Guy Wendell Harrison

Brief Life History of Guy Wendell

When Guy Wendell Harrison was born on 1 April 1906, his father, Louis Henry Harrison, was 28 and his mother, Sarah Smith, was 27. He lived in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States in 1935. He died on 20 February 1957, in Badin, Stanly, North Carolina, United States, at the age of 50, and was buried in Stanly, North Carolina, United States.

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Guy Wendell Harrison
1906–1957
Frances Keith Feamster
1908–1983

Sources (15)

  • Guy W Harrison, "United States Census, 1950"
  • Guy Wendell Harrison, "North Carolina, Birth Index, 1800-2000"
  • Guy Wendell Harrison, "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 "

World Events (8)

1907 · Not for profit elections

The first act prohibiting monetary contributions to political campaigns by major corporations.

1918 · Fort Bragg Established

Named after Confederate General Braxton Bragg, Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina was established on September 4, 1918. It was used as one of three training camps used during WWI.

1920

The Prohibition Era. Sale and manufacture of alcoholic liquors outlawed. A mushrooming of illegal drinking joints, home-produced alcohol and gangsterism.

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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