About William Harris
Lived 1849 – 1924 (aged 74–75). William Harris was an American politician, manager and businessperson.
William G. Harris (November 27, 1849 – November 29, 1924) was an American businessman and politician from New York.
Life Harris was born on November 27, 1849, in Hope, New York, the son of William Harris and Susan Wadsworth. His paternal grandfather immigrated to America from Scotland.
Harris served in the American Civil War as a drummer. He later moved to Northville, where he worked in the lumber business. He was also vice-president of the Fonda, Johnstown and Gloversville Railroad and president of the Northville bank. and 1901.
In 1872, Harris married Alice J. Russell of Hope. Their children were Samuel, Leona, and Susan. He was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Northville.
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Who was William Harris?
American politician in New York
When was William Harris born?
William Harris was born in 1849.
When did William Harris die?
William Harris died in 1924.
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William Harris was a politician, manager and businessperson.
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William Harris was American.
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· DBpedia: William Harris (New York politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Harris. https://biography.guide/william-harris-politician/
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