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Family HistoryFamily History - James Albert Harris


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features James Albert Harris and four of his descendants down to the second generation.


First and Second Generations
1. James Albert Harris,1 born 14 February 1875 in Wisconsin, the son of Marvin Harris and Mary L. Douglas;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 2 May 1957 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin.2 James married, first, 4 July 1901 in Sauk County, Wisconsin, Nina Elisabeth Dubois6, 9 (born ca. 1882 in Wisconsin, the daughter of William Henry Dubois and _____ Spencer5, 6). James married, second, Stella B. Ryan10 (born March 1890 in Wisconsin, the daughter of Willis F. Ryan and Bertie Eloise ‘Birdie’ Dockham;8, 10, 11, 12, 13 Stella died 1934 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin10). James is buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin.2 Stella is buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin.10

Children of James Albert Harris and Nina Elisabeth Dubois:

 2i. Ethel M. Harris, born ca. 1902 in Wisconsin.5, 6, 7
 3ii. Lucile E. Harris, born ca. 1904 in Wisconsin.5, 6, 7
 4iii. Wallace J. Harris, born ca. 1908 in Wisconsin.6, 7

Child of James Albert Harris and Stella B. Ryan:

 5i. Audrey Harris, born ca. 1918 in Wisconsin.8

  1. Draft Registration Card, World War I, James Harris, Serial Number 838, born 14 Feb. 1875; works at Factory Island Woolen Co.; nearest relative: son Wallace Harris, who has the same address as James.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin; James A. Harris, born 14 Feb 1875 in Wisconsin; died 2 May 1957 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin (from record); James A. Harris / 1875 - 19__ (from headstone).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 245, Page No. 71, family of Marvin Harris (60, NY, turner in furniture); wife Mary Harris (50, NY); son Asa Harris (22, Wis., laborer); son Nathan Harris (19, Wis., works in furniture); son John Harris (14, Wis.); daughter Mary Harris (9, Wis.); son James Harris (5, Wis.).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 128, Sheet No. 3A, family of Mary L. Harris (66, Vermont, widow, Jan. 1834, 6 children, 6 living); son Nathan Harris (39, Wisconsin, June 1860, carpenter); son James A. Harris (25, Wisconsin, Feb. 1875, weaver, woolen mill); grand-son Marvin Harris (13, Wisconsin, June 1886).
  5. Wisconsin State Census, 1905, Sauk County, Town of Baraboo, Sheet No. 3, family of James Harris (30, Wis., weaver); wife Nina E. Harris (23, Wis.); daughter Ethel Harris (3, Wis.); daughter Lucile Harris (1, Wis.).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 104, Sheet No. 3B, family of James A. Harris (35, Wisconsin, farmer); wife of 8 years Nina E. Harris (28, Wisconsin, 3 children, 3 living); daughter Ether Harris (7, Wisconsin); daughter Lucile Harris (5, Wisconsin); son Wallace Harris (2, Wisconsin).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 158, Sheet No. 4A, family of James A. Harris (45, Wisconsin, loom spinner, woolen mill); daughter Ethel M. Harris (17, Wisconsin, reporter, newspaper); daughter Lucille E. Harris (15, Wisconsin, housekeeper); son Wallace J. Harris (12, Wisconsin). [The record indicates James is married but the name and whereabouts of his wife at the time is not known.]
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 56-6, Sheet No. 2B, family of James Harris (55, Wisconsin, farmer, first married age 26); wife Stella Harris (40, Wisconsin, first married age 26); daughter Audrey Harris (12, Wisconsin) [first name uncertain; may be Audrie and overwritten to be Audrey]; brother [of James] Asa Harris (73, Wisconsin, widow).
  9. Wisconsin Marriages 1836-1930, available at familysearch.org; Groom: James Albert Harris; Bride: Nina Elisabeth Dubois; Marriage Date/Place: 4 July 1901, Sauk County, Wisconsin; Groom’s Father: Marvin Harris; Groom’s Mother: Mary L. Douglas; Bride’s Father: William Henry Dubois; Bride’s Mother: Spencer.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin; Stella B. Ryan Harris, born Mar. 1890 in Wisconsin; died 1934 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin (from record); Stella B. Harris / 1890-1934 (from headstone).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 128, Sheet No. 6B, family of Willis F. Ryan (32, Wisconsin, July 1867, farmer); wife of 11 years Bird E. Ryan (28, Wisconsin, Mar 1872, 3 children, 3 living); daughter Stella B. Ryan (10, Wisconsin, Mar 1880 [sic, undoubtedly should be 1890]; daughter Margie P. Ryan (4, Wisconsin, Apr 1896); son Howard R. Ryan (1, Wisconsin, Jun 1898); mother Abbie G. Ryan (72, New York, Mar 1828); servant Dora F. Kaufman (15, Wisconsin, Jun 1884).
  12. Wisconsin State Census, 1905, Sauk County, Town of Baraboo, Sheet No. 1, family of Willis F. Ryan (38, Wis.); wife Bird E. Ryan (33, Wis.); daughter Stella B. Ryan (15, Wis.); daughter Margaret P. Ryan (9, Wis.); son Howard R. Ryan (7, Wis.).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 104, Sheet No. 12A, family of Willis G. [sic] Ryan (43, Wisconsin, farmer); wife of 21 years Bird E. Ryan (38, Wisconsin, 3 children, 3 living); daughter Stella B. Ryan (20, Wisconsin); daughter Margor P. Ryan (14, Wisconsin); son Howard R. Ryan (11, Wisconsin); border Walter McCray (24, Wisconsin, teamster).