Person:John Harkness (2)

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John Harkness
b.11 May 1835 Dumfriesshire, Scotland
d.25 Aug 1906 Delavan, Morris, Kansas, United States
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Name[1] John Harkness
Gender Male
Birth[1] 11 May 1835 Dumfriesshire, ScotlandKettleholmbridge,
Marriage 21 Dec 1865 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United Statesto Mary Anne Kennedy
Death[1] 25 Aug 1906 Delavan, Morris, Kansas, United StatesYthandale farm
Burial[1] aft 25 Aug 1906 Delavan, Morris, Kansas, United StatesDelavan Cemetery

Joined Presbyterian Church in Scotland. Immigrated to Canada 1 May 1855. At age 20, came to U.S.A. in 1860 and settled in Lexington, IL.

Became a US citizen by joining/enlisting in Company K 145 Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Served 90 days in 1864 as a 1st Sargeant. John served in Civil War & gained his U.S. citizenship & 80 acres in IL.

1875 moved to Kansas. Occupation: carpenter & stockman.

Died of internal injuries after falling off new barn roof while building. Presbyterian.

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Elaine HESKETT.
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