Matthew Harris

MATTHEW HARRIS.

This pioneer first saw the light of day in Tennessee, and on the 5th day of March, 1816. Came to Boone County in 1831. Married to Martha Furgason, February 11, 1836, in Jefferson Township. The following are the names of their children: Judith J., married to Samuel Lothlin; William F., married to Alice Potts, February, 1867; he was in the army; is buried at Thorntown; his wife died in December, 1885; is buried in the Cox Cemetery; Martha A. married to Michael D. Campbell, resides in Nebraska; Sarah A., died at the age of eighteen years, buried at the Cox Cemetery; Robert W., died at the age of sixteen years; Hannah M., died in 1851, at the age of three years; Mary E., died in infancy; Elwood T., born January 1, 1854, married to Mary E. Mesmore; they reside in Jefferson Township. Matthew Harris died December 29, 1860, buried in the Cox Cemetery. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, as was also Mrs. Harris, who was born in Union County, Ind., February 4, 1816. Mr. H. was of medium size, dark hair and dark complexion.
 

Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, p. 302
Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 28, 2007