In 1881 Harris Hancock was twenty years old, 5' 2" tall, full of grace and charm. She began to date Eugene Burns of Spanish Fort, the son of the town's doctor.
Harris is the last of the Hancock children remaining at home. Strained by the recent loss of her mother Bethany a few years ago, her father's recent marriage to a greatly disliked Sarah Palmo, and the fact the her father does not approve of Eugene, Harris decides to run away from home.
She secures a few of her belongings in a satchel and lays plans to leave! In the darkness of night she makes her way quietly to the stables to harness a horse and ride towards the River. The moon reflects off the water as she makes her way across to Spanish Fort and the man she loves.
Mr. Burns, her future father-in-law, is fond of Harris and goes out of his way to make her feel welcome in his home. She will stay with the Burns until the wedding March 1st. Harris makes the prettiest bride. Her dress is beautiful cream colored silk with yellow silk lace and a long train. Eugene wears a black tuxedo and bow tie with a sharply trimmed mustache.
Harris is the happiest woman alive on this night. With a twinkle in her eyes she drapes her wedding veils over her arm and dances through the night! The newlyweds make their home at Spanish Fort.
Sadly, her father Tommie Hancock died only 5 months later and was buried at Spanish Fort.
In 1881 Harris Hancock was twenty years old, 5' 2" tall, full of grace and charm. She began to date Eugene Burns of Spanish Fort, the son of the town's doctor.
Harris is the last of the Hancock children remaining at home. Strained by the recent loss of her mother Bethany a few years ago, her father's recent marriage to a greatly disliked Sarah Palmo, and the fact the her father does not approve of Eugene, Harris decides to run away from home.
She secures a few of her belongings in a satchel and lays plans to leave! In the darkness of night she makes her way quietly to the stables to harness a horse and ride towards the River. The moon reflects off the water as she makes her way across to Spanish Fort and the man she loves.
Mr. Burns, her future father-in-law, is fond of Harris and goes out of his way to make her feel welcome in his home. She will stay with the Burns until the wedding March 1st. Harris makes the prettiest bride. Her dress is beautiful cream colored silk with yellow silk lace and a long train. Eugene wears a black tuxedo and bow tie with a sharply trimmed mustache.
Harris is the happiest woman alive on this night. With a twinkle in her eyes she drapes her wedding veils over her arm and dances through the night! The newlyweds make their home at Spanish Fort.
Sadly, her father Tommie Hancock died only 5 months later and was buried at Spanish Fort.
Gravesite Details
Texas death record reflects burial Elmwood Cem., Bowie, TX.
Family Members
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Nancy Elender Hancock McCarty
1839–1879
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Martha Elizabeth Hancock Dorsett
1840–1930
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Mary Jane Hancock Downs
1844–1901
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Charles Wesley Hancock
1846 – unknown
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Milly Ann Hancock Ellis
1847–1881
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George Oliver "Doc" Hancock
1849–1896
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John Jackson Hancock
1850–1931
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Sarah Josaphine "Jo" Hancock Cook
1852–1894
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Amanda Martille Hancock Burge
1855–1946
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Thomas Lee Mackey Hancock
1858–1879
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Robert Jefferson Davis Hancock
1861–1941
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