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     Catherine "Katie" Harris was born on 10 Aug 1880 at Blanchard Township, Putnam County, Ohio.¹ She married Harry C. Radabaugh, son of Charles Radabaugh and Emma Elizabeth Olds, on 26 Sep 1901 at Putnam County, Ohio.²

     Isaac Harris was born c 1644 at Duxbury, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Arthur Harris and Martha (?).¹ Isaac Harris died on 22 Jan 1706/7 at Bridgewater, Massachusetts.²
     He is named as eldest son in his father's will.³

     John Harris married Ruth E. Olds, daughter of William Olds and Nancy J. Greeley, on 14 Oct 1854.¹

     Martha Harris married Thomas Snell by 1669.¹ Martha Harris was born s 1648.² She was the daughter of Arthur Harris and Martha (?).
     She was named "My eldest daughter" in her father's 1674 will and "sister Martha Snell" in the 1678 will of Samuel Harris".³

     Mary Harris was born c 1650.² She was the daughter of Arthur Harris and Martha (?).¹ Mary Harris died on 20 Aug 1717 at Boston, Massachusetts.¹

     Michael Wayne Harris was born on 9 May 1955 at Lincoln, Illinois.¹ He died on 11 Jul 1980 at Bradenton, Florida, at age 25. He was killed in a motorcyle accident.²
     About 1978, he was a sandblaster and Michael and Deborah lived at Olney, Illinois.³

     Nathan A. Harris married Marcia Daniels, daughter of David Daniels and Hannah Olds.¹ Nathan A. Harris was born in 1814.² Marriage banns for him were published on 12 Apr 1837 at Ludlow, Massachusetts.³ He died in 1887.² He was buried at Ludlow Center Cemetery, Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts.⁴

     Perry M. Harris was born c 1850.¹ He married Ida Staninger on 3 Jan 1912 at Vanderburgh, Indiana.¹

     William C. Harris married Ann M. Olds, daughter of Liberty Olds and Ann A. Goodrich, on 30 Nov 1848 at Williamstown, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.^1,2
     William C. Harris and Ann M. Harris appeared on the census of 20 Aug 1850 at Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont, as follows:
     William C. Harris, 31, farmer, b. Vt.
     Ann N. , 22, b. Mass.
     Joseph S. Olds, 15, b. N. Y.³

     Willie Mae Harris married T J Duncan, son of Joseph Lee Duncan and Belle B. Byars.¹ Willie Mae Duncan died in 1994.¹

     Angeline Harrison was born on 4 Dec 1856.³ She was the daughter of George Nelson Harrison and Emily Orenda Ridgely.^1,2 Angeline Harrison married George Washington Brines on 3 Apr 1879.³ Angeline Harrison died on 11 Aug 1903 at age 46.³

     Clara Ellen Harrison married Eugene Paul Miller.¹ Clara Ellen Harrison was born on 20 Jan 1888.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Monroe Harrison and Henrietta Louise Dorney.¹ Clara Ellen Harrison appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died 15 Aug 1969 with the last place of residence listed as Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois. Clara Ellen's SSN was issued in Illinois. Also, her birth date is given as 20 Jan 1888.²
     She and Eugene Paul Miller had no children.¹

     Cynthia Harrison was born on 29 May 1838.¹ She was the daughter of John Harrison and Nancy Higgins.¹

     Dr. Delbert C. Harrison was born on 14 Sep 1873.¹ He was the son of Russell Harrison and Sarah Ellen Rose.¹ Dr. Delbert C. Harrison died on 28 Mar 1923 at age 49.^3,2 He was buried.⁴
     His obituary states:
     "Dr. Delbert C. Harrison, son of Sarah and Russel Harrison, was born near Parkersburg September 14, 1873, and departed this life in Chicago, March 29, 1923.
"His early life was spent at Parkersburg. Being of a studious disposition he sought further education at Westfield college, an institution whose purpose it was to develop men spiritually as well as intellectually and physically. He dropped out of school to teach, but returned later, graduating in the year 1900. While in school, teachers and students were greatly impressed by his excellent scholarship, his earnestness and sincerity of purpose.
Later he entered medical school in Chicago and upon the completion of his course, practiced in that city. He spent four years in practice in ihs [sic] home town, after which he resumed his hospital work in Chicago.
"During his second year at Westfield, Delbert was happily converted, and the beautiful letter written to his mother at this time is one of her most cherished memories.
"He united with the United Brethren church at Parkersburg, which membership he maintained until his death.
"He was preceded to the other world by his father in 1910. He leaves to mourn their loss, his mother, Sarah Harrison, of Parkersburg; a sister, Mrs. Edith Smith of Brazil, Ind; a brother, Alva Harrison, of Winter Haven, Florida; two half-sisters, Mrs. Lucy Dodds, of Oak Grove, and Mrs. Mary Hedrick, of Winter Haven, Florida; also many relatives and friends.
"The funeral was held from the U. B. church at Parkersburg, Saturday, March 31. Mr. Paul Blakney had charge. Music was furnished by a mixed octette who sang, "No Night There," and "Sometime Well [We'll] Understand." Mrs. Blakney and Mr. Swinson sang "Saved by Grace."
"Burial was in the Parkersburg cemetery."^5,6

