John Frederick Harris (abt. 1851 - 1914)

Born about 1851 in Tiverton, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Harriet Mary (Brooks) Harris — married 1876 in Tiverton, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Died 24 Mar 1914 at about age 63 in Tiverton, Devon, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

John Harris was born in Devon, England.

This profile is part of the Harris Name Study.

John Frederick Harris was born about 1851 in Tiverton, Devon, England, United Kingdom. His parents were John Harris and Caroline Robbins.^[1]

In 1861, John (9) was a son, Scholar, in the household of John Harris (39) in Half Moon Court, Fore Street in Tiverton registration district in Devon, England. ^[2]

In 1871, John (20) was a son in the household of John Harris (49) in Townsend in Tiverton registration district in Devon, England. ^[3]

John (24) married Harriet Mary Brooks (23) (born about 1852 in Tiverton; daughter of John Brooks and Elizabeth (Serles) Brooks) in 1876 in Tiverton.^[4] Their son was Albert James Harris (~1881– ).

In 1881, John (29), was a married head of household, Coach builder, in Westexe (North) (Sharlands Court) in Tiverton registration district in Devon, England. ^[5]

In 1891, John Frederick (39), was a married head of household, Hall keeper, in Angel Hill in Tiverton registration district in Devon, England. ^[6]

In 1901, John (49), was a married head of household, Caretaker of town hall, at 78, Westexe South in Tiverton registration district in Devon, England. ^[7]

John died on March 24, 1914 in Tiverton, aged about 62.^{[8] [9]}

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 5 November 2023)
   Harris, (Mother's maiden name: Robbins).
   GRO Reference: 1851 Jul-Aug-Sep in Tiverton Volume 10 Page 268.
2. ↑ 1861 Census: "1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG09; Piece number: 1479; Folio: 3; Page: 3; Schedule: 12
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 5 November 2023)
   John Harris (9) son, Scholar, in household of John Harris (39) in Half Moon Court, Fore Street in Tiverton registration district in Devon, England.
3. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG10; Piece number: 2171; Folio: 24; Page: 14; Schedule: 89
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 5 November 2023)
   John Harris (20) son in household of John Harris (49) in Townsend in Tiverton registration district in Devon, England.
4. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England & Wales Marriage Index"
   FreeBMD Entry Information (accessed 5 November 2023)
   Harris, John Frederick.
   GRO Reference: 1876 Oct-Nov-Dec in Tiverton Volume 5b Page 831.
5. ↑ 1881 Census: "1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG11; Piece number: 2236; Folio: 17; Page: 28; Schedule: 133
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 5 November 2023)
   John Harris (29), married, Coach builder, head of household in Westexe (North) (Sharlands Court) in Tiverton registration district in Devon, England. Born in England.
6. ↑ 1891 Census: "1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG12; Piece number: 1765; Folio: 86; Page: 12; Schedule: 68
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 5 November 2023)
   John Frederick Harris (39), married, Hall keeper, head of household in Angel Hill in Tiverton registration district in Devon, England. Born in England.
7. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG13; Piece number: 2136; Folio: 16; Page: 6; Schedule: 46
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 5 November 2023)
   John Harris (49), married, Caretaker of town hall, head of household at 78, Westexe South in Tiverton registration district in Devon, England. Born in England.
8. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 5 November 2023)
   Harris, John Frederick (Age at death: 63).
   GRO Reference: 1914 Jan-Feb-Mar in [https://www.ukbmd.org.uk/reg/districts
9. ↑ Probate: "England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1858-2019"
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 5 November 2023)
   John Frederick Harris probate on 11 May 1914 in Exeter. Died 24 Mar 1914 residing in Tiverton, Devon, England.tiverton.html Tiverton] Volume 05B Page 623.