Ella Jane Harris
George W. Van Vorst was born August 1851 in Wisconsin and died August 22, 1907, in Paynesville, Stearns Co., MN, at about age 56. He is the son of John Van Vorst of New York and Mary Adeline Warts of New York.
Annettie M. "Nettie" Bigford was born February 10, 1863, in Fond du Lac Co., WI, and died December 7, 1930, at St. Ignatius Hospital, Colfax, Whitman Co., WA, at age 67. Buried in Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. She is the daughter of Edmond Bigford of New York, and Barthania Harris of New York. Annettie had 5 of 5 living children by 1900.
Edmond Bigford died April 6, 1865, at Sailor's Creek. She had four marriages.
George Washington Van Vorst and Annettie M. "Nettie" Bigford were married December 18, 1879, in Sauk Rapids, MN.
George W. Van Vorst and Annettie M. "Nettie" (Bigford) Van Vorst had one child:
George W. Van Vorst and Annettie M. "Nettie" (Bigford) Van Vorst were divorced April 26, 1884, in Saint Cloud, Stearns Co., MN.
Annettie M. "Nettie" (Bigford) Van Vorst then married July 3, 1884, in Motley, Morrison Co., MN, to S. O. June: Born Unknown; Died Unknown. Ole S. June: Born 1858, in Iowa.
Annettie M. "Nettie" (Bigford) Van Vorst then married John H. Morgan.
John H. Morgan was born October 8, 1825, in Pittston, Kennebec Co., ME, and died September 22, 1903, in Stillwater, Washington Co., MN, at age 78. He was a Grocer in Stillwater, Washington Co., MN, in 1900.
John Morgan and Annette M. "Nettie" (Bigford) (Van Vorst) June then married (3) about 1895 in Unknown.
Annettie M. "Nettie" (Bigford) (Van Vorst) Morgan then married David James Wilson.
David James Wilson was born August 26, 1856, in Hammond, NY; and died September 5, 1930, due to Colon Cancer, at the Willesene Sanitarium, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 74. Buried in Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.
David James Wilson and Annette M. "Nettie" (Bigford) (Van Vorst) Morgan were married January 23, 1908, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.
George W. Van Vorst then married Ella Jane Harris.
Ella Jane Harris was born February 24, 1862, in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, and died August 2, 1941, in Paynesville, Stearns Co., MN, at age 80. She is the daughter of John B. Harris of Wisconsin and Sarah Ann Abbey of Clarke Twp., Newcastle Dist., Durham Co., Canada West.
George W. Van Vorst and Ella Jane Harris were married May 11, 1884, in Stearns Co., MN.
George W. Van Vorst and Ella Jane (Harris) Van Vorst had five or six children:
After George W. Van Vorst died, Ella Jane (Harris) Van Vorst married married Hamilton Russell "Ham" Latterell.
Hamilton Russell "Ham" Latterell was born October 12, 1862, in Essex, Essex Co., NY, and died August 7, 1933, in Sauk Rapids, Benton Co., MN, at age 70. He is the son of Prosper Charles Latterell of Montreal, Lower Canada, and Theresa A. Tatro of New York.
Hamilton Russell "Ham" Latterell was first married to Alpha Dee Harden.
Alpha Dee Harden was born February 1, 1879, in Benton Co., MN, and died July 5, 1925, in Benton Co., MN, at age 46. She is the daughter of Wesley A. Harden of Verona, Oneida Co., NY, and Nellie Yeadon of New York of Brownville, Jefferson Co., NY.
Hamilton Russell "Ham" Latterell and Alpha Dee Harden were married February 9, 1898, in Benton Co., MN.
Hamilton Russell "Ham" Latterell and Alpha Dee "Alphi" (Harden) Latterell had two children and one adopted child.
Hamilton Russell "Ham" Latterell then married Ella Jane (Harris) Van Vorst.
Hamilton Russell "Ham" Latterell and Ella Jane (Harris) Van Vorst were October 1, 1929, in Stearns Co., MN.
