Edward Harris (1859 - 1932)

Born 1859 in Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Maria (Stewart) Harris — married 1886 in Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia

Died 26 Mar 1932 at about age 73 in Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Edward was born at Jamberoo in 1859 and his birth was registered at Kiama.^[1] He was the son of Frank Harris and Mary Watson.

He married Irish immigrant Maria Stewart in 1886.^[2]

He passed away at home at Jamberoo on the 26th of March, 1932.^[3][4][5]

Obituary

MR. EDWARD HARRIS—72 YEARS.^[6]

The death occurred on Saturday last at the residence of his nephew, Mr. Reg Harris, of Mr. Edward Harris, at the age of 72 years, and who for the past six years has been living at the old home of his father and mother, the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris, on Jamberoo mountain. He had not been well for some time and five weeks ago came to Mr. and Mrs. R. Harris' home for nursing and medical attention. For many years the late Mr. Harris was a resident of Singleton district, being engaged in farming, which he pursued all his life, for when the more arduous duties of such occupation were beyond him, he took over bee-keeping. On his return to this district, he bought the home which he was born in and practically ended his day there, as was his desire, when he came back. to the association of his youthful days.

The late Mr Edward Harris married a Miss Maria Stewart who emigrated to Australia from Scotland [aka Ireland]^[7] some 50 years ago, and they had the large family of 14 children—seven sons and seven daughters, all of whom are married and survive him. Other relatives are Messrs. John and George Harris, of Jamberoo, brothers; and Mrs. H. Snell, Queensland; Mrs. J. Ward, Smithtown, Macleay River; and Mrs. George Vidler, Jamberoo; sisters, with whom sympathy is expressed. The funeral was well attended on Sunday as a last evidence of respect the Rev. A. H. Johnstone officiating at the graveside in the Methodist cemetery, Jamberoo, and conducted a service before the cortege left the hime [sic.].

A number of beautiful floral tributes were received as follows: Brother John and Mary Ann Harris —Brother George and Mary—Loving Sister and Brother-in law, Eliza and George Vidler—Ivy, Reg, and Gwen— Auntie Phaem and Family—Nephew and Niece Ernest and Elsie Harris— Tramway Traffic Staff, (Newcastle)— Ted, Freda, Ilva Lance—Mary— Violet and Arthur and Family—Doris and Reuben and Family—Mrs. E. Harper and Harris Family—The Flannery Family—Mr. and Mrs. J. Barnes and Family—Mrs. and Mrs. Tucker—Mr. and Mrs. Harper and Family—Mr. and Mrs. J. Kemp and Holly—Mrs. A. Vidler—Roy and Doris Brennan—Dare and Amy Keevers—J.G. Boxsell and Family. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Mr. R. W. Kendall.

Sources

1. ↑ NSW BDM: Birth 8496/1859 HARRIS EDWARD, father FRANK, mother MARY A, KIAMA
2. ↑ NSW BDM: Marriage 5760/1886 HARRIS EDWARD, STEWART MARIA, KIAMA
3. ↑ NSW BDM: Death 3570/1932 HARRIS EDWARD, father FRANCIS, mother MARY A, KIAMA
4. ↑ Family Notices (1932, March 27). The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), p. 9. Retrieved May 27, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article229881846
   HARRIS.— March 26th, 1932, at his residence, Jamberoo, Edward, beloved Husband of Maria Harris. Aged 71 years. Suddenly.
   HARRIS. — The Relatives and Friends of the late EDWARD HARRIS, of Jamberoo, are kindly invited to attend his Funeral, leaving his late residence at 2.30 p.m., THIS DAY (SUNDAY). R. W. KENDALL, Funeral Directors, Kiama.
5. ↑ Edward Harris. Find a Grave Memorial #51128994
6. ↑ Mr. Edward Harris—72 Years. (1932, March 30). The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal (NSW : 1899 - 1947), p. 2. Retrieved May 26, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article102835493
7. ↑ PIONEER PASSES (1939, February 13). The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW : 1894 - 1939), p. 2. Retrieved May 27, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article126385022
   Maria's obituary says she was actually from Belfast.