence listed as Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Kendall Allen's SSN was issued in Indiana. Also, his birth date is given as 19 Oct 1906.²
     He attended High School in West Salem, Illinois, obtained his bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois, and (in 1966) was a car salesman and State Insurance Adjustor.¹
     His obituary states:
     Kendall Harrison, 73
"Word was received in West Salem by relatives and friends of the death of Kendall Harrison, 73, of Indianapolis, Indiana.
"Services for Mr. Harrison were held at the United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, February 26.
"He is survived by his wife, Helen; two daughters, Jane Cuneo of Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Nancy Long of Hilton Island, South Carolina; six grandchildren; two sisters, Edythe Busefink, Lois Harrison and sister-in-law Ila Harrrison, all of West Salem, also a niece Margaret Toole of Evansville.
"Kendall, a retired insurance adjuster and Indianapolis businessman, will be remembered by area residents as the son of the late Willliam and Della Harrison. He was an alumni [sic] of West Salem High School and the University of Illinois at Champaign."³

     Lena Belle Harrison was born on 3 Apr 1880.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Monroe Harrison and Henrietta Louise Dorney.¹ Lena Belle Harrison died on 29 Aug 1924 at age 44.¹ She was buried at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Wabash County, Illinois.²
     She never married.¹

     Lois Harrison was born on 21 Apr 1830.¹ She was the daughter of John Harrison and Nancy Higgins.

     Lois Maurine Harrison was born on 17 Sep 1909.¹ She was the daughter of John William Harrison and Sarah Dulcena "Della" Hill.¹ Lois Maurine Harrison appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died 28 Oct 1990. Lois Maurine's SSN was issued in Illinois. Also, her birth date is given as 17 Sep 1909.²
     She attended High School in West Salem, Illinois, and obtained her bachelor's degree at Eastern Illinois State Teacher's College. In 1966 she was single and teaching school.¹

     Lucy Harrison was born on 18 Apr 1832.¹ She was the daughter of John Harrison and Nancy Higgins.¹

     Mary Harrison was born on 7 Oct 1864. She was the daughter of George Nelson Harrison and Emily Orenda Ridgely.^1,2 Mary Harrison died on 19 Oct 1865 at age 1. She was buried at Harrison Cemetery, Lancaster, Wabash County, Illinois.³

     Melba Jean Harrison was born on 27 Jan 1940 at Washington County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Fred Samuel Harrison.¹ Melba Jean Harrison died on 12 Nov 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, at age 82.²
     Her obituary states: Melba Poteat January 27 1940 November 12 2022

Mrs. Melba Poteat, 82, of Gray, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, in the Johnson City Medical Center.
Melba was a lifelong resident of Washington County. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Maxine Milhorn Harrison.
In addition to her parents, Melba was preceded in death by one sister, Joann Medlin.
Survivors include her loving husband of sixty-two years, Steve Poteat; one son, David Poteat of Gray; one daughter, Amy Ledford; two brothers, James Harrison of Kingsport and Richard Harrison of Piney Flats; one sister, Brenda Campbell of Gray; three grandchildren, Adam Poteat, Lindsay Paul and Mikala Ledford; three great grandchildren.
The family of Mrs. Melba Poteat will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City. The funeral service will follow at 2 PM with Pastor Jon Rogers officiating and JC Milhorn will provide themusic. An entombment service will follow at 3 PM in the Washington County Memory Gardens.
Published by Tetrick Funeral Services - Johnson City on Nov. 13, 2022.²

     Minnie Harrison was born on 14 Jan 1869. She was the daughter of George Nelson Harrison and Emily Orenda Ridgely.^1,2 Minnie Harrison married George William Reid on 1 Jul 1888.^3,4 Minnie Harrison died on 26 Nov 1954 at age 85. She was buried at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Wabash County, Illinois.⁵

