Harris Family in Bonavista District

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from STORY OF METHODISM IN BONAVISTA DISTRICT

The Harris Family - page 67

"The large family bearing this name sprang from, James Harris, an Englishman, who over one hundred years ago, settled in Bonavista and married Miss Mary Little. Among their children were nine sons, George, Roger, William, Giles, Robert, Thomas, James, Joseph and John. No better men could be found for the country's business. They were sober, honest and industrious. The daughter of Thomas was the church organist. Only two ladies born in Bonavista have yet occupied the parsonage as the pastor's wife, and Mrs. (Rev.) George C. Frazer, daughter of the above Thomas Harris, was one, and the wife of the writer, the daughter of Rev. Thomas Harris, is the other. Adam Harris, son of James Harris, was a good christian, a Trustee and greatly in love with the church. He died in great peace. He remembered the Trustees by leaving a subscription to their funds. A worthy example for others."