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Victor Dale Sherrod

Male, born 5 June 1920, died 18 September 2000

Partner: Wilma Fern (Fern) Cox (born 16 September 1926, died 8 April 2003)

General SourcesVictor Dale Sherrod.1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Birth5 June 1920; [Knox County], Tennessee.3,4,7
ParentsTobias Cumberland Sherrod and Willie Belle Tyson.
Census1930; Knox County, Tennessee.
Victor 9 son, male, single, white, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Marriage15 June 1947; Victor Dale Sherrod and Wilma Fern (Fern) Cox.2,5
Death18 September 2000; Anderson County, Tennessee.8,7
Death RecordSocial Security Death Index Information: Name: Victor D. Sherrod; Last Residence: 37931 Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; Born: 5 Jun 1920; Died: 18 Sep 2000; State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951).
ObituaryKnoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee]. 20 Sep 2000.
Sherrod, Victor Dale - of Knoxville, died Sept. 18, 2000 at 80 years of age. Member of Grace Baptist Church. Retired from Y-12. Survived by wife of 53 years, Wilma Fern Sherrod; children & spouses, Dale & Polly Sherrod, Jane & Sid Kelley, Jean Bramlett, Paul & Beverly Sherrod, Mark & Wilma Sherrod, and Stanley & Angie Sherrod; grandchildren, Greg Kelley & Wife, Sandra, Christy Humphrey & husband, Kevin, Susanna Kelley, Amanda Sherrod, Harlan Smith, Grant Sherrod, Jacob Sherrod, Jason Sherrod, Cody Bramlett, Zeke Sherrod, & Sabrina Sherrod; great grandchildren, Olivia & Patrick Kelley; sister & brother in law, Virginia & Frank Setzer; nephew, Sidney Setzer. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 8 p.m. Rev. Alfred Royer officiating. Family and friends will meet at 12:15 p.m. Thurs. at Weaver's to proceed to Highland Memorial Cemetery for a 2 p.m. graveside service. Pallbearers: grandsons, Greg, Harlan, Grant, Jacob, Jason, Cody, & Zeke. Honorary pallbearers: Steadfast Sunday school class from Grace Baptist Church. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Ave.
Burial21 September 2000; Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.8

Citations

  1. Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 72.
  2. Cox, Hazel; Slaton and Cox Family History; unpublished manuscript; page 4.
  3. Marriage Record: Knox County, Tennessee, 1983; License 1346; Sherrod, Paul Douglas and Beverly Diane Brewer.
  4. Marriage Record: Knox County, Tennessee, 1980; License 55; Sherrod, Stanley Phillip and Kimberly Gay LLewellyn.
  5. Obituary: Blackburn, Mrs. Dorothy Cox; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 29 Jun 1982, page C6, viewed at newspapers.com on 1 Sep 2022.
  6. Obituary, Cox, John F.
  7. Social Security Death Index (ancestry.com)
  8. Obituary, Victor Dale Sherrod
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Amos Rudolph Harrison, Sr.

Male, born 28 March 1909, died 8 February 1983
FatherDaniel (Dan) Harrison (born 1 November 1881, died 30 July 1947)
MotherMary Emily Ethel (Ethel) Cox (born 15 September 1892, died 3 May 1979)

Partner: Lucille R. Jones (born 10 September 1911, died September 1990)

NoteThe following is from "This Nichols Book" by Wyatt Nichols.

