He married as his second wife Elisabeth Kennedy on 17 Apr 1853 in McDonough Co., IL. Their children were Joel, Mary Francis, Melissa J., and Josephine and a child who died in infancy. Elisabeth died 11 March 1861.
His third wife was Lucinda Jenkins. They married 14 Apr 1864, and had three children all dying in infancy, including John and Sarah.
He was a member of Bear Creek Baptist church and was licensed to preach in 1888.
From his obituary, "Of his sterling worth, and earnest and steadfast determination in what he deemed to be right, all know, and those who knew him best admired him most for his integrity."
He married as his second wife Elisabeth Kennedy on 17 Apr 1853 in McDonough Co., IL. Their children were Joel, Mary Francis, Melissa J., and Josephine and a child who died in infancy. Elisabeth died 11 March 1861.
His third wife was Lucinda Jenkins. They married 14 Apr 1864, and had three children all dying in infancy, including John and Sarah.
He was a member of Bear Creek Baptist church and was licensed to preach in 1888.
From his obituary, "Of his sterling worth, and earnest and steadfast determination in what he deemed to be right, all know, and those who knew him best admired him most for his integrity."
Family Members
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Francis "Fannie" Harris Willard
1824–1855
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Lucinda Harris Riley
1828–1921
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George Harris
1830–1896
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Mary Harris Walters
1832–1856
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Andrew Jackson Harris
1836–1919
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Malinda Harris Kennedy
1837–1878
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William Harris
1839–1885
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Alta Jane Harris Wristen
1840–1914
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Sarah Harris Bryant
1842–1922
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Rev Rice Harris
1844–1933
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Clark Harris
1848–1923
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