Gardner
HARRIS
(b.
abt. 1779
,
Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
d.
7 October 1846
,
Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, USA
)
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Gardner HARRIS was born abt. 1779 in Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Gardner HARRIS was the child of ? and ?Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Gardner married Rebecca KIMBALL abt. 1812 in Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
Rebecca KIMBALL was born 22 March 1792 in Pownal, Vermont, USA (North, Center). Rebecca died 16 February 1839 Rebecca was the child of Noah KIMBALL and Azuba SALISBURY.
Gardner HARRIS died 7 October 1846 in Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, USA.
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Rebecca KIMBALL-- Date: abt. 1812 Place: Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, USA
Rebecca KIMBALL was the child of Noah KIMBALL and Azuba SALISBURY
Children of Gardner HARRIS and Rebecca KIMBALL:
William Henry HARRIS (b.17 October 1813, Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, USA d. 1 July 1894, Middleville, Herkimer, New York, USA)
Olive Maria HARRIS (b.December 1816, Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, USA d. 15 February 1905, Newport, Herkimer, New York, USA)
John G HARRIS (b.18 February 1821, , New York, USA d. abt. 1862, Newport, Herkimer, New York, USA)
Lydia HARRIS (b.abt. 1824, , New York, USA d. abt. 1903, )
Sarah A HARRIS (b.abt. 1834, , New York, USA d. abt. 1904, )
Rebecca KIMBALL-- Date: abt. 1812 Place: Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, USARebecca KIMBALL was the child of Noah KIMBALL and Azuba SALISBURY
Children of Gardner HARRIS and Rebecca KIMBALL:
William Henry HARRIS (b.17 October 1813, Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, USA d. 1 July 1894, Middleville, Herkimer, New York, USA) Olive Maria HARRIS (b.December 1816, Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, USA d. 15 February 1905, Newport, Herkimer, New York, USA) John G HARRIS (b.18 February 1821, , New York, USA d. abt. 1862, Newport, Herkimer, New York, USA) Lydia HARRIS (b.abt. 1824, , New York, USA d. abt. 1903, ) Sarah A HARRIS (b.abt. 1834, , New York, USA d. abt. 1904, )
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1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
1813 Birth of ChildWilliam Henry HARRIS was born 17 October 1813, Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, USA
1816 Birth of ChildOlive Maria HARRIS was born December 1816, Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, USA
1821 Birth of ChildJohn G HARRIS was born 18 February 1821, , New York, USA
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West. 1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1846 Death 7 October 1846
Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, USA
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The first mention of Rhode Island in writing ('isola di Rhode') was made by explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524 (he refers to an island near the mouth of Narragansett Bay which he compares to the Island of Rhodes in the Mediterranean). Some attribute the name to Dutch explorer Adriaen Block ('Roode Eylandt'), again because its red clay is similar to the Greek island of Rhodes. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1633 - New England
1633 - 1662 - Providence Plantations
1663 - 1685 - Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1790 - Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
May 29, 1790 - Rhode Island becomes 13th U.S. state
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