Amos I believe is in the freight business. He married Lucille Jones. They have four children, namely, Robert, Daniel, William and Amos, Jr.
General SourcesAmos Rudolph Harrison, Sr..1,2,3,4,5
Birth28 March 1909; [Jefferson County], Tennessee.3,4
ParentsDaniel (Dan) Harrison and Mary Emily Ethel (Ethel) Cox.
Census1910; Jefferson County, Tennessee.
Amos 1 son, male, single, white, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Census1920; Jefferson County, Tennessee.
Amos 10 son, male, single, white, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Census1930; Hamblen County, Tennessee.
Amos 21 son, male, single, white, truck driver, transfer, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Marriage11 October 1930; Amos Rudolph Harrison, Sr., and Lucille R. Jones; Hamblen County, Tennessee. (Application) State of Tennessee, Hamblen County. Know All Men, That we, Amos Harrison of the County of Hamblen and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. The Condition of the above Obligation is such, That whereas Amos Harrison 21 hath prayed and obtained a License to marry Lucile Jones 19. Now, if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause why the said Amos Harrison and Lucile Jones should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, then this obligation to be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hands and seals the 11 day of Oct, 1930. (signed) Amos Harrison and Mary Jones. (License) State of Tennessee, Hamblen County. To any Regular Minister of the Gospel having the care of Souls, or any Justice of the Peace of said County-Greeting: These Are To Authorize You, or either of you, to solemnize the Rites of Matrimony between Amos Harrison and Lucile Jones of your County, agreeably to an Act of Assembly in such cases made and provided; Provided, always, that the ceremony be performed in this County; otherwise these shall be null and void, and shall not be accounted any license or authority to you or either of you, for the purpose aforesaid, more than though the same had never been prayed or granted, etc. Given at the Clerk's office of said County this 11 day of Oct., 1930, B. C. Weesner, County Court Clerk. (Return) I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the within-named parties on the 11 day of Oct, 1920, Re. J. D. Quinton.4
Death8 February 1983; [Chattanooga], [Hamilton County], [Tennessee].3
Death RecordSocial Security Death Index Information
Name: Amos Harrison
Last Residence: 37416 Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee
Born: 28 Mar 1909
Died: Feb 1983
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951).

Citations

  1. Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 73.
  2. Obituary, George Thomas Harrison
  3. Social Security Death Index (ancestry.com)
  4. Tennessee State Marriages, 1765-2002 (ancestry.com), Amos Harrison and Lucile Jones

    Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 43.
    Issued December 4th 1865. William Cole to Vestey England.
    Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 44.
    Solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above named parties on the 5 day of December 1865. John Gambel J.P.
  5. William Jackson Bryan
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George Thomas Harrison

Male, born 7 January 1911, died 29 October 2001
FatherDaniel (Dan) Harrison (born 1 November 1881, died 30 July 1947)
MotherMary Emily Ethel (Ethel) Cox (born 15 September 1892, died 3 May 1979)

Partner: Viola Cameron (born 16 April 1915, died 6 October 2001)

NoteThe following is from The Nichols Book by Wyatt Nichols.

George, second son of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, married Viola Cameron. They have five children, namely, Rochelle, Porter, Jane, Richard and John. None of these children are married at this writing.
General SourcesGeorge Thomas Harrison.1,2,3,4,5
Birth7 January 1911; [Jefferson County], Tennessee.3,4
ParentsDaniel (Dan) Harrison and Mary Emily Ethel (Ethel) Cox.
Census1920; Jefferson County, Tennessee.
George 8 son, male, single, white, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Census1930; Hamblen County, Tennessee.
George 19 son, male, single, white, shipping clerk, wholesale grocery, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Marriage18 January 1936; George Thomas Harrison and Viola Cameron; Hamblen County, Tennessee. Marriage Record, Hamblen County, Tennessee. Geo. T. Harrison and Viola Cameron, Application for Marriage License. Date of Application, Jan. 18, 1936, To B. C. Weesner, Clerk of the County Court of Hamblen County, Tennessee. Geo. T. Harrison age 25 Morristown to Viola Cameron age 20 Rankin, Tenn., daughter of Porter Cameron of Rankin and Mrs. Porter Cameron of Rankin. The undersigned Geo T. Harrison being duly sworn, makes oath that the statements made in the foregoing application are true, and that he signs and makes oath hereto as and for an application for a marriage license as above set out. (signed) Geo. T. Harrison. Sworn and subscribed before me this 18 day of Jan, 1936, B. C. Weesner, Clerk. bondsmen, Geo. T. Harrison and C. Frank Dean. I solemnized the Rite of Matrimony between the above-named parties on the 18 day of Jan, 1936. License returned the 19 day of Jan, 1936, John M. Anderson, Minister, B. C. Weesner, Clerk.4
Death29 October 2001; Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee.2,3
Death RecordSocial Security Death Index Information
Name: George T. Harrison
Last Residence: 37821 Newport, Cocke, Tennessee
Born: 7 Jan 1911
Died: 29 Oct 2001
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951).
ObituaryKnoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee]. 30 Oct 2001.
Harrison, George Thomas - age 90, of Morristown, passed away Monday, October 29, 2001, at Heritage Nursing Center. Mr. Harrison was a retired owner of a trucking business and more recently a retired farmer. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving with the Seabees in the South Pacific. He was a member of Centenary Methodist Church. Preceded in death by his wife of sixty-six years, Viola Cameron Harrison; brothers, Amos, Turner, and Frank Harrison; sisters, Lucille Biddle and Cora Williams. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Rochelle and Nils Seberg of Middleton, R.I., Jane and Joe Harrison of Knoxville; sons and daughters-in-law, Porter and Peggy Harrison of Union Bridge, Md., Richard Harrison of Alexandria, Va., John and Sherry Harrison of Morristown; grandchildren, Scott Harrison and wife, Flo, and Amy Harrison of Maryland, Eric Harrison, Clint and Kim Rose Harrison of Morristown; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Audrey, Jordan, and Kent; sisters and brother-in-law, Margaret Harrison, Helen and George Johnson of Morristown; sisters-in-law, Reba Harrison of Chattanooga and Mary Harrison of Mississippi, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service 3 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2001, at Centenary Methodist Church with Dr. Terril Littrell officiating. Interment to follow in Point Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 12 Noon - 2 p.m. at Westside Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be given to Point Pleasant Baptist Church, Alps Adult Day Services or Centenary Methodist Church. Westside Chapel Funeral Home, in charge of arrangements.
Burial1 November 2001; Point Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.

