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Obit For Andrew Harris
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Text Andrew Harris was born in Summit County, Ohio, August 15, 1825. [Cemetery stone reads August 11, 1825] He came to Barry county in the year 1881 and settled at Mineral Springs.

In 1884 he was elected judge of probate court to serve an unexpired term caused by the death of Judge Holt. He made a good record as a public official, conducting the business of the office of the best interest of the people whom he served.

About the year 1893 he moved to Cassville and was a citizen of our town until the latter 90's when he went to Wakeman to reside with his daughter. He was a veteran of the Civil War, being a member of eh 166th Ohio voluntary Infantry.

His wife having proceeded him several years, he was survived by a son and daughter, G. E. Harris of Vinita, Okla., who at one time was editor of the REPUBLICAN and Mrs. J. J. McMann of Ohio.

For a number of years he had been a member of the M. E. Church and was a faithful Christian worker.

The body was embalmed and shipped to Cassville Tuesday night, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J. J. McMann. The funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Hickman and the body laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Research Note: Cemetery Stone reads: "Andrew Harris Aug. 11, 1825 - Feb. 26, 1914, age 88 yrs. 6 mo., 15 days, Co E 166 OUI".

On the same stone is also listed Rebecca, Jan. 10, 1827 Jan. 10, 1899, wife of Andrew, age 72.

George E. Harris is also buried there with dates of 1862 -1953 along with Mary J. 1865 - 1936.
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Republican
Date March 5, 1914, Thursday
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Resource State Historical Society of MO Microfilm
Submitted by Donna Cooper