Hamilton Russell Latterell and Ella Jane (Harris) (Van Vorst) Latterell had no children.
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Edmond Bigford was born Unknown in New York.
Barthania Harris was born about 1845 in New York.
The 1850 U. S. Census taken on September 21, 1850, shows Henry Harris (age 46) born in New York is a Laborer living in Jerusalem, Yates Co., NY. Living with him is Eliza Harris (age 45) born in New York. Also living there are five Harris people, all born in New York: John B. Harris (age 20), a Laborer; Sarah L. Harris (age 16); Maria I. Harris (age 13); William Harris (age 8); and Bertha Harris (age 5). A Laborer was also living there.
The 1850 U.S. Census taken on November 6, 1850, shows Samuel Bigfort (age 45) born in New York is a Farmer living in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is Lovina Bigfort (age 39) born in New York. Also living there are ten Bigforts: Sarah Bigfort (age 18) born in New York; Betty Bigfort (age 16) born in New York; Clark Bigfort (age 14) born in New York; Caroline Bigfort (age 12) born in New York; Edward Bigfort (age 10) born in New York; Shoulette Bigfort (age 8) born in New York; Anne Bigfort (age 6) born in New York; Jefferson Bigfort (age 5) born in New York; Ellen Bigfort (age 2) born in Wisconsin; and Orin Bigfort (age 1/2) born in Wisconsin.
George W. Van Vorst was born August, 1851, in Wisconsin.
The 1855 Wisconsin State Census shows Samuel Bigford is Head of Household and is living in Lamartine Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.
John Benjamin Harris and Sarah Ann Abbey were married October 7, 1859, in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.
The 1860 U.S. Census taken on August 2, 1860, shows John Van Worst (age 41) born in New York with real estate of $800 and personal estate of $40 is a Day Laborer living in Richfield Twp., Washington Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Edolin Van Worst (age 33) born in New York. Also living there are 7 children, all born in Wisconsin: Robert Van Worst (age 13); Harrison Van Worst (age 9); George Van Worst (age 7); Franklin Van Worst (age 6); Rerelo Van Worst (age 4); Emmor Van Worst (age 2); and Neremiar Van Worst (age 8/12).
The 1860 U.S. Census taken on July 24, 1860, shows Henry Harris (age 54) born in New York is a Farmer with personal estate worth $75 is living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is Eliza Harris (age 53) born in Connecticut. Also living in the household: John B. Harris (age 30) born in New York, a married Laborer; Sarah Harris (age 16) born in Canada, married; William Harris (age 18) born in New York, an unmarried Laborer; Bathana Harris (age 14) born in New York; and Francis Abbey (age 11) born in Canada.
The 1860 U.S. Census taken on July 24, 1860, shows Samuel Bigford (age 56) born in New York with real estate of $1,450 and personal estate of $700 is a Farmer living in Lamartine Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Lovina Bigford (age 49) born in New York. Also living there are 8 Bigfords: Caroline Bigford (age 22) born in New York; Edmond Bigford (age 21) born in New York, a Farm Laborer; Jay Bigford (age 16) born in New York, a Farm Laborer; Jefferson Bigford (age 14) born in New York, a Farm Laborer; Hellen Bigford (age 12) born in Wisconsin; Orrin Bigford (age 8) born in Wisconsin; Samuel Bigford (age 7) born in Wisconsin; and Annette Bigford (age 2) born in Wisconsin.
Ella Jane Harris was born February 24, 1862, in Wisconsin.
Annette M. "Nettie" Bigford was born about 1864 in Fond du Lac Co., WI.
The 1865 Minnesota State Census taken on June 1, 1865 shows John Van Vorst is living in Bridgewater Twp., Rice Co., MN. Living with him are: Adaline Van Vorst; Harrison Van Vorst; Geo. Van Vorst; Franklin P. Van Vorst; Arville Van Vorst; Emerson Van Vorst; Nehemiah Van Vorst; and Walter Van Vorst.