Citations

  1. Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 73.
  2. Obituary, George Thomas Harrison
  3. Social Security Death Index (ancestry.com)
  4. Tennessee State Marriages, 1765-2002 (ancestry.com), Geo. T. Harrison and Viola Cameron

    Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 43.
    Issued December 4th 1865. William Cole to Vestey England.
    Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 44.
    Solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above named parties on the 5 day of December 1865. John Gambel J.P.
  5. William Jackson Bryan
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Joseph Turner (Turner) Harrison

Male, born 7 October 1913, died 16 June 1992
FatherDaniel (Dan) Harrison (born 1 November 1881, died 30 July 1947)
MotherMary Emily Ethel (Ethel) Cox (born 15 September 1892, died 3 May 1979)

Partner: Reba Mae Potts (born 25 July 1927, died 30 July 2005)

DaughterWanda Faye Harrison (born 10 November 1950, died 28 July 2008)
NoteThe following is from The Nichols Book by Wyatt Nichols.

Turner, third son of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison married Reba Pots. They have one child, namely, Wanda.
General SourcesJoseph Turner (Turner) Harrison.1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Birth7 October 1913; [Jefferson County], Tennessee.5
ParentsDaniel (Dan) Harrison and Mary Emily Ethel (Ethel) Cox.
Census1920; Jefferson County, Tennessee.
Turner 6 son, male, single, white, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Census1930; Hamblen County, Tennessee.
Turner 16 son, male, single, white, knitter, hosier mill, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Census1940; Hamblen County, Tennessee.
Household of his father Daniel Harrison. Ward 1, Dist. 1, Morristown, Enumeration District 32-2, Hamblen County, Tennessee, 8-9 Apr 1940, page 23b.
Turner 26 son, male, single, white, 5 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $676 income.8
Military Enlistment16 October 1942; Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa County, Georgia. Name: Joseph T Harrison; Birth Year: 1913; Race: White, citizen (White); Nativity State or Country: Tennessee; State: Tennessee; County or City: Hamblen; Enlistment Date: 16 Oct 1942; Enlistment State: Georgia; Enlistment City: Fort Oglethorpe; Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA; Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA; Grade: Private; Grade Code: Private; Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law; Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men); Source: Civil Life; Education: Grammar school; Marital Status: Single, with dependents; Height: 71; Weight: 149.7
Marriage24 December 1949; Joseph Turner (Turner) Harrison and Reba Mae Potts.1
Birth of Child10 November 1950; Wanda Faye Harrison.
Death16 June 1992; [Flintstone], [Walker County], [Georgia].5
Death RecordSocial Security Death Index Information
Name: Turner Harrison
Last Residence: 30725 Flintstone, Walker County, Georgia
Born: 7 Oct 1913
Died: 16 Jun 1992
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951).

