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Note: Times Mail Bedford, Indiana
Doris Harris
October 21, 1903 - August 30, 1990
Doris Harris, 86, 2122 24th St., Bedford, died Thursday at the Hospitality House in Bedford.
Born in Bedford, she was the daughter of Smith and Frances (Holsclaw) Williams.
She was the retired head head of the hardware department of the S.S. Kresge store in Bedford and was a member of the Englewood Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, R. Smith Harris Sr. of Bedford and George H. Harris Sr. of Williams; two daughters, Mildred Smith of Owensburg and Rosalie Terry of Bedford; one brother Vernon Williams of Indianapolis; 18 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Harris, 1958, and two sons, Donald A. Harris and Wayne E. Harris; one brother Virgil, and three sisters Corinne Landreth, Lois Evans and Helene Crater.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Green Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Stevens officiating. Burial will follow and services under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary.
There will be no visitation.
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U.S., Social Security Death Index
Name: Doris G. Harris
SSN: 317-24-4355
Born: 21 Oct 1903
Died: 30 Aug 1990
State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (Before 1951)
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Indiana, Death Certificates
Name: Doris Harris
[Doris Williams]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 86
Birth Date: 21 Oct 1903
Birth Place: Bedford, In
Death Date: 30 Aug 1990
Death Place: Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Marital Status: Widowed
Father: Smith V Williams
Mother: Frances Ann Holsclaw
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Business club honors 483's Doris Harris
Bedford, Ind., Kresge 483 - Doris Harris was honored by the Business and Professional Women's Club for her outstanding personality with the public. The club had voted to recognize some businesswoman who came in contact with the public, a person with an outstanding personality. The local newspaper said: "Mrs Harris was chosen for the manner in which she serves her customers, her courtesy, her cheerfulness and thoughtfulness." W. E. Sturges, vice president in charge of personal, declared: "this is the best TYFSAK publicity we have had in a long time."
Note: Kresge was a 5 and dime store. Today it would be comparable to a Kmart or Walmart.
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1910 United States Federal Census (2 pages)
Name: Doris Williams
Age in 1910: 6
Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1910: Bedford Ward 4, Lawrence, Indiana
Street: O Street
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Smith V Williams
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's name: Frances H Williams
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Smith V Williams 46
Frances H Williams 41
Corinne Williams 17
Lois Williams 15
Virgel Williams 12
Helene Williams 10
Doris Williams 6
Vernon Williams 3
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1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Doris Williams
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1920: Bedford Ward 5, Lawrence, Indiana
Street: O Street
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Smith Williams
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Able to Speak English: Yes
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors:
Household Members:
Name Age
Smith Williams 56
Lois Williams 25
Virgle Williams 22
Helene Williams 19
Doris Williams 16
Vernon Williams 12
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1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Doris G Harris
Birth Year: abt 1904
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: Shawsvick, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Street address: South Washington Ave - Englewood Ad. or State Road 37
Dwelling Number: 344
Family Number: 344
Age at First Marriage: 19
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Ralph L Harris 26
Doris G Harris 26
Donald A Harris 5
Mildred J Harris 3
Wayne E Harris 1
Ralph S Harris 0
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United States Census, 1940
Name: Doris Harris
Titles & Terms:
Event: Census
Event Year: 1940
Event Place: Shawswick Township, Lawrence, Indiana, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 36
Marital Status: Married
Race (Original): White
Race (Standardized): White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Standardized): Head
Birthplace: Indiana
Estimated Birth Year: 1904
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Enumeration District Number: 47-29
Family Number: 304
Sheet Number and Letter: 13A
Line Number: 3
NARA Publication Number: T627
NARA Roll Number: 1071
Digital Folder Number: 005459827
Image Number: 00915
Household Gender Age Birthplace Head Doris Harris F 36 Indiana
Son Donald Harris M 15 Indiana
Daughter Mildred Harris F 12 Indiana
Son Wayne Harris M 11 Indiana
Son Smith Harris M 10 Indiana
Daughter Rosalie Harris F 2 Indiana
Son George Harris M 0 Indiana
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