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Harris - William d. 1894


Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Argus News, May 26, 1894 p 8

William Harris, a son of Robert Harris, residing north of this city, and well known in Crawfordsville and vicinity, met an accidental death yesterday at Falls City, Nebraska. No particulars are yet obtainable. The remains will be brought home for burial and are expected tonight. The deceased was about 38 yeares of age and resided north of this city until two years ago when he went west to seek his fortune. He was a brother-in-law of John Snyder of this city. - kbz


Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Tuesday, 22 May 1894

Last evening Robert Harris, residing four miles north of this city, received a telegram today that his son, Will, had been killed Sunday night in Falls City, Neb. No particulars were given and as yet the manner of his death is unknown. The body will arrive here tonight and the funeral will probably occur here tomorrow conducted by Rev. T. J. Shuey.  Will Harris was 38 years old and left here about three years ago. He married a daughter of Aaron Snyder, but she died five years ago.- "S"

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