George W. Harris was born August 6, 1863 in Wisconsin, and died July 4,  1937, in Paynesville, Stearns Co., MN, at age 72. He is the son of John Benjamin Harris of Wisconsin, and Sarah Ann Abbey of Clarke Twp., Newcastle Dist., Durham Co., Canada West. Never Married.

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George W. Harris was born August 6, 1863, in Wisconsin.

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: William 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 framer with property worth $320 born in New York and Eliza Harris (age 63) born in Connecticut.

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 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 of New York-born parents.

The 1885 Minnesota State Census dated 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 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 1890 Veterans Schedule taken June 1890 shows John B. Harris is living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. He was a Private in Company A, 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry, and served from November 1863 to August 1864, for a total of 9 months.

The 1890 Veterans Schedule taken June 1890 shows William A. Harris is living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. He was a Private in Company A, 1st Minnesota Infantry Wisconsin Cavalry, and served from February 1864 to July 1865, for a total of 1 year and 5 months. Leigh Larson note: William A. Harris and John B. Harris are brothers.

The 1895 Minnesota State Census dated June 14, 1895 shows John B. Harris (age 65) born in New York to New York-born parents, who served as a Soldier during the War of the Rebellion, and has lived Minnesota for 30 years and has lived in this district for 18 years is a Farmer living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Sarah A. Harris (age 51) born in New York. Also living there are his five children: George W. Harris (age 31) born in Wisconsin and has lived Minnesota for 30 years and has lived in this district for 18 years, who is At Home; Della Harris (age 18) born in Minnesota; Sadie Harris (age 15) born in Minnesota; Ernest Harris (age 11) born in Minnesota; and John Harris (age 7) born in Minnesota.

John Benjamin Harris died May 17, 1899, in Regal, Stearns Co., MN, at age 68.

The 1900 U.S. Census taken on June 2, 1900 shows Sara Harris is a widow (age 56) born February 1844 in Canada to Canadian-born parents living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Ten of the fourteen children born to her are still living. Living with her as head of the household is her unmarried farmer son George W. Harris (age 36) born August 1863 in Wisconsin of Canadian-born parents. Also there are her children: Earnest Harris (age 16) born May 1884; John A. Harris (age 12) born June 1887; and Sadie Harris (age 11) born July 1888. The last three children were born in Minnesota.

The 1905 Minnesota State Census taken on June 14, 1905 shows Sarrah Harris (age 61) born in Canada to Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents and having lived in Minnesota for 34 years and having lived in this district for 26 years is a Farmers Widow living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN.  Also living there are: George W. Harris (age 39) born in Wisconsin to New York and Wisconsin-born parents and having lived in Minnesota for 34 years and having lived in this district for 26 years, a Farmer; and Ernest Harris (age 21) born in Minnesota to New York and Wisconsin-born parents and having lived in Minnesota for 34 years and having lived in this district for 21 years, a Farm Laborer.

The 1910 U.S. Census taken on April 27, 1910, shows George W. Harris (age 44) born in Wisconsin to New York and English Canadian-born parents is an unmarried General Farm Farmer and is renting his farm and is living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him are: his widowed mother, Sarah Harris (age 66) born in English Canada to New York and English Canadian-born parents, with all ten of the children born to her still alive; and his unmarried brother, Ernest Harris (age 24) born in Minnesota to New York and English Canadian-born parents, a Farm Laborer Working Out. Also living there is an unmarried Servant, Louise Garde (age 17) born in Iowa to German-born parents, a Servant in a Private Family.

The 1920 U.S. Census taken on January 5, 1920 shows Sarah is a widow (age 76) listed as the owner and head of household living on James Street, Paynesville Village, Paynesville Twp., Stearns Co., MN. Living with her is her unmarried son, George W. Harris (age 50) born in Wisconsin, general farming, and one boarder.

Sarah Ann (Abbey) Harris died October 15, 1927, in Paynesville, Stearns Co., MN at age 83.

The 1930 U.S. Census taken on May 6, 1930, shows Albert N. Knapp (age 57) born in Iowa to New Jersey and Indiana-born parents and first married at age 30 is a General Farm Farmer owning his farm and is living in Paynesville Twp., Stearns Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Margaret Knapp (age 60) born in English Canada to Canadian-born parents and first married at age 33, who is a Naturalized Citizen. Also living there are: an unmarried Lodger, Geo. Harris (age 64) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, a Farm Laborer; and Dorothy Harris (age 17) born in Minnesota to Illinois-born parents, an unmarried Servant in a Private Home. Leigh Larson note: Dorothy Harris is the daughter of Ernest John Harris (George's brother) and thus is George's niece.

The 1930 U.S. Census taken on April 22, 1930 shows Ernest Harris (age 45) born in Minnesota to New York and French Canadian-born parents and first married at age 26 is a General Farm Farmer renting his farm and living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Louisa Harris (age 37) born in Iowa to German-born parents and first married at age 18. Six Harris children are living in the household, all unmarried and born in Minnesota to Minnesota and Iowa-born parents: Pearl Harris (age 18); Dorothy Harris (age 17) a General Housework Maid, who is absent; Clifford Harris (age 15); Lois Harris (age 13); Darrell Harris (age 9); and Donna M. Harris (age 7). A widowed Lodger and General Farm Laborer also lives in the household.

George W. Harris died July 4,  1937, in Paynesville, Stearns Co., MN, at age 72.