Richard L Harrison (1824 - 1898)

Born 1824 in Kentucky, USA

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Died 7 Feb 1898 at about age 74 in Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, United States

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Smiley Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, United States

The Franklin Republican, February 11, 1898, pg 7 Death of Richard Harrison Richard Harrison, a pioneer of the county, died Monday night at his home east of the city, his death being the end of a long illness. The funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the residence of Rev. P. O. Duncan. Burial was in the Smiley cemetery. The deceased was seventy-five years of age and born in Kentucky. He had lived in this county for many years and was a highly respected citizen. Since early life he had been a faithful member of the Methodist church. He leaves a wife and four children.

The Franklin Democrat, Friday, February 11, 1898, Volume XXXVIII, Number 31, page 1 Richard Harrison died at his home east of town last Monday night after a long illness, aged seventy-six years. The funeral was held at the late home of deceased on Wednesday, burial being made in the Smiley cemetery.

1850 U.S. Census of District 2, Casey, Kentucky Richard Harison [sic] 26; wife, Nancy 25; Children: Mary E. 9; William 8; John L. 3; Matildy 1 month [all born KY]

1860 U.S. Census of Taylor, Kentucky Richd Harrison 36; wife, Nancy 35; Children: Wm 16; Jno 13; Matilda 10; Richd 8 and Geo 4

1870 the family was still living in KY at Bewleyville, Breckinridge, Kentucky 1880 Census showed that Richard and his wife, Nancy, were living with their son, William in Franklin, Johnson Co IN, both listed as 54 years of age.

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