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Samuel B Harrison

Birth	:	8 Aug 1856
Death	:	23 Sep 1927
Burial	:	Shiloh Memorial Garden, Roper, Washington County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.9390050, -76.5037520
Plot	:	Lot 202, Friendship Section
Description	:	From "HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY," Vol. I, page 335. Brant & Fuller, 1890, online at http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvwags/bioharr.txt (transcribed by Linda Fluharty) (FAG poster has not seen original source and therefore cannot verify accuracy of transcription): "SAMUEL B. HARRISON Samuel B. Harrison, the chief clerk of the McLure House, the leading hotel of the upper Ohio valley, was born in Wheeling, Va., now West Virginia, August 8, 1856. In his early boyhood, his parents removed to Cumberland, Md., and he there received his education. Mr. Harrison is the descendant of an old and influential family. His father, George Harrison,... Read More	From "HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY," Vol. I, page 335. Brant & Fuller, 1890, online at http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvwags/bioharr.txt (transcribed by Linda Fluharty) (FAG poster has not seen original source and therefore cannot verify accuracy of transcription): "SAMUEL B. HARRISON Samuel B. Harrison, the chief clerk of the McLure House, the leading hotel of the upper Ohio valley, was born in Wheeling, Va., now West Virginia, August 8, 1856. In his early boyhood, his parents removed to Cumberland, Md., and he there received his education. Mr. Harrison is the descendant of an old and influential family. His father, George Harrison, was born in Somersetshire, England, in 1808. He was educated at Eaton college, in his native country, and in his early life he came to the United States and located at Wheeling. Sometime after, he removed to Cumberland, Md., where he died. The mother was born in Morgantown, Va., now West Virginia, the daughter of Simeon Woodrow, a prominent man in his day, and an officer in the war of 1812. Samuel B. is the youngest child born to them. Charles J., the second son, is the president of the Somerset county, Penn., National bank, and a prominent man in the financial world. Capt. George W., oldest son, is the general traffic agent of the West Virginia Central railroad. During the war of the rebellion he was quartermaster on Gen. Kelley's staff. J. Forsyth practiced law in Cumberland for several years, he then abandoned the practice of law and moved west, where he remained for several years. He is now the transfer agent of the West Virginia Central railroad, at Piedmont, W. Va. The subject of this biography began the active affairs of life by working in the "trace" office, B. & O., in clerk of the court's office, Cumberland, Md., and he afterward filled various positions of trust, among which may be mentioned his connection with the United States revenue office. In 1876, he was appointed clerk in the Queen City hotel, at Cumberland and remained in that capacity for some time. Two years later, he accepted a position in the McLure House, and has by his thorough knowledge of the hotel business, worked his way up to his present responsible position. He is undoubtedly the most popular hotel man in the state. Mr. Harrison has acquired considerable celebrity in the literary world. He has corresponded for the press frequently, having contributed many acceptable articles, and is the author of a book, entitled, "Front; or Ten Years With the Traveling Man." This book has had quite an extended sale. Its chief merit lies in its originality, he having simply reproduced the daily happenings of a large hotel. It treats of a humorous and serous side of commercial life, giving the many little annoyances, as well as the joys, incident to a life on the "Road." He received many favorable criticisms from such men as Bill Nye, and many others of like fame. The book was published by the American News company, of New York. Mr. Harrison is a member of the Episcopal church, and is also a member of B.P.O.E., lodge No 28, Order of Elks. In politics he is a staunch republication."

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Latitude: 35.9390050
Longitude: -76.5037520

Family Members:

Parent

George Harrison

(1808 - 1870)

Clerimond S Woodrow Harrison

(1813 - 1885)

Siblings

Capt George W Harrison

(1837 - 1911)

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Coordinate: 35.9390050, -76.5037520

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23. William T. Basnight Cemetery
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