Gamewell Calhoun Harris and Sarah C. Brakefield

Fleming Matthew Harris who married Augusta Ann Harris and they had
a son, Gamewell Calhoun Harris who married Sarah "Sally" Brakefield and they had
a son, Edward Boyd Harris who married Ida Mae Shaw and they had
a son, Clyde Harris who married Mabel Louise Cohen and they had
a son, William "Billy" Clyde Harris who married Peggy Prince and they had
Stan

This imposing old gentleman is my husband's great great Grandfather, Gamewell Calhoun Harris (1853-1933). He was too young to serve in the War of Northern Aggression but he had 3 older brothers who served and it's an interesting story. Anderson Kennedy Harris, James Marion Harris, and William Edward Harris served. They served together in the 18th SC Infantry that was put together in Laurens, SC (Union County). Anderson married Sallie Austin and they had 2 sons, twins, in 1869. James Marion Harris was married in 1857 to Sarah Ann Bevill and they had 3 children together before he died. William Edward Harris was born in 1845 and did not marry before he died. He was considered simple or slow and yet he went with his 2 brothers to serve in the Confederate Army even though he was only 16 when the War started. Two of the brothers were at Petersburg, VA when the Yankees detonated the explosives they had situated under the Confederate soldiers. They had tunneled under the Confederates. The 18th Infantry was virtually over the detonation point. James Marion was on leave and at home when it happened. William Edward was killed. Anderson Kennedy was buried up to his neck but he was dug out by a Yankee as he promised to give him the tobacco in his pocket. James Marion was one of the last Confederate soldiers to die as he died in April 1865 at Burgess Mill, VA. Anderson Kennedy survived and made his way back home alone.

Gamewell's sister, Millie Eugenia Harris, married J. Gist Farr and this gentleman donated the land for the little Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Union, SC. The family attended this church and it's where Gamewell,his wife and family are buried. Gamewell was a very religious man.

1860 U.S. Census of Union County,  South Carolina; Roll:  M653_1227; Page:  219; Image:  451; Family History Library Film:  805227, Lines 1-20, "John Harris" and "F.M. Harris"
John Harris, 61 yrs old (DOB 1799), M(ale), W(hite), Farmer, $1,500 Real Estate Value, $4,000 Personal Estate Value, Born in SC
Tabitha Harris, 62 yrs old (DOB 1798), F, W, Born in SC
Frances Bevel, 30 yrs old (DOB 1830), F, W, Born in SC
Iris Bevel, 6 yrs old (DOB 1854), F, W, Born in SC
John Bevel, 4 yrs old (DOB 1856), M, W, Born in SC
Fincher Harris (sic), 9 yrs old (DOB 1851), M, W, Student, Born in SC
Jahue Harris (sic), 18 yrs old (DOB 1842), M, W, Student, Born in SC
F.M. Harris, 50 yrs old (DOB 1810), M, W, Farmer, $125 Real Estate Value, $150 Personal Estate Value, Born in SC
Grstran Harris (sic, should be Augusta Ann Harris), 47 yrs old (DOB 1813), F, W, Born in SC
Frances Harris, 28 yrs old (DOB 1832), F, W, Born in SC
Taylor Harris, 20 yrs old (DOB 1840), M, W, Born in SC
Wyena Harris (sic), 17 yrs old (DOB 1843), F, W, Born in SC
Tesheran Harris (sic, should be Patricia Ann Harris), 15 yrs old (DOB 1845), F, W, Born in SC
Edward Harris, 13 yrs old (DOB 1847), M, W, born in SC
Anderson Harris, 12 yrs old (DOB 1848), M, W, Born in SC
Havanah Harris, 9 yrs old (DOB 1851), F, W, Born in SC
Gamewell Harris, 7 yrs old (DOB 1853), M, W, Born in SC
George Harris, 5 yrs old (DOB 1855), M, W, Born in SC
Mary Harris, 6 yrs old (DOB 1854), F, W, Born in SC
Thomas Harris, 8 yrs old (DOB 1852), M, W, Born in SC

1870 U.S. Census of Pickney,  Union County,  South Carolina; Roll:  M593_1510; Page:  504B; Image:  364; Family History Library Film:  553009, Lines 34-40, "F.M. Harris"
F.M. Harris, 60 yrs old (DOB 1810), M(ale), W(hite), Farmer, $1,000 Real Estate Value, $400 Personal Estate Value, Born in SC
Gustianna Harris (sic, should be Augusta Ann Harris), 57 yrs old (DOB 1873), F, W, Born in SC
Cornelia Harris, 39 yrs old (DOB 1831), F, W, Born in SC
Eugenia Harris, 24 yrs old (DOB 1846), F, W, Born in SC
Anderson Harris, 21 yrs old (DOB 1869), M, W, Born in SC
Havanna Harris, 17 yrs old (DOB 1853), F, W, Born in SC
Gamewell Harris, 16 yrs old (DOB 1854), M, W, Born in SC
Thomas Harris, 18 yrs old (DOB 1852), M, W, Born in SC
Mary Harris, 16 yrs old (DOB 1854), F, W, Born in SC


The photo does not have Gamewell in it but his wife, Sally, is the elderly woman in the center. Front from Left to Right: Feral Harris , Lizzie Shaw (Ida Mae Shaw Harris' mother) , Gene Carroll Harris, Sr. , Bernice Lemond Harris, Ida Mae Shaw Harris, Clyde Harris. Back from Left to Right: James Minor Harris, Walter Edward Harris, Edward Boyd Harris. Notice the background of this picture. The house has some hostas bordered by a board so there was some landscaping going on there. The porch has some potted plants which makes me wonder which one of the women loved houseplants and gardening. The little boy isn't wearing shoes and has grimy knees! Isn't that like a little boy? Since little G.C. was born in 1914 and he looks like he would be about 8-9 years old then this would date the picture to the early to mid 1920's.