     Nancy Harrison was born on 17 Jan 1824 at Wabash County, Illinois. She was the daughter of John Harrison and Nancy Higgins. Nancy Harrison married Orrick Ridgely, son of William Henry Ridgely and Hannah Reed Simmons, on 2 Jan 1840 at Richland County, Illinois.^1,2 Nancy Harrison died on 24 Feb 1900 at Richland County, Illinois, at age 76. She was buried at the Ridgely Family Cemetery, Richland County, Illinois.
     Nancy Ridgely joined the Wabash Presbyterian Church at Orio, Wabash County, Illinois, by examination, on 25 Sept. 1842.³
Nancy Harrison and Orrick Ridgely appeared on the census of 18 Jun 1880 at Bonpas Township, Richland County, Illinois, as follows:
     206/206 Ridgely, Orrick 69, farmer, b. Ill, f. b. Md, m. b. NY
, Nancy 56, wife,keeping house, b. Ill, parents by N.Y.⁴ Nancy Harrison left a will on 7 Jul 1894 at Bonpas Township, Richland County, Illinois.
Her will and codicil thereto follow:
Nancy Ridgely, deceased
County Court of May 8, 1900
I Nancy Ridgley of the town of Bonpas in the County of Richland and State of Illinois of the age of Seventy years and being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this my last will and Testament in the manner following that is to say.
First: -- I desire that all my just debts be paid.
Second: -- I give and devise unto my beloved sons George W., James, Russel and the heirs of Ira (Deceased) the several amounts they have already received.
Third: -- I give and devise the notes of A. L. Hedrick to the heirs of my beloved daughter Lucinda (Deceased) Arthur, Jersey, Ira, and Bertha Hedrick.
Fourth: -- I give and devise unto my grandsons, sons of Ira, Ten dollars each.
Fifth: -- I give and devise all the rest residue and remainder of my effects, both real and personal of every name whatsoever unto my sons George W. James and Russell and the heirs of my daughter Lucinda (Deceased) to be divided into 4 equal parts.
I hereby appoint Robert Ridgely the sole executor of my last will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this seventh day of July in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Ninety-four.
(Signed) Nancy Ridgely
The above instrument consisting of one sheet was at the date thereof signed sealed and published and declared by the said Nancy Ridgley [sic] as and for her last will and Testament in the presence of us who at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereof consisting of one sheet
Sarah E. Ridgely Residence at Parkersburg
H. Mulllins Residence at Parkersburg


I Nancy Ridgley [sic] being of sound mind and memory do declare this to be a codocil to my last will and testament to which same is attached.
First: -- After my death I wish all my just debts paid as stated in said Will.
Second, after the payment of all my just debts I will and bequeath to George W. Ridgley, Russel Ridgley and James Ridgley each Three Hundred and fifty ($350.00) dollars in money the same to be paid out of my estate after said debts are all paid. This bequest is made for the care and attention and expense furnished me by said Legatees. dated this 27th day of March A. D. 1896
Nancy Ridgely (seal)
State of Illinois
Richland County S. S.

We the undersigned witnesses to the above codocile hereby certify that we witnessed the signing of the same by Nancy Ridgely who was of sound mind and memory at the time she signed it and we further certify that we signed it as witnesses at her request and in her presence & in the presence of each other. Witness our hands and seals this 27th day of March A. D. 1896.
Lewis E. Ruby (seal)
Hugh M. Findley (seal).⁵

     Nathaniel Harrison married Hannah Frisbie, daughter of Edward Frisbie and Hannah (?). Nathaniel Harrison was born on 13 Dec 1658 at New Haven, Connecticut. He was the son of Thomas Harrison and Dorothy (?). Nathaniel Harrison died on 1 Jan 1727 at Branford, Town of New Haven, Connecticut, at age 68.

     Nora Harrison was born on 8 Jan 1892.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Monroe Harrison and Henrietta Louise Dorney.¹ Nora Harrison died on 8 Apr 1892.¹ She was buried at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Wabash County, Illinois.²

     Ora Mable Harrison was born on 8 Jul 1884.³ She was the daughter of Henry Monroe Harrison and Henrietta Louise Dorney.² Ora Mable Harrison married Noble John Hershey on 28 Jul 1903.^4,1 Ora Mable Harrison appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died 15 May 1974 with the last place of residence listed as Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois. Ora Mable's SSN was issued in Illinois. Also, her birth date is given as 8 July 1884.⁵ She was buried at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois.⁶

     Richard Harrison was born about 1600 and died in 1653. He was an early settler and an original founder of Branford, Connecticut. He gave an Oath of Allegiance in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1664 and was later a founder of Newark, New Jersey.¹

     Ruby Vaughn Harrison married Raymond John Reisinger.¹ Ruby Vaughn Harrison was born on 4 Jun 1912.¹ She was the daughter of Elmer Ivan Harrison and Kathryn Lucetta Provines.¹ Ruby Vaughn Harrison appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died Dec 1987 with the last place of residence listed as Grayville, White County, Illinois. Ruby Vaughn's SSN was issued in Arkansas. Also, her birth date is given as 4 Jan 1912.²
     She obtained her B. S. from Greeneville [Ill.] College in 1964.¹

