Born: Summit County, O., 1853.
Died:
Grew up on the farm and with decidedly infidel notions. Fortunately, marrying a Christian of intelligent convictions, she led him to the knowledge of the truth. Then he attended Bethany College a year. He served as pastor in Ohio and Michigan, and came to Illinois in 1887. His eight years' pastorate at Duquoin was a great blessing to the church in every way. Since then he has resided in Marion and has evangelized and served congregations. He was the evangelist of the Eighth District three years, and has been a public advocate of prohibition. Mr. Harris is one of the common people, a man of fine common sense and a true preacher. His ministry in southern Illinois has been distinctly constructive.