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Henry Harrison appears in the 1840 census in Davidson Co., NC. His household includes 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 2 females 5-10, 1 female 10-15, and 1 female 30-40. A Benjamin Harrison is listed on the same page with 1 male under 5, 1 male 20-30, and 1 female 20-30. James Harrison (likely the brother of Henry) appears on the next page with 2 males under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 5-10, 2 females 10-15, and 1 female 30-40. Turner Harrison appears on page 278 with 1 male 15-20, 1 male 50-60 and 1 female 50-60. 1840 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., North Carolina, Roll 359, pp. 278, 280-281.
Henry Harrison (51) and his wife Elizabeth (31) appear in the 1850 census. His household includes Louisa (17), Gemimah (14), Margaret (1), and Barbara (0.2). He lists farming as his occupation and declares $375 worth of real proeprty. 1850 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., North Carolina, Roll M432_628, p. 352.
Henry Harrison married Nancy Dew in Halifax Co., NC on 8 January 1821. He moved to Davidson Co, NC sometime before 1830 and settled in an area known as Handy Crossroads. He owned land on Cabin Creek. There is a Harrison Cemetary located in a field on the south side of Handy Road (SR 2522) about 1 mile off Highway 109. Henry Harrison may be buried there.
Henry Harrison (70) and his wife (Elizabeth (45) appear in the 1870 census in Davidson Co. Both state that North Carolina is their birthplace. Children in the household include Margaret (21), Barbara (18), Oziah (16), Elinor (15), Winnie (14), Emanda (12), and Celestia (10). 1870 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., North Carolina, Roll M593_1134, p. 110.
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