Biographical Sketch of Levi J. Harris - Chariton County, Missouri

    
  Levi J. Harris,  a school teacher of recognized talent and ability and a gentleman 
of true worth and sterling integrity, was born October 22, 1870, one half mile south 
of Salisbury, MO.  His father Oscar D. Harris was born in Howard county, but moved to 
Chariton when quite young.  His death occurred January 28, 1895.  His mother, whose 
maiden name was Phoebe C. Warhurst. Still resides upon the family homestead, 4 miles 
southeast of the city Salisbury, Mo.  To the subject of this sketch belongs the credit 
for his position he now enjoys in business and social relations, for it was through 
his own industry and perseverance that he has been able to gain whatever knowledge and 
influence he may possess.  After attending the public schools, Mr. Harris finished his 
education at the Salisbury Academy under the tutorship of Prof. G.C. Briggs.  Since he 
spent his time in the noblest of professions, school teaching in which he has been 
eminently successful, having taught a number of schools in the county in which he gave 
perfect satisfaction.  On  May 4, 1893 it was the happy fortune of our subject to be 
united in marriage to Miss Arah Lee, a most worthy and industrious young lady and the 
daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Og Lee, prominent citizens of Chariton county.  This union 
has proven a happy one and has been blessed by the birth of a bright little daughter, 
Mayme Edith, whose birth occurred November 28, 1894.  Five miles southeast of Salisbury 
our subject owns a nice little farm of 40 acres, upon which he resides and the revenue 
from which materially assists in providing  the necessaries and some of the luxuries o
f life.  Mr. Harris is a young man of noble purposes and a high aim in life, 
enterprising and progressive and certainly has a bright future awaiting him.  
Politically he affiliates with the democratic party.


Reference to Mrs. Quarles.  Source 1896 Biographical Record of Chariton County.

On January 1, 1871, Mr. Johnson was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Davidson, a 
most excellent and cultured lady.  Mrs. Johnson was born at Florida, Monroe county, 
Missouri, Jan 13 1854.  Upon the statement of Mrs. Quarles, a venerable old lady now 
living at the age of 90 years and a very near relative of Samuel L. Clements (Mary 
Twain) Mrs. Johnson has the distinguished honor of having been born in the same house 
as the celebrated humorist.

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