Benjamin Franklin Harris (abt. 1852 - 1929)

Born about 1852 in Missouri, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah Elizabeth (Byron) Harris — married 1 Apr 1875 in Osage County, Missouri, United States

Descendants

Died 16 Jun 1929 at about age 77 in Washington, Vernon, Missouri, United States

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Biography

Benjamin was born about 1852 to Thomas Harris and Nancy Mahon.^[1][2] In 1875 he married Sarah Elizabeth Byrom^[3] and they had 5 children:

1. Nancy Catherine Harris (abt.1876)
2. John Richard Harris (abt.1879-)
3. Ora L Harris (abt.1883-)
4. Warren Thomas Harris (1884-
5. Almona Evelyn Harris (abt.1888-)

Sarah died before Benjamin remarried to Luella Mangrum in about 1897,^[4][5] having 5 more children with her:

1. William Isah, born about 1898
2. Ollie A, born about 1901
3. Rena Amanda, born about 1903
4. Floy Azalea, born about 1906
5. James C, born about 1911

In 1920, Benjamin is listed on two separate Census records, one with his family in Richland, Missouri,^[6] and the second in Washington County, Missouri, working for the State Lunatic Asylum No. 3, and listed as a widower.^[7] It appears that in 1926, he was admitted as a patient diagnosed with senile psychosis (simple). He passed away in 1929 and was buried in the hospital cemetery.^[8]

Research Notes

1. On the 1900 U.S. Census, it says that Benjamin and Luella had been married for 13 years, or c. 1887.^[4] However, the 1910 U.S. Census also says that they had been married for 13 years, c.1897.^[5] Since their oldest son, William, was listed as age 2 in the 1900 census, the 1897 marriage date is most likely correct.
2. After his death, Barbara Parker, wife of Ned Parker, petitioned to have his hospital records opened. The only document in his file was his "Departure" paper, listing his name (Benjamin Harris), date of birth (1851), admittance date (April 24, 1926), diagnosis (senile psychosis - simple), date of death (6/16/29), cause of death (arteriosclerosis, acute bronco-pneumonia), burial information (Ferry Undertakers - hospital cemetery), and family (Mrs. L. R. Harris of Dora, Missouri). Ancestry Sharing Link

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1860," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MH87-TW4 : 14 December 2017), Benjamin Harris in entry for T S and Nancy Harris, Jefferson Township, Osage County, Missouri, United States; citing p. 75, dwelling 572, NARA microfilm publication M653 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M46B-FD2 : 12 April 2016), Benjamin Harris in entry for Thomas F and Nancy Harris, Jefferson Township, Osage County, Missouri, United States; citing p. 23 (penned), p. 134 (stamped), family 159, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 552,295.
3. ↑ "Missouri Marriages, 1750-1920," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V28B-SK8 : 11 February 2018), B. F. Harris and Salley E. Byram, 01 Apr 1875; citing Osage,Missouri; FHL microfilm 913,742, image 67.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M383-4ZC : accessed 10 July 2018), Benjamon and Luella R Harris, Richland Township (west part), Ozark, Missouri, United States; citing ED 97, sheet 8A, p. 125 (stamped), dwelling 126, family 128, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.), FHL microfilm 1,240,880.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M2BK-T58 : accessed 10 July 2018), Benjamin F and Luella R Harris, Richland Township, Ozark County, Missouri, United States; citing ED 140, sheet 2B, family 31, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 804; FHL microfilm 1,374,817.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M8C8-QGP : accessed 10 July 2018), Benjiman F and Lulea R Harris, Richland Township, Ozark County, Missouri, United States; citing ED 157, sheet 9A, dwelling 148, family 147, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 936; FHL microfilm 1,820,936.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M88V-THZ : 2 February 2021), Benjamin Harris, Washington Township, Vernon County, Missouri, United States; citing ED 182, sheet 2A, line 9, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
8. ↑ Missouri Death Certificates - Missouri Secretary of State. Certificate #23625, Benjamin Harris, 16 Jun 1929, Washington Township, Vernon County, Missouri (https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1929/1929_00024190.PDF : accessed 7 Jul 2023).

See also:

• "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M6FM-1VJ : 14 August 2017), B F and Sarah Harris, Jackson, Ozark, Missouri, United States; citing enumeration district ED 109, sheet 35C, p. 545 (stamped), dwelling 274, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0707; FHL microfilm 1,254,707.
• Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 9 July 2018), memorial page for Benjamin Harris (1851–1929), Find A Grave: Memorial #65397451, citing Nevada State Hospital #3 Cemetery, Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri, USA.