 Robert H Harris, son of Charles Harris and Mary Elizabeth ?.Born Apr 7, 1828 at Botetourt, Virginia, died Sep 3, 1903 at New Ross, (Montgomery) Indiana, 75 years, buried Sep 5, 1903 at New Ross, Montgomery Co, Indiana. Occupation: at Worked as a Cooper (Barrel Maker); [Johnson.FTW] [1144734.FTW] Ancestral File Number: REFN: 3967 [Harris1.ged] Brethren The t erm Brethren identifies several Christian groups of common origin, at an earl ier date frequently called "Dunkers," of which the Church of the Brethren is today the largest. The movement began in Germany in 1708 as part of the spir itual awakening called PIETISM. In that year a small group led by Alexander Mack (1679-1735) baptized one another by immersion, facedown, three times in a flowing stream: this form of baptism became a distinctive practice. Mack and his followers migrated to Pennsylvania from Germany in 1719. Since then, small groups have broken away from the main body, either because it seemed t oo liberal or not liberal enough. Among all Brethren, trine immersion is pra cticed and a pacifist witness maintained. The Church of the Brethren lists 1 49,681 members in 1,102 congregations (1991). The Brethren Church and the Ol d German Baptist Brethren are much smaller. Botetourt County was on the migr ation trail from Pennsylvania to Carolina. Perhaps further research into a P ennsylvania family origin might pan out; especially in locating the parents o f Robert Harris. (Harris, Robert H.; Cpl.; H; 1st Reg Lt Art Vols, Harris, Ro bert H.; D; 8th Reg Inf Vols) -- Two listings for unclaimed W. Virginia Civil War Medals?? Possible Relation to our Robert H. Harris! [6 Oct 99]. Married Nov 27, 1849 at Botetourt Co. Virginia (28 years married) to:  Mary Rogers, daughter of (Rosser?) ROGERS and Sarah Ann UNKNOWN.Born Dec 13, 1826 at Virginia, died Feb 10, 1878, 51 years [Johnson.FTW] [1144734.FTW] Ancestral File Number: REFN: 8286 [Johnson.FTW] [1144734.FTW] REFN33686 Children: 1. Palmer C HarrisBorn Sep 15, 1851 at Botetourt Co. Virginia, died Dec 10, 1879 at Roanoke,, Virginia, 28 years, buried at Roanoke, Denton Cem, Virginia [Johnson.FTW] [1144734.FTW] Ancestral File Number: REFN: 8287 2. Lauria Pamelia HarrisBorn Jul 18, 1852 at Virginia, died Sep 4, 1928 at Dayton, Ohio, 76 years [Johnson.FTW] [1144734.FTW] Ancestral File Number: REFN: 8288 3. Susan Tate HarrisBorn Feb 2, 1855 at Botetourt Co. Virginia, died Jan 4, 1928 at Lexington, (Rockbridge) Virginia, 72 years, buried at Falling Springs, Rockbridge, Virginia [Johnson.FTW] [1144734.FTW] Ancestral File Number: REFN: 8289 4. Peter Benjamin HarrisBorn Aug 20, 1856 at Botetourt Co. Virginia, died Jun 20, 1935 at Apache, Caddo, Oklahoma, 78 years. Occupation: at Farmer; [Johnson.FTW] [1144734.FTW] Ancestral File Number: REFN: 8290 5. James Henry HarrisBorn Mar 30, 1859 at Botetourt Co. Virginia, died Nov 28, 1934 at Bozeman, Montana, 75 years, buried Dec 1, 1934 at Sunset Hills Cem, Bozeman, Montana [Johnson.FTW] [1144734.FTW] Ancestral File Number: REFN: 8644 6. Charles Woodson HarrisBorn Feb 6, 1860 at Botetourt Co. Virginia, died Sep 5, 1919 at East Helena, Lewis & Clark Co, Montana, 59 years, buried Sep 7, 1919 at I.o.o.f. Cem, Helena, Montana. Occupation: at Power Plant Worker; [Johnson.FTW] [1144734.FTW] Ancestral File Number: REFN: 8647 7. Priscilla Jane HarrisBorn Oct 30, 1861 at Botetourt Co. Virginia [Johnson.FTW] [1144734.FTW] Ancestral File Number: REFN: 8686 8. Abraham Lincoln HarrisBorn Jul 26, 1863 at Botetourt Co. Virginia, died Dec 7, 1944 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 81 years [Johnson.FTW] [1144734.FTW] Ancestral File Number: REFN: 8649 9. Andrew Johnson HarrisBorn Jun 11, 1864 at Glade Creek, Roanoke Co, Virginia, died Jan 30, 1952 at New Ross, Montgomery Co, Indiana, 87 years [Johnson.FTW] [1144734.FTW] Ancestral File Number: Ancestral File Number: REFN : 8687 10. Timie L. HarrisBorn Sep 6, 1867 at Botetourt Sprngs, Roanoke, Virginia, died May 12, 1945 at Eaton, Preble Co., Ohio, 77 years, buried May 15, 1945 at Gratis Cem, Eaton, Preble Co., Ohio [Johnson.FTW] [1144734.FTW] Ancestral File Number: Ancestral File Number: REFN : 8651 | |||