     Russell Harrison was born on 3 Mar 1834.¹ He was the son of John Harrison and Nancy Higgins. Russell Harrison married (1) Sarah M. Price on 23 Mar 1856.² Russell Harrison married (2) Sarah Ellen Rose on 25 Nov 1868.^2,3 Russell Harrison died on 12 Feb 1910 at age 75.¹
     Russell Harrison appeared on the census of 8 Jun 1880 at Madison Township, Richland County, Illinois, as follows:
     Harrison, Russel, age 40, b. IL, parents b. N. Y.
      , Sarah, 38, wife, b. Ill, father b. Mass., mother b. Ind.
      . Mary, 16, dau.
      , Delbert, 6, son
      , Alva, 4, son.⁴
     "Mr. Russell Harrison, who owns and operates two hundred and four acres of good land in Richland County, has spent his entire life in Illinois. He was born near Lancaster, March 2, 1834, and is a son of John and Nancy (Higgins) Harrison, who were natives of the Empire State. They were among the earliest settlers of Wabash County, Ill., locating there in 1815, at a time when Indians were still very numerous. The father died March 18, 1838. His wife, who survived him many years, was called to her final rest March 25, 1875.
"Our subject was only a lad of four years at the tiime of his father's death. At the age of eight he left home and came to Richland County to live with his sister, Mrs. Ridgely, with whom he remained until he attained his majority. After arriving at a man's estate he attended seminary in Mt. Carmel for a few months, and then embarked in teaching school, which profession he followed each winter from that time until 1880. The long years of his service in that line well indicate his efficiency as an instructor.
"On the 23d of March, 1856, Mr. Harrison was united in marriage with Miss Sarah M., daughter of Thomas Price, of Lancaster, Ill. Five children graced their union: Lee W; Eri; Lucy L., wife of D. O. Dodds; Mary L., wife of T. Hedrick, and Anna D., who died in infancy. The mother of this family was called to her final rest April 27, 1867, and on the 25th day of November, 1868, Mr. Harrison married Sarah E. Rose, of Parkersburg. Three children have been born of this marriage, namely: Delbert C., Alva E. and Edith R.
"Mr. Harrison has followed farming throughout his entire life, to a greater or lesser extent In 1865 he purchased his present farm, now comprising two hundred and four acres. It was then but partially improved, but he has added much to it in the way of comfortable buildings, etc. The fields are well tilled, and in all its appointments the place seems complete. Its neat appearance indicates the owner to be a man of thrift and enterprise, and such he is known to be by his fellow townsmen.
"In his political views, Mr. Harrison is a Republican. He also takes a warm intereat in the temperate cause. The family are members of the United Brethren Church. The members of the Harrison household are highly respected citizens and hold an enviable position in social circles where true worth and intelligence are received as the passports into good society."²
     "In regard to the old man who lived near your "Uncle Jim's" farm will will [sic] that it was Russell Harrison -- a brother of George Nelson Harrison and Nancy Harrison. He first married Sarah ____ . They had three children. Lee Harrison who married Retta Kissinger; Lucy who married David Dodds; and Mary who married Thomas Hedrick. If they had other children that died they were likely buried in the Ridgely cemetery were he and she are buried. Then he married Sarah Rose. They had three children. Delbert -- a teacher but later a M. D. and died young. Alvah who married a miss Parker. They moved to Florida. Had one daughter Jeanette Harrison, a teacher, who lives in 150 2nd Street S. W., Winter Haven, Fla., and the third child of Russell and Sarah Rose Harrison -- Edith -- married Dewitte Smith. He is dead and she now lives in a western state."
[This is not the same man that I had enquired about.]⁵

     Sally Ann Harrison was born on 16 Oct 1820.¹ She was the daughter of John Harrison and Nancy Higgins.¹

     Sophia Ann Harrison was born on 5 Nov 1818 at Lancaster Precinct, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of John Harrison and Nancy Higgins. Sophia Ann Harrison married (1) Perry Kaericher.² Sophia Ann Harrison married (2) Philip Clodfelter Sr. on 25 Oct 1856 at Edwards County, Illinois.³ Sophia Ann Harrison died on 28 Feb 1897 at age 78.⁴ She was buried on 1 Mar 1897 at Moravian Cemetery, West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois.⁵
     Her obituary states:
11 March 1897. "An Aged Lady's Demise.
" Mrs. Sophia A. Clodfelter died at the residence of Mr. Frank Rothrock in West Salem, Sunday, February 28. Her age was 78 years, 3 months, 23 days.
"Mrs. Clodfelter was a native of this county. Her maiden name was Harrison, and she was born near Lancaster. Her first husband was P. Kaercher, to whom she was married in 1836. Mr. K. died of cholera in 1850. Of their union seven sons were born. In 1857 the widow was married to Philip Clodfelter, by whom she had two children -- Mr. Havillah Clodfelter, of Albion, and Mrs. Frank Rothrock, of West Salem. The announcement of the aged lady's death was received with genuine sorrow by her large circle of friends in Lancaster and vicinity.⁶

     Thomas Harrison married Dorothy (?). Thomas Harrison was christened on 12 Dec 1627 at England. He was the son of Richard Harrison. Thomas Harrison died in 1704 at Branford, Town of New Haven, Connecticut.