Citations

  1. Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 73.
  2. Obituary, George Thomas Harrison
  3. Obituary, Reba Potts Harrison
  4. Obituary, Wanda Harrison Hagan Blackwell
  5. Social Security Death Index (ancestry.com)
  6. William Jackson Bryan
  7. WWII Army Enlistment Records (ancestry.com), Joseph T Harrison;
  8. U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Hamblen County, Tennessee, Ward 1, Dist. 1, Morristown, Enumeration Distrit 32-2, page 23b, sheet 6b, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 2 Feb 2022.
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Clarissa Lucille (Lucille) Harrison

Female, born 14 March 1915, died 27 July 1993
FatherDaniel (Dan) Harrison (born 1 November 1881, died 30 July 1947)
MotherMary Emily Ethel (Ethel) Cox (born 15 September 1892, died 3 May 1979)

Partner: Charles Mac (Mac) Biddle, Jr., (born 19 October 1919, died 28 August 1965)

NoteThe following is from "This Nichols Book" by Wyatt Nichols.

Lucille, oldest daughter of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, married Mack Biddle of Morristown, Tenn. They have one child, namely, Charles Eugene.
General SourcesClarissa Lucille (Lucille) Harrison.1,2,3,4,5
Birth14 March 1915; [Jefferson County], Tennessee.3,4
ParentsDaniel (Dan) Harrison and Mary Emily Ethel (Ethel) Cox.
Census1920; Jefferson County, Tennessee.
Lucile 4 9/12 daughter, female, single, white, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Census1930; Hamblen County, Tennessee.
Lucile 15 daughter, female, single, white, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Census1940; Hamblen County, Tennessee.
Household of her father Daniel Harrison. Ward 1, Dist. 1, Morristown, Enumeration District 32-2, Hamblen County, Tennessee, 8-9 Apr 1940, page 23b.
Lucille 25 dau female single white ribber runner, hosiery mill 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $650 income.6
Marriage1 November 1952; Clarissa Lucille (Lucille) Harrison and Charles Mac (Mac) Biddle, Jr.; Hamblen County, Tennessee. Marriage Record, Hamblen County, Tennessee. Charles Mac Biddle Jr. and Lucille Harrison, Application for marriage license, to Lewis S. Noe, Clerk of the County Court of Hamblen County, Tennessee, Nov. 1, 1952; Charles Mac Biddle Jr., age 33, White Pine, Tenn. to Lucille Harrison, age 36, Morristown, Tenn. The undersigned Charles Mac Biddle Jr, applicant, being duly sworn, makes oath that the statements made in the foregoing application are true and that he signs and makes oath hereto as and for an application. Signed Charles Mac Biddle Jr. and Lucile Harrison, Sworn and subscribed before me this 1 day of November, 1952, Lewis S. Noe, Clerk. I solemnized the Rite of Matrimony between the above-named parties on the 1 day of Nov, 1952, at Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee. License returned the 6 day of Nov, 1952. Rev. R. Lake Wright, M.G., Morristown, Tenn.7,4
Death27 July 1993; Jefferson County, Tennessee.3
Death RecordTennessee Death Index Information
Lucille H Biddle
died 07-27-1993, age 78, died in Jefferson County
resided Jefferson County, Tennessee
widow, female, white, file #29308.

Citations

  1. Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 73.
  2. Obituary, George Thomas Harrison
  3. Tennessee Death Index 1949-2005, http://register.shelby.tn.us/, Lucille H Biddle
  4. Tennessee State Marriages, 1765-2002 (ancestry.com), Charles Mac Biddle Jr. and Lucille Harrison

    Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 43.
    Issued December 4th 1865. William Cole to Vestey England.
    Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 44.
    Solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above named parties on the 5 day of December 1865. John Gambel J.P.
  5. William Jackson Bryan
  6. U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Hamblen County, Tennessee, Ward 1, Dist. 1, Morristown, Enumeration Distrit 32-2, page 23b, sheet 6b, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 2 Feb 2022.
  7. Obituary: Biddle, Chales MacJr.; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 28 Aug 1965, page 10, viewed at newspapers.com on 7 Feb 2022.
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John Franklin (Frank) Harrison

Male, born 24 October 1917, died 18 July 1994
FatherDaniel (Dan) Harrison (born 1 November 1881, died 30 July 1947)
MotherMary Emily Ethel (Ethel) Cox (born 15 September 1892, died 3 May 1979)

Partner: Mary Frances Hazelwood (born 25 July 1922, died 4 August 2006)

SonDavid Michael Harrison (born 16 June 1948, died 26 December 1948)
NoteThe following is from The Nichols Book by Wyatt Nichols.

