By Michele Leggott and Brianna Vincent Augusta Harris 1 August 1848 – 31 August 1870 August 1st. In 1847 Augusta Harris was born. (Sarah Harris, Harris family history. 1871, p.128) I believe I must conclude by telling 5o’clock p.m. Corbyn’s driving in at the gate, Emily at crochet work, Kate looking to see what is Read More…
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Sisters at a Glance #4 Frances Emma Harris
By Michele Leggott and Brianna Vincent Frances Emma Harris 14 February 1842-17 September 1892 My daughter Frances Emma I should have told you was born in the timber house before we had it removed Feb 14th 1842 & was christened by Bishop Selwyn 1842, Mrs Merchant & self, sponsors. (Sarah Harris to sisters. New Plymouth, Read More…
Sisters at a Glance #3 Unnamed Daughter
By Michele Leggott and Brianna Vincent Unnamed Daughter 7-12 March 1841 Before my confinement I felt very unwell for some weeks, I wanted the frequent doses of Castor Oil as was my custom in England, but from the scarcity of it on board I could not have it, so I was induced to take two Read More…
Sisters at a Glance #2 Catherine (Kate) Moore
By Michele Leggott and Brianna Vincent Catherine (Kate) Moore, nee Harris 24 June 1839-5 April 1913 Katie little fatty is like what Ann might have been as a Child, light hair Curling all over her head. (Sarah Harris to sister Emma Jane Hill. Weekeston, New Plymouth, 2 May 1844) But another time when some friends Read More…
Sisters at a Glance #1 Emily Cumming Harris
By Michele Leggott and Brianna Vincent Emily Cumming Harris 28 March 1837-5 August 1925 In March 1837 my little daughter Emily Cumming was born. She was a very pretty child with large blue eyes, could read easy words at two years old. She was born in England, Plymouth, Devon. (Sarah Harris, A brief account of Read More…