Harris Family History: Last Name Origin & Meaning

Isabel Coburn commented on Dec 01, 2002

Lucy (Roberts) HARRIS (1826-1906) wife of William Finch HARRIS (1822-1896, b. NY) told grandchildren, "Your ancestor was lodgekeeper on the palace grounds of the King of England."
Unfortunately, she didn't say which ancestor or which king. It is highly unlikely she was referring to one of her own ancestors or to William's mother's family - which leaves the Harrises.
Does anyone else share this story?

Dianna Flynn

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Dianna Flynn commented on Aug 10, 2003

The above mentioned couple is my great-grandparents. Seeking any information on their history. Have been hitting many brick walls on this couple. As much as I know they are buried in Tennessee. Would appreciated the help.
Thank you.

Darrelle Wilkinson

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Darrelle Wilkinson commented on Mar 23, 2008

My g/grandfather was William Harris, who married Eliza Breakwell, I think, he was suppose to be a Potato Merchant, and sold them the Army in WW1, he also raised Draft Horses,and sold Hay and stuff etc, not sure, his son, James Edward Harris, married Olivetta Sutcliffe, who's great uncle was Herbert Sutcliffe, Olivetta has siblings-Robert,Richard,Elizabeth,Polly,Minnie, Ada,and my grandmother Olivetta, she imigrated to Australia with her two children Doreen May, and William Edward Harris, to meet James who was already here. James also had a brother William,who died around 1917,and left 2 children, William and Liza. My greatgrandmother Eliza Maria Breakwell, was a dressmaker, does anybody know of these families.

Jennifer Galpin

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Jennifer Galpin commented on Aug 24, 2008

I am searching for a Vivian Lee Harris born aprx 1941. I don't know where she was born but in 1953-1955 she lived in St. Louis, Missouri and/or Cape Gerardeau, WhiteWater, Mo. She had a boyfriend by the name of Billy Eugene Stovall born 1939 (now deceased). If anyone knows her, who her parents are, or who she married I would greatly appreciate you getting in touch with me. [contact link]
Thank You
Jennifer

Carla Bourg

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Carla Bourg commented on Sep 08, 2008

My grandfather Ross Grabial Harris born Oct 22, 1883 in Boone County died Aug 30, 1951 in Hackberry, Louisiana. Ross was married to Mary Ellen Wheeler b May 8, 1893 and died May 17, 1974 in Hackberry, Louisiana. They were married 9/11/1908 in Sherman, Texas. Mary was Ross' 2nd or 3rd wife. They had the following children: Johnnie Grabial (my dad), Mary Lorene, Dollie Louise, Rossie Clyde, June Mae, and Josephine Elizabeth.

Ross was the son of Pinkney Harris b Jan 29, 1843, Edgefield, SC (?) and died Jan 14, 1915 in SC (?). He was married to Mary M Wiggins b abt 1850 in Missouri and died after 1920.

Ross had the following siblings: Emma and Marcus (?)

Do you have any information regarding this family? Thanks

Nancy Howell

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Nancy Howell commented on Nov 23, 2009

My Uncle was ROBERT LONNIE HARRIS who left home at about the age of 22. He was born- South Carolina on 12/26/1898. His mother was MAMMIE ELIZABETH WOOTEN and his father was JAMES CLYDE HARRIS. After his mother and father passed away he left home and was never heard from since. My Father tried to locate him many times with out any success.

I found on the internet a LONNIE HARRIS who married a CELIA STALVEY and they had given the right infro for his birth, mother and father. It stated he had died in 1949 AND WERE TRYING TO LOCATE HIS FAMILY.
This may be him and if it is my brothers and myself would like to meet his family if he had any children. I tried to locate the sender of this message but could not. It was posted in 1999 on genealogy.com #2895. If anyone has any information on Lonnie and Celia it would be appreciated. I will check back later to see if anyone has posted a message. I have only one picture of Lonnie at about the age when he left home.
Thanks Nancy (Harris) Howell

Rhonda Richardson

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Rhonda Richardson commented on Jul 01, 2010

My son is a very wonderful young man, I have 2 other sons, and a daughter. My oldest son is in the US Marines and has a tour in Afghanistan right now, at Camp Leatherneck. I am very proud of him. He works hard and takes pride in all that he does.

Donna Oberry

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Donna Oberry commented on Aug 08, 2013

HI. MY NAME IS DONNA MODGLIN. MY GRANDFATHER IS JAMES BRATCHERT MODGLIN HE WAS BORN IN 1912 IN IL. HE MOVED TO PEACH ORCHARD MO WHEN HE WAS 8. HE MARRIED A WOMAN NAMED OPAL R HARRIS. HER MOTHER WAS THELMA CRAVATT. OPAL WAS LISTED ON 1920 CENSUS AS OPAL CRAVATT. THE NAME SHE USED ON MARRIAGE LICENSE WAS OPAL R HARRIS . SHE LEFT AND WENT TO CA WHEN MY DAD WAS 18 MONTHS OLD. NO ONE WOULD TALK ABOUT HER. SO BOTTOM LINE IS I HAVE A GRANDMOTHER THAT I DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT SHE LOOKS LIKE. I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT HER SINCE I WILL NEVER GET TO MEET HER. I WOULD VERY GRATEFUL IF SOMEONE COULD HELP ME BY TELLING ME ABOUT HER. IT WOULD FILL A WHOLE IN MY HEART. I DONT CARE ABOUT THE REASONS SHE LEFT AND I DONT WANT TO PAY THEIR PROBLEMS. I JUST WANT TO KNOW ABOUT HER. A PICTURE WOULD BE ICING ON THE CAKE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH IN ADVANCE. I NEED TO FIND THE REST OF ME. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. OPAL'S GRANDDAUGHTER

Bobbette Hibbs

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Bobbette Hibbs commented on Nov 05, 2013

hello my name is Bobbette Harris Hibbs, I am looking for any relatives of Spencer k Harris born november 1911 passed away 1993, , married to Frances v Harris, had a son Robert S harris, and a daughter, name I do not know, Janet or Jean I think, I am the daughter of Robert S harris who also passed away in 2008, looking to find relatives I have never met.

Emily Ritchie

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Emily Ritchie commented on Mar 18, 2014

Hello my name is Emily Ritchie, my grandfathers is James Arthur Harris and my grandmother is Patricia Stone.
My great grandfather is John Thomas Harris and my great grandmother is Edith Grace Tormey.
If there is anyone here who could help me with any information relating to Harris history that would be great.

Thanks

Sandra Pare

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Sandra Pare commented on Oct 12, 2014

Sandra Pare, I am the grand daughter of Lesley Harris..His father was Solomon Harris and mother was Rosita , he had a brother Oswald,Errington,esme,Rita..I am not sure if there are any other siblings...Lesley (my grandfsther) had 4 children Calvin, Lionel, Marguerite and Loraine. I think Errington also had a son and Daughter his son's name was Ronald..
If you have any information on the above it would be greatly appreciated

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