Nelson Merritt Harris Sr.

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 28 Dec 1900 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Christening: 
          Death: 24 Feb 1977 - Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA ( at age 76)
         Burial: in Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States
 Cause of Death: 
Events
•  Soc Sec Num: 261-01-4833. 

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Parents

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         Father: Lucius Merritt Harris
         Mother: Regina A. Nelson

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Louise M. Ward
       Marriage: Abt 1923
       Children:
                1. Nelson Merritt Harris Jr.
                2. Ward Lee Harris

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Notes

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General:

Per New Orleans birth index:
Harris, Nelson Merritt
Born: 12/28/1900
Father: Lucius M. Harris
Mother: Regina A Nelson
Volume 119 Page 1173

Per 1910 US Census: 4/15/1910, 8123 St Charles Ave, Ward 17, New Orleans, LA
Lucius M. Harris is the 42 year old white male head of household, born in Louisiana, his father in Vermont, his mother in English speaking Canada. A bookkeeper at a whole sale store, he rents his home. He and his 37 year old wife, Regina A. Harris, are in their first marriage, of 12 years. Regina was born in Louisiana, her father in England, her mother in Ohio. Their 9 year old son, Nelson M. Harris, was born in Louisiana.

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 year 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 Social Security death index:
NELSON HARRIS
Born: 28 Dec 1900
Died: Feb 1977
Last residence: 32203 (Jacksonville, Duval, FL)
SSN: 261-01-4833Issued in Florida

Per Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
Name: Nelson M Harris
Death Date: 24 Feb 1977
County of Death: Duval State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 76 Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1900

Research:

NELSON HARRIS 01 Oct 191512 Jan 2001 (V)90059 (Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA)(none specified)434-18-9402

NELSON HARRIS 12 Feb 1912Jun 198194602 (Oakland, Alameda, CA)(none specified)436-10-6745

NELSON HARRIS 23 Oct 1922Mar 198671269 (Rayville, Richland, LA)71295 (Winnsboro, Franklin, LA)437-26-3859Louisiana