Adele Chason

F, #2519, b. 15 Feb 1922, d. 13 May 2011
     Adele Chason was born on 15 Feb 1922 in Grady Co., GA.1 She was the daughter of Arthur Anderson Chason and Maggie Isabel Harrison. Adele Chason was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Arthur Anderson Chason.2 Adele Chason was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Arthur Anderson Chason.3

Adele Chason married John Wesley Whitfield on 2 Sep 1940 in Grady Co., GA.1

Adele Chason died on 13 May 2011 in Grady Co., GA, at age 89.4 She was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Cairo, Grady Co., GA.4

Citations

  1. [S15] Laura Barker Mortensen, Harrison Heritage Benjamin Harrison (1777-1832) (Murray, Utah: Roylance Publishers, 1989), p. 292. Hereinafter cited as Harrison Heritage.
  2. [S679] US1930.
  3. [S1399] US1940.
  4. [S2027] Cemetery Marker in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Cairo, Grady Co., GA.

Doris Chason

F, #2520, b. 7 Feb 1923, d. 4 Dec 1970
     Doris Chason was born on 7 Feb 1923 in Grady Co., GA.1,2 She was the daughter of Arthur Anderson Chason and Maggie Isabel Harrison. Doris Chason was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Arthur Anderson Chason.3 Doris Chason was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Arthur Anderson Chason.4

Doris Chason died on 4 Dec 1970 at age 47.5,1,2 She was buried in Piedmont Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.5

Citations

  1. [S101] Wessie Connell, Frank W. Roebuck and Barbara C. Williams (Editors), Gleanings from Grady County, Georgia (Cairo, GA: Roddenbery Memorial Library, 1987), p. 37. Hereinafter cited as Gleanings from Grady Co., GA.
  2. [S15] Laura Barker Mortensen, Harrison Heritage Benjamin Harrison (1777-1832) (Murray, Utah: Roylance Publishers, 1989), p. 292. Hereinafter cited as Harrison Heritage.
  3. [S679] US1930.
  4. [S1399] US1940.
  5. [S806] Grady County Historical Society Inc. (Comp.), Cemeteries of Grady County, Georgia (P. O. Box 586, Cairo, GA 39828: Grady County Historical Society, Inc., 2006), p. 291. Hereinafter cited as Cemeteries of Grady County, Georgia.

Wilsie Chason

F, #2521, b. 26 Aug 1924, d. 11 Feb 2011
     Wilsie Chason was born on 26 Aug 1924 in Grady Co., GA.1 She was the daughter of Arthur Anderson Chason and Maggie Isabel Harrison. Wilsie Chason was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Arthur Anderson Chason.2 Wilsie Chason was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Arthur Anderson Chason.3

Wilsie Chason died on 11 Feb 2011 in Macon, Bibb Co., GA, at age 86.4,5 She was buried in Macon Memorial Park, Macon, Bibb Co., GA.5

Citations

  1. [S15] Laura Barker Mortensen, Harrison Heritage Benjamin Harrison (1777-1832) (Murray, Utah: Roylance Publishers, 1989), p. 293. Twin of Willard.. Hereinafter cited as Harrison Heritage.
  2. [S679] US1930.
  3. [S1399] US1940.
  4. [S766] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), (RootsWeb.com: RootsWeb). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index.
  5. [S2028] Cemetery Marker in Macon Memorial Park, Macon, Bibb Co., GA.

Helen Blandena Chason

M, #2522, b. 8 Oct 1926, d. 12 Feb 2008
     Helen Blandena Chason was born on 8 Oct 1926 in Grady Co., GA.1 He was the son of Arthur Anderson Chason and Maggie Isabel Harrison. Helen Blandena Chason was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Arthur Anderson Chason.2 Helen Blandena Chason was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Arthur Anderson Chason.3

Helen Blandena Chason died on 12 Feb 2008 in Grady Co., GA, at age 81.4,5 He was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Reno, Grady Co., GA.4

Citations

  1. [S15] Laura Barker Mortensen, Harrison Heritage Benjamin Harrison (1777-1832) (Murray, Utah: Roylance Publishers, 1989), p. 293. Hereinafter cited as Harrison Heritage.
  2. [S679] US1930.
  3. [S1399] US1940.
  4. [S1547] Cemetery Marker in Bethel Cemetery, Reno, Grady Co., GA (Gainey Rd at Pine Hill Rd (30.75220 -84.29530)).
  5. [S766] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), (RootsWeb.com: RootsWeb). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index.