The 1865 Minnesota State Census taken on June 1, 1865, shows shows Henry Harris is the Head of Household living in Clinton Falls, Steele Co., MN. Living with him are: John Harris; Wm. Harris; Eliza Harris; and Sarah Harris. Also living there are: Sarah Hale; Charlotte Hale; John Hale; Sarah G. Hale; Wm. Harris, Jr.; Ella Harris; a male, Georgie Harris; a female, B. Bigford; Martha Bigford; and Theodore Fish.
The 1870 U.S. Census taken on June 17, 1870, shows John Harris (age 39) born in New York is a Laborer living in Alberta Twp., Benton Co., MN with property worth $350. Living with him is his wife, Sarah Harris (age 25) born in Canada. Also living there are their children: Wm. Harris (age 10) born in Wisconsin; Ella Jane Harris (age 8) born in Wisconsin; George Harris (age 6) born in Wisconsin; Lizzie Harris (age 4) born in Minnesota; and Walter M. Harris (age 2) born in Minnesota. Also living in the household was a domestic servant. Living in an adjacent house were John's parents: Henry Harris (age 66) a Farmer with property worth $320 born in New York and Eliza Harris (age 63) born in Connecticut.
The 1870 U.S. Census taken on July 20, 1870, shows Samuel Bigford (age 65) born in New York with real estate of $3,000 and personal estate of $700 is a Farmer living in Cuming City Precinct, Washington Co., NE. Living with him is Lavina Bigford (age 56) born in New York, who is Keeping House. Also living there are: Samuel Bigford (age 17) born in Wisconsin; and Annette Bigford (age 12) born in Wisconsin.
The 1870 Mortality Schedule for Cuming City Precinct, Washington Co., NE, shows Ellen Bigford (age 22) born in Wisconsin died by Suicide Drowning in May 1870.
The 1875 Minnesota State Census taken on May 1, 1875, shows shows John B. Harris (age 44) born in New York to New York and Connecticut-born parents is living in Alberta Twp., Benton Co., MN. Living with him is Sarah A. Harris (age 31) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents. Also living there are: Wm. H. Harris (age 14) born in Wisconsin to New York and Canadian-born parents; Eliza J. Harris (age 12) born in Wisconsin to New York and Canadian-born parents; George W. Harris (age 11) born in Wisconsin; Lizzie M. Harris (age 9) born in Minnesota to New York and Canadian-born parents; Hetta M. Harris (age 8) born in Minnesota to New York and Canadian-born parents; Ida C. Harris (age 5) born in Minnesota to New York and Canadian-born parents; Violetta V. Harris (age 3) born in Minnesota to New York and Canadian-born parents; and Anna F. Harris (age 1) born in Minnesota to New York and Canadian-born parents. Also living in the household is Wm. A. Harris (age 34) born in New York to New York and Connecticut-born parents. Living in an adjacent house were John's parents: Henry Harris (age 71) born in New York to New York and Connecticut-born parents; and Eliza Harris (age 70) born in Connecticut to New York and Connecticut-born parents.
The 1875 Minnesota State Census taken on May 1, 1875, shows shows Samuel Bigford (age 62) born in New York to New York-born parents is living in New Richland Twp., Waseca Co., MN. Living with him is a female, A. Bigford (age 17) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents.
George W. Van Vorst and Annette M. "Nettie" Bigford were married December 18, 1879, in Sauk Rapids, MN.
The 1880 U.S. Census taken on June 11, 1880, shows George Van Vorst (age 28) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents is a Farmer living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Nettie Van Vorst (age 16) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and New York-born parents and married within the census year, who is Keeping House.
