Sessions | Office | Position | District | Party |
---|---|---|---|---|
1857 | 21 | Republican | ||
1858 | 21 | Republican | ||
1859 | 25 | Republican |
Major John R. Harris (R21) Beaver, Butler, Lawrence Counties 1857-1858 (R25) Beaver, Butler Counties 1859
Early Life:
Major John R. Harris, born March 2, 1802, Harrisville, Butler County; son of Ephraim and Hannah Elliot Harris; general merchant; founder, Harrisville carding mill; tavern owner; Pennsylvania State Senate, 1857-1859; married, Maria Black, daughter, Lucinda Harris; died, April 18, 1874 (aged 72 Years, 1 Month, 16 days) interment, Prairie Cemetery, Harrisville, Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Politics:
Elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 21std district, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence Counties, 1857-1858; Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 25th district, Beaver, Butler Counties, 1859.
Legacy:
Harrisville, founded by joining Harrisville and Reedsville, by father, Ephraim Harris, 1826. Harrisville, had its first school, 1830, incorporated, 1846, high school, built, 1856.
Cited:
Cox, Harold. "Senate Members H". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
The Pittsburgh Daily Commercial (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) Monday April 27 1874 · Page 2
John R. Harris (1802-1874) - Find a Grave Memorial