Albert J. Harrison

20 February 1867–10 November 1933 (Age 66)
Ovid, Clinton, Michigan, United States

The Life Summary of Albert J.

When Albert J. Harrison was born on 20 February 1867, in Ovid, Clinton, Michigan, United States, his father, Zenas H Harrison, was 40 and his mother, Lois Sophronia Beebe, was 37. He married Della May Knapp on 26 April 1893. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in California, Branch, Michigan, United States in 1910. He died on 10 November 1933, in Owosso, Shiawassee, Michigan, United States, at the age of 66.

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Family Time Line

Albert J. Harrison
1867–1933
Della May Knapp
1872–1944
Marriage: 26 April 1893
Lois Belle Harrison
1894–
George Lorenzie Harrison
1896–
Dorathy L Harrison
1899–1973
Donald Lawrence Harrison
1899–1986
Marian Elizabeth Harrison
1902–1967
Alice Kiturah Harrison
1909–2000
Pheobe Harrison
1911–1978

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    26 April 1893
    • Children

    (7)

    +2 More Children

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings

    (2)

    World Events (8)

    1868 · Impeach the President!
    Age 1
    Caused by many crimes and breaking the Tenure of Office Act, Many Senators and House Representatives became angry with President Johnson and began discussions of his Impeachment. After a special session of Congress, the Articles of Impeachment were approved by the House and then the Senate. Making Andrew Johnson the first President to be Impeached.
    1879 · New State Capitol Building Dedicated
    Age 12
    After the second state capitol had been destroyed, Michigan Governor Henry P. Baldwin initiated the passing of a bill that would cover the costs for a new building. The bill was adopted and raised over $1 million by a six year state income tax. Architect Elijah E. Myers' design named Tuebor, or I will defend, was selected and he was commissioned to design the new capitol building. The renaissance revival brick and sandstone building soared 267 feet from the ground and was dedicated on January 1, 1879.
    1886
    Age 19
    Statue of Liberty is dedicated.

    Name Meaning

    English (northern): from the Middle English personal name Harry or Herry + -son. These were the common pronunciations of Henry (see Harry ).History: Harrison is an extremely common surname in northern England. One important and influential American family of bearers are descended from Benjamin Harrison, who emigrated from England to VA in 1633 or 1634. Descendants include another Benjamin Harrison (c. 1726–91), who was an activist in the American Revolution and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. His son William Henry Harrison (1773–1841) and great-grandson Benjamin Harrison (1833–1901) both became presidents of the US.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Harry
    Arrizon
    Harison
    Arrison

    Sources (18)

    • Albert Harrison in entry for Dorothy L Harrison, "Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917"
    • Alberta H Harrison in household of Zenus H Harrison, "United States Census, 1870"
    • Albert in entry for Taylor Workman and Dorothy L. Harrison, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"

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