Alexander Harris

Abt 1810 - Yes, date unknown

• Name	Alexander Harris  [1, 2, 3]
  Birth	Abt 1810	Virginia   [1, 2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  Death	Yes, date unknown
  Notes	In the book "Sabine County Historical Sketches and Genealogical Records" by Edna McDaniel White and Blanche Findley (sic) Toole, it was stated that "Theophilus Alexander Harris, b. 1810, m Elizabeth Reeves, b. 1817 in S. C., and came to Texas prior to 1837. He was Justice of Peace in Milam in 1837. He was interested in civic improvement, and when New Hope Baptist Church was organized, the meetings were held in his home. He received a third class land grant in Sabine County." (p. 26). However, a direct descendant, Elizabeth Pate, epate2@wildblue.net, cautions that it might be possible that Theophilus Harris and Alexander Harris were actually two different men, but likely related in some fashion. Theophilus was said by some to be named William Theophilus. Census records for the family of Alexander and Elizabeth consistently show his name simply as Alex, Alexander or A. Elizabeth also noted that the Alexander and Elizabeth, along with their children, can be found in Talladega County, Alabama at the time of both the 1840 and 1850 federal census enumerations, and that their youngest daughter, Nancy, is also shown on the 1860 Sabine County, Texas census as being born in Alabama ca 1854. Please email strong@texas.net and/or epate2@wildblue.net if you have more information that could help us determine the exact nature of the relationship between Theophilius Harris and Alexander Harris. (Research): Census Listings: 1850 Census Alabama, Talladega County, Talladega District Enumerated 30 Apr 1850 1393 1427 Alex Harris 40 M @500 Va Elizabeth Harris 32 F S. Carolina Gilbert Harris 16 M Ga Martha Harris 14 F Ga Arletha Harris 12 F Ala Joseph Harris 10 m Ala Robert Harris 8 M Ala Henry Harris 6 M Ala 1860 Census Texas, Sabine County, Milam Enumerated 18 Jun 1860 Page 7 Stamped 321 54-54 Hebron and Emily Harris and family 55-55 A. Harris 50 M Farmer 2000 5209 Va Elizabeth Harris 43 F SC Joseph L. Harris 21 M Ala Robert V. Harris 18 M Ala Henry E. (sic) Harris 14 M Ala Nancy Harris F 6 Ala
  Person ID	I7029	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	17 Aug 2014

  
  

  Family	Elizabeth Reeves,   b. Abt 1817, South Carolina d. Yes, date unknown
  Marriage	Y  [1]
  Children	1. Gilbert Harris,   b. Abt 1834, Georgia d. Yes, date unknown   2. Martha Harris,   b. Abt 1836, Georgia d. Yes, date unknown   3. Arletha L. "Lethia" Harris,   b. 23 Apr 1837, Alabama d. 2 Jan 1904, Sabine County, Texas (Age 66 years)   4. Judge Joseph L. Harris,   b. Abt 1839, Alabama d. 14 Nov 1902, Sabine County, Texas (Age 63 years)   5. Robert S. Harris,   b. Abt 1842, Alabama d. Yes, date unknown   6. Henry Clay Harris,   b. 4 Feb 1844, Alabama d. 16 Oct 1907 (Age 63 years)   7. Nancy Harris,   b. Abt 1854, Alabama d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F530	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	30 Aug 2013

  
  

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  [S461] White & Toole, "Sabine County Historical Sketches and Genealogical Records" c. 1972, p. 26 (Reliability: 3). [S144] 1850 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005, (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Seventh Census of the United States, 1850. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1850. M432, 1,009 rolls. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1850 United States Federal Census, the Seventh Census of the United States. Census takers recorded many details including each person's name, age as of the census day, sex, color; birthplace, occupation of males over age fifteen, and more. No relationships were shown between members of a household. Additionally, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1850 Federal Census.), Alabama, Talladega County, Talladega District Enumerated 30 Apr 1850 1393 1427 (Reliability: 3). [S98] 1860 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004., (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Eighth Census of the United States, 1860. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1860. M653, 1,438 rolls. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1860 United States Federal Census, the Eighth Census of the United States. Census takers recorded many details including each person's name, age as of the census day, sex, color; birthplace, occupation of males over age fifteen, and more. No relationships were shown between members of a household. Additionally, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1860 Federal Census.), Texas, Sabine County, Milam Enumerated 18 Jun 1860 Page 7 Stamped 321 54-54 (Reliability: 3).