Nelson Merritt Harris Jr.

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 8 Oct 1923 - Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi, United States
    Christening: 
          Death: 6 Sep 1985 - , Duval, Florida
         Burial: in Oaklawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States
 Cause of Death: 
Find A Grave ID: 85134412
Events
•  Soc Sec Num: 263-22-6797. 

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Parents

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         Father: Nelson Merritt Harris Sr.
         Mother: Louise M. Ward

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Betty Eleanor Firesheets
       Marriage: 12 Feb 1949 - , Duval, Florida, USA
       Children:
                1. Regina Harris
                2. Mary Ellen Harris

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Notes

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General:

Per 1930 US Census: 8 Apr 1930, 803 Baltic Ave, Ward 12, Jacksonville City, Duval, Florida
Nelome [Nelson] Harris is the 29 year old white male head of household, who owns a radio set, and rents his home for $30 a month. Born in Louisiana, as were his parents, he is manager of Canned Milk Co (?), and is not a veteran. His wife, Louise Harris is also 29, They first married when they were 22 years old. Louise was born in Indiana, as were her parents. Their oldest son, Nelson Harris, Jr, is 6 years old and was born in Mississippi. Next oldest is Ward Harris, age 3, born in Louisiana. Nelson's father, 69 year old Lucius Harris lives with him. Lucius is married, was born in Louisiana as was his mother, his father in Vermont.

Per 1935 Florida Census: 4111 Baltic St, Precinct 16, Duval County, Florida
Nelson M. Harris is a 34 year old male head of household, born in Louisiana, educated through high school, rents his home, works as a salesman. His wife is Louise W. Harris, also age 34, born in Indiana, educated through high school, housewife. Nelson M. Harris, Jr is 11 yar old son, born in Mississippi, a student in grammer school. Ward L. Harris is 8 year old son, born in Louisiana, a student in grammer school. Jack Harris is 2 year old infant son, born in Florida.

Per 1940 US Census: 4/15/1940 3869 Walsh, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida
Nelson Harris is the 39 year old white male head of household, who rents his home for $24 a month. Born in Louisiana, he lived in the same area in 1935 with his family. Educated through 3 years of high school, he works as a salesman for a brokerage co., 55 hours the last week of March, and in 50 weeks of work earned $2,400 in 1939. His 39 year old wife, Louise Harris [informant], was born in Indiana, and finished 4 years of high school. Nelson Harris, 16 year old son, was born in Mississippi, finished 3 years of high school and attends school, works as a paper boy on a paper route and earned $372 for 52 weeks of work in 1939. Ward Harris, 13 year old son, was born in New Orleans, finished 7th grade, attends school. Jack Harris, 7 year old son, was born in Florida, finished 1st grade, attends school.

Per WWII Draft Registration - June 30, 1942
Nelson Merritt Harris, Jr. is 18 years old, born Oct. 8, 1923 in Gulf Port, Mississippi. He resides at 3869 Walsh St., Jacksonville, Fla., and has no telephone. The person who will always know his address is Mrs. Nelson M. Harris, Sr. Nelson works for Seaboard Airline Railway, St. Hogan St., Jax, Fla., and his place of employment is Ft. Hogan St., Seaboard Div. Paymasters Office, Jax, Fla. Nelson is described as white race, 6' tall, 160 lbs, blue eyes, blonde hair, light complexion, birth mark on left leg.

Per Florida Marriage College:
Nelson M. Harris Jr, married in 1949.
Volume 1204, Page 2075

Per Findagrave
Nelson M. Harris Jr.
BIRTH 8 Oct 1923
DEATH 6 Sep 1985 (aged 61)
BURIAL Oaklawn Cemetery Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA
MEMORIAL ID 85134412

Per Social Security death index:
Name: Nelson Harris
SSN:263-22-6797
Born:8 Oct 1923
Last Benefit:32217 Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States of America
Died:Sep 1985
State (Year) SSN issued:Florida (Before 1951)

Per U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name:Nelson Merritt Harris Jr [Nelson Harris Jr]
Gender:Male
Race:White
Birth Date:8 Oct 1923
Birth Place:Gulfport, Mississippi
Death Date:Sep 1985
Father:Nelson M Harris
Mother:Louise M Ward
SSN:263226797
Notes:Feb 1940: Name listed as NELSON MERRITT HARRIS JR;
05 Jan 1988: Name listed as NELSON HARRIS

Per U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name:Nelson Merritt Harris
Birth Date:8 Oct 1923
Death Date:6 Sep 1985
SSN:263226797

Per Florida, U.S., Death Index, 1877-1998
Name:Nelson M Harris
Race:White
Age at Death:61
Birth Date:8 Oct 1923
Death Date:6 Sep 1985
Death Place:Duval, Florida, United States

Marriage Notes (Betty Eleanor Firesheets)

Per Florida, Marriages, 1830-1993
Name: Nelson M Harris
Titles and Terms: Jr Mr
Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 12 Feb 1949
Event Place: Duval, Florida, United States
Spouse's Name: Betty E Firesheets
Spouse's Titles and Terms: Miss
Reference ID:
GS Film number:2109050
Digital Folder Number:004706864
Image Number: 00456

Per Florida, Marriages, 1830-1993
Name: Nelson M Harris
Titles and Terms: Jr
Address 3869 Walsh St Color: White Occuptaion: Student
Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 31 Jan 1949
Event Place: Duval, Florida, United States
Age: 25 Birth Year (Estimated): 1924
Spouse's Name: Betty E Firesheets
Spouse's Age: 21 Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1928
Address 1253 Edgewood Avenue Color: White Occupation: Book-keeper
Expected to be Performed by: Father Lyons
Reference ID:
GS Film number:2109885
Digital Folder Number:004706891
Image Number: 01018