Iberia County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Harrison, Sr., Jilson Payne - February 27, 1915
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source: The Weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, March 13, 1915, Image 3

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

New Iberia Camp No. 1788, U. C. V.

New Iberia, March 7th, 1915

Whereas, it has pleased the Allwise Creator to take from our midst another 
one of the "Thin Grey line that is ever receding" our Comrade and brother, 
J. P. Harrisson (sic) to answer at the Roll Call of Eternity.

Comrade Harrisson for a short time in the Virginia Army in a Mississippi 
command, when at his own request, he was transferred to Co. B., Crescent 
Regt. of Louisiana, remaining with that gallant body of valorous soldiers 
till the end.

Our comrade was ever at the post of duty which he discharged fearlessly and 
intelligently, braving every danger and meeting every hardship.

For several years past, disease rendered him physically unable to take an 
active part in our meetings and reunions, but his heart was with us, and 
like a brave soldier he was faithful to the fleckless Furled Flag and was 
proud he was a Confederate.

Comrade Harrisson died as he had lived, true to his friends, true to his 
convictions, true to his Southland and true to his God.

Committee:
L. G. Williams, L. A. Pellerin, H. H. Farr



source: New Iberia Enterprise and Independent Observer. (New Iberia, La.)
1902-1944, March 06, 1915, Image 5

The friends and acquaintances of the venerable Mr. J. P. Harrison were
grieved last Saturday morning when it became known that he had expired,
although but little hopes were entertained for his recovery for some weeks.
Mr. Harrison was aged 76 years and had been a resident of Iberia Parish
since the year 1882, engaging in farming the greater portion of his time.
Previously to that, deceased was one of the largest commission merchants of
New Orleans, after which he engaged in manufacturing business at Hammond,
La. Mr. Harrison saw active service as a Confederate soldier at both the
battles of Shiloh and Vicksburg, settling in the Crescent City immediately
after the war. He leaves to mourn his demise four children, three daughters,
Mrs. James W. Wyche, of this City; Mrs. Jos. Binford, of Peoria, Ill.; Mrs.
F. B. Hensley of Altwood, Kansas and Dr. Jilson P. Harrison of Spanish Lake.
He leaves besides his immediate family a large number of relatives. The
interment took place at Rose Hill Cemetery in this City in the presence of
the intimate friends of the family.


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