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Tag: sisters at a glance

Posted on October 8, 2020December 17, 2020 by Brianna Vincent

Sisters at a Glance #6 Augusta Harris

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…

Posted on August 27, 2020December 17, 2020 by Brianna Vincent

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…

Posted on August 13, 2020December 17, 2020 by Brianna Vincent

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…

Posted on July 30, 2020December 17, 2020 by Brianna Vincent

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…

Posted on July 16, 2020December 17, 2020 by Brianna Vincent

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…

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