Frank, twin to Cora, son of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, married Mary Hazelwood. They have three children, namely, Deanie, Phyllis and Sandra. Cora the other twin, married John Williams of Knoxville. They have two children, John, Jr. and Frank H.
General SourcesJohn Franklin (Frank) Harrison.1,2,3,4,5,6
Birth24 October 1917; [Jefferson County], Tennessee.4
ParentsDaniel (Dan) Harrison and Mary Emily Ethel (Ethel) Cox.
Census1920; Jefferson County, Tennessee.
Frank 2 2/12 son, male, single, white, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Census1930; Hamblen County, Tennessee.
Frank 12 son, male, single, white, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Marriage25 December 1938; John Franklin (Frank) Harrison and Mary Frances Hazelwood; Cocke County, Tennessee. No. 1187, Marriage Record, Cocke County, Tennessee, Frank Harrison and Mary Hazelwood. Bond: Know All Men, That we, Frank Harrison & Mary Hazelwood of the County of Cocke and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred Fifty Dollars, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators,, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. The condition of the above Obligation is Such, That, whereas Frank Harrison hath prayed and obtained a license to marry Mary Hazelwood. Now, if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause why the said above-named parties should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, then this obligation to be void and of no effect: otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hands and seals, this 25 day of Dec, 1938. (signed) Frank Harrison, Mary Hazelwood. License: To any Minister of the Gospel having the Care of Souls, Jewish Rabbi,, Justice of the Peace of said County, Judge, or Chancellor, the Governor, and Speaker of the State Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives - Greeting: You, or either of you, are hereby authorized to solemnize the Rite of Matrimony between Frank Harrison and Mary Hazelwood of your County. Provided always, That the Rite of Matrimony be solemnized in this County: otherwise these shall be null and void, and shall not be accounted any license or authority to you, or either of you, for the purpose aforesaid, more than though the same had never been prayed or granted, etc. Given at the Clerk's Office of said County, This 25 day of Dec., 1938, R. R. Parnell?, County Court Clerk. Return: I solemnized the Rite of Matrimony between the above-named parties on the 25 day of Dec, 1938. License returned the 27 day of Dec, 1938. Rev. W. A. Tragg.3,5
Birth of Child16 June 1948; David Michael Harrison.
Death18 July 1994; [Cleveland, Bolivar County, Mississippi].4
Death RecordSocial Security Death Index Information
Name: J. Frank Harrison
Last Residence: 38732 Cleveland, Bolivar County, Mississippi
Born: 24 Oct 1917
Died: 18 Jul 1994
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951).

Citations

  1. Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 73.
  2. Obituary, George Thomas Harrison
  3. Obituary, Mary Frances Harrison
  4. Social Security Death Index (ancestry.com)
  5. Tennessee State Marriages, 1765-2002 (ancestry.com), Frank Harrison and Mary Hazelwood

    Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 43.
    Issued December 4th 1865. William Cole to Vestey England.
    Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 44.
    Solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above named parties on the 5 day of December 1865. John Gambel J.P.
  6. William Jackson Bryan
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Cora Lee Harrison

Female, born 24 October 1917, died 3 November 1992
FatherDaniel (Dan) Harrison (born 1 November 1881, died 30 July 1947)
MotherMary Emily Ethel (Ethel) Cox (born 15 September 1892, died 3 May 1979)

Partner: John Edd Williams, Jr., (born 17 December 1918, died 19 May 1997)

NoteThe following is from "This Nichols Book" by Wyatt Nichols.

