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Richard Frederick Harris (1920 - 1988)

Richard Frederick Harris
Born in Herrin, Williamson, Illinois, United Statesmap
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Husband of — married about 1938 [location unknown]
Husband of [private wife (unknown - unknown)]
Descendants descendants
Father of [private son (1940s - unknown)], [private son (1940s - unknown)], , [private daughter (1950s - unknown)] and [private daughter (1960s - unknown)]
Died at age 68 in Dawson Springs, Hopkins, Kentucky, United Statesmap
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Biography

Richard Frederick Harris, son of Fred Harris and Ivy Della (Franklin) Harris, was born 21 March 1920 in Herrin, Williamson, Illinois. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

The 1930 U.S. Census shows 12-year old Fred living with his parents and siblings on 1318 Campbell Ave in Chicago, Cook. Illinois, [2]

He married Mary Lou Duncan about 1938 (guesstimate) and had three sons.

The 1940 U.S. Census places 20-year old Richard Harris, his wife Mary Lou and son living in his brother-in-law's (Raymond Duncan) household. Three Duncan siblings (Raymond, Mary Lou and Lena) and their spouses lived in the household. Richard was employed as a handyman. [3]

He married Virginia Natalie Burda on 27 February 1953 in Montgomery County, Tennessee. [6] They had two daughters.

Richard, age 68, passed away in Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, Kentucky on 7 August 1988 and was buried at Rosedale Cemetery in Dawson Springs. [4] [5]

Residence

Date: 1930
Place: 1318 Campbell Ave, Chicago City, Cook, Illinois, United States
Census Enumeration Date: 10 April 1930
"Fred Harris" (age 12, born in Illinois) was enumerated with parents and siblings. His father Fred was head of the household and worked in a factory. [2]
Name
Sex
Age
BirthplaceComments
Fred Harris
M
44
Kentucky Head of Household, Factory Laborer
Eva Harris
F
38
Kentucky Wife , aka Ivy
Harris Harris
M
19
Kentucky Son
James Harris
M
17
Kentucky Son
Margarett Harris
M
15
Kentucky Daughter
Fred Harris
M
12
Kentucky Son
Rosline Harris
F
8
Illinois Daughter
Helen Harris
F
6
Illinois Daughter
Ezabel Harris
F
3
Illinois Daughter, Isabell

Sources

  1. Wilkey, Hubert Weldon. "The Jonathan Tree or a Wilkie Genealogy", Self Published, 1970. Page 89. Citing, Birth date: 21 March 1920. It incorrectly identifies Virginia Natalie Burda as the mother of children Richard Frederick Jr, James Carl and Michal Cornell; their mother was Mary Lou Duncan.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "United States Census, 1930," FamilySearch database, Fred Harris in household of Fred Harris, Chicago (Districts 1001-1250), Cook, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 1165, sheet 14A, line 21, family 252, National Archives and Records Administration microfilm publication T626, roll 466; FHL microfilm 2,340,201. Link
  3. 3.0 3.1 "United States Census, 1940," FamilySearch database Richard Harris in household of Raymond Duncan, Ward 32, Chicago, Chicago City, Cook, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 103-2045, sheet 14B, line 50, family 339, National Archives and Records Administration, digital publication T627, RG 29, roll 986. Link
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Kentucky, Vital Record Indexes, 1911-1999," FamilySearch database, Richard F Harris, 07 Aug 1988; citing Death, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort. Link
  5. 5.0 5.1 Find A Grave: Memorial #174006823 accessed 15 July 2018, memorial page for Richard Frederick Harris (21 Mar 1920–7 Aug 1988), citing Rosedale Cemetery, Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, Kentucky, USA ; Maintained by JANET SMITH.
  6. "Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950," FamilySearch database, Richard Frederick Harris and Virginia Natalie Burda, 27 Feb 1953; citing Montgomery, Tennessee, United States, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville and county clerk offices from various counties; FHL microfilm 321,041. Link
  • Wilkey, Donald C - GEDCOM file Link Has same errors as "Jonathan Book", mentioned above.

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