     Wlliam B. Harrison was born on 29 Jun 1828.¹ He was the son of John Harrison and Nancy Higgins.¹

     Stephen Hart married Sarah Cowles, daughter of Samuel Cowles and Abigail Stanley, on 18 Dec 1689.¹ Stephen Hart died on 18 Aug 1733.¹

     Michael Hartleroad was born on 28 Feb 1947 at Olney, Richland County, Illinois.¹ He died on 6 Jan 2008 at at his residence, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at age 60.²
     His obituary states:
     Michael Ray Hartleroad
Michael Ray "Mickey" Hartleroad, 60, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2008, at his home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, following an extended illness.
Michael was born in Olney, Ill., on February 28, 1947; son of the late Janice (Howe) Hartleroad and Harold Hartleroad of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Mickey is survived by his wife, Brenda; son, Mark Bunting of Olney, Ill; daughter, Shannon Bunting Middleton of Knoxville, Tenn; and grandchildren, Tyler, Jordan, Kylee, Ashton and Brooke. He is also survived by two sisters, Diana Buchanan of Charlotte, N.C., and Melanie Riley of Martinsburg; and one brother, Kevin Hartleroad of Parkersburg.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Hartleroad; sister, Becky Plemons and one step daughter.
Mickey was a Vietnam era veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1971, and was stationed in Norfolk, Va. His love for the ocean and boats led him to serve in the Merchant Marines and to work for many years in the shipyards along the Gulf Coast. He traveled from Florida to Texas working on many boats and obtaining a master captain's license. For several years he was the captain of his own vessel.
Friends will be received at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home of Weston on Friday, January 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. A private graveside service will be held on Saturday at the Weston Masonic Cemetery.³ "
     Another obituary for Michael states:
     "Michael Ray 'Mickey' Hartleroad, 60, of Oklahoma City, Okla., formerly of Olney, died Saturday, January 5, 2008, at his residence following an extended illness.
"Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. today at Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home of Weston. A private graveside service will be held Saturday at Weston Masonic Cemetery.
"Mr. Hartleroad was born February 28, 1947, in Olney, the son of Janice (Howe) Hartleroad and Harold Hartleroad of Myrtle Beach, S. C.
"He was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1970 and stationed in Norfolk, Va. His love for the ocean and boats led him to serve in the Merchant Marines and to work for many years in the shipyards along the Gulf Coast. He traveled from Florida to Texas, working on many boats and obtaining a master captain's license. He was the captain of his own vessel for several years.
"Mr. Hartleroad is survived by his wife, Brenda, son, Mark Bunting, of Olney; daughter, Shannon Bunting Middleton, of Knoxville, Tenn; grandchildren, Tyler, Jordan, Kylee, Ashton, and Brooke; sisters, Diana Buchanan, of Charlotte, N. C., and Melanie Riley, of Martinsburg, WV; and brother Kevin Hartleroad, of Parkersburg, WV.
"He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Hartleroad; sister,Becky Plemmons; and one stepdaughter."

From this, it appears that the Hartleroad children adopted the name of their stepfather.²

     Matilda A. Hartley was born in 1879.² She married Adelbert Hezekiah Olds, son of Andrew Jackson Olds and Annie Eliza Parker, c 1898.¹ Matilda A. Hartley died in 1965³ and was buried at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.⁴
     Matilda is listed in Seattle in 1952 as "Olds, Eva M (wid Bert H) hW229 2d av apt 9."⁵

     Tirzah Hartshorn was born on 15 May 1787.¹ She married James Newell Olds, son of George Olds and Lucy Ormsby, on 8 Sep 1845.¹

     Benjamin J. Hartsuck married Helen Edith Olds, daughter of Fred A. Olds and Mabel L. Cowdery, on 19 Nov 1910.¹

     Helen Elizabeth Hartsuck was born on 8 Sep 1914 at Raymond, Washington.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin J. Hartsuck and Helen Edith Olds.¹

     Mildred Mary Hartsuck was born on 10 Dec 1912 at Raymond, Washington.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin J. Hartsuck and Helen Edith Olds.¹

     Emma Stein Hartz was born on 29 Aug 1853.¹ She married Charles Whitney Olds, son of Lyman Newton Olds and Maria Louise Dresbach, on 10 Jun 1874.¹