Eris Chason

F, #2523, b. 14 Apr 1928, d. 8 Apr 1990
     Eris Chason was born on 14 Apr 1928 in Grady Co., GA.1 She was the daughter of Arthur Anderson Chason and Maggie Isabel Harrison. Eris Chason was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Arthur Anderson Chason.2 Eris Chason was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Arthur Anderson Chason.3

Eris Chason died on 8 Apr 1990 in Dade Co., FL, at age 61.4,5 She was buried in Woodlawn Park Cemetery South, Miami, Dade Co., FL.5

Citations

  1. [S15] Laura Barker Mortensen, Harrison Heritage Benjamin Harrison (1777-1832) (Murray, Utah: Roylance Publishers, 1989), p. 293. Hereinafter cited as Harrison Heritage.
  2. [S679] US1930.
  3. [S1399] US1940.
  4. [S361] Death Registration from original data: State of Florida. Florida Death Index,1877-1998, Ancestry.com, Provo, UT. Hereinafter cited as Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  5. [S1786] Cemetery Marker in Woodlawn Park Cemetery South, Miami, Dade Co., FL (11655 S. W. 117 Ave. (25.65970 -80.38190)).

Lois Annie Harrison

F, #2524, b. Jun 1895, d. 1925
Relationship
1st cousin 1 time removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
McNair Descendants
     Lois Annie Harrison was born in Jun 1895 in Decatur Co., GA.1,2 She was the daughter of Benjamin Oscar Harrison and Lela Ellen McNair. Lois Annie Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Benjamin Oscar Harrison.

Lois Annie Harrison sewed a square for the quilt which was presented to her cousin, Rosa Lee Overstreet for her 1903 wedding. The quilt is still in the possession of a family member.3 Lois Annie Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Benjamin Oscar Harrison.

Lois Annie Harrison married Claude Miller.1

Lois Annie Harrison died in 1925 in FL.1,2 She was buried in McNair Family Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.4,2

Citations

  1. [S15] Laura Barker Mortensen, Harrison Heritage Benjamin Harrison (1777-1832) (Murray, Utah: Roylance Publishers, 1989), p. 185. Hereinafter cited as Harrison Heritage.
  2. [S806] Grady County Historical Society Inc. (Comp.), Cemeteries of Grady County, Georgia (P. O. Box 586, Cairo, GA 39828: Grady County Historical Society, Inc., 2006), p. 246. Hereinafter cited as Cemeteries of Grady County, Georgia.
  3. [S2571] Herbert J. Burns Family.
  4. [S14] Cemetery Marker in McNair Family Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA (1 mile west of old 179, on McCreaville Rd, past farmhouse, up on a hill); read by this compiler, 1992.

Nancy Elma Harrison1

F, #2525, b. 15 Jun 1897, d. 5 Apr 2000
Relationship
1st cousin 1 time removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
McNair Descendants
     Nancy Elma Harrison's obituary listed survivors as: sister/s, Mrs. Lilla Mimbs.2 Nancy Elma Harrison was born on 15 Jun 1897 in Decatur Co., GA.3 She was the daughter of Benjamin Oscar Harrison and Lela Ellen McNair. Nancy Elma Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Benjamin Oscar Harrison. Nancy Elma Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Benjamin Oscar Harrison.

Nancy Elma Harrison married Emory Lee Moore, son of Orren Moore and Mary Florence Maxwell, on 15 Apr 1917 in Decatur Co., GA.4,3 Nancy Elma Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, in the household of Emory Lee Moore.5 Nancy Elma Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, in the household of Emory Lee Moore.6 Nancy Elma Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, in the household of Emory Lee Moore.7 Nancy Elma Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1950 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Emory Lee Moore.8 The obituary of Lela Ellen McNair named Mrs. Emory Moore, Mrs. Verna Anderson, Mrs. Lilla Mimbs and Mrs. Mildred Butler, daughter/s, as surviving, 11 Aug 1968.9

Nancy Elma Harrison was living in Decatur Co., GA, on 15 Apr 1987.10

Nancy Elma Harrison died on 5 Apr 2000 at age 102 while residing in Whigham, Grady Co., GA.11 She was buried in Butler Cemetery, Whigham, Grady Co., GA.12,1

