TENTH GENERATION


605. Robert Hawkins HARRIS was born on Sep 27 1842 in Oyster Creek, Hyde Co., North Carolina. He appeared on the census in 1850. Listed as Hawkins age 8 living with his uncle Jabez K. Harris He appeared on the census in 1860. He died on Feb 11 1933 in Blount Creek, Beauford Co., North Carolina. According to another sources he died 02/08/1919. Company F 33rd Regt. NC Troops, enlisted 09/01/1861.

He was married to Sarah Amanda GURKIN on Aug 9 1861 in Hyde Co., North Carolina. He was divorced from Sarah Amanda GURKIN Fall 1869. As told by Ellen Williams said they divorced in fall of 1869. Robert Hawkins HARRIS and Sarah Amanda GURKIN had the following children:

child1063 i. William J. HARRIS appeared on the census in 1880. Listed in the 1880 census as living with his grandmother Jane Harris.

His middle name is either Jackson or Johnson.

He was married to Nancy Elizabeth GALLOWAY on Feb 12 1880.

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