Frank, twin to Cora, son of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, married Mary Hazelwood. They have three children, namely, Deanie, Phyllis and Sandra. Cora the other twin, married John Williams of Knoxville. They have two children, John, Jr. and Frank H.
General SourcesCora Lee Harrison.1,2,3,4,5
Birth24 October 1917; [Jefferson County], Tennessee.3
ParentsDaniel (Dan) Harrison and Mary Emily Ethel (Ethel) Cox.
Census1920; Jefferson County, Tennessee.
Cora 2 2/12 daughter, female, single, white, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Census1930; Hamblen County, Tennessee.
Cora 12 daughter, female, single, white, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Census1940; Hamblen County, Tennessee. Household of her father Daniel Harrison.
Ward 1, Dist. 1, Morristown, Enumeration District 32-2, Hamblen County, Tennessee, 8-9 Apr 1940,
page 23b.
Cora 22 dau female single white looper, hosiery mill 4 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $650 income.6
Marriage21 June 1941; Cora Lee Harrison and John Edd Williams, Jr.; Hamblen County, Tennessee. page 221, Marriage Record, Hamblen County, Tennessee. J. E. Williams and Cora Lee Harrison, Bond. Know All Men, that we J. E. Williams of the County of Hamblen and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Witness our hands and seals, this 21 day of June, 1941. J. E. Williams Sr., C. E. Jacobs. I solemnized the Rite of Matrimony between the above-named parties on the 21 day of June, 1941. License returned the 30 day of June, 1941. Rev. Willis R. Allen.4
DivorceApril 1967; John Edd Williams, Jr..
Death3 November 1992; [Hamblen County], [Tennessee].3
Death RecordSocial Security Death Index Information
Name: Cora L. Williams
Last Residence: 37814 Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee
Born: 24 Oct 1917
Died: 3 Nov 1992
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951).

Citations

  1. Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 73.
  2. Obituary, George Thomas Harrison
  3. Social Security Death Index (ancestry.com)
  4. Tennessee State Marriages, 1765-2002 (ancestry.com), J. E. Williams and Cora Lee Harrison

    Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 43.
    Issued December 4th 1865. William Cole to Vestey England.
    Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 44.
    Solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above named parties on the 5 day of December 1865. John Gambel J.P.
  5. William Jackson Bryan
  6. U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Hamblen County, Tennessee, Ward 1, Dist. 1, Morristown, Enumeration Distrit 32-2, page 23b, sheet 6b, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 2 Feb 2022.
Family Explorer

Ruby Helen (Helen) Harrison

Female, born 12 September 1920, died 10 June 2002
FatherDaniel (Dan) Harrison (born 1 November 1881, died 30 July 1947)
MotherMary Emily Ethel (Ethel) Cox (born 15 September 1892, died 3 May 1979)

Partner: George Burnette Johnson (born 20 November 1917, died 7 December 2001)

NoteThe following is from "This Nichols Book" by Wyatt Nichols.

Helen, seventh child of Dan and Ethel Cox Harrison, married George B. Johnson. They have one son, Stanley.
General SourcesRuby Helen (Helen) Harrison.1,2,3,4,5,6
Birth12 September 1920; [Jefferson County], Tennessee.4,5
ParentsDaniel (Dan) Harrison and Mary Emily Ethel (Ethel) Cox.
Census1930; Hamblen County, Tennessee.
Helen 9 daughter, female, single, white, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Census1940; Hamblen County, Tennessee.
Household of her father Daniel Harrison. Ward 1, Dist. 1, Morristown, Enumeration District 32-2, Hamblen County, Tennessee, 8-9 Apr 1940, page 23b.
Helen 19 dau female single white order girl, hosiery mill 4 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $650 income.7
Marriage6 September 1942; Ruby Helen (Helen) Harrison and George Burnette Johnson; Hamblen County, Tennessee. page 246, Marriage Record, Hamblen County, Tennessee. Geo. Johnson and Helen Harrison. Date of application - Sept 5, 1942. Male - Geo. Johnson, age 24, Morristown, Tenn. Female - Helen Harrison, age 21, Morritown. Female's next of kin - Geo. (sic) Harrison, Morristown, father and Mrs. Geo. (sic) Harrison, mother. I solemnized the Rite of Matrimony between the above-named parties on the 6 day of September, 1942 at Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee. License returned the 2 day of Oct, 1942. Fred D. Watson, M.G., Morristown. (Helen's parents were in fact Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harrison rather than Mr. and Mrs. George Harrison. The clerk must have written "George" for the father's name because he was already writing "George" for the groom's name.)2,5
Death10 June 2002; Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee.8,4
Death RecordSocial Security Death Index Information
Name: Helen H. Johnson
Last Residence: 37813 Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee
Born: 13 Sep 1920
Died: 10 Jun 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951).
ObituaryKnoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee]. 12 Jun 2002.
Johnson, Helen Harrison - age 81, of Morristown, passed away Monday, June 10, 2002 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, George B. Johnson; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Harrison; four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her son, Stan Johnson of Jefferson City; grandson, Benjamin Seth Johnson of North Carolina; daughter-in-law, Beverly Parker Johnson and a granddaughter, Abigail Grace Johnson of Jefferson City; sister, Margaret Harrison of Morristown; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at Centenary United Methodist Church with Dr. Terril Littrell officiating. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2002 at Hamblen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 12, 2002 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Westside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Burial13 June 2002; Hamblen Memory Gardens, Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee.8