The 1880 U.S. Census taken on June 8, 1880 shows John Harris (age 51) born in New York to New York-born parents is a farmer living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him is his wife Sarah Harris (age 57) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents. Also living there are their children: William Harris (age 19) born in Wisconsin; Ella J. Harris (age 18) born in Wisconsin; George W. Harris (age 16) born in Wisconsin; Lizzie Harris (age 15) born in Minnesota; Hattie M. Harris (age 12) born in Minnesota; Ida C. Harris (age 9) born in Minnesota; and Della Harris (age 4) born in Minnesota. Also living in the household were John's widowed mother Eliza Harris (age 75) a boarder with a Palsy disability born in Connecticut of Connecticut-born parents, and John's unmarried brother William Harris (age 43) who is a Farmer born in New York to New York-born parents.
The 1880 U.S. Census taken on June 11, 1880 shows John Van Vorst (age 64) born in New York to New York-born parents is a Farmer living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Adeline Van Vorst (age 50) born in New York to New York-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his 7 children, all unmarried and born to New York-born parents: Frank P. Van Vorst (age 26) born in Wisconsin, a Farmer; Ravine Van Vorst (age 23) born in Wisconsin; Emerson Van Vorst (age 22) born in Wisconsin; Nehemiah Van Vorst (age 21) born in Wisconsin; Wilaer Van Vorst (age 14) born in Minnesota; Kattie Van Vorst (age 12) born in Minnesota; and John Van Vorst (age 9) born in Minnesota. A Farm Laborer also lives in the household.
The 1885 Minnesota State Census taken on May 1, 1885 shows J. B. Harris (age 55) born in New York who served as a soldier in the Federal army during the rebellion is living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him is his Sarah A. Harris (age 41) born in Canada. Also living there are: W. H. Harris (age 24) born in Wisconsin; G. W. Harris (age 21) born in Wisconsin; Lizzie M. Harris (age 19) born in Minnesota; Ida Harris (age 14) born in Minnesota; Della Harris (age 9) born in Minnesota; Sadie Harris (age 5) born in Minnesota; and Earnest Harris (age 1) born in Minnesota. Also living in the household are: William Harris (age 44) born in New York; and William Lantry (age 18) born in Minnesota.
The 1885 Minnesota State Census dated May 1, 1885 shows G. W. Van Vost (age 33) born in Wisconsin is living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him are: Ella Van Vost (age 23) born in Wisconsin; and Eddie Van Vost (age 4) born in Minnesota.
The 1885 Minnesota State Census taken on May 1, 1885 shows A. Van Vorst (age 58) born in New York is a female Head of Household living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with her are five males and one female: Arnesson Van Vorst (age 26) born in Wisconsin; Mire Van Vorst (age 24) born in Wisconsin; Walter Van Vorst (age 21) born in Wisconsin; Walace Van Vorst (age 19) born in Minnesota; a female, Hathe Van Vorst (age 17) born in Minnesota; and John Van Vorst (age 13) born in Minnesota.
The 1895 Minnesota State Census taken on June 14, 1895 shows George W. Van Vorst (age 40) born in Wisconsin and having lived in Minnesota for 29 years and having lived in this district for 23 years and 2 months is a Farmer living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Ella J. Van Vorst (age 28) born in Wisconsin, who is Keeping House. Also living with him are his 6 children, all born in Minnesota: Edward Van Vorst (age 14); Ethel Van Vorst (age 9); Mabel Van Vorst (age 8); Joseph Van Vorst (age 6); Burt Van Vorst (age 4); and Harold Van Vorst (age 3).
The 1895 Minnesota State Census taken on June 13, 1895 shows Adaline Van Vorst (age 67) born in New York is a Farmer living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with her are: John Van Vorst (age 23) born in Minnesota and having lived in Minnesota for 23 years and having lived in this district for 2 years, a Farmer; William Harris (age 53) born in New York and having lived in Minnesota for 20 years and having lived in this district for 10 years, a Hired Man; and Addie R. King (age 17) born in Minnesota, a Hired Girl.
