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Birth	:	29 Jun 1862 New London, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Death	:	5 Oct 1948
Burial	:	Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, New London County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3665130, -72.1241350
Plot	:	Sec. 14, Lot 65
Description	:	WILLARD DICKINSON HARRIS Descended from old New London families and long active in the mercantile world of New London, Mr Harris has for the past fourteen years been manager of the local distributing branch of Morris & Company wholesale dealers in meat. Christopher Harris, Mr Harris' father, was born in New London and after receiving a practical education in the public schools of the city, followed the sea all his life sailing out of New London. He was one of the early whaling fishermen out of this port and made one trip that covered a period of thirty nine... Read More	WILLARD DICKINSON HARRIS Descended from old New London families and long active in the mercantile world of New London, Mr Harris has for the past fourteen years been manager of the local distributing branch of Morris & Company wholesale dealers in meat. Christopher Harris, Mr Harris' father, was born in New London and after receiving a practical education in the public schools of the city, followed the sea all his life sailing out of New London. He was one of the early whaling fishermen out of this port and made one trip that covered a period of thirty nine months. This is regarded as the longest fishing trip ever made from this port. Christopher Harris died in New London in 1896. He married Margaret Lyon, also a native of New London, who died here in 1886. They were the parents of five children: Christopher C who married Annie Chickering and died in 1912; Ethram who married Effie Still and resides in Columbus Ohio; Henry who married Beckie Turner and died in 1904; Willard D whose name appears at the head of this review; and George C who married Annie Avery and resides in New London. Willard Dickinson Harris was born in New London June 29, 1862 and received his early education in the public schools of the city then took the regular course at Bulkeley High School. About 1882 he entered the business world in New York City where he was employed as assistant bookkeeper by J Harris & Company wholesale fish dealers for a short time. Returning to New London he became bookkeeper for the Clark S Stewart Company wholesale meat dealers. Later Mr Harris became a member of this firm, the name of the concern being changed to Stewart & Harris. Upon the death of Mr Stewart which occurred in 1889, Mr Harris sold out to the National Packing Company, at the same time becoming man of the business for that concern and filling this position until 1900 when this company was dissolved per order of the United States Court In 1907. Morris Company established a branch in New London and placed Mr Harris in charge as manager which position he still holds. In the varied interests of the city Mr Harris has been interested and though never a leader in affairs has borne a part in the progress of the community. Politically he supports the Republican party and in the year 1905 served in the City Council. He is a life member of the Niagara Engine Company of New London and fraternally holds membership in Mohican Lodge No 55 Independent Order of Odd Fellows of New London. He attends the Second Congregational Church of New London. Mr Harris married September 1, 1908 Edna Goodwin, daughter of Walter W and Frances Benham Goodwin of New London. Mr and Mrs Harris reside at No 35 Bellevue place in this city -- A Modern History of New London County, Connecticut. (1922). United States: Lewis Historical Publishing Company. Contributor: DPB (48841647)

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Latitude: 41.3665130
Longitude: -72.1241350

Family Members:

Parent

Christopher Allen Harris

(1821 - 1895)

Margaret Amanda Lyon Harris

(1826 - 1887)

Spouse

Edna Goodwin Harris

(1873 - 1955)

Siblings

George Comstock Harris

(1870 - 1937)

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