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Obituary

Alexander Hamilton Harris

 

Waxahachie Enterprise - Nov. 27, 1909

Alexander Hamilton Harris, long time resident of Ovilla, died Saturday night.  He was a long time resident of Ellis County, was postmaster at Ovilla for several years, and was a Mason and Odd Fellow.  Services were held at Shiloh Church with burial under the direction of the Odd Fellows.


Waxahachie Daily Light - Nov 27, 1909

Alexander Hamilton Harris died at his home in Ovilla Saturday night. He lived at Lancaster from 1882-1884 when he moved to Red Oak. He was postmaster at Ovilla for several years, was a Mason and Odd Fellow. The Pattersons, young Presbyterian and Methodist preachers, conducted the service in Shiloh Church. The remains were laid to rest under the Odd Fellows service, Hon. C. R. Gibson leading the ritual.

Abstracted from History of Ellis County compiled by Mrs. A. L. Feltenberger and the Rebecca Boyce Chapter DAR.


 

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