Gamewell Calhoun Harris (DOB: 5/26/1853 in Union County, SC; DOD: 10/21/1933 in Union County, SC) was a son of Fleming Matthew "F.M." or "Mattie" Harris and Augusta Ann Harris. Gamewell married Sarah "Sallie" Clementine Brakefield (DOB: 4/18/1860 in Union County or Chester County or York County, SC; DOD: 3/6/1930 in Union County, SC) on 7/20/1876 in Union County, SC. I haven't pursued the Brakefields as of yet so I'm not sure where she was born. I've seen different records that show Union, Chester or York County.

Gamewell and Sarah lived on the family farm with Mattie and Augusta Ann in the 1880 Census.

1880 U.S. Census of Pinckney,  Union County,  South Carolina; Roll:  1242; Family History Film:  1255242; Page:  599D; Enumeration District:  158, Lines 24-39, "Mattie Harris", "George Harris", "Anderson Harris"
Mattie Harris, W(hite), M(ale), 71 yrs old (DOB 1809), Head, Married, Farmer, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Gusta A. Harris, W, F, 67 yrs old (DOB 1813), Wife, Married, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Havana Harris, W, F, 29 yrs old (DOB 1851), Daughter, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Gamewell C. Harris, W, M, 27 yrs old (DOB 1853), Son, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Sallie C. Harris, W, F, 17 yrs old (DOB 1863), Dil, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
E. Boyd Harris, W, M, 3 yrs old (DOB 1877), Grandson, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Emma Harris, W, F, 1 yr old (DOB 1879), Granddaughter, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
James M. Harris, W, M, 11/12 mos old (DOB 4/1879), Grandson, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
William Fraser, W, M, 35 yrs old (DOB 1845), Son-in-law, Works in field, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Frances Fraser, W, F, 49 yrs old (DOB 1851), Daughter, Works in field, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
George Harris, W, M, 24 yrs old (DOB 1856), Head, Married, Farmer, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Mary A. Harris, W, F, 21 yrs old (DOB 1859), Wife, Married, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Anderson Harris, W, M, 32 yrs old (DOB 1848), Head, Married, Farmer, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Sallie Harris, W, F, 32 yrs old (DOB 1848), Wife, Married, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Oliver R. Harris, W, M, 12 yrs old (DOB 1868), Son, Worsk in field, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Willie E. Harris, W, M, 12 yrs old (DOB 1868), Son, Works in field, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC

Gamewell inherited the Harris family farm when his parents died. As for the old home place, it was the home of Fleming Matthewand Augusta Ann Harris and is where they raised their family. It went to Gamewell when Augusta Ann died. He sold to an Adams who sold it to Hornes. The land is located on the highway to Adamsburg.











1900 U.S. Census of Pinckney,  Union County,  South Carolina; Roll:  T623_ 1544; Page:  17A; Enumeration District:  72, Lines 15-27, "Ravenell Harris" (sic)
Ravenell Harris, Head, W(hite), M(ale), Born May, 1853, 47 yrs old, Married 23 yrs, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farmer, Owns farm, mortgage
Sallie Harris, Wife, W, F, Born Apr, 1861, 39 yrs old, Married, 11 children with 9 still living, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Boyd Harris, Son, W, M, Born May, 1878, 22 yrs old, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farm Laborer
James Harris, Son, W, M, Born Apr, 1881, 19 yrs old, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farm Laborer
May Harris, Daughter, W, F, Born May, 1883, 17 yrs old, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farm Laborer
Paul Harris, Son, W, M, Born Apr, 1888, 12 yrs old, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, At school
Florrence Harris (sic), Daughter, W, F, Born May, 1890, 10 yrs old, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, At school
Essie Harris, Daughter, W, F, Born Apr, 1892, 8 yrs old, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, At school
Carl Harris, Son, W, M, Born June, 1894, 5 yrs old, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Cass Harris (sic, looks like Voss Harris and is actually Wallace Harris but Ancestry.com has him indexed as Cass Harris), Son, W, M, Born Mar, 1898, 2 yrs old, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Bernice Wix, Daughter, W, F, Born June, 1884, 15 yrs old, Widowed, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Cotton mill weaver
Dusky A. Harris (sic), Mother, W, F, Born May, 1813, 87 yrs old, Widowed, 1 child with 1 still living, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Havanah Harris, Sister, W, F, Born Feb, 1851, 49 yrs old, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC

1910 U.S. Census of Pinckney,  Union County,  South Carolina; Roll:  T624_1474; Page:  16B; Enumeration District:  118; Image:  860, Lines 84-93, "Egenis Farr" (sic) and "Ganelle Harris" (sic)
Egenis Farr, Head, F(emale), W(hite), 66 yrs old (DOB 1844), Widowed, 7 children with 7 still living, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farmer of home farm, Owns farm free of mortgage (Gamewell's sister)
Wrtrs Farr (sic, should be James Waitus Farr), M, W, 28 yrs old (DOB 1882), Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Laborer on home farm
Carrie Farr, F, W, 36 yrs old (DOB 1874), Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Ganelle Harris, Head, M(ale), W(hite), 55 yrs old (DOB 1855), 1st Marriage, Married 32 yrs, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farmer of home farm, Owns farm, mortgaged
Sallie Harris, Wife, F, W, 48 yrs old (DOB 1862), 1st Marriage, Married 32 yrs, 10 children with 10 still living, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Paul Harris, Son, M, W, 21 yrs old (DOB 1889), Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Laborer on home farm
Carl Harris, Son, M, W, 14 yrs old (DOB 1896), Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farm Laborer
Wallace Harris, Son, M, W, 11 yrs old (DOB 1899), Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Blanche Harris, Daughter, F, W, 6 yrs old (DOB 1904), Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Annie Harris, Sister, F, W, 60 yrs old (DOB 1850), Born in SC, Both parents born in SC

1920 U.S. Census of Frances St., Union,  Union County,  South Carolina; Roll:  T625_1713; Page:  11A; Enumeration District:  142; Image:  884, Lines 27-29, "Camebell C. House" (sic)
Camebell C. House, Head, Rents home, M(ale), W(hite), 66 yrs old (DOB 1854), Married, Can read and write, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Fulling hand at cotton mill
Sarah House, Wife, F, W, 58 yrs old (DOB 1862), Married, Can read and write, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Blanche House, Daughter, F, W, 16 yrs old (DOB 1904), Single, Can read and write, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Trimmer at cotton mill

