JOHN JEFFERSON HARRIS & ARBELL (RICKMAN) HARRIS

 

   

John Jefferson and Arbell (Rickman) Harris

Married in Cedar County, Missouri 14 February 1867. Arbell was a daughter of Robert and Parthena (Strange) Rickman.

 

Aged Citizen Passes

     John Jefferson Harris was born on August 9, 1847, in Raney county, East Tennessee and passed away at his home in Lockwood, July 3, 1933, at the age of 85 years, ten months and twenty four-days. He moved to Cedar county, Missouri when a small boy. He served two years and eight months in the Civil war and received an honorable discharge in 1865. He was united in marriage to Arbell Rickman in Cedar county, on the fourteenth day of February, 1869.

     To this union twelve children were born, seven of whom survive him and are as follows: W. A. Harris, of Holdenville, Okla.; J. B. Harris, of Shawnee, Okla., Mrs. Effie Gaulding, of Wichita, Kansas; Austin Harris, of Lindsey, Cal.; Arthur Harris, of Fair Play, Mo.; R. H. Harris, of Lockwood and Hardy Harris, of Golden City. The family have a large number of grandchildren, there being twenty-nine grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren are now living. His wife preceded him in death twenty seven years ago on July 5th of this year.

     On June 5, 1907, he was united in marriage to Jennie McBride. Mr. Harris moved his family to Lockwood thirteen years ago and has made this place their home until the present time. At the age of forty years he was baptized and united with the Church of Christ in Douglas county, Mo. When he moved to Lockwood he joined the Christian church here and was a member until his death.

     The wife of the deceased survives, as do two brothers, T. T. Harris, of Lowry City, Mo., and W. H. Harris, of California. All of his family were present at the funeral and burial service except one son and one brother who live in California.

     Funeral services were held at Lockwood Christian church, Tuesday afternoon. The sermon was in charge of Rev. Mrs. Crank. of Greenfield. The American Legion post delivered their funeral service at the grave. Burial was at Lockwood Cemetery under the direction of Ray Caldwell, undertaker.

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In Memory Of J. J. Harris
A sweet spirit has ascended
   Gone to reign with those above
Leaving many friends behind him
   Mourning for his pure, sweet love.
Tenderly we watched his illness
   Breathlessly we caught the word
"Is father better?" was the question
   But the answer could not be heard
Dearest father, thou has left us
   Here thy loss we deeply feel
But 'tis God that has bereft us
   He will all our sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope to meet thee
   Where no farewell tears fell
There in heaven with joy to greet thee
   Dearest father, fare thee well.

                  Daughter, Effie Gaulding.

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Card Of Thanks

     During the long illness of our beloved father, the neighbors and other friends were most kind and at the time of his passing did everything that friends could do. For those many kindnesses we want you to know that we thank you sincerely, and that all these kindnesses were deeply appreciated. Please accept our thanks for the beautiful flowers and all the things you did for us.

                  Family of J. J. Harris.

The Lockwood Luminary, Lockwood, Missouri; Friday 7 July 1933 page 1.

 

     Arbell Harris, wife of J. J. Harris, of Girdner, died last Thursday, July 5, 1606, at the age of 56 years and three months, She has been a resident of Douglas county since 1886. She was the mother of 12 children, eight of whom survive her. She was laid to rest in the Girdner cemetery in the presence of a host of sorrowing relatives and friends. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all.

The Douglas County Herald, Ava, Missouri; Thursday 12 July 1906 page 5.

 

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This picture was taken in Lockwood, Dade County, Missouri in 1927 when my mother's sister, Nancy Ellen (Harris) Strong died.
My grandfather John Jefferson Harris and my mother, Effie Lee (Harris) Gaulding are seated.
In back row in order of their ages: William Alfred Harris - Robert Henry Harris - James Bradley Harris - Harda Harris - Arthur Francis Harris - Austin Egel Harris

The last four named married Cedar County girls
James Harris married Ruby Marshall
Harda married Ethel Brown
Arthur married Lulu Barkley
Austin married Verdie I. (Hooten) Hinds

Harda and Arthur and wives are buried in Lindley Prairie Cemetery, Cedar County, Missouri.

 

Pictures and information provided by William Gaulding

 

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