Citations

  1. Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 73.
  2. Obituary: Johnson, George Burnette; Citizens Tribune [Morristown, Tennessee], 9 Dec 2001, page A5.
  3. Obituary, George Thomas Harrison
  4. Social Security Death Index (ancestry.com)
  5. Tennessee State Marriages, 1765-2002 (ancestry.com), Geo. Johnson and Helen Harrison

    Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 43.
    Issued December 4th 1865. William Cole to Vestey England.
    Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 44.
    Solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above named parties on the 5 day of December 1865. John Gambel J.P.
  6. William Jackson Bryan
  7. U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Hamblen County, Tennessee, Ward 1, Dist. 1, Morristown, Enumeration Distrit 32-2, page 23b, sheet 6b, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 2 Feb 2022.
  8. Obituary, Helen Harrison Johnson
Family Explorer

Lucille R. Jones

Female, born 10 September 1911, died September 1990
FatherWilliam T. Jones (born about 1867, died 1927)
MotherMary C. Patterson (born about 1879)

Partner: Amos Rudolph Harrison, Sr., (born 28 March 1909, died 8 February 1983)

General SourcesLucille R. Jones.1,2,3
Birth10 September 1911; Tennessee. Her birth date is estimated from her husband's birth date. (RGB).1,2
ParentsWilliam T. Jones and Mary C. Patterson.
Census1920; Hamblen County, Tennessee.
Lucile 8 daughter, female, single, white, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Census1930; Hamblen County, Tennessee.
Lucile R. 18 daughter, female, single, white, waitress, hotel, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Marriage11 October 1930; Lucille R. Jones and Amos Rudolph Harrison, Sr.; Hamblen County, Tennessee. (Application) State of Tennessee, Hamblen County. Know All Men, That we, Amos Harrison of the County of Hamblen and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. The Condition of the above Obligation is such, That whereas Amos Harrison 21 hath prayed and obtained a License to marry Lucile Jones 19. Now, if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause why the said Amos Harrison and Lucile Jones should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, then this obligation to be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hands and seals the 11 day of Oct, 1930. (signed) Amos Harrison and Mary Jones. (License) State of Tennessee, Hamblen County. To any Regular Minister of the Gospel having the care of Souls, or any Justice of the Peace of said County-Greeting: These Are To Authorize You, or either of you, to solemnize the Rites of Matrimony between Amos Harrison and Lucile Jones of your County, agreeably to an Act of Assembly in such cases made and provided; Provided, always, that the ceremony be performed in this County; otherwise these shall be null and void, and shall not be accounted any license or authority to you or either of you, for the purpose aforesaid, more than though the same had never been prayed or granted, etc. Given at the Clerk's office of said County this 11 day of Oct., 1930, B. C. Weesner, County Court Clerk. (Return) I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the within-named parties on the 11 day of Oct, 1920, Re. J. D. Quinton.2
Death RecordSocial Security Death Index Information: Name: Lucille J. Harrison; Last Residence: 37416 Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee; Born: 10 Sep 1911; Died: Sep 1990; State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (1969).
DeathSeptember 1990; [Chattanooga], [Hamilton County], [Tennessee].1

