HARRIS, Thomas T. 1836 - 1905

HARRIS, JONES, HEFLIN

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Date: 5/6/2024 at 22:09:21

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, December 8, 1905
Page 2, Column 5

T. T. HARRIS PASSES AWAY.

Well Known Man Passes Away After a Brief Illness, Last Night

T. T. HARRIS died at his home on North B street last evening about 8 o'clock, after a short illness of pneumonia. His death comes as a sad blow to his family. He had been sick only a few days and yesterday was thought to be feeling some better.

Mr. HARRIS had been a resident of this city for many years and was known and respected by every one. He was a shoemaker and had been actively engaged in this business since a young man.

Funeral services have not been definitely decided upon, but will probably not be held until Monday.

The family have the sincerest sympathy of hosts of friends in their sad bereavement.

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Friday, December 8, 1905
Page 3, Column 3

LOCAL NOTES.

... Thomas HARRIS and family are expected Sunday from California, called here by the death of his father. ...

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, December 8, 1905
Front Page, Column 3

Thomas T. HARRIS has been seriously ill for the past week and his recovery was thought very doubtful until Wednesday night when a change for the better came.

LATER---We are indeed sorry to announce that Mr. HARRIS died last night about 8 o'clock.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Saturday, December 9, 1905
Page 3, Column 2

LOCAL NOTES.

... The funeral services of the late T. T. HARRIS will be held Monday at 10 o'clock from the family residence. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Saturday, December 9, 1905
Page 4, Column 5

Attention Modern Woodman.

Special meeting this (Saturday) evening at camp hall, west side square, to make arrangement for the funeral of Neighbor T. T. HARRIS. Every Woodman requested to be present.

W. A. RANDLE,
District Deputy.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Wednesday, December 13, 1905
Page 2, Column 1

T. T. HARRIS LAID TO REST.

Funeral Services Occurred Monday Morning From Family Home,

T. T. HARRIS was born in Camarthanshire, Wales, in 1836, and passed peacefully to the other land, Thursday evening, December 7, 1905, at his home in this city. Mr. HARRIS grew to young manhood in Wales, and there learned the shoemaker's trade. When about 21 years of age he came to America and located in Brooklyn, New York. At the age of 27, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States. He later moved to Philadelphia, where he pursued his chosen work for a while. Soon afterward he met Miss Elizabeth JONES, of Ashland, Pa., and won her for his bride. Early in their wedded life this excellent couple moved to this city, where they have since resided. Mr. HARRIS always took great interest in the welfare of the city and next to his family, it was beloved by him. Nine children were born to this union, two of whom, Ella and Anna, have preceeded (sic) their father to the "Land not made by hand." A loving wife, one son, Thomas, of Upland, California, and six daughters, Mrs. Harry HEFLIN of Kansas City; Misses Amy, Bessie, Fanny, Margaret and Katherine, are left to mourn the death of this kind husband and father. Deceased was seriously ill for only four days before his death. Friends all over the city deeply sympathize with the sorrowing family in this sad bereavement.

Mr. HARRIS was one of the best shoemakers in Iowa and had engaged in this business since first coming to this city.

Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock from the family home conducted by Rt. Rev. Jones, of the Episcopal church. Many beautiful floral offerings testified the love and esteem of friends of this good man. Mr. Richards, of Cotter, Iowa, a life-long friend of the deceased attended the funeral. The last services were attended by a large number of the older residents of the city.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, December 13, 1905
Page 6, Column 4

After a Brief illness.

Thomas T. HARRIS, a resident of Fairfield for many years and a man with wide acquaintance in city and county, died, at his home on North C street Thursday evening. He died from an attack of acute bronchitis and was confined to his bed only four days. Mr. HARRIS was born October 15th, 1836, in Carmarthenshire, Wales. He came to the United States as a lad and spent several years in Brooklyn, N. Y., and Philadelphia, Penn. At Ashland, in the latter state, he was married to Elizabeth JONES, who survives him. Mr. and Mrs. HARRIS came to Fairfield thirty-three years ago. They were the parents of nine children, seven of whom are living--Thomas W. at Upland, Cal., Mrs. H. E. HEFLIN at Kansas City, Mo., and Misses Amy, Fannie, Elizabeth, Margaret and Catherine in this city. All members of the family were present at the funeral. Mr. HARRIS was a man of industrious habits, honest and conscientious in his dealings with his fellows and of excellent character. Many old friends in Fairfield will regret his death and sorrow with his family. The body was interred Monday morning, Rev. Jones, rector of St. Peter's Episcopal church, conducting the funeral services.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, December 13, 1905
Page 7, Column 1

LOCAL MISCELLANY.

... Thomas W. HARRIS, Upland, Cal., and Mr. and Mrs. H. E. HEFLIN, Kansas City, Mo., were called here this week by the illness and death of T. T. HARRIS. ...

