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Margaret Eliza (Harris) Dorsett (1847 - 1917)

Margaret Eliza Dorsett formerly Harris
Born in Alabama, United Statesmap
Daughter of and
Sister of , , , , and
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died at age 69 in Rusk, Texas, United Statesmap
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Biography

This profile is part of the Harris Name Study.

Margaret Eliza Harris was born on October 6, 1847 in Alabama, United States, daughter of George Scott Harris (1820– ) and Virginia West Vinson (1828–~1868).[1]

In 1850, Margaret (2) was living in Northern Division, Marshall with her parents, George S (30) and Virginia W (22); and William M Harris (1). [1] [2]

In 1860, Margaret (12) was living in Beat 7, Rusk with her parents, G S (40) and V W (32); her sister, S A (9); and William Harris (11), Homer Harris (7), and Martha Harris (1). [3]

In 1870, Margaret (22) was living in Justice Precinct 3, Rusk with her parents, George S (50)George V (9) and Virginia (5); and Homer Harris (15), Martha Harris (12), and Francis R Harris (7). [4]

In 1880, Margaret (32) was living in household of Wm. F. Dossett (26) in Justice Precinct 3, Rusk with her husband, Wm. F. (26); and Annie Jones (8). [5]

In 1900, Margaret (52) was living in household of William Dorsett (47) in Justice Precinct 3, Rusk with William Dorsett (undefined), and Eliza Dorsett (undefined). [6]

In 1910, Margaret (62) was living in household of William F Dorsett (57) in Justice Precinct 3, Rusk with William F Dorsett (undefined), and Margaret E Dorsett (undefined). [7]

Margaret died on June 26, 1917 in Rusk, aged 69.[8]

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

  • William M Harris
  • William Harris
  • Homer Harris
  • Martha Harris
  • Francis R Harris
  • Annie Jones
  • William Dorsett
  • Eliza Dorsett
  • William F Dorsett
  • Margaret E Dorsett


Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 10; Digital film/folder number: 004200048; FHL microfilm: 443589; Image number: 315; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01170-2
    FamilySearch Record: M4L6-HL9 (accessed 12 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DYJW-NT3
    Eliza M Harris (3) in Northern Division, Marshall, Mississippi, United States. Born in Alabama.
    Name Sex Age Occupation Birth Place
    George S Harris M 30 South Carolina
    Virginia W Harris F 22 Georgia
    Margaret E Harris F 2 Alabama
    William M Harris M 1 Alabama
  2. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 29; Digital film/folder number: 004200048; FHL microfilm: 443589; Image number: 267; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01170-2
    FamilySearch Record: M4L6-2FS (accessed 12 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DYJW-NCC
    Margaret E Harris (2) in Northern Division, Marshall, Mississippi, United States. Born in Alabama.
  3. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860"
    citing Page: 164; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005171482; FHL microfilm: 805304; Image number: 163; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01824-8
    FamilySearch Record: MXFV-V1Y (accessed 12 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GBSC-92YN
    Eliza Harris (13) in Beat 7, Rusk, Texas, United States. Born in Alabama.
  4. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
    citing Page: 152; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 13; Digital film/folder number: 004267894; FHL microfilm: 000553102; Image number: 252; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01551-3
    FamilySearch Record: MXGC-3QK (accessed 12 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-67S9-YTZ
    Margaret Harris (23) in Justice Precinct 3, Rusk, Texas, United States. Born in Alabama.
  5. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
    citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00024; Digital film/folder number: 005162557; FHL microfilm: 1255325; Image number: 216; Sheet number: 106; Sheet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: MFJC-NVL (accessed 12 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBG-98VZ
    Margarett Dossett (30), wife, Keep. House, in household of Wm. F. Dossett (26) in Justice Precinct 3, Rusk, Texas, United States. Born in Alabama, United States.
  6. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 84; Digital film/folder number: 004118555; FHL microfilm: 1241667; Image number: 320; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00764-7
    FamilySearch Record: M35Q-SD7 (accessed 12 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6LJW-D3X
    Eliza Dorsett (53), wife, in household of William Dorsett (47) in Justice Precinct 3, Rusk, Texas, United States. Born in Alabama.
  7. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 005157473; FHL microfilm: 1375600; Image number: 255; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03565-6
    FamilySearch Record: MR31-1F5 (accessed 12 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYYJ-NM8
    Margaret E Dorsett (62), wife, in household of William F Dorsett (57) in Justice Precinct 3, Rusk, Texas, United States. Born in Mississippi.
  8. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images ( Find A Grave: Memorial #145816303 margaret_eliza-dorsette: accessed February 12, 2024), memorial page for Margaret Eliza Harris Dorsette (–), Find a Grave Memorial ID 145816303, citing Tatum Cemetery, Tatum, Rusk County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Jim Nelson (contributor 47275092).

See also:

  • Marriage:

"Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977"
citing Digital film/folder number: 005706846; FHL microfilm: 001020944; Packet letter: D; Indexing batch: M75268-1
FamilySearch Record: F61C-82F (accessed 12 February 2024)
Eliza Harris marriage to William Dorsett on 30 Dec 1875 in Rusk, Texas, United States.





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