The 1900 U.S. Census taken on June 2, 1900 shows George Vanvorst (age 49) born August 1851 in Wisconsin to New York-born parents is a Farmer owning his own home with a mortgage and is living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him is his wife of 16 years, Ella Vanvorst (age 39) born February 1861 in Wisconsin to Canadian-born parents, with all 5 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his 6 unmarried children, all born in Minnesota to Wisconsin-born parents: Edmon J. Vanvorst (age 20) born October 1879; Josef L. Vanvorst (age 11) born November 1878); Bert Vanvorst (age 10) born March 1890; Horaled Vanvorst (age 8) born May 1892; Maud E. Vanvorst (age 14) born July 1885; and Mabell Vanvorst (age 13) born March 1887.
The 1905 Minnesota State Census taken on June 1, 1905 shows Geo. W. Van Vorst (age 53) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents and having lived in Minnesota for 40 years and 1 month and having lived in this district for 3 years and 4 months is a Farmer living in Paynesville Twp., Stearns Co., MN. Living with him is Ellen J. Van Vorst (age 39) born in New York to New York-born parents and having lived in Minnesota for 30 years and 8 months and having lived in this district for 3 years and 4 months. Also living with him are his 6 Van Vorsts, all born in Minnesota to Wisconsin and New York-born parents: Edward J. Van Vorst (age 23) and having lived in Minnesota for 23 years and 6 months and having lived in this district for 3 years and 4 months, a School Teacher; Ethel Van Vorst (age 20) and having lived in Minnesota for 20 years and 1 month and having lived in this district for 3 years and 4 months; Mabel Van Vorst (age 18) and having lived in Minnesota for 18 years and 2 months and having lived in this district for 3 years and 4 months; Joseph Van Vorst (age 16) and having lived in Minnesota for 16 years and having lived in this district for 3 years and 4 months; Bert Van Vorst (age 14) and having lived in Minnesota for 14 years and 7 months and having lived in this district for 3 years and 4 months; and Harold Van Vorst (age 11) and having lived in Minnesota for 11 years and 4 months and having lived in this district for 3 years and 4 months.
George W. Van Vorst died August 22, 1907, in Paynesville, Stearns Co., MN, at about age 56.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 4, 1910 shows Ella J. Van Vorst (age 49) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents with all 5 of the children born to her still alive is a widowed Farmer owning her own farm free of a mortgage and living on Mill Street, Village of Paynesville, Paynesville Twp., Stearns Co., MN. Living with her are her four unmarried children, all born in Minnesota to New York and Wisconsin-born parents: Ethel M. Van Vorst (age 23), a School Teacher; Joseph L. Van Vorst (age 21), a Farm Laborer on the Home Farm; Bert M. Van Vorst (age 20) a Farm Laborer on the Home Farm; and Harold H. Van Vorst (age 17).
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 8, 1920 shows Harold Van Vorst (age 27) born in Minnesota to New York and Wisconsin-born parents does Grocery Store Delivering and is renting his home on Lake Street, Village of Paynesville, Paynesville Twp., Stearns Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Amanda A. Van Vorst (age 22) born in Minnesota to German-born parents. Also living there is Harold's widowed mother, Ella J. Van Vorst (age 55) born in Minnesota to New York and Canadian-born parents. to Wisconsin-born parents
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 15, 1920 shows Edward J. Van Vorst (age 39) born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm with a mortgage and living in Vanville Twp., Burke Co., ND. Living with him is his wife, Helma Van Vorst (age 42) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1879 and becoming a Naturalized citizen in 1905. Also living there are his four children, all born in North Dakota to Minnesota and Swedish-born parents: George D. Van Vorst (age 12); Meral M. Van Vorst (age 10); Ruth E. Van Vorst (age 6); and Raymond A. Van Vorst (age 1-6/12). Also living there is Edward's unmarried brother, Burt M. Van Vorst (age 30) born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents, a Farm Laborer.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 15, 1920 shows Frank E. Van Vorst (age 41) born in Minnesota to Wisconsin and Pennsylvania-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm with a mortgage and living in Vanville Twp., Burke Co., ND. Living with him is his wife, Nellie I. Van Vorst (age 30) born in Minnesota to Illinois and Michigan-born parents. Also living there are his three children, all born in North Dakota to Minnesota-born parents: Ada G. Van Vorst (age 11); Evelyn R. Van Vorst (age 9); and Loren P. Van Vorst (age 7).
