Aaron Harrison

Brief Life History of Aaron

When Aaron Harrison was born on 3 June 1837, in Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, his father, William Harrison, was 23 and his mother, Hannah Louise Ellis, was 19. He married Tryphena Ursula Goddard about 1863, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. He lived in California, United States in 1870 and Judicial Township 11, Kern, California, United States in 1900. He registered for military service in 1856. He died on 2 October 1909, in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California, United States, at the age of 72, and was buried in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California, United States.

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Family Time Line

Aaron Harrison
1837–1909
Tryphena Ursula Goddard
1836–1920
Marriage: about 1863
Edgar Aaron Harrison
1865–1939
Emma A Harrison
1869–1968
George Harrison
1879–1958

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  • Aaron Harrison, working as machinist in Kern County, CA in "United States Census, 1900"
  • Aaron Harrison, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
  • Aaron Harrison, desertion date noted in US Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914

World Events (8)

1843

Dickens A Christmas Carol was first published.

1850 · Belle Vue Gaol Opens

Belle Vue Gaol was a Victorian prison in Gorton, Manchester. The living conditions for the prisoners were horrible. It was intended to be a prison for both males and females and also became a military prison.  In 1892, the prison was demolished.

1858 · Halle Orchestra Give First Performance

The Hallé Orchestra named after Charles Hallé became a permanent orchestra when they played for the first time on January 30, 1858, in the Free Trade Hall. The orchestra fell on hard times in 1861 and performed only two concerts. From 1899-1911 Hans Richter directed the orchestra.

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.

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Brief Life History of Aaron When Aaron Harrison was born on 3 June 1837, in Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, his father, William Harrison, was 23 and his mother, Hannah Louise Ellis, …

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