     Dency Harrison was born on 11 Feb 1836.¹ She was the daughter of John Harrison and Nancy Higgins.¹

     Dow Harrison was born on 18 Jan 1862. He was the son of George Nelson Harrison and Emily Orenda Ridgely.^1,2 Dow Harrison married Mary Ellen (?) c 1905.³ Dow Harrison died on 24 May 1930 at age 68. He was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois.
     He and Mary Ellen (?) appeared on the census of 1910 at Salem Precinct, Edwards County, Illinois.⁴ Dow Harrison had no children.⁵

     Edith R. Harrison was born on 18 May 1878.² She was the daughter of Russell Harrison and Sarah Ellen Rose.¹ Edith R. Harrison married Dewitt Smith on 16 Nov 1898.^3,4 Edith R. Harrison died on 29 Oct 1970 at age 92.⁵

     Edythe Angeline Harrison was born on 25 May 1899.² She was the daughter of John William Harrison and Sarah Dulcena "Della" Hill.² Edythe Angeline Harrison married Henry John Busefink, son of Kate Meisenheimer, on 16 Dec 1919.² Edythe Angeline Harrison appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died Oct 1984 with the last place of residence listed as West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois. Edythe Angeline's SSN was issued in Illinois. Also, her birth date is given as 25 May 1899.³
     "Edythe Busefink, 85, of West Salem, died Tuesday, October 30, at the Olney Care Center in Olney. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 1, at the Ingram Funeral Home in West Salem with the Rev. Chris Tate presiding. Burial was in the Moravian Cemetery.
"She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Toole of Evansville; one sister, Mrs. Lois Harrison of West Salem; two grandsons, John and Robert Toole of Evansville and one granddaughter, Georgeanne Toole, also of Evansville.
"She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Inez Harrison and her brothers, Harvey and Kendall.
"She was born on May 25, 1899, in West Salem to John William and Sarah Della (Hill) Harrison. She married Henry John Busefink in December of 1919, and he died in May of 1944.
"She was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church."⁴

     Elmer Ivan Harrison married Kathryn Lucetta Provines at Richland County, Illinois.^2,3 Elmer Ivan Harrison was born on 27 Aug 1881.¹ He was the son of Henry Monroe Harrison and Henrietta Louise Dorney.¹ Elmer Ivan Harrison died on 24 May 1955 at age 73.¹ He was buried on 26 May 1955 at Moravian Cemetery, West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois.⁴
     He registered with the World War I Selective Service System on 12 Sep 1918 at Olney, Richland County, Illinois. He described himself as living on RR1, Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois, age 37, born 27 Aug 1881, and his occupation was farming for himself. He was medium in height, medium in build, with brown eyes and had light hair. His closest relative was Kate L. Harrison, also of Calhoun.⁵

     Fred Samuel Harrison was born at Washington County, Tennessee.¹ He died on 24 Sep 2004 at Asbury Place of Johnson City, Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee.¹

     George Harrison was born on 16 Aug 1871.³ He was the son of George Nelson Harrison and Emily Orenda Ridgely.^1,2 George Harrison married Della Walters on 31 Aug 1910. She was Mrs. Della (Walters) George at the time of her marriage to George Harrison.⁴ George Harrison died on 9 Apr 1949 at age 77.³
     George Harrison and Della Walters appeared on the census of 1920 at Wabash County, Illinois, as follows:
She is listed as age 36, thus born about 1884. There is a step-son, Verne R. Walter, in the family, age 16. This implies that Della had a son before her marriage to George Harrison.⁵ George Harrison and Della Walters had no children.⁴

     George Nelson Harrison was born on 28 Jun 1826.¹ He was the son of John Harrison and Nancy Higgins. George Nelson Harrison married Emily Orenda Ridgely, daughter of William Henry Ridgely and Hannah Reed Simmons, on 4 Nov 1852.² George Nelson Harrison died on 7 Apr 1903 at age 76. He was buried at Christian Church Cemetery, Lancaster, Wabash County, Illinois.^3,4
     Their cemetery is just north of Lancaster, Wabash County, Illinois. In the interest of preserving graves already there, he donated this land to the Christian Church as a cemetery. The cemetery is known as the Harrison Cemetery or the Christian Church Cemetery.
The names and dates for their children are given by both Miss Emily Reid (from her mother's Bible) and Mrs. Gladys Sutton (from George N. Harrison's Bible). The two middle names are from Mrs. Sutton's list, given only as initials in Miss Reid's list.

