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Harrison Stearns (1862 - 1931)

Harrison Stearns
Born in Brown, Wisconsin, United Statesmap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 29 Sep 1886 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United Statesmap
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Died at age 69 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United Statesmap
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Biography

Harrison was born Jun 1862 in Brown County, Wisconsin. He was the son of Harrison Stearns and Angeline Tinney.[1]

In 1870 he was living in Howard, Brown, Wisconsin.[2] The household included Angeline Stearns age 47 born in New York, Charles Stearns age 16 born in Wisconsin, Mary Stearns age 14 born in Wisconsin, Joseph Stearns age 11 born in Wisconsin, and Harrison Stearns age 9 born in Wisconsin. Angeline was keeping house. Charles worked in a saw mill. Mary was a house servant.

In 1880 he was living in Howard, Brown, Wisconsin.[3] The household included Hengelyn Stearns (female) age 47 born in New York, son Joseph Stearns age 21 born in Wisconsin and son Harrison Stearns age 19 born in Wisconsin.

Alice Jennie Sands and Harrison Stearns were married 29 Sep 1886 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.[4]

In 1900 he was living in Fairchild, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.[5] The household included Harrison Stearns age 38 born in Wisconsin, wife Alice J Stearns age 36 born in Wisconsin, daughter Florence Stearns age 13 born in Wisconsin, daughter Maude Stearns age 11 born in Wisconsin and boarder Edward Meade age 25 born in Wisconsin. Harrison was a foreman at a ?? camp. Alice was the mother of 4 children, 2 living. Edward was a grocery salesman.

In 1905 he was living in Fairchild village, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.[6] The household included Harrison Stearns age 43, wife Alice Stearns age 41, daughter Florence Stearns age 17, daughter Maude Stearns age 15 and son Harrison Stearns age 2, all born in Wisconsin. Harrison was a foreman. Florence was a milliner.

In 1910 he was living in North Lynden, Whatcom, Washington.[7] The household, recorded with the surname Hearns, included Harrison Stearns age 48, wife Alice J Stearns age 46 and son Harrison Stearns age 7, all born in Wisconsin. Harrison was a teamster for shingle bolts. Alice was the mother of 6 children, 3 living.

In 1920 he was living in Fairchild, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.[8] The household included Harrison Stearns age 58 born in Wisconsin, wife Alice J Stearns age 55 born in Wisconsin and mother-in-law Amanda F Sands age 85 born in New York. Harrison was a watchman at a round house. Amanda was a widow.

In 1930 he was living in Fairchild, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.[9] The household included Alvin Lightfoot age 29 born in Wisconsin, wife Bernice Lightfoot age 23 born in Washington, daughter Alice Betty Lightfoot age 2 born in Wisconsin, and wife's grandfather Harry Stearns age 68 born in Wisconsin. Alvin was a cashier at a general store. Harry was widowed.

He died 2 Sep 1931 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

He is buried in Fairchild Cemetery, Fairchild, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.[10]

Sources

  1. ↑ "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDPL-27H : 10 December 2017), Harrison Stearns and Angeline Tinney, 28 Nov 1839; citing Marriage, Geauga, Ohio, United States, BKC p360, Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society, Columbus; FHL microfilm.
  2. ↑ "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MN9S-T4M : 12 June 2019), Harrison Sterns in entry for Angeline Sterns, 1870.
  3. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MN4W-98C : 15 July 2017), Harisson Stearns in entry for Hengelyn Stearns, 1880; citing enumeration district ED 12, sheet 185A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d), roll 1418; FHL microfilm 1,255,418.
  4. ↑ "Wisconsin, County Marriages, 1836-1911," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XR67-ZH3 : 17 March 2018), Harrison Sterns and Alise Sands, 29 Sep 1886; citing , Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison; FHL microfilm 1,266,969.
  5. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMKN-LNP : accessed 16 August 2019), Harrison Stearns, Fairchild town Fairchild village, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 33, sheet 1A, family 6, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,788.
  6. ↑ "Wisconsin State Census, 1905," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MM3M-2SV : 10 March 2018), Harrison Stearns, Fairchild village, Eau Claire, Wisconsin; citing p. 531, line 16, State Historical Society, Madison; FHL microfilm 1,020,447.
  7. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGJQ-M1P : accessed 16 August 2019), Harrison Hearns, North Lynden, Whatcom, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 359, sheet 8A, family 199, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1674; FHL microfilm 1,375,687.
  8. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MF2V-DQV : accessed 16 August 2019), Harrison Stearns, Fairchild, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States; citing ED 136, sheet 7B, line 69, family 72, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1984; FHL microfilm 1,821,984.
  9. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X9Q8-FKP : accessed 16 August 2019), Harry Stearns in household of Alvin Lightfoot, Fairchild, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 21, sheet 4B, line 79, family 108, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2572; FHL microfilm 2,342,306.
  10. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images ( : accessed 16 August 2019), memorial page for Harrison “Harry” Stearns, Jr (Jun 1862–2 Sep 1931), Find A Grave: Memorial #194980166, citing Fairchild Cemetery, Fairchild, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, USA ; Maintained by Cyndi Berg Jearman (contributor 48225207) .




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