1930 U.S. Census of Union,  Union County,  South Carolina; Roll:  2215; Page:  11B; Enumeration District:  22; Image:  301.0, Lines 51-53, "Gamewell Harris"
Gamewell Harris, Head, Rents home for $4/month, M(ale), W(hite), 76 yrs old (DOB 1854), Married at age 24 (Sarah had just died on 3/6/1930 and this census was taken on 4/7/1930), Can read and write, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, No occupation, Not a military veteran
Blanche Haddock, Daughter, F, W, 26 yrs old (DOB 1904), Married at age 20 yrs old, Can read and write, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Picks strings at cotton mill for wages
William Roy Haddock, Grandson, M, W, 5 yrs 6/12 mos old, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC


Sarah "Sallie" C. Brakefield Harris

Gamewell and Sallie were Methodists and were members of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. This is where they are both buried along with other family members.

SC Death Certificate #22481, Registration District 4207, Registered #3, Mrs. G.C. Harris, DOD: 3/6/1930 in Union, Union County, SC
Female, White, Married to G.C. Harris
DOB: blank in SC, 70 yrs old (DOB 1860)
Father: W.C. Brakefield (middle initial is hard to read), born in SC
Mother: Sarah Brakefield, born in SC
Informant: Wallace Harris of Union, SC
DOD: 3/6/1930 at 5am
Cause of death: Chronic Tuberculosis Pulmonary since 5/1924
Burial: 3/7/1930 at Wesley Chapel

SC Death Certificate #5135, Registration District 4207, Registered #18, Sarah Harris, DOD: 3/6/1930 in Union, Union County, SC
Female, White, Married to Gamewell Harris
DOB: blank in Chester, SC, 70 yrs old (DOB 1860)
Father: don't know, born in don't know
Mother: don't know, born in don't know
Informant: Wallace Harris of Union, SC
DOD: 3/6/1930 at 4am
Cause of death: Chronic Tuberculosis Pulmonary
Burial: 3/7/1930 at Wesley Chapel

As of this time, I haven't been able to find Gamewell Harris' death certificate.




Gamewell and Sarah had 13 children:

1) Edward Boyd Harris (DOB: 5/23/1877 in Union County, SC; DOD: 7/1/1930 in Union County, SC) married Ida Mae Shaw (DOB: 8/24/1882 in Rockingham, NC; DOD: 6/10/1955 in Union County, SC) on 1915 in Union County, SC. Both buried at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church.
2) Clara Emma Harris (DOB: 9/9/1878 in Union County, SC; DOD: 6/10/1897 in Union County, SC) is buried at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church.

3) James Marion Harris (DOB: 4/11/1880 in Union County, SC; DOD: 9/14/1937 in Union County, SC) married Letha J. ? (DOB: 9/7/1896 in SC ; DOD: 3/27/1948 in Union County, SC). They are buried at Rosemont Cemetery in Union, SC.

4) Fannie Mae "Mae" Harris (DOB: 5/11/1882 in Union County, SC; DOD: 12/24/1960 in Union County, SC) married Haskell B. Reynolds (DOB: 10/19/1882 in SC; DOD: 12/20/1947 in Union County, SC) about 1915. They are both buried at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church.

5) Bernice Lemond Harris (DOB: 6/19/1884 in Union County, SC; DOD: 2/13/1960 in Union County, SC) married Will Wix (DOB: 7/16/1877 in SC ; DOD: 4/12/1899 in Union County, SC) about 1898. They are both buried at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. She also married Sanford R. Hart (DOB: 3/25/1890; DOD: 8/24/1938 in Union County, SC).

6) Thomas Osgood Harris (DOB: 7/20/1886 in Union County, SC; DOD: 6/15/1887 in Union County, SC). He is buried at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church.

7) Paul Traywich Harris (DOB: 4/1888 in Union County, SC; DOD: 3/26/1973 in Spartanburg, SC) married Sebbie Wright (DOB: 9/22/1887 in Union County, SC ; DOD: 1/18/1957 in Spartanburg, SC ). They are buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, SC.

8) Florence Viola Harris (DOB: 5/1890 in Union County, SC; DOD: 3/1981 in Taylors, SC ) married J. Gordon Ross (DOB: 1888 in SC; DOD: 5/5/1947in Spartanburg SC ).

9) Bessie "Essie" White Harris (DOB: 4/16/1892 in Union County, SC; DOD: 12/1974 in Union County, SC) married Morris Monroe Scott (DOB: 2/15/1889 in SC; DOD: ? ) on 4/19/1911 in Union County, SC.

10) Allen Carl Harris, Sr. (DOB: 6/1894 in Union County, SC; DOD: 1/1966 in SC ) married Nina I. ?.

11) Wallace "Voss" Samuel Harris (DOB: 3/26/1898 in Union County, SC; DOD: 4/13/1979 in Union County, SC) married Juanita Sims (DOB: 1902 in ? ; DOD: 1987 in Union County, SC). Both are buried at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church.

12) Jesril Harris (DOB: 4/1/1900 in Union County, SC; DOD: 9/3/1900 in Union County, SC). He is buried at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church.

13) Blanche Eugenia Harris (DOB: 5/23/1903 in Union County, SC; DOD: 8/15/1972 in Union County, SC) married ? Haddock. She is buried at Wesley Chapel United.





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Fleming Matthew Harris and Augusta Ann Harris

Samuel G. Harris married Tryphenia Harris and they had
a son, Fleming Matthew Harris who married Augusta Ann Harris and they had
a son, Gamewell Calhoun Harris who married Sarah "Sally" Brakefield and they had
a son, Edward Boyd Harris who married Ida Mae Shaw and they had
a son, Clyde Harris who married Mabel Louise Cohen and they had
a son, William "Billy" Clyde Harris who married Peggy Prince and they had
Stan


Fleming Matthew Harris, aka F.M., Mattie, Maddie (and some thought his name was Frances Marion Harris or Frances Madison Harris) was born 2/4/1809 in Union County, SC to Samuel G. Harris (DOB: abt 1772 in Virginia ; DOD: Between 1850-1860 in Union County, SC ) and Tryphena Harris (DOB: 12/14/1771 in Virginia; DOD: 8/23/1855 in Union County, SC).