     Harvey Raymond Harrison was born on 25 Apr 1893 at West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois.^1,2 He was the son of John William Harrison and Sarah Dulcena "Della" Hill.¹ Harvey Raymond Harrison married Ila Butler on 1 Mar 1927.¹ Harvey Raymond Harrison died on 24 Apr 1952 at age 58.¹ He was buried on 26 Apr 1952 at Moravian Cemetery, West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois.²
     He registered with the World War I Selective Service System on 5 Jun 1917 at Edwards County, Illinois. He described himself as living at West Salem, Illinois, age 24, born 25 April 1893 at West Salem, and his occupation was as a Proprietor of a Garage, self employed. He was medium in height, medium in build, with brown eyes and had dark brown hair.³ He attended West Salem (Ill.) High School and Eastern Illinois State Teacher's College. He served in World War I. Later he owned and operated Harrison Motor Car Company, selling cars and auto accessories.¹ He and Ila Butler had no children.¹
     His obituary states:
     "Harvey R. Harrison, age 56, of West Salem, passed away quite suddenly at his West Salem home this morning.
"Mr. Harrison had been in business in West Salem for a number of years, operating an auto parts and appliance business.
"He is survived by his wife, three sisters, Mrs. Edith Busefink, Miss Lois Harrison and Miss Inez Harrison, all of West Salem, and one brother, Kendall Harrison of Indianapolis, Ind.
"Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
"The body was removed to the King Funeral Home in West Salem, where it will remain until time for the services."⁴

     Henry Monroe Harrison was born on 1 Dec 1853.⁴ He was the son of George Nelson Harrison and Emily Orenda Ridgely.^2,3 Henry Monroe Harrison married Henrietta Louise Dorney on 21 Aug 1879.^5,6 Henry Monroe Harrison died on 7 Jul 1928 at age 74.⁵

     Inez Lucille Harrison was born on 4 Nov 1890.¹ She was the daughter of John William Harrison and Sarah Dulcena "Della" Hill.¹ Inez Lucille Harrison died on 30 Jul 1967 at age 76.² She was buried on 1 Aug 1967 at Moravian Cemetery, West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois. The tombstone inscription is: "Inez L. Harrison, 1890 - 1967".^1,3
     She attended West Salem High School, McKendree College, and Eastern Illinois State Teacher's College at Charleston, Ill., and was a school teacher. She did not marry.¹
     Her obituary states: "Inez Harrison, age 76, of West Salem, passed away Sunday at the Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
"She is survived by two sisters, Lois Harrison and Edith Busefink of West Salem, and one brother, Kendall of Indianapolis.
"Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the King and Ingram Funeral Home in West Salem. Rev. Fred Schwarzlose will be officiating. Interment will be in the Moravian Cemetery.
"Friends may call after 6:30 p.m. today."⁴

     Irena Harrison was born on 11 Mar 1822 at Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of John Harrison and Nancy Higgins. Irena Harrison married Henry Davidge Ridgely, son of William Henry Ridgely and Hannah Reed Simmons, on 16 Aug 1839.² Irena Harrison died on 15 Apr 1896 at age 74. She was buried at the Ridgely Family Cemetery, Richland County, Illinois.³
     Irena and Henry Davidge Ridgely appeared on the census of 18 Jun 1880 at Bonpas Township, Richland County, Illinois.
     205/208 Ridgely, Henry D. 67, farmer, paralysis, b. Ill., f. b. Md., mother b. NY
      , Irena, 58, wife, keeping house, b. Ill, parents b. NY
      , Sarah 36, dau., at home, b. Ill., parents b. Ill.
      , Mary 30, dau., at home, b. Ill., parents b. Ill.
      , John H. 20, son, farmer, b. Ill., parents b. Ill.⁴

     Jane Ann Harrison was born on 6 Aug 1938.¹ She was the daughter of Kendall Allen Harrison.¹ Jane Ann Harrison appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died 17 Jul 1996 with the last place of residence listed as Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland. Jane Ann's SSN was issued in Indiana. Also, her birth date is given as 6 Aug 1938.² She died on 17 Jul 1996 at age 57.²
     She attended High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, and obtained her bachelor's degree from Purdue University. She was a school teacher.¹

     John Harrison was born on 17 Nov 1793 at Connecticut.¹ He was the son of John Harrison and Irene Wardell. John Harrison married Nancy Higgins, daughter of George Higgins and Patience Mapes. John Harrison died on 18 Mar 1838 at age 44² and was buried at Harrison Cemetery, Lancaster, Wabash County, Illinois.²
     This family is the subject of a family record owned by Mrs. Minnie Reid of Albion, Illinois, and shared with several family researchers.
     On the tenth of April 1818, John Harrison of Alleghany County, New York was granted the NE 1/4 S5T1N R13W of the federal lands for sale at the Vincennes, Indiana, Land Office. The grant was made by Presodemt James Monroe.⁴

     John Harrison died at Allegany County, New York. He was born on 29 Nov 1761 at Branford, Town of New Haven, Connecticut. He was the son of Jonathan Harrison and Sarah Baldwin. John Harrison married Irene Wardell, daughter of Joseph Wardell and Lois Frisbie, on 10 May 1787 at Branford, Town of New Haven, Connecticut.
     In the notes for Nile, in the town of Friendship, French says: "John Harrison and Simon and Zebulon Gates settled in June, 1807. ... the first marriage, that of Jas. Sanford and Sally Harrison, in Dec. 1809".¹

     John Harrison was born on 29 Aug 1816.¹ He was the son of John Harrison and Nancy Higgins.¹