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Robert Peree “R. P.” Harrison

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Robert Peree “R. P.” Harrison

Birth
Warren County, Tennessee, USA
Death
25 Oct 1880 (aged 70)
Blanco County, Texas, USA
Burial
Mount Gainor, Hays County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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DEATH NOTICE:
Robert P. Harrison, an old citizen of Blanco county, died on the 25th ult. We are informed that he made a special request that he should not be buried in that county. He was accordingly brought some fifteen miles to a place in this county for interment.
[ San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 52, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 13, 1880 ]

Robert Peree Harrison was married 3 times. His marriages were:

1) Mary Ann "Polly" Wilson (???-1836) on Jan 4, 1832 in Jefferson County, Alabama. They had 3 children;
- William Joseph Harrison (1832-1863) Died in the Civil War.
- Benjamin S. Harrison (1834-???) Believed to have died in the Civil War.
- Mary H. Harrison (1836-???) Mary died as an infant.

2) Catherine Barton (1819-1859) on Nov 16, 1836 in St. Clair County, Alabama. They had 9 children;
- Rachel Rebecca Harrison (1837-1852)
- Samantha Serena Mellinine Harrison (1841-1875)
- Margaret A. Harrison (1842-1910)
- Sarah Jane Harrison (1846-aft 1910)
- Annie Elizabeth Harrison (1847-1932)
- Thomas J. Harrison (1848-aft 1880)
- Martha Kathryn "Kate" Harrison (1851-1933)
- Joseph Fritzana Harrison (1853-1891)
- Robert P. Harrison, Jr. (1857-1934)

3) Anna E. Hubbard Howe (1820-1906) on Oct 18, 1860 in Galveston County, Texas. Anna was the widow of Edward Percy Howe (1810-1854). Robert and Anna had no children together.
DEATH NOTICE:
Robert P. Harrison, an old citizen of Blanco county, died on the 25th ult. We are informed that he made a special request that he should not be buried in that county. He was accordingly brought some fifteen miles to a place in this county for interment.
[ San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 52, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 13, 1880 ]

Robert Peree Harrison was married 3 times. His marriages were:

1) Mary Ann "Polly" Wilson (???-1836) on Jan 4, 1832 in Jefferson County, Alabama. They had 3 children;
- William Joseph Harrison (1832-1863) Died in the Civil War.
- Benjamin S. Harrison (1834-???) Believed to have died in the Civil War.
- Mary H. Harrison (1836-???) Mary died as an infant.

2) Catherine Barton (1819-1859) on Nov 16, 1836 in St. Clair County, Alabama. They had 9 children;
- Rachel Rebecca Harrison (1837-1852)
- Samantha Serena Mellinine Harrison (1841-1875)
- Margaret A. Harrison (1842-1910)
- Sarah Jane Harrison (1846-aft 1910)
- Annie Elizabeth Harrison (1847-1932)
- Thomas J. Harrison (1848-aft 1880)
- Martha Kathryn "Kate" Harrison (1851-1933)
- Joseph Fritzana Harrison (1853-1891)
- Robert P. Harrison, Jr. (1857-1934)

3) Anna E. Hubbard Howe (1820-1906) on Oct 18, 1860 in Galveston County, Texas. Anna was the widow of Edward Percy Howe (1810-1854). Robert and Anna had no children together.

Inscription

R.P. HARRISON
BORN
DEC. 29, 1809.
DIED
OCT. 25, 1880.

Gravesite Details

Heavily weathered Rectangular stone casing. Corrected name and birthdate from Kathy Perry.



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  • Maintained by: D Watson
  • Originally Created by: Matt
  • Added: Aug 26, 2005
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11616136/robert_peree-harrison: accessed ), memorial page for Robert Peree “R. P.” Harrison (29 Dec 1809–25 Oct 1880), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11616136, citing Mount Sharp Cemetery, Mount Gainor, Hays County, Texas, USA; Maintained by D Watson (contributor 47309269).