Citations

  1. Social Security Death Index (ancestry.com), Lucille J. Harrison
  2. Tennessee State Marriages, 1765-2002 (ancestry.com), Amos Harrison and Lucile Jones

    Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 43.
    Issued December 4th 1865. William Cole to Vestey England.
    Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 44.
    Solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above named parties on the 5 day of December 1865. John Gambel J.P.
  3. William Jackson Bryan
Family Explorer

Viola Cameron

Female, born 16 April 1915, died 6 October 2001
FatherPorter Cameron (born 29 March 1888, died September 1968)
MotherLillie Whitlock (born about 1896)

Partner: George Thomas Harrison (born 7 January 1911, died 29 October 2001)

General SourcesViola Cameron.1,2,3,4
Birth16 April 1915; [Cocke County], Tennessee.5,3
ParentsPorter Cameron and Lillie Whitlock.
Census1920; Cocke County, Tennessee.
Veola 4 daughter, female, single, white, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Census1930; Cocke County, Tennessee.
Viola 15 daughter, female, single, white, born in TN, father and mother born in TN.
Marriage18 January 1936; Viola Cameron and George Thomas Harrison; Hamblen County, Tennessee. Marriage Record, Hamblen County, Tennessee. Geo. T. Harrison and Viola Cameron, Application for Marriage License. Date of Application, Jan. 18, 1936, To B. C. Weesner, Clerk of the County Court of Hamblen County, Tennessee. Geo. T. Harrison age 25 Morristown to Viola Cameron age 20 Rankin, Tenn., daughter of Porter Cameron of Rankin and Mrs. Porter Cameron of Rankin. The undersigned Geo T. Harrison being duly sworn, makes oath that the statements made in the foregoing application are true, and that he signs and makes oath hereto as and for an application for a marriage license as above set out. (signed) Geo. T. Harrison. Sworn and subscribed before me this 18 day of Jan, 1936, B. C. Weesner, Clerk. bondsmen, Geo. T. Harrison and C. Frank Dean. I solemnized the Rite of Matrimony between the above-named parties on the 18 day of Jan, 1936. License returned the 19 day of Jan, 1936, John M. Anderson, Minister, B. C. Weesner, Clerk.3
Obituary
Newport Plain Talk [Newport, Tennessee] - 6 Oct 2001.
Viola C. Harrison, age 86, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2001, at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by two brothers, Porter and Gene Cameron. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, George Thomas Harrison; daughter and son-in-law, Rochelle and Nils Seberg, of Middletown, R.I.; son and daughter-in-law, Porter and Peggy Harrison, of Union Bridge, MD; daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Joe Harrison, of Knoxville; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Harrison, of Alexandria, VA and John and Sherry Harrison, of Morristown; grandchildren, Scott Harrison and wife, Flo, and Amy Harrison, of MD, and Eric Harrison, Clint Harrison and fiancee, Kim Rose, of Morristown; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Audrey, Jordan, and Kent; sisters, Eula Evans and Ina Holt, of Newport and Geneva Williams, of Dandridge; many nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Margaret Harrison, Helen Johnson and husband, George, and Reba and Mary Harrison. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church with Dr. Terril Littrell officiating. Interment to follow in the Pleasant Point Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. at Westside Chapel.
Death RecordSocial Security Death Index Information
Name: Viola C. Harrison
Last Residence: 37821 Newport, Cocke, Tennessee
Born: 16 Apr 1915
Died: 6 Oct 2001
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951).
Death6 October 2001; [Cocke County, Tennessee].5

Citations

  1. Wyatt M. Nichols Sr.; The Nichols Book: Some Early Nichols Families in America, Their Origins and Histories; Cleveland, Ohio; Block Printing Company, 1962; page 73.
  2. Obituary, George Thomas Harrison
  3. Tennessee State Marriages, 1765-2002 (ancestry.com), Geo. T. Harrison and Viola Cameron

    Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 43.
    Issued December 4th 1865. William Cole to Vestey England.
    Anderson County, Tennessee, Marriage Book 3, page 44.
    Solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the above named parties on the 5 day of December 1865. John Gambel J.P.
  4. William Jackson Bryan
  5. Social Security Death Index (ancestry.com)
Compiler: Jerry Bryan
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