Citations

  1. [S806] Grady County Historical Society Inc. (Comp.), Cemeteries of Grady County, Georgia (P. O. Box 586, Cairo, GA 39828: Grady County Historical Society, Inc., 2006), p. 31. Hereinafter cited as Cemeteries of Grady County, Georgia.
  2. [S960] Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, Issue of 07 Apr 2000, Fri, Page 21. Hereinafter cited as Tallahassee Democrat.
  3. [S15] Laura Barker Mortensen, Harrison Heritage Benjamin Harrison (1777-1832) (Murray, Utah: Roylance Publishers, 1989), p. 185. Hereinafter cited as Harrison Heritage.
  4. [S789] Contributed by James Rollins, Grady Co., Georgia Marriage Records (https://sites.rootsweb.com/~gagrady/vitals/marriages.html), Book A, p. 416.
  5. [S681] US1920.
  6. [S679] US1930.
  7. [S1399] US1940.
  8. [S2621] US1950.
  9. [S960] Tallahassee Democrat, Issue of 11 Aug 1968, Sun, Page 2.
  10. [S15] Laura Barker Mortensen, Harrison Heritage, p. 185. Celebrated 70th wedding anniversary.
  11. [S766] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), (RootsWeb.com: RootsWeb). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index.
  12. [S51] Cemetery Marker in Butler Cemetery, Whigham, Grady Co., GA (just within Decatur Co. line, s. of Climax to first dirt rd. Pass S. Antioch Church, left for 1 mi. or take first left hand rd just across Double Branch. Cem. in pasture on left. In Nov., 1992, preparer was unable to find this cemetery).

Robert Leo Harrison

M, #2526, b. 22 Sep 1899, d. 22 Mar 1990
Relationship
1st cousin 1 time removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
McNair Descendants
     Robert Leo Harrison was born on 22 Sep 1899 in Decatur Co., GA.1,2 He was the son of Benjamin Oscar Harrison and Lela Ellen McNair. Robert Leo Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Benjamin Oscar Harrison. Robert Leo Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Benjamin Oscar Harrison.

The third and final draft registration for World War I included men born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900 plus men born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Robert Leo Harrison filled out a draft card on 12 Sep 1918 in Cairo, Grady Co., GA. He was short, of stout build, with gray eyes and light hair. He was living on Route 4 in Whigham. J. H. Edge signed as Registrar. Lela Ellen McNair was listed as his nearest relative. Benjamin Oscar Harrison was listed as his employer.3 Robert was a farmer in Whigham, Grady Co., GA.1 He was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Benjamin Oscar Harrison.

Robert Leo Harrison married Eva Dare Moore, daughter of Orren Moore and Mary Florence Maxwell, on 11 Jan 1922 in Grady Co., GA.2 Robert Leo Harrison was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Eva Dare Moore.4 Robert Leo Harrison was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Eva Dare Moore.5 Robert Leo Harrison was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Eva Dare Moore.6 The obituary of Lela Ellen McNair named Robert Leo Harrison, Avin McNair Harrison and Benjamin Maston ONeal Harrison, son/s, as surviving, 11 Aug 1968.7

Robert Leo Harrison was living in Decatur Co., GA, in 1989.2

Robert Leo Harrison died on 22 Mar 1990 at age 90.8 He was buried in Tired Creek Cemetery, Cairo, Grady Co., GA.9,8

Citations

  1. [S365] "WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"; National Archives - Northeast Region; New York, NY. Hereinafter cited as "WWI Draft Registration Cards."
  2. [S15] Laura Barker Mortensen, Harrison Heritage Benjamin Harrison (1777-1832) (Murray, Utah: Roylance Publishers, 1989), p. 186. Hereinafter cited as Harrison Heritage.
  3. [S365] "WWI Draft Registration Cards", Order Number A327.
  4. [S679] US1930.
  5. [S1399] US1940.
  6. [S2621] US1950.
  7. [S960] Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, Issue of 11 Aug 1968, Sun, Page 2. Hereinafter cited as Tallahassee Democrat.
  8. [S806] Grady County Historical Society Inc. (Comp.), Cemeteries of Grady County, Georgia (P. O. Box 586, Cairo, GA 39828: Grady County Historical Society, Inc., 2006), p. 378. Hereinafter cited as Cemeteries of Grady County, Georgia.
  9. [S1267] Cemetery Marker in Tired Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Grady Co., GA (Tired Creek Rd at Strickland Rd (30.81670 -84.27560)).

