Harris, Harvey Pope

Notes:

Buried:
Harvey was buried beside his wife in Alton Cemetery (in the Old Yard section, lot 54).

Died:

The following transcription is based on a digital image of an obituary supplied by Charles D. Harris.

     Harvey P. Harris, 87, of Godfry, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Hospital.
     He was a retired electrician who worked out of I.B.E.W. Local 649.
     He married the former Bertha Fiegenbaum who died Aug. 4, 1968.
     Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Frye of Wood River; two sons, Richard W. Harris of Godfrey, and Warren H. Harris of Mascoutah; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
     Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Quinn Funeral Home.
     Services will be conducted at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday by the Rev. Doyle Long.
     Burial will be in Alton City Cemetery.

Harvey married Fiegenbaum, Bertha Clara 15 Nov 1922, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Bertha (daughter of Fiegenbaum, Dr. Julius Henry and Pitts, Sophie Elizabeth) was born 10 Sep 1891, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 4 Aug 1968, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA; was buried 6 Aug 1968, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Married:
Harvey and Bertha were married in the home of Bertha's parents, at 628 Henry Street.

1. Harris, Margaret Helen was born 8 Aug 1924, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 22 Nov 2012, Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA; was buried , Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA.
2. Harris, Warren Harvey was born 18 May 1926, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 22 Mar 1979, Mascoutah, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA; was buried , Mascoutah, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA.
3. Harris, Richard Norman was born 16 Sep 1927, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 22 Jan 2011, Ironton, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried 27 Jan 2011, Ironton, Iron County, Missouri, USA.

Other Events:

• Occupation: Madison County, Illinois, USA; a carpenter
• Baptism: 1866, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Baptism:
He was baptized in the First Baptist Church.

Buried:
William was buried in Alton Cemetery (in Block 27 1/2, lot 3). His wife was later buried in the same lot.

William married Pope, Elizabeth 20 Oct 1869. Elizabeth (daughter of Pope, Lott and Goodman, Ann) was born 15 Jul 1845, London, England; died 17 Sep 1937; was buried , Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Madison County, Illinois, USA; a seamstress
• Immigration: 1854, USA
• Baptism: 30 Mar 1863, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Immigration:
Ann, her parents, and four of her siblings disembarked at New York City and eventually settled in Alton, Illinois. An older brother, Thomas, had immigrated to the USA earlier.

Baptism:
She was baptized in the First Baptist Church.

Buried:
Elizabeth was buried beside her husband in Alton Cemetery Alton Cemetery (in Block 27 1/2, lot 3).

Other Events:

• Occupation: a carpenter and cabinetmaker
• Immigration: 1854, USA

Notes:

Immigration:
Lott, his wife and five of his six children disembarked at New York City and eventually settled in Alton, Illinois. A son, Thomas, had immigrated to the USA earlier.

Lott married Goodman, Ann 26 May 1828, Taunton, Cornwall, England. Ann was born 1803, Taunton, Cornwall, England; died 1878, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Immigration: 1854, USA

Notes:

Immigration:
Ann, her husband and five of her six children disembarked at New York City and eventually settled in Alton, Illinois. A son, Thomas, had immigrated to the USA earlier.