Below is the biography of William Whipple Harrison, the oldest son of John S. and Mariah (Baker) Harrison.  John S. Harrison was the 14th child of Bazel and Martha (Stillwell) Harrison.  From the  “Portrait and Biological Record”, dated 1892:
 
 

“This prosperous agriculturist is a respected resident of section 15, Texas Township, Kalamazoo County, and is a son of John S. Harrison and Eliza (Baker) Harrison, and of whom a more complete history will be given in the sketch of John S. Harrison. Of Prairie Ronde Township.  Of a family of eight children, our subject is the eldest, he was born in Prairie Ronde Township, this county, January 9, 1847.  He remained under the parental roof until reaching his twenty-first year, receiving his education in common schools.  Mr. William Harrison, of whom we write this sketch, was united in the happy bonds of wedlock, October 17, 1867, in Kalamazoo City, to Margaret Long.  Mrs. Harrison is a daughter of Daniel and Sophia (Dabler) Long, both natives of Pennsylvania, where the father died.  The mother is yet living.  Mrs. Harrison is the fourth child born to her parents, having had her birth, November 14, in Snyder County, Pa.  Immediately after the marriage of our subject, he settled in Texas Township, where he has since been a resident, and has always been engaged in farming.  He is now the possessor of one hundred broad acres, on which are to be found numerous substantial buildings, and splendid improvements, which have been brought about by his own energy and thrift.  The subject of this sketch and his estimable wife have become the parents of three children, namely: Carrie L., who died when 3 years and seven months old; Frank and Nellie M.  Mr. Harrison has been honored by his fellow citizens by the gift of the offices of Township Treasurer, which he held in 1880 and 1884, Highway Commissioner and Constable.  He has always taken a somewhat active part in local affairs, and is an advocate of the Republican party.”

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