Lilla Amanda Harrison

F, #2527, b. 7 Mar 1902, d. 13 Mar 2002
Relationship
1st cousin 1 time removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
McNair Descendants
     The obituary of Nancy Elma Harrison named Mrs. Lilla Mimbs, sister/s, as surviving.1 She was born on 7 Mar 1902 in Decatur Co., GA.2 She was the daughter of Benjamin Oscar Harrison and Lela Ellen McNair. Lilla Amanda Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Benjamin Oscar Harrison. Lilla Amanda Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Benjamin Oscar Harrison.

Lilla Amanda Harrison married John A. Mimbs on 19 Jul 1925 in Decatur Co., GA.2 Lilla Amanda Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Adel, Cook Co., GA, in the household of John A. Mimbs (her husband.)3 Lilla Amanda Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Adel, Cook Co., GA, in the household of John A. Mimbs.4

Mrs. J. A. Mimbs was listed on his WWII draft card as the person who would always know the address of.5 She was enumerated in the census of 1945 in Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL, in the household of John A. Mimbs.6 Lilla Amanda Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1950 in Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL, in the household of John A. Mimbs.7 The obituary of Lela Ellen McNair named Mrs. Emory Moore, Mrs. Verna Anderson, Mrs. Lilla Mimbs and Mrs. Mildred Butler, daughter/s, as surviving, 11 Aug 1968.8

Lilla Amanda Harrison was living in Alachua Co., FL, in 1989.2

Lilla Amanda Harrison died on 13 Mar 2002 at age 100 while residing in Live Oak, Suwannee Co., FL.9 She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL.10

Citations

  1. [S960] Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, Issue of 07 Apr 2000, Fri, Page 21. Hereinafter cited as Tallahassee Democrat.
  2. [S15] Laura Barker Mortensen, Harrison Heritage Benjamin Harrison (1777-1832) (Murray, Utah: Roylance Publishers, 1989), p. 187. Hereinafter cited as Harrison Heritage.
  3. [S679] US1930.
  4. [S1399] US1940.
  5. [S1082] "World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942", Original data: U. S. Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Several Registrations. NARA; Ancestry.com; Provo, UT, Serial No. T-503, Order No. 10,448. Hereinafter cited as "WWII Draft Registration Cards."
  6. [S916] FL1945.
  7. [S2621] US1950.
  8. [S960] Tallahassee Democrat, Issue of 11 Aug 1968, Sun, Page 2.
  9. [S766] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), (RootsWeb.com: RootsWeb). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index.
  10. [S1042] Cemetery Marker in Evergreen Cemetery, Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL.

Avin McNair Harrison

M, #2528, b. 20 Oct 1904, d. 28 Nov 1996
Relationship
1st cousin 1 time removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
McNair Descendants
     Avin McNair Harrison was born on 20 Oct 1904 in Decatur Co., GA.1 He was the son of Benjamin Oscar Harrison and Lela Ellen McNair. Avin McNair Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Benjamin Oscar Harrison. Avin McNair Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Benjamin Oscar Harrison. Avin McNair Harrison was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Benjamin Oscar Harrison.

Avin McNair Harrison married Norene King on 28 Oct 1933 in Tallahassee, Leon Co., FL.1 Avin McNair Harrison was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Norene King.2 Avin McNair Harrison was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Grady Co., GA, with others in the household: Norene King.3 The obituary of Lela Ellen McNair named Robert Leo Harrison, Avin McNair Harrison and Benjamin Maston ONeal Harrison, son/s, as surviving, 11 Aug 1968.4

Avin McNair Harrison died on 28 Nov 1996 at age 92.5 He was buried in Tired Creek Cemetery, Cairo, Grady Co., GA.6,5

Citations

  1. [S15] Laura Barker Mortensen, Harrison Heritage Benjamin Harrison (1777-1832) (Murray, Utah: Roylance Publishers, 1989), p. 187. Hereinafter cited as Harrison Heritage.
  2. [S1399] US1940.
  3. [S2621] US1950.
  4. [S960] Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, Issue of 11 Aug 1968, Sun, Page 2. Hereinafter cited as Tallahassee Democrat.
  5. [S806] Grady County Historical Society Inc. (Comp.), Cemeteries of Grady County, Georgia (P. O. Box 586, Cairo, GA 39828: Grady County Historical Society, Inc., 2006), p. 376. Hereinafter cited as Cemeteries of Grady County, Georgia.
  6. [S1267] Cemetery Marker in Tired Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Grady Co., GA (Tired Creek Rd at Strickland Rd (30.81670 -84.27560)).