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 27, 1920 shows Joseph L. C. Van Vorst (age 31) born in Minnesota to United States-born parents is a Car Repairer in the Great Northern Car Shops owning his own home with a mortgage and living at 219 North 27th Avenue, 3rd Ward, City of St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Ella M. Van Vorst (age 24) born in Minnesota to Swedish and Norwegian-born parents.
Hamilton Russell "Ham" Latterell and Ella Jane (Harris) Van Vorst were married 1930 in Minnesota.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 1, 1930 shows Hamilton Latterell (age 68) born in New York to French Canadian and New York-born parents and first married at age 35 is a General Farm Farm Operator owning his own farm worth $4,000 and is living in St. George Twp., Benton Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Ella J. Latterell (age 69) born in Wisconsin to United States-born parents and first married at age 23.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on May 7, 1930 shows Bert M. Van Vorst (age 39) born in Minnesota to Wisconsin-born parents is an unmarried Farm Laborer Lodging in Kandiyohi Twp., Burke Co., ND. He is living in the household of an unmarried Farmer, Arthur Westby.
Hamilton Russell "Ham" Latterell died August 7, 1933, in Benton Co., MN, at age 70.
Ella Jane (Harris) (Van Vorst) Latterell died August 2, 1941, in Paynesville, Stearns Co., MN, at age 80.
The Paynesville Press, Paynesville, Stearns Co., MN, August 7, 1941
Funeral services were conducted at the Ike Lunde residence at one o'clock on Monday afternoon for Mrs. Ella Van Vorst Latterell who passed away there at 3:15 o'clock Saturday morning, August 2nd at the age of 80 years. Mrs. Latterell was the mother of Mrs. Lunde, and she had made her home with the family for the past few years. Mrs. Irene Latterell conducted the final rites, and Miss Gladys Latterell rendered appropriate musical selections. Interment followed at the Paynesville Cemetery with burial in the family lot. John Chishom, J. N. Bosworth, R. J. Erickson, W. S. Johnson, Walter Olson and Elmer Gesne served as pallbearers. Ella Harris was born in Minnesota on February 24, 1861, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Harris. She spent her girlhood in the vicinity of Sauk Rapids, later moving to Lintonville (Regal) with her parents. She was united in marriage to George Van Vorst in 1884, and they lived on a farm in the Regal community until about 1902 when the family moved to Paynesville. Mr. Van Vorst passed away in 1907. Mrs. Van Vorst was married to Ham Latterell of Foley in 1930 and lived on a farm in that community until a few years ago when her husband died. She has resided with the Lunde family practically ever since. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs Ike Lunde of this city; three sons, Joe and Harold Van Vorst of Paynesville and Bert of Coulee, N. D.; two sisters, Mrs Hattie King of Hewitt and Mrs. Walter King of Redwood Falls; and two brothers, John Harris of Howard Lake and Ernest Harris of Litchfield. She also leaves nine grandchildren. Those who came from out of town for the funeral included Mrs. Carl Zutter and daughter, Zalia Ruth, and Miss Bayer of Bertha; Arthur King and Mrs. Hattie King of Hewitt; Bert Van Vorst of Coulee, N. D.; Mrs. Walter King and son, Gordon of Redwood Falls; Mrs. Gene Nichols and son, Richard, Mrs. Wm. Longwwell and Robins Van Vorst of Minneapolis; Miss Vivian Lunde of St. Paul; Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Mikkelson of Sunburg, Mrs. Ted Lunde and Elmer Evans of Willmar; Mr. and Mrs. John Harris of Howard Lake, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Isenberg of Litchfield.