Francis Harris was born August 22, 1841. He was married to Elizabeth Young September 18, 1860. To this union fifteen children were born, eight of whom survive: Mrs. P.C. Rodman, Clinton, Wisconsin; Mrs. W.D. Ward, of Fort Bragg, California; William L., of Menominee, Wisconsin; Walter H., of Groton. South Dakota; Mrs. Ed Persinger, Basswood, Wisconsin; Mrs. Ernest Plumber, Minneapolis, Minnesota; C.W. Harris, of Beloit, wisconsin; Mrs. Otto Cook, of Platteville, Wisconsin; thirty-nine grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren also survive. His wife preceded him in death fourteen years ago. December 10th, 1912 he was married to Eliza Cooper, who survives. him.
When a young man he joined the United Brethren church. He enlisted when the call came to service in 1861 and re-enlisted in 1864, and was honorably discharged at the end of the war.
Deceased departed this life Friday evening, October 1, 1926, at the age of 85 years, 1 month and 9 days. Funeral services were held at the M.E. church Monday, Rev. E.J. Sachtjen officiating. The remains were taken to Sextonville for burial.
Francis Harris was born August 22, 1841. He was married to Elizabeth Young September 18, 1860. To this union fifteen children were born, eight of whom survive: Mrs. P.C. Rodman, Clinton, Wisconsin; Mrs. W.D. Ward, of Fort Bragg, California; William L., of Menominee, Wisconsin; Walter H., of Groton. South Dakota; Mrs. Ed Persinger, Basswood, Wisconsin; Mrs. Ernest Plumber, Minneapolis, Minnesota; C.W. Harris, of Beloit, wisconsin; Mrs. Otto Cook, of Platteville, Wisconsin; thirty-nine grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren also survive. His wife preceded him in death fourteen years ago. December 10th, 1912 he was married to Eliza Cooper, who survives. him.
When a young man he joined the United Brethren church. He enlisted when the call came to service in 1861 and re-enlisted in 1864, and was honorably discharged at the end of the war.
Deceased departed this life Friday evening, October 1, 1926, at the age of 85 years, 1 month and 9 days. Funeral services were held at the M.E. church Monday, Rev. E.J. Sachtjen officiating. The remains were taken to Sextonville for burial.
Family Members
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Sarah Elizabeth Harris Cook
1864–1924
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John W Harris
1866–1866
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Clarissa Belzora Harris Rodman
1867–1937
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Alice Corilda Harris Hannawell
1869–1908
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Laura Euphemia Harris Ward
1870–1950
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William Theodore Harris
1872–1955
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Mary T Harris
1873–1878
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Francis J Harris
1875–1878
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Walter Henry Harris
1877–1947
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Frank W Harris
1878–1881
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Rosa Josephine "Rose" Harris Burke
1879–1947
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Charity M. Harris Plummer
1882–1971
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Clarence Whitney "Whit" Harris
1883–1953
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Frederick Thomas Harris
1886–1905
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Lutisha Martha Harris Cook
1889–1973
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