C. J. Harris
Cherokee leader
About C. J. Harris
Born 1856.
Colonel Johnson Harris (April 19, 1856 – 1921) was a native American politician. His father was of Euro-American descent and his mother was Cherokee. Harris' public life began with his election to the Cherokee senate in 1881. On the death of J. B. Mayes, he was appointed by council as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation in Indian Territory, from 1891 to 1895.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was C. J. Harris?
Cherokee leader
When was C. J. Harris born?
C. J. Harris was born on 19 April 1856.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). C. J. Harris. https://biography.guide/c-j-harris-1856/
MLA: "C. J. Harris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/c-j-harris-1856/.
Chicago: "C. J. Harris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/c-j-harris-1856/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:27 UTC