J. J. Harris
American doctor, Confederate soldier, orange grower, postmaster and politician
About J. J. Harris
Lived 1834 – 1906 (aged 71–72). J. J. Harris was an American publisher, physician and politician.
Junius J. Harris (January 11, 1834 – December 24, 1906) was a medical doctor, Confederate soldier, orange grower, state legislator, and postmaster who served as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.
Early life
Harris was born January 11, 1834, in Washington County, Georgia, to Daniel and Vashti (Franklin) Harris.
Harris moved to Orange County, Florida, in 1874 and started orange growing. He lived in Tuscawilla and represented Orange County, Florida.
On January 4, the 1881 session was assembled and 1881 Harris motioned for Charles Dougherty to be elected Speaker pro tem.
Later life Harris moved to Sanford, Florida, in 1882 where he purchased the Sanford Journal.
Death
Harris died December 24, 1906, from paralysis at his home in Sanford, Florida and was survived by his wife and five daughters.
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American doctor, Confederate soldier, orange grower, postmaster and politician (1834–1906)
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J. J. Harris was born in 1834.
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J. J. Harris died in 1906.
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J. J. Harris was a publisher, physician and politician.
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