Harris family of VA, OH & IA gen V

She was born in Hardin, Allamakee Co. IA on January 12, 1871.

She married Darius Orr on November 22, 1889. Darius was born on June 4, 1859 in Allamakee Co. IA. He was the son of James Orr and Margaret A. Ellison.

Bertha died on August 28, 1946 in Postville, Allamakee Co. IA. Darius Orr died in Riverside, IL at the home of his daughter on January 6, 1941. They are buried in the Postville cemetery.

Bertha Harris and Darius Orr had 4 children*:

He was born in Post twp. Allamakee Co. IA on August 3, 1874. He lived at home until his marriage, but had rented land and engaged in farming 5 yrs. prior to his marriage. He bought 167 acres after his marriage and engaged in general farming and stock-raising.

He married Rachel M. Folsom in Post twp. Allamakee Co. IA on February 23, 1898. Rachel was born in Frankville, Winneshiek Co. IA September 4, 1879. She was the daughter of Thomas Folsom and Eliza Ewing.

Rachel died January 13, 1943 Postville at 63 years of age. Warner died November 14, 1953 Postville, Iowa, at 79 years of age. They are buried in Minert cemetary.

Warner McLeary Harris and Rachel M. Folsom had 7 children:

130.    i.    twin Harris 1898-1898
131.    ii.   twin Harris 1898-1898
132.    iii. Lester W. Harris 1900-1901
132.    iv. Lloyd 'Mike' Harris 1900-? twin of Lester
133.    v.   Cloy J. Harris 1903-1904
134.    vi.   Robert Ray 1905-
135.    vii. Roger M. 1909-1995

She was born in Post Twp. Allamakee Co. IA on July 3, 1878. She spent the early years of her life on her parents farm and attended the rural school in Post township. In 1897 she was a "chorister" with the Young People's Society in her church.

She married Arther "Artie" William Swenson in Postville, Allamakee Co. IA on November 24, 1898. A.W. was born on November 24, 1879. His parents were Evan Swenson and Eliza McWilliams. They were married at the home of her parents.

Nina was a lover of fancy work and quilting. She was active in young people's activities and in church and Sunday school. She sang in church choir for many years. She was a member of the United Brethern Church.
"I remember my g-grandmother Nina very well. I loved visiting at her home in Cherry Valley. A vivid memory of her sugar cookies still makes my mouth water!"

Nina died January 13, 1967 in Postville, Allamakee Co. IA, at 88 years of age. Arthur died on January 11, 1965, at 85 years of age. They are buried in the Post twp., Minert cemetery.

Nina E. Harris and Arthur W. Swenson had 5 children*:

He was born in Post Twp.Allamakee Co.IA on March 30, 1881. His birth announcement was in the Postville Review, April 9, 1881: "On March 30 at eight o'clock p.m. a young gentleman came to the home of G.W. Harris. He weighs ten and a half pounds. George says he may stay 21 years if he wants to."

He never married.

Gerald died September 7,1928 Postville,IA at 47 years of age. He is buried in the Minert cemetery.

She was born in Post Twp. Allamakee Co. IA on September 24, 1885.

She married Alonzo M. Folsom in Post Twp. Allamakee Co. IA on November 16, 1905. Alonzo was born in Post Twp.Allamakee Co. IA on August 10, 1878. Hazel and Alonzo farmed George Wesley Harris' farm after Mr. Harris retired.

Hazel died October 1, 1937 in Mitchell, IA, at 52 years of age. Alonzo died April 3, 1950 at 71 years of age.

Hazel V. Harris and Alonzo Folsom had 3 children:

He was born in Allamakee Co. IA on April 4, 1887. He was accidently killed in an accident while hunting ground squirrels. The Postville Review July 15, 1898:
Fatal Accident! G.W. Harris' 11 year old boy accidentally shot
"The people of Postville were shocked last Friday night at learning that Rodger Harris had been accidentally shot, and that the wound would likely prove fatal. He was driving a mower and supper being called he took a small rifle which he had in the field for the purpose of trying to shoot a woodchuck, on to the mower, setting the stock on the foot rest and leaning the barrel against his shoulder. The jar of the machinery finally shook it off the rest and it fell the hammer striking the rest as it fell, discharging it.... Several physicians were summoned but nothing could be done and Saturday afternoon he passed quietly away with but little pain....The funeral was held from the residence on Sunday morning and was very largely attended from both town and country. The sermon was by the Rev. Dickensheets and the interment in Minert cemetery. 132 teams being in the procession."

Roger died November 5, 1898, at 11 years of age.

She was born in Post Twp. Allamakee Co. IA on November 20, 1890.

She married Richard Folsom in Post Twp. Allamakee Co. IA on January 26, 1911. He was born in Frankville, Winnesheik Co. IA on February 3, 1886 and was the son of Eliza Ewing and Thomas Folsom. Mabel and Richard farmed in Franklin twp. Allamakee Co. IA. In 1944 Richard removed to Cedar Rapids, Linn Co. IA.

Richard Folsom died on March 9, 1959 in Cedar Rapids, IA. His death was a result of injuries received in an auto accident in March 1958. Mabel died on June 18, 1964. She is buried in the Minert cemetery and he is buried in the Postville cemetery.

Mabel Harris and Richard Folsom had 3 children:

He was born in Allamakee Co. IA on January 29, 1881. Alton's birth notice from the Postville Review, February 5, 1881: "Esq. HARRIS' family has been increased by one boy, Jan. 29th, 1881. The Esquire looks quite fatherly now-a-days." As a young man he was a member of the Epworth League in Postville.

Alton was a barber. He married Daisy Manion on May 13, 1899 in Waukon,Allamakee Co. IA. Daisy was born in 1880 in Jamesborough, IA. The 1900 federal census, Postville town lists Alton, age 19, living with his parents. His marital status is listed as married 2 yrs. but no mention of his wife in the household. The 1920 federal census, Postville town lists Alton, age 38, living with his parents. It is unclear, but I believe the notation shows that he was divorced.

He married Edith Wegner after 1920. They lived in Minneapolis where he operated a tonsorial parlor.

Alton died of cardiac disease on May 19, 1928 in Minneapolis, MN, at 47 years of age. He is buried in the Postville cemetery.

Alton Harris & Daisy Manion had 1 child:

He was born February 3, 1900 in Lybrand, Post twp. Allamakee Co. IA. His father nicknamed him 'Joe' after a friend, Joe Buecher. The 1920 federal census, Post twp. shows him aged 19, living with his step-father and mother, working as a country school teacher. He served in WWI and in 1920 went to Washington state to teach school.

He married Lillian Swenson on August 22, 1924 in Allamakee Co. IA. Lillian was born on December 15, 1902, the daughter of Evan Swenson and Eliza McWilliams.

Joe earned a BA degree in 1932 and his Masters of fine arts in 1933. They lived in the Seattle area and owned a retail carpeting and interior decorating business. Lillian was a secretary. They had no children.

Joe died on May 16, 1989 in Seattle, WA. Lillian died on January 17, 1988 in Seattle.