Augusta Ann, aka Gustie Ann, Gusta Ann, Gustiana, Duska, Gusty was born 5/23/1813 in Union County, SC to Fleming Harris aka Flemmin Harris (DOB: ? in ? ; DOD: ? in ? son of Thomas Harris and Sarah Lacy) and Jane Sharp (DOB: ? ; DOD: ? daughter of ? ). They married before 1831 in Union County, SC. Tryphena Harris Harris was the sister of Flemmin Harris so Fleming Matthew Harris and Augusta Ann Harris were 1st cousins.

Union County was formed in 1775 after the Cherokee Indians gifted the land to the Greenville/Spartanburg County lines to the King as a good will gesture. Settlers poured into the new land and Samuel and Fleming Matthew Harris were two of them. Samuel Harris and his family, were one of the first pioneer families in Union County.

1850 U.S. Census of Union County, SC, Roll M432_859, Pg 108, Image 463, Lines 29-30 "Samuel Harris", Lines 31-35 "S. P. Harris", Lines 36-49 next page Lines 1-6 "James C. Harris", Lines 7-11 "Thomas Harris", Lines 22-32 "Mathew Harris"
Dwelling 299, Family 299, Harris, Samuel, 78 yrs old (DOB would be 1772), M(ale), W(hite), Tenant, Born in SC (?), Can read and write
Harris, Tryvena, 75 yrs old (DOB would be 1775), F, W, Born in SC (?)
Dwelling 300, Family 300, Harris, S.P., 45 yrs old (DOB would be 1805), M, W, Planter, $1500 Real Estate Value, Born in SC, Can read and write
Harris, Sophia, 35 yrs old (DOB would be 1815), Born in SC, Can read & write
Harris, James, 16 yrs old (DOB would be 1834), Born in SC, Labor, Attends school
Harris, Jane, 15 yrs old (DOB would be 1835), Born in SC, Attends school
Harris, William, 11 yrs old (DOB would be 1839), Born in SC, Attends school
Dwelling 301, Family 301, Harris, James C., 37 yrs old (DOB would be 1813), M, W, Planter, $2000 Real Estate Value, Born in SC, Can read and write
Harris, Frances, 35 yrs old (DOB would be 1815), F, W, Born in SC
Harris, Hesterann, 12 yrs old (DOB would be 1838), F, W, Born in SC, Attends school
Harris, Maryann, 10 yrs old (DOB would be 1849), F, W, Born in SC, Attends school
Harris, Both, 6 yrs old, M, W, Born in SC
Harris, Samuel, 4 yrs old, M, W, Born in SC
Harris, Frances, 2 yrs old, F, W, Born in SC
next page
Harris, James, 6/12 mos old, M, W, Born in SC
Shell, Nancy, 62 yrs old, F, W, Born in SC, Can read and write
Floyd, Hyram, 27 yrs old, M, W, Labor, Born in SC, Cannot read or write
Floyd, John, 14 yrs old, M, W, Can read & write
Richard (nln), 10 yrs old, M, (There is a check mark in the box which is different from all the others, indicates black?), Born in SC
Harris, Louvinier (sic), 8 yrs old, F, W, Born in SC
Dwelling 302, Family 302, Harris, Thomas, 60 yrs old, M, W, Planter, $350 Real Estate Value, Born in SC, Can read and write
Harris, Sarahann, 30 yrs old, F, W, Born in SC
Harris, Leticia, 18 yrs old, F, W, Born in SC, Can read & write
Harris, Benjamin, 14 yrs old, M, W, Born in SC, Attends school
Harris, Jefferson, 1 yrs old, M, W, Born in SC
Dwelling 303, Family 303
Dwelling 304, Family 304
Dwelling 305, Family 305 Harris, Matthew, 40 yrs old (DOB would be 1810), M, W, Planter, $125 Real Estate Value, Born in SC, Can read and write
Harris, Gustyann, 37 yrs old (DOB would be 1813), F, W, Born in SC
Harris, Cornelia, 19 yrs old (DOB would be 1831), F, W, Born in SC, Attends school
Harris, James, 17 yrs old (DOB would be 1833), M, W, Born in SC, Labor, Attends school
Harris, Catharine, 15 yrs old (DOB would be 1835), F, W, Born in SC, Attends school
Harris, Taylor, 11 yrs old (DOB would be 1839), F, W, Born in SC, Attends school
Harris, Eugenia, 9 yrs old (DOB would be 1841), F, W, Born in SC, Attends school
Harris, Fisherann (sic, should be Patricia Ann), 7 yrs old (DOB would be 1843), F, W, Born in SC, Attends school
Harris, Edward, 5 yrs old (DOB would be 1845), M, W, Born in SC
Harris, Anderson, 3 yrs old (DOB would be 1847), M, W, Born in SC

