Obituaries
EMILY CAROLINE HARRIS DIES
Indianapolis Star: 15 August 1923
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
GREENCASTLE, The death of Mrs. Emily Caroline Harris, widow of Benjamin S. Harris, ex-recorder of Putnam county, took place at her home here. She was past 85 years of age and her death was due to advanced age. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Albert Mathews and Mrs. Will Conklin, and three sons, Howard S. Harris, ex-sheriff here, James B. Harris and Theodore Harris .
JACOB HARRIS
Newspaper Unknown; 1914
Posted by Carla Frazier
The subject of this sketch, Jacob S. Harris, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, Dec. 24, 1839 and departed this life on March 10, 1914, aged 74 years, 2 months and 14 days. He was one of a family of five boys and two girls born to John Henry and Julia Ann Harris, of whom only one brother survives him. His parents were of the sturdy Pennsylvania German stock, having moved into Ohio from that state. And from them Jacob inherited many of those sterling qualities, which were so characteristic of him throughout his life. On August 13, 1865, he was united in marriage to Margaret Balder and to this union were born twelve children, five boys, Philip, Andrew, Jacob, John and Frederick, and seven girls, Katie, Julia, Elizabeth, Mary, Margaret, Rose and Ada. All of whom survive him except for Frederick, who died in infancy. In October 1884, the deceased moved with his family to Stockton, Owen County, Indiana, where he has since made his home on a farm he had purchased. For several years he followed his trade as a carpenter, but eventually devoted his entire attention to the farm. Mr. Harris was a highly respected citizen in the community where he lived, and was noted among his neighbors for his honesty, sobriety, industry, and integrity in all his dealings. Soon after his marriage he became a member of the German Reformed Church, and upon moving to Indiana transferred his membership to St. Peters Reformed Church. He was a God fearing consistent Christian, who put into practice throughout his daily life and walks, those principles, which he so ardently professed. Only those who know him intimately can appreciate how deeply he reverenced the Giver of all goods and perfect gifts. His wife had preceded him in death in 1908, so that he now leaves eleven children, thirty-six grandchildren, and one great grandchild and a host of friends to mourn his loss. The children desire to thank all helpers and comforters for assistance, sympathy, and good will in this bereavement.
WESLEY HARRIS
Appearing in Feb 20, 1927 Terre Haute Tribune
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Wesley Harris, well known retired coal miner of this city, died at 2:34 o'clock this morning at the home at 916 West Knight street after a long illness of asthma and complications, aged 75 years, four months and 13 days. Mr. Harris was born in Kentucky, but came to Clay county many years ago and for a long time resided at Lena, later moving to this city. He is survived by the widow, three sons and two daughters: Claude and Otis, city; Curtis of Cincinnati; Mrs. J. F. Meunier, city; and Mrs. Fred Summers near Carbon. He is also survived by a brother and four sisters, Presley Harris of Terre Haute; Mrs. Samantha Goins, Carbon; Mrs. Green Thompson, Universal; Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, Carbon; and Mrs. Perry Hasty of Greencastle. Funeral services will be held at the U. B in Union church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Mrs. Acree officiating.