John Richardson Harris
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This article is about John Richardson Harris (1790–1829). For other persons named John Harris, see John Harris (disambiguation).
John Richardson Harris (October 22, 1790 – August 21, 1829) was an American settler of Mexican Texas and the namesake of Harris County, Texas. He founded the town of Harrisburg, Texas, and Harris County, Texas is named in his honor.
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Born | October 22, 1790 Cayuga, New York, U.S. |
Died | August 21, 1829(1829-08-21) (aged 38) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Cause of death | Yellow fever |
Citizenship | United States, Mexico |
Occupation(s) | Trader, machinist, sailer |
Spouse | Jane Birdsall Harris |
Children | DeWitt Clinton Harris, Lewis Birdsall Harris, Mary Jane Harris Briscoe, John Birdsall Harris |
Parent(s) | John Harris, Mary (Richardson) Harris |
Relatives | David Harris, William Plunkett Harris |
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