1860 U.S. Census of Union County,  South Carolina; Roll:  M653_1227; Page:  219; Image:  451; Family History Library Film:  805227, Lines 1-20, "John Harris" and "F.M. Harris"
John Harris, 61 yrs old (DOB 1799), M(ale), W(hite), Farmer, $1,500 Real Estate Value, $4,000 Personal Estate Value, Born in SC
Tabitha Harris, 62 yrs old (DOB 1798), F, W, Born in SC
Frances Bevel, 30 yrs old (DOB 1830), F, W, Born in SC
Iris Bevel, 6 yrs old (DOB 1854), F, W, Born in SC
John Bevel, 4 yrs old (DOB 1856), M, W, Born in SC
Fincher Harris (sic), 9 yrs old (DOB 1851), M, W, Student, Born in SC
Jahue Harris (sic), 18 yrs old (DOB 1842), M, W, Student, Born in SC
F.M. Harris, 50 yrs old (DOB 1810), M, W, Farmer, $125 Real Estate Value, $150 Personal Estate Value, Born in SC
Grstran Harris (sic, should be Augusta Ann Harris), 47 yrs old (DOB 1813), F, W, Born in SC
Frances Harris, 28 yrs old (DOB 1832), F, W, Born in SC
Taylor Harris, 20 yrs old (DOB 1840), M, W, Born in SC
Wyena Harris (sic), 17 yrs old (DOB 1843), F, W, Born in SC
Tesheran Harris (sic, should be Patricia Ann Harris), 15 yrs old (DOB 1845), F, W, Born in SC
Edward Harris, 13 yrs old (DOB 1847), M, W, born in SC
Anderson Harris, 12 yrs old (DOB 1848), M, W, Born in SC
Havanah Harris, 9 yrs old (DOB 1851), F, W, Born in SC
Gamewell Harris, 7 yrs old (DOB 1853), M, W, Born in SC
George Harris, 5 yrs old (DOB 1855), M, W, Born in SC
Mary Harris, 6 yrs old (DOB 1854), F, W, Born in SC
Thomas Harris, 8 yrs old (DOB 1852), M, W, Born in SC

1870 U.S. Census of Pickney,  Union County,  South Carolina; Roll:  M593_1510; Page:  504B; Image:  364; Family History Library Film:  553009, Lines 34-40, "F.M. Harris"
F.M. Harris, 60 yrs old (DOB 1810), M(ale), W(hite), Farmer, $1,000 Real Estate Value, $400 Personal Estate Value, Born in SC
Gustianna Harris (sic, should be Augusta Ann Harris), 57 yrs old (DOB 1873), F, W, Born in SC
Cornelia Harris, 39 yrs old (DOB 1831), F, W, Born in SC
Eugenia Harris, 24 yrs old (DOB 1846), F, W, Born in SC
Anderson Harris, 21 yrs old (DOB 1869), M, W, Born in SC
Havanna Harris, 17 yrs old (DOB 1853), F, W, Born in SC
Gamewell Harris, 16 yrs old (DOB 1854), M, W, Born in SC
Thomas Harris, 18 yrs old (DOB 1852), M, W, Born in SC
Mary Harris, 16 yrs old (DOB 1854), F, W, Born in SC

1880 U.S. Census of Pinckney,  Union County,  South Carolina; Roll:  1242; Family History Film:  1255242; Page:  599D; Enumeration District:  158, Lines 24-39, "Mattie Harris", "George Harris", "Anderson Harris"
Mattie Harris, W(hite), M(ale), 71 yrs old (DOB 1809), Head, Married, Farmer, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Gusta A. Harris, W, F, 67 yrs old (DOB 1813), Wife, Married, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Havana Harris, W, F, 29 yrs old (DOB 1851), Daughter, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Gamewell C. Harris, W, M, 27 yrs old (DOB 1853), Son, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Sallie C. Harris, W, F, 17 yrs old (DOB 1863), Dil, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
E. Boyd Harris, W, M, 3 yrs old (DOB 1877), Grandson, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Emma Harris, W, F, 1 yr old (DOB 1879), Granddaughter, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
James M. Harris, W, M, 11/12 mos old (DOB 4/1879), Grandson, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
William Fraser, W, M, 35 yrs old (DOB 1845), Son-in-law, Works in field, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Frances Fraser, W, F, 49 yrs old (DOB 1851), Daughter, Works in field, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
George Harris, W, M, 24 yrs old (DOB 1856), Head, Married, Farmer, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Mary A. Harris, W, F, 21 yrs old (DOB 1859), Wife, Married, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Anderson Harris, W, M, 32 yrs old (DOB 1848), Head, Married, Farmer, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Sallie Harris, W, F, 32 yrs old (DOB 1848), Wife, Married, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Oliver R. Harris, W, M, 12 yrs old (DOB 1868), Son, Worsk in field, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Willie E. Harris, W, M, 12 yrs old (DOB 1868), Son, Works in field, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC

1900 U.S. Census of Pinckney,  Union County,  South Carolina; Roll:  T623_ 1544; Page:  17A; Enumeration District:  72, Lines 15-27, "Ravenell Harris" (sic)
Ravenell Harris, Head, W(hite), M(ale), Born May, 1853, 47 yrs old, Married 23 yrs, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farmer, Owns farm, mortgage
Sallie Harris, Wife, W, F, Born Apr, 1861, 39 yrs old, Married, 11 children with 9 still living, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Boyd Harris, Son, W, M, Born May, 1878, 22 yrs old, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farm Laborer
James Harris, Son, W, M, Born Apr, 1881, 19 yrs old, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farm Laborer
May Harris, Daughter, W, F, Born May, 1883, 17 yrs old, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farm Laborer
Paul Harris, Son, W, M, Born Apr, 1888, 12 yrs old, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, At school
Florrence Harris (sic), Daughter, W, F, Born May, 1890, 10 yrs old, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, At school
Essie Harris, Daughter, W, F, Born Apr, 1892, 8 yrs old, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, At school
Carl Harris, Son, W, M, Born June, 1894, 5 yrs old, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Cass Harris (sic, looks like Voss Harris and is actually Wallace Harris but Ancestry.com has him indexed as Cass Harris), Son, W, M, Born Mar, 1898, 2 yrs old, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Bernice Wix, Daughter, W, F, Born June, 1884, 15 yrs old, Widowed, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Cotton mill weaver
Dusky A. Harris (sic), Mother, W, F, Born May, 1813, 87 yrs old, Widowed, 1 child with 1 still living, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Havanah Harris, Sister, W, F, Born Feb, 1851, 49 yrs old, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC


"Union County, SC Clerk of Court Deeds,
Lien
F.M. Harris and A.K. Harris
to J.T. Hill and Co.
State of SC}
Union District}
Know all men by these presents that whereas J.T. Hill and Co. has agreed to advance to the undersigned Flemming M. Harris and Anderson K. Harris residing in Union District - in said State and engaged in the cultivation of the Said in the District of Union Such Supplies as the undersigned may require for the cultivation of share crops to the Limits of One Hundred Dollars - ..."
[Dated 21 April 1868]


They were Methodists and were members of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church when they died. This is where they are buried. Unfortunately, since he was usually known by his F.M., and their tombstone was erected later by someone who didn't know his name. So Fleming is buried under a tombstone that has Francis Marion Harris on it.

