Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Asa 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 Asa Harris and his immediate family.



First Generation
1. Asa Harris,1 born ca. 1858 in Wisconsin, the son of Marvin Harris and Mary L. Douglas.1, 2, 3, 4
  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Wisconsin, Marquette County Douglas, Page 1, Marvin Harris, 40, New York, joiner; Mary Harris, 33, Vermont; Ira Harris, 5, Wisconsin; Asa Harris, 3, Wisconsin.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Page No. 30, Martin [sic, Marvin] Harris, 30, New York, (?) turner; Mary Harris, 27, Vermont; Asa Harris, 12, Wisconsin; Nathan Harris, 9, Wisconsin; John Harris, 4, Wisconsin; Ira Harris, 14, Wisconsin. [The ages for Marvin and Mary are low by about 20 and 10 years respectively based on several other records. This is probably due to an error by the enumerator or the person giving the information.]
  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, 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).