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Mark Metcher Harris

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Mark Metcher Harris

Birth
Southampton, Southampton Unitary Authority, Hampshire, England
Death
12 Oct 1935 (aged 74)
Coaldale, Scott County, Arkansas, USA
Burial
Coaldale, Scott County, Arkansas, USA Add to Map
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Mark Metcher Harris, was born in England, came to this country, and married Cordelia Amanda Winn, at Decatur, TX on Jul. 20, 1886.
He was found in the Chickasaw Nation, I.T, and was affiliated with the Free Will Baptist.
He was a bright, young man, and in 1901, the Center Ass'n approved him for license, and in 1902, he was ordained. He then served as clerk of that conference for about two years, when he was elected to be moderator.
His young wife, Cordelia, died in 1895, leaving him with small children.
He pastored churches in the association until about 1906, when he and some of his family moved to Scott Co. AR., where he lived until his death, remaining faithful to his calling.
Mark Metcher Harris, was born in England, came to this country, and married Cordelia Amanda Winn, at Decatur, TX on Jul. 20, 1886.
He was found in the Chickasaw Nation, I.T, and was affiliated with the Free Will Baptist.
He was a bright, young man, and in 1901, the Center Ass'n approved him for license, and in 1902, he was ordained. He then served as clerk of that conference for about two years, when he was elected to be moderator.
His young wife, Cordelia, died in 1895, leaving him with small children.
He pastored churches in the association until about 1906, when he and some of his family moved to Scott Co. AR., where he lived until his death, remaining faithful to his calling.


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