Fleming Matthew Harris and Augusta Ann Harris had 14 children:

1) Frances Cornelia Harris (DOB: abt 1831 in Union County, SC; DOD: ? ) married William Fraser (DOB: abt 1845 in ? ; DOD: ? ) and had 2 children that I'm aware of: George Fraser and Mary Ann Fraser.

2) James Marion "Marron" or "Marrion" Harris (DOB: 1/18/1834 in Union County, SC; DOD: 4/1865 in Burgess Mill, VA) married Sarah Ann Bevill (DOB: abt 1834 in Union County, SC; DOD: 10/27/1889 in Union County, SC) about 1857 in Union County, SC. They had 3 children: James Riley Harris, Edna Harris, and Joseph Oscar Harris.

3) Cicily Ann or Catherine Ann Harris (DOB: 7/25/1836 in Union County, SC; DOD: 6/1882 in Union County, SC ) married John Floyd (DOB: ? ; DOD: ? ) and Arthur Lipsey (DOB: ? ; DOD: ? ).

4) Sarah Jane Harris (DOB: 3/18/1838 in Union County, SC; DOD: Before 1850 in Union County, SC )

5) Anne "Annie" Taylor Harris (DOB: 11/18/1840 in Union County, SC; DOD: 1/1908 in West End, Union County, SC) married M. Earl Fowler (DOB: abt 1829 in ? ; DOD: 4/24/1878 in Union County, SC). They had 6 children that I'm aware of: Marion Folwer, Isabella Fowler, Augusta Ann Fowler, Nancy Fowler, William W. Fowler, Joe E. Fowler.

6) Millie Eugenia Harris (DOB: 10/20/1842 in Union County, SC; DOD: 3/23/1924 in Union County, SC) married J. Gist Farr (DOB: 8/12/1836 in Union County, SC; DOD: 8/26/1899 in Union County, SC) in 1865. They had 7 children that I'm aware of: Edward Marvin Farr, W. T. Farr, Doretha Farr, John Anderson Farr, James Waitus Farr, Aurrie Farr, Carrie Farr.

7) Patricia "Tricia", "Trisher", "Fisher" "Trish", "Trisherann" Ann Harris (DOB: 12/8/1843 in Union County, SC; DOD: ? in Union County, SC). In the 1860 Census, Patricia Ann is listed as "insane".

8) William Edward Harris (DOB: 12/29/1845 in Union County, SC; DOD: 7/20/1864 in Petersburg, VA) never married. In the 1860 Census, Edward is listed as "idiot". Although he was able to serve in the Civil War with 2 of his brothers and died in service.

9) Anderson Kennedy Harris, "Kanislau", "Kannaela", "A.K." Harris (DOB: 4/26/1848 in Union County, SC; DOD: 3/1928 in Union County, SC) married Sallie Austin (DOB: 9/1847 in SC; DOD: ? ). They had 2 children: Willie M. Harris, Oliver "Ollie" R. Harris. Anderson also had a child by his deceased brother's widow, Sarah Ann Bevill. This child was Robert Jackson Harris. Anderson's Civil War records list his name as Kennedy. Who ever wrote the names in Gamewell Harris' Family Bible could not spell and had it as Kanislau. Sarah Ann Bevill had knitted the 3 brothers socks and sent them. They were wearing them when they were in Petersburg. Anderson and Edward were there when the explosion occurred and Edward was killed. Anderson was buried up to his neck but he promised a plug of tobacco to a Yankee if he would dig him out so he survived. Anderson saw Edward's feet sticking out of the dirt with the socks from Sarah. That was how he identified him. He said "My brother is under that dirt because I know it by that sock."

"Captain Jacob Q. Carpenter Cp 1344
Sons of Confederate Veterans
'The Victory of a Soldier's Death'
Camp 1344 Sons of Confederate Veterans held it's regular monthly meeting at the home of Mike Bolin near Cherokee Creek Church for a barbecue chicken dinner. Guests of honor were a real son and a real daughter of Confederate soldiers. F.W. Strapp, F. Co. 18 CS Inf. R.B. Ramsey, son of W.D. Ramsey, gave an interesting talk on some of the stories his father, the Confederate soldier, told, when he was very young. There were about 40 people present at the meeting. The flags of the Confederacy and the flag of SC were prominently displayed. Because so many of those present were descendants of men who had been blown up by the great mine at Petersburg, the conversation drifted into a discussion of that incident which took place on the morning of 7/30/1864. From official reports it can be found that Elliott's Brigade, Johnson's Division, Anderson's Corps, held the strong point. It was composed of 17th, 18th, 23rd, 22nd, 26th and Holcomb SC Legion. From the casualty reports it would seem that the 18th was commanded by L-C W.B. Allison and the 22nd by Col. W.G. Burt. Two companies of the 18th were organized in what is now Cherokee County, N. of the Pacolet, one of which was "F" Company. "B" Company of the 22nd seems to have been made up largely of North of the Pacolet men as well. "B" Company must have been right over the charge for nearly half the company including it's captain were lost in the explosion. Part of the "F" Company, 18th SC was also buried in the explosion. Among them was Mike Bolin's, host for the meeting, grandfather, Edward Harris; his brother, Marion. While a second brother, Anderson, was covered by the explosion, he was dug out and captured. Bolin is shown in the accompanying picture in a Confederate General Officer's uniform. Anyone who had an ancestor who was involved in the "Battle of the Crater" mentioned above and who left some interesting stories about it is invited to write the stories down and send them to Lt. Col. David Quinn, 106 Carter Heights Drive, Gaffney, SC." Source: The Gaffney Leger, Wednesday, April 19, {page torn}, Page 8A

