Harrison Genealogy Repository

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JARED ERWIN Harrison (20 Mar 1803-15 Jul 1894), born in Orange but grew up in Speertown. Married 31 Oct 1831 Catherine Egbert (13 Jan 1806-15 Oct 1890), daughter of Peter, who was the Harrison's neighbor. She may have been Jared's second wife, considering the marriage date and the ages of Jared's first two sons. Jared was the only surviving son and apparently inherited the farm, which had apple groves. He built a home at (now 249) Valley Road, accross from present-day Memorial Park, where he grazed cattle. Jared belonged to the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church and then helped found the West Bloomfield/Upper Montclair Presbyterian Church. He was a Bloomfield committeeman and Road Master. He also was a founding director of the Newark and Bloomfield RR. Jared's will left his two oldest sons $20,000 each and his home and remaining estate to his youngest son, Nathan, who was living there according to the 1880 census. Three surviving children, all born at home.

An interesting old gentleman, whose blunt but genial presence was always enjoyable, was Mr. Moses Harrison. His home and farm were on Valley Road, embracing what is now Erwin Park, named for his son Erwin who succeeded him as occupant of the homestead and farm for many years. Mr. Jared Erwin Harrison was a man of thrift and held positions of trust. He, with William J. Harris and Grant J. Wheeler, was active in securing the Newark and Bloomfield Railroad to Montclair and all three were members of its first Board of Directors. Mr. Harrison conducted a large business in manufacturing cider and vinegar, which had an extensive reputation. He was a man of marked energy, stern, but tender-hearted. The old residence is still held and occupied by his descendants.

Beverly Crifasi indicated that his name was Jared T.

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