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The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Tuesday, July 22, 1902
Red Bird Harris Dead.
Red Bird Harris, a well known Cherokee died Sunday afternoon at his home north of Muscogee. Decedent was born in Georgia in 1839 and first came to the territory in 1858. He served with credit in Stan Watie’s celebrated command and at the conclusion of the war settled in the nation. “Bird” Harris, as he was generally called took an active interest in public affairs and had a large circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the territory. He was a brother of ex-chief Harris. The funeral was conducted from his late home yesterday, Rev. M.L. Butler of Muskogee officiating.
Contributor: Emily Jordan (47063153) •
Red Bird Harris was the son of William Harris and Susan Collins Harris. He married Sarah Ellen Rogers daughter of Dr. Robert Rogers. In 1858, at age nineteen, he came out to Indian Territory by steamboat. He settled some land in Cherokee Nation just above the bottom lands of the Arkansas River. On this land was an old Indian Mound used as a lookout. It was this site that he made available to the Condederates to build Fort Davis, himself a loyal confederate soldier. He later was a member of the G.A.R.
Red Bird Harris married Sarah Ellen Rogers. She taught school at the old Tullahassee Mission.
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The Stilwell Standard
August 8, 1902
HARRIS
Col. D.M. WISDOM, the grand old Roman, has our thanks for a copy of his Memorial on Red Bird HARRIS, who died not long since.
The memorial is a literary gem replete with historical references and legends, and a beautiful tribute to a humble tho' grand character.
Red Bird HARRIS had very little Indian blood in his veins - yet he was an Indian in feeling and instinct, and the tribute to his memory by Col. WISDOM was a deserving recognition of the character and life of one of the Cherokee Nation's best and bravest citizens.
Information from Adair County Historical & Genealogical Association (#48826313)
Find A Grave contributor, Emily Jordan has made the following suggested edits.
Red Harris (63633473)
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The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Tuesday, July 22, 1902
Red Bird Harris Dead.
Red Bird Harris, a well known Cherokee died Sunday afternoon at his home north of Muscogee. Decedent was born in Georgia in 1839 and first came to the territory in 1858. He served with credit in Stan Watie’s celebrated command and at the conclusion of the war settled in the nation. “Bird” Harris, as he was generally called took an active interest in public affairs and had a large circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the territory. He was a brother of ex-chief Harris. The funeral was conducted from his late home yesterday, Rev. M.L. Butler of Muskogee officiating.
Contributor: Emily Jordan (47063153) •
Red Bird Harris was the son of William Harris and Susan Collins Harris. He married Sarah Ellen Rogers daughter of Dr. Robert Rogers. In 1858, at age nineteen, he came out to Indian Territory by steamboat. He settled some land in Cherokee Nation just above the bottom lands of the Arkansas River. On this land was an old Indian Mound used as a lookout. It was this site that he made available to the Condederates to build Fort Davis, himself a loyal confederate soldier. He later was a member of the G.A.R.
Red Bird Harris married Sarah Ellen Rogers. She taught school at the old Tullahassee Mission.
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The Stilwell Standard
August 8, 1902
HARRIS
Col. D.M. WISDOM, the grand old Roman, has our thanks for a copy of his Memorial on Red Bird HARRIS, who died not long since.
The memorial is a literary gem replete with historical references and legends, and a beautiful tribute to a humble tho' grand character.
Red Bird HARRIS had very little Indian blood in his veins - yet he was an Indian in feeling and instinct, and the tribute to his memory by Col. WISDOM was a deserving recognition of the character and life of one of the Cherokee Nation's best and bravest citizens.
Information from Adair County Historical & Genealogical Association (#48826313)
Suggested Edit
Find A Grave contributor, Emily Jordan has made the following suggested edits.
Red Harris (63633473)
Suggested edit: Please add the following to the bio of this memorial. Thanks, Emily
The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Tuesday, July 22, 1902
Red Bird Harris Dead.
Red Bird Harris, a well known Cherokee died Sunday afternoon at his home north of Muscogee. Decedent was born in Georgia in 1839 and first came to the territory in 1858. He served with credit in Stan Watie’s celebrated command and at the conclusion of the war settled in the nation. “Bird” Harris, as he was generally called took an active interest in public affairs and had a large circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the territory. He was a brother of ex-chief Harris. The funeral was conducted from his late home yesterday, Rev. M.L. Butler of Muskogee officiating.
Contributor: Emily Jordan (47063153) •
Red Bird Harris was the son of William Harris and Susan Collins Harris. He married Sarah Ellen Rogers daughter of Dr. Robert Rogers. In 1858, at age nineteen, he came out to Indian Territory by steamboat. He settled some land in Cherokee Nation just above the bottom lands of the Arkansas River. On this land was an old Indian Mound used as a lookout. It was this site that he made available to the Condederates to build Fort Davis, himself a loyal confederate soldier. He later was a member of the G.A.R.
Red Bird Harris married Sarah Ellen Rogers. She taught school at the old Tullahassee Mission.
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The Stilwell Standard
August 8, 1902
HARRIS
Col. D.M. WISDOM, the grand old Roman, has our thanks for a copy of his Memorial on Red Bird HARRIS, who died not long since.
The memorial is a literary gem replete with historical references and legends, and a beautiful tribute to a humble tho' grand character.
Red Bird HARRIS had very little Indian blood in his veins - yet he was an Indian in feeling and instinct, and the tribute to his memory by Col. WISDOM was a deserving recognition of the character and life of one of the Cherokee Nation's best and bravest citizens.
Information from Adair County Historical & Genealogical Association (#48826313)
Find A Grave contributor, Emily Jordan has made the following suggested edits.
Red Harris (63633473)
Suggested edit: Please add the following to the bio of this memorial. Thanks, Emily
The Daily Chieftain. (Vinita, Indian Terr.), Tuesday, July 22, 1902
Red Bird Harris Dead.
Red Bird Harris, a well known Cherokee died Sunday afternoon at his home north of Muscogee. Decedent was born in Georgia in 1839 and first came to the territory in 1858. He served with credit in Stan Watie’s celebrated command and at the conclusion of the war settled in the nation. “Bird” Harris, as he was generally called took an active interest in public affairs and had a large circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the territory. He was a brother of ex-chief Harris. The funeral was conducted from his late home yesterday, Rev. M.L. Butler of Muskogee officiating.
Contributor: Emily Jordan (47063153) •
Red Bird Harris was the son of William Harris and Susan Collins Harris. He married Sarah Ellen Rogers daughter of Dr. Robert Rogers. In 1858, at age nineteen, he came out to Indian Territory by steamboat. He settled some land in Cherokee Nation just above the bottom lands of the Arkansas River. On this land was an old Indian Mound used as a lookout. It was this site that he made available to the Condederates to build Fort Davis, himself a loyal confederate soldier. He later was a member of the G.A.R.
Red Bird Harris married Sarah Ellen Rogers. She taught school at the old Tullahassee Mission.
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The Stilwell Standard
August 8, 1902
HARRIS
Col. D.M. WISDOM, the grand old Roman, has our thanks for a copy of his Memorial on Red Bird HARRIS, who died not long since.
The memorial is a literary gem replete with historical references and legends, and a beautiful tribute to a humble tho' grand character.
Red Bird HARRIS had very little Indian blood in his veins - yet he was an Indian in feeling and instinct, and the tribute to his memory by Col. WISDOM was a deserving recognition of the character and life of one of the Cherokee Nation's best and bravest citizens.
Information from Adair County Historical & Genealogical Association (#48826313)
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