He was in the18th Infantry Regiment. It was assembled during the winter of 1861-1862 with men from Laurens County and other counties in the northwestern part of the state. After serving in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, it was ordered to Virginia. During the war it was assigned to General Evans', Elliott's, and Wallace's Brigade. The 18th fought at Second Manassas, South Mountain, and Sharpsburg, moved to North Carolina, then saw action at Jackson, Mississippi. Returning to South Carolina, it was involved in the operations around Charleston. During the spring of 1864 the unit was sent back to Virginia where it participated in the Petersburg siege north and south of the James River and the Appomattox Campaign. This regiment lost forty-nine percent of the 230 engaged at Second Manassas and had 3 killed and 39 wounded during the Maryland Campaign. In September, 1863, there were 363 present for duty and at the Petersburg mine explosion, 205 were disabled. It sustained many casualties at Sayler's Creek and surrendered 16 officers and 139 men. The field officers were Colonels James M. Gadberry and William H. Wallace, Lieutenant Colonels W.B. Allison and Ferinand Scaife, and Major Rolet J. Betsill.

According to the Union County, SC Death Notices from Early Newspapers 1852-1914, compiled by Tommy Vaughn, pg 12, 9/27/1878 (Union Times), "Henry Smith, son of Newell Smith, was killed by Anderson Harris on a difficulty Wednesday AM last (9/18/1878) on Mount Tabor Rd." In issue of 6/20/1879 Harris was found "not guilty". Some man was threatening one of Anderson's nephews (James Marion's son). Anderson told the man to stop and the man continued so Anderson hit him with a pick ax.

10) Havannah Ann Harris (DOB: 9/29/1851 in Union County, SC; DOD: 2/16/1911 in Union County, SC). She never married. She is buried at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church.

11) Thomas Harris (DOB: 5/26/1853 in Union County, SC; DOD: 10/21/1903 in Union County, SC ) married Polly Ann Petty (DOB: ? in ? ; DOD: 11/1899 in Hickory Grove, Union County, SC). They had one child that I'm aware of: Robert Harris.

12) Gamewell Calhoun Harris (DOB: 5/26/1853 in Union County, SC; DOD: 10/21/1933 in Union County, SC) married Sarah "Sallie" C. Brakefield (DOB: 4/18/1860 in Union County, SC; DOD: 3/6/1930 in Union County, SC) on 7/20/1876 in Union County, SC. They had 13 children. See the post on this website for more information on Gamewell and Sally. Gamewell Calhoun Harris

13) Mary Harris (DOB: abt 1854 in Union County, SC; DOD: ? in ? )

14) George Harris (DOB: abt 1855 in Uion County, SC; DOD: ? in ? )

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Thriller Thursday - Mysterious Murder

Thriller Thursday - Domestic Violence Turns Into Murder


Thriller Thursday is a daily blogging prompt used by many genealogy bloggers to help them post content on their sites. Are there murders, bizarre accidents or other thrilling stories among your family history? This is my submission this week!


Fleming Matthew Harris and Augusta Ann Harris had a son named
... James Marion Harris who married Sarah Ann Bevill and they had a son named
...... Joseph Oscar Harris who married Sarah J. Harris "Sallie" and they had 3 children named Edward W. Harris, Vellie Harris and Annie Harris.

Stan's direct ancestor was Fleming Matthew Harris and Augusta Ann Harris' son, Gamewell Calhoun Harris. Gamewell and James Marion Harris were brothers. James Marion Harris was killed in the Civil War.

This story is about Joseph Oscar Harris and James Wallace Harris.

Joseph Oscar Harris was born 3/11/1859 in Union County, SC. He married Sarah Ann Sallie Bevil. She was born 10/29/1866 to James L. Harris. She was Joseph Oscar Harris' 2nd cousin. They had Edward W. Harris, Vellie Harris and Annie Harris. In 1889 they separated because Sallie Harris had committed adultery. On 7/9/1891, Sallie Harris had a son named James Wallace. The father is unknown but James Wallace claimed his father was Joseph Oscar Harris. It is said that when James Wallace Harris was 14 yrs old, he showed up at Joseph Oscar Harris' farm and wanted to work for Joseph Oscar. He lived with Joseph Oscar Harris until J.O. Harris died. In the 1910 Census (see below) Oscar Harris lists James Wallace Harris as his son.

Joseph Oscar Harris met Nancy Jane Mitchell. Nannie Mitchell was born 7/4/1870. She had a daughter named Lilly Ann Vaughn on 12/12/1891. Joseph Oscar Harris' wife, Sarah Harris, didn't die until 4/30/1904 in Union County, SC. They were separated but not divorced. But Joseph Oscar Harris had begun having children with Nannie Mitchell sometime after her daughter, Lilly, was born. Their first child, Ola, was born in 1893. They lived in separate houses on his farm. He and Nannie had 9 children: Ola Permelia Harris (DOB 1/15/1893, DOD 1/25/1944), Ernest Francis Marion Harris (DOB 2/27/1895, DOD 11/23/1977), Ella Harris (DOB 3/13/1897, DOD 10/13/1979), Bernice Harris (DOB 6/28/1899, DOD 10/25/1901), William Jennings Bryan Harris (DOB 9/4/1901, DOD 7/28/1940), Pearl Harris (DOB 7/12/1905, DOD 6/26/1996), Joseph Oscar Harris, Jr. (DOB 8/28/1907, DOD 1970-1979), Lula Belle Harris (DOB 12/8/1910, DOD 1/13/1987), and Iris Virginia Harris (DOB 3/15/1914, DOD 1/6/1966). For some reason, Joseph Oscar Harris and Nannie Mitchell didn't marry until 1911 even though Sarah Harris died in 1904. This is not unusual in today's world but was a little scandalous back then and their children were the ones that were hurt by it. This family was complicated but no more than what we are used to today.

Nannie Mitchell Harris' daughter, Lilly Ann Vaughn, married Joseph Oscar and Sarah Harris' son, Edward. They were not blood related.