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, December 13, 1905
Page 7, Columns 5 and 6

Death of T. T. HARRIS.

Thomas T. HARRIS was born in Camarthanshirr, Wales, in 1836, and died at his home in this city Thursday, Dec. 7. He came to America when very young and early learned the shoemaker's trade, working some years in Brooklyn, N. Y., and Philadelphia, Pa. From Philadelphia he went to Ashland, Pa., where he was married to Elizabeth JONES, also a native of Wales. Directly after his marriage he settled in Fairfield and here his family of eight girls and one boy have been reared and educated. The wife and seven children are left to mourn the loss of a wise counsellor and a kind and loving husband and father. The surviving children are: Amy, Bessie, Margaret and Katie, who are still in the old home; Mrs. May HEFLIN, of Kansas City, and Thomas, of California.

Mr. HARRIS was an honest, industrious man and a kind neighbor. He was confirmed in the Episcopal church at an early age and has always been a faithful and consistent member. Not only in his home will he be missed but by the many friends and customers to whom he had become a familiar figure, always busily plying his trade in the shop occupied for so many years. His last illness was of short duration, being confined to his bed only four days.

Funeral services were conducted from the home on North C street, Monday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. Jones, of the Episcopal church. Rev. Jones was a close friend of deceased and also a fellow countryman, having come from the same county in Wales. The two were in the habit of conversing in their native tongue.

Interment was made in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, December 13, 1905
Page 11, Columns 1 and 2

Note: Column 1 was cut off on the left side due to the filming company's failure to disbind the papers before filming. Perhaps seven letters are missing from each line. Items below are what remains visible from the image.

Personals.

... . Hayes and Miss Margaret
, of Creston, were here Monday
endance at the funeral of the
T. HARRIS.

Jones, of Washington, was
here Monday to take charge of
neral services over the remains
late T. T. HARRIS. ...

... HARRIS arrived Sunday from
rnia, called home by the death
father.

(Column 2)
... Harry HEFLIN and family, of Kansas city, were here Monday in attendance at the funeral of Mrs. HEFLIN's father, the late . T. HARRIS (sic). ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, December 15, 1905
Page 3, Column 5

Harry HEFLIN returned to his home in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday evening, after being called here by the death of his father-in-law, T. T. HARRIS. Mrs. HEFLIN and Master Jack will remain in the city for a few weeks with Mrs. HARRIS and family.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, December 15, 1905
Front Page, Column 3

Thomas HARRIS was called here to attend the funeral of his father Monday. He lives at North Ontario, California. He expects to start back next Sabbath.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, December 15, 1905
Page 3, Columns 2 and 3

Thomas T. HARRIS died at his home on North C street Thursday evening about 8 o'clock. He was about 68 years old, and came to this city from Pennsylvania soon after the war. He was a shoemaker by trade and worked for many years in the J. F. Wilson Jr. shoe store. After Wilson went out of business he moved his tools to A. R. Byrkitt's shop where he remained until his death. He was confined to his home about a week before death came. He was a man well liked, was a good citizen and a member of the Episcopal church. He leaves a wife and seven children, six daughters and one son, to mourn the loss of a husband and father. The funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. Jones of Washington.

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Wednesday, December 20, 1905
Page 6, Column 6

T. T. HARRIS LAID TO REST.

Funeral Services Occurred Monday Morning From Family Home,

T. T. HARRIS was born in Camarthanshire, Wales, in 1836, and passed peacefully to the other land, Thursday evening, December 7, 1905, at his home in this city. Mr. HARRIS grew to young manhood in Wales, and there learned the shoemaker's trade. When about 21 years of age he came to America and located in Brooklyn, New York. At the age of 27, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States. He later moved to Philadelphia, where he pursued his chosen work for a while. Soon afterward he met Miss Elizabeth JONES, of Ashland, Pa., and won her for his bride. Early in their wedded life this excellent couple moved to this city, where they have since resided. Mr. HARRIS always took great interest in the welfare of the city and next to his family, it was beloved by him. Nine children were born to this union, two of whom, Ella and Anna, have preceeded (sic) their father to the "Land not made by hand." A loving wife, one son, Thomas, of Upland, California, and six daughters, Mrs. Harry HEFLIN of Kansas City; Misses Amy, Bessie, Fanny, Margaret and Katherine, are left to mourn the death of this kind husband and father. Deceased was seriously ill for only four days before his death. Friends all over the city deeply sympathize with the sorrowing family in this sad bereavement.

Mr. HARRIS was one of the best shoemakers in Iowa and had engaged in this business since first coming to this city.

Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock from the family home conducted by Rt. Rev. Jones, of the Episcopal church. Many beautiful floral offerings testified the love and esteem of friends of this good man. Mr. Richards, of Cotter, Iowa, a life-long friend of the deceased attended the funeral. The last services were attended by a large number of the older residents of the city.

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.198. Wife Elizabeth died in 1925 and was buried with him, although without a gravestone.