William Henry Harris
Marriages
Mary Carey Harris - January 31, 1884
"The first party to whom a license to wed was issued in Garfield county." -- Eagle Valley Enterprise July 29, 1927, p.1.
Burial Details
Obituaries
Eagle Valley Enterprise page 1 - June 30, 1934
FIRST SETTLER IN PLEASANT VALLEY DIES LAST WEEK.
William H. HARRIS, 76, prominent pioneer of Eagle county, died at a hospital in Glenwood Springs June 19 after a long illness. He was taken to the hospital some weeks ago when one of his limbs was amputated in an effort to save his life, but the effort was futile.
Mr. HARRIS settled in Peach valley in this county in 1880, fifty-four years ago, he and his brother, Charley HARRIS, being the first settlers in that part of the county. For a great many years, until infirmities began to afflict him a few years ago, Mr. HARRIS was a leader in all civic and political activities of his community. For many years he was one of the strong leaders of the Republican party of this section. He made a host of friends all over this section who will regret the passing of another of the hardy pioneers who helped build up this country.
William H. HARRIS was born on July 21, 1857, in New York state. When very young he moved to Wisconsin and resided in that locality for a number of years. In 1880 he moved to the valley near Basalt where he took up a homestead and lived there practically ever since. His wife preceded him in death three years ago. Three small children, Irene and Bryan and a small baby, also preceded him in death.
Mr. HARRIS is survived by three sons, Raymond F. HARRIS of Cardiff, Ralph C. HARRIS of Basalt, and W. A. HARRIS; five grandchildren, Isobel and William Paul of Cardiff; Vincent, Irene and Desmond of Basalt. Mrs. Alma HARRIS, superintendent of schools of Garfield county, is a daughter-in-law of the deceased.
Funeral services were held at the Basalt Methodist church at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon, June 21. The Masonic lodge, of which Mr. HARRIS was a member, had charge of the services. Burial was made in the Basalt cemetery by the side of Mr. HARRIS' departed wife.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 2 - June 21, 1934