1900 U.S. Census of Pinckney,  Union County,  South Carolina; Roll:  T623_ 1544; Page:  20B; Enumeration District:  72, Lines 88-89, "Fannie Mitchell" (sic), Lines 95-100, "Joseph C. Harris" (sic)
Fannie Mitchell (sic, should be Nannie Mitchell but Ancestry.com has her indexed as Fannie Mitchell), Head, W(hite), F(emale), Born Nov, 1869, 30 yrs old, Widowed, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, no occupation listed
Wallace Harris, Nephew, W, M, Born 7/1889, 10 yrs old, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, At School
Joseph C. Harris, Head, W(hite), M(ale), Born Mar, 1859, 41 yrs old, Widowed, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farmer of general farm, rents farm
Jamie Harris (sic, it's not legible and I think it's really Annie Harris, his daughter), Son (sic, ? - this was originally "Daughter" but was struck out and "Son" written), W, M, Born June, 1882, 18 yrs old, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, no occupation listed
Edward Harris, Son, W, M, Born 4/1884, 16 yrs old, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farm Laborer
Cellie Harris (sic, should be Vellie Harris but Ancestry.com has her indexed as Cellie), Daughter, W, F, Born 3/1887, 13 yrs old, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, At School
William Roberson, Hired, W, M, Born 7/1863, 36 yrs old, Widowed, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farm Laborer
Foster Guilford, Hired, B, M, Born 9/1886, 13 yrs old, Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farm Laborer

1910 U.S. Census of Union Rd, Pinckney,  Union County,  South Carolina; Roll:  T624_1474; Page:  22A; Enumeration District:  118; Image:  871, Lines 8-14, "Oscar Harris" and "Edward Harris"
Oscar Harris, Head, M(ale), W(hite), 51 yrs old (DOB 1859), Widowed, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farmer of home farm, rents farm
Wallace Harris, Son, M, W, 19 yrs old (DOB 1889), Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Laborer of home farm
Ola Harris, Daughter, F, W, 17 yrs old (DOB 1893), Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
John Loyd, Servant, M, W, 22 yrs old (DOB 1888), Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Laborer on home farm
Edward Harris, Head, M, W, 27 yrs old (DOB 1883), Married, First Marriage, Married 3 yrs, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farmer of home farm, rents farm
Lillie Harris, Wife, F, W, 19 yrs old (DOB 1891), Married, First Marriage, Married 3 yrs, 1 child with 1 still living, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Roger Harris, Son, M, W, 2 yrs old (DOB 1908), Born in SC, Both parents born in SC

Nancy Jane Mitchell Harris died 9/8/1916 in Union County, SC. She is buried at Brown's Creek Baptist Church, Union County, SC. Joseph Oscar Harris died 4/4/1927 in Union County, SC. He is buried at Foster's Chapel United Methodist Church, Union County, SC. Sarah Harris Harris is buried at Brown's Creek Baptist Church, Union County, SC.

Now back to James Wallace Harris (Sarah Harris' son born after her separation from Joseph Oscar Harris). James Wallace Harris was born 7/9/1891 in Union County, SC. He married Nannie Unknown about 1912 in Union County, SC.

1920 U.S. Census of Pickney,  Union County,  South Carolina; Roll:  T625_1713; Page:  3A; Enumeration District:  138; Image:  733, Lines 37-42, "James W. Harris"
James W. Harris, Head, Rents farm, M(ale), W(hite), 29 yrs old (DOB 1891), Married, Can read and write, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farmer of general farm
Mannie Harris (sic, looks like Nannie Harris but Ancestry.com has her indexed as Mannie Harris), Wife, F, W, 25 yrs old (DOB 1895), Married, Can read and write, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Lillian E. Harris, Daughter, F, W, 7 yrs old (DOB 1913), Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
James F. Harris, Son, M, W, 5 yrs old (DOB 1915), Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
William D. Harris, Son, M, W, 4 yrs old (DOB 1916), Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Ada E. Harris, Daughter, F, W, 1 yrs old (DOB 1919), Born in SC, Both parents born in SC

1930 U.S. Census of Side Rd, Pickney,  Union County,  South Carolina; Roll:  2215; Page:  7A; Enumeration District:  13; Image:  97.0, Lines 15-24, "J.W. Harris"
J.W. Harris, Head, Owns farm, Owns radio set, M(ale), W(hite), 39 yrs old (DOB 1891, Married at age 20 yrs old, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farmer of general farm
Nannie Harris, Wife, F, W, 37 yrs old (DOB 1893), Married at age 18 yrs old, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Lillian Harris, Daughter, F, W, 17 yrs old (DOB 1913), Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farm Laborer
Frank Harris, Son, M, W, 16 yrs old (DOB 1914), Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC, Farm Laborer
Douglas Harris, Son, M, W, 13 yrs old (DOB 1917), Single, Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Ada Harris, Daughter, F, W, 11 yrs old (DOB 1919), Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Everett Harris, Son, M, W, 7 yrs old (DOB 1923), Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Manuel Harris, Son, M, W, 5 yrs old (DOB 1925), Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Rachel Harris, Daughter, F, W, 3 yrs old (DOB 1927), Born in SC, Both parents born in SC
Curtis Harris, Son, M, W, 10/12 mos old (DOB 1929), Born in SC, Both parents born in SC

SC Death Certificate #8111, Registered District #4205, Registered #7, J. Wallace Harris, DOD: 1/15/1935 in Pinckney, Union County, SC
Male, White, Married to Nannie Harris, DOB: 7/9/1891 in Union County, SC, 44 yrs old
Occupation: Farmer
Father: J.O. Harris, born in SC
Mother: Sarah Harris, born in SC
Informant: Mrs. J.W. Harris of Union, SC
DOD: 1/15/1935 at (blank)
Cause of death: Gunshot wound in chest, Homicide, No treatment, in yard of private home
Burial: 1/17/1935 at Foster's Chapel

Who killed James Wallace Harris and why? I don't know at this time. But how sad. He left a wife and at least 8 children.

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