Fifth Generation


162. George Thomas Harrison28,95,152,309,313 was born on 7 January 1911 in [Jefferson County], Tennessee.95,313

He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. George 8 son m s w TN TN TN.

He appeared in the census in 1930 in Hamblen County, Tennessee. George 19 son m s w shipping clerk, wholesale grocery TN TN TN.

George died on 29 October 2001 at the age of 90 in Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee.95,309 Social 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).

Obituary, Knoxville News-Sentinel, 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.

He was buried on 1 November 2001 in Point Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.

The 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.

George Thomas Harrison and Viola Cameron were married on 18 January 1936 in Hamblen County, Tennessee.313 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.

Viola Cameron28,152,309,313, daughter of Porter Cameron and Lillie Whitlock, was born on 16 April 1915 in [Cocke County], Tennessee.95,313

She appeared in the census in 1920 in Cocke County, Tennessee. Veola 4 dau f s w TN TN TN.

She appeared in the census in 1930 in Cocke County, Tennessee. Viola 15 dau f s w TN TN TN.

Viola died on 6 October 2001 at the age of 86 in [Cocke County, Tennessee].95 Social 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).

There was no obituary in the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

George Thomas Harrison and Viola Cameron had the following children:

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Rochelle Harrison (private).

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Daniel Porter (Porter) Harrison (private).

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Clarissa Jane (Jane) Harrison (private).

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George Richard (Richard) Harrison (private).

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John Thomas Harrison (private).314,315