MARSHALL COUNTY, TN- GOODSPEED BIOGRAPHIES - Hiram Harris
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HIRAM HARRIS, an old and prominent farmer, was born October 20, 1806, in
North Carolina, and is a son of James and  Nancy (Thompson) Harris, both
natives of North Carolina.  They ere married in this State, and in 1808
cane to Tennessee and located in Bedford County, where they spent the
remainder of their days.  The father followed agricultural pursuits, and
during Indian troubles he was captain of a company under Jackson.  In 1863
he died, and about seven years later his widow too passed away, both living
to a ripe old age.  Our subject was educated in the old-time schools, and
at the age of twenty-one bought a farm of his own and began his career as a
free and independent farmer.  In 1837 he came to Marshall County, and has
made this his home ever since..  In 1828 he wedded Jane P. Johnson, who was
born in Davidson County,
Tenn., July e, 1807, and to them were born eleven children.  Mr. Harris is
a Democrat and he and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant
church.  He has a fine farm of over 200 acres.  He has been a resident of
this county for nearly thirty years and is a highly respected citizen.  He
and wife are enjoying good health and fifty-eight years of wedded life.

Surnames: Harris, Johnson, Thompson
Source:  " The Goodspeeds History of Tennessee, 1886."