Person:Samuel Harris (20)

age 34 Harris S G, Tailor, Ridgway St, Wanganui. Established in 1896. Private residence, Wilson St. Mr Harris was born in Wanganui in 1859, his father being one of the earliest settlers in the district. Educated privately in his native town , he joined the Railway works, where he met with an accident, in consequence of which he left the ... service in 1884. He served his time to the tailoring business with Mr Clapham, of Wanganui, and after eight and a half years with Mr Cribb, of Wanganui, Mr Harris opened his present business in Ridgway St. The shop, a wooden building, is conveniently situated, and an increasing trade is being conducted. Mr Harris is a good workman, and gives satisfaction to his numerous customers. He is married and has three children Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Vol 1, p1423 Extracts from the "Herald" of 15 Nov 1907 Harris - At his residence, "The Pines," Tayforth,on the 15th inst., Samuel Gregory, beloved husband of Juliana Harris Funeral - The funeral will leave Tayforth at 2 p.m. on Sunday, arriving at the cemetery at 3 p.m. - Dexter, Undertaker Obituary Notice - It is with sincere regret that we have to record the death of Mr Samuel G Harris, the well known tailor, of this town. Mr Harris had been in failing health for a long time past, and recently removed from his home in town to "The Pines" at Tayforth, where it was hoped he would benefit from the purer air, but the change proved of little advantage, and he passed away at 3 o'clock this morning. To his wife and family who are left to mourn their los we, with their many friends, extend our sincere sympathy