DEATH OF SAMUEL HARRIS SAMUEL HARRIS Samuel Harris, one of the best known colored men in eastern Virginia, and a leading and wealthy merchant of this city, died last night at 6 o'clock, after an illness of several months. Samuel Harris came here in 1872 a very poor man. By dint of hard work he amassed a considerable fortune. He was a good citi-zen and a pushing and energetic business man. He opened West Wil-liamsburg, now one of the prettiest sections of the town. He was born Dec. 21, 1851 The funeral will take place tomorrow at 2 o'clock from the First Baptist Church. --The Virginia Gazette, June 25, 1904
Contributor: Sherril Buckner (49500061)
Contributor: Sherril Buckner (49500061)
DEATH OF SAMUEL HARRIS SAMUEL HARRIS Samuel Harris, one of the best known colored men in eastern Virginia, and a leading and wealthy merchant of this city, died last night at 6 o'clock, after an illness of several months. Samuel Harris came here in 1872 a very poor man. By dint of hard work he amassed a considerable fortune. He was a good citi-zen and a pushing and energetic business man. He opened West Wil-liamsburg, now one of the prettiest sections of the town. He was born Dec. 21, 1851 The funeral will take place tomorrow at 2 o'clock from the First Baptist Church. --The Virginia Gazette, June 25, 1904
Contributor: Sherril Buckner (49500061)
Contributor: Sherril Buckner (49500061)
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