First Generation

George Hugh Harris was born 31 Oct 1871 in Wisconsin. He died 8 May 1941 in Milton, Oregon and was buried 1941 in Milton Freewater. Death Certicate 107. 1920 Census shows father from Wisconsin, mother from USA. George lived with the Nez Perce Indians before moving to Oregon.  George married Millie Harris. Millie was born 22 May 1879 in Montana. She died Dec 1954 in Milton, Oregon. Millie Harris was an orphan. She was also Creek Indian.

George and Millie had the following children:

M i. Clarence M Harris was born 19 Oct 1898 in Milton, Oregon. He died Dec 1974 in Milton, Oregon and was buried 1974 in Milton Freewater, Cemetery.
Death Certificate 74-20019
Clarence married Zelma Harris. Zelma was born 28 Feb 1900 in Milton, Oregon. She died 15 May 1979 in Milton, Oregon.  Death Certicate 79-08567

M ii. George Earl Harris was born 1900 in Milton, Oregon. He died 1980 in Milton, Oregon and was buried 1980 in Milton-Freewater, Cemetery. (wife:  Violet)

M iii. Donald Wilber Harris was born 1907 and died 1980. (wife:  Jessie)

U iv. Unknown Harris.
This baby died close after birth (date unknown) and was buried outside of George & Millie kitchen window.

F v. Gerita Harris was born 1915 in Milton, Oregon. (age 7 1920 census)

F vi. Juanita Harris was born 1916 in Milton, Oregon. (age 2 1920 census)

M vii. Paul Harris was born 8 May 1918 in Milton, Oregon. He died May 1979 in Milton, Oregon and was buried 1979 in Milton-Freewater, Cemetery. (wife:  Lavell)

F viii. Anita Harris was born 1919 in Milton, Oregon.

Second Generation

Donald Wilber Harris (George Hugh) was born 1907 in Milton, Oregon. He died 1980 in Milton, Oregon and was buried 1980 in Milton-Freewater, Cemetery.
Donald married Jessie Alice Carrol. Jessie was born in Winston, Oregon.

They had the following children:

M i. Darrel Gene Harris was born 30 Aug 1927 in Winston, Oregon. He died 18 Apr 1990 in Milton, Oregon and was buried 1990 in Milton-Freewater, Cemetery.  Cause of death diabetes. Death Certificate 89-04648

M ii. Ira Lawrence Harris was born 16 Aug 1929. (wife Eba)

F iii. Donna Fay "Dixie" Harris was born in Winston, Oregon.
In year 2002 lives in Pendleton, Oregon Donna married Unknown Butler.

M iv. Barton Neal Harris was born in Milton, Oregon.

F v. Darlene Rae Harris was born in Milton, Oregon.
 
 

Third Generation

Ira Lawrence Harris (Donald Wilber, George Hugh) was born 16 Aug 1929 in Milton, Oregon. Ira and Doris meet in Mitchem, Oregon at a cafe owned by Monte (Hilda's sister). Ira & Doris Essex were married September 12, 1950 in LaGrande, Union County, Oregon at the home of Rev Lester Carlson, 2011 3rd St., LaGrande, Oregon. The union was witnessed by Mrs. Geo Harris and Mrs Carrol Platz.  He served in US Navy: US Nav. Tra. Cen. Company Comp're, C.F. Abraham ENC, San Deigo, Cal. Company 51-017 Reg. 2. His service No. was 429 49 55 and became active at the Navat Training Center on September 25, 1951. He was 6 1/4 feet tall, brown hair, hazel eyes, weight was 164 lbs., with a ruddy completion. Home address at time of enlistment: Box 435, Union, Oregon.  He served on the USS Iowa BB-61 during his 4 years in the Navy. His training during his service consisted of:
1-24-1954 GTC for Seaman
1-24-1954 Pratical Factors for SN
5-13-1954 GTC for FT3
5-13-1954 Completed PF for FT3
5-16-1954 NavPers 91316 (FC3)
7-10-1955 GTC for PO's
March 10, 1952 Ira departed Continental Limits of the United States enroute to Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii. October 17, 1952: Served in USS IOWA from April 8, 1952 to October 17, 1952 during which period IOWA actively participated in combat operations in support of United Nations
Forces against North Korean and Chinese Communists, Korea. During this period, IOWA, serving as Flagship of Commander Seventh Fleet, was
engaged in forty three gunstrikes on designated targets in the areas of Wonsan, Songjin, Chongjin, Kojo, Toejo, Simpo, Hungnam, Hamhung, and Northern Inchon North Korea and in twenty seven bombline operations. During these gunstrikesand bombline operations, 16,689 rounds of ammuniation were expended from IOWA's  main and secondary batteries on enemy installations with very effective results. Eligibility established for the United Nations Service Metal and the Korean Service Metal with one bronze star. Authority: Naval Farces Far East Dispatch 180123Z of June 1952. Upon IOWA's departure from the combat area the following  recommendation was received from Commander Seventh Fleet:
"Commander Seventh Fleet commends USS IOWA Flagship during her tour in Korean waters. The high morale and steadfast devotion to duty have been an example and inspiration to all units Seventh Fleet. IOWA has delivered many heavy bombardments on enemy coastal transportation and supply routes. To Captain Cooper, Officers and men of Battleship IOWA, Well Done and Godspeed." 
J.J. Clark
Vice Admiral
U.S. Navy
Administrative Remarks:
2-14-1952 
Commanding Officer's Non-Judical Punishment
Offense: Insubordinate conduct towards a non-commissioned officer.
Punishment: Twenty-Four (24) Hours extra duty
E.K. Jennings
Lieutenant U.S. Navy
Personnel Director
By direction of Commanding Officer
April 10, 1953:
Satisfactorily completed a 5 day course of instruction in MK37 Radar Operational
School, Course # 172A at the FLEET AIR DEFENSE TRAINING COMMAND, DAM NECK,
VIRGINIA. No final marks assigned.
Novemeber 12, 1954
Issued the Navy Occupational Service Metal for service in USS IOWA (BB-61) from July 27, 1953 to Auguat 15, 1953.
November 12, 1954
Entitled to issuance of Korean Presidental Unit Citation for service in USS IOWA (BB-61) while attached to the Seventh Fleet from April 7, 1952 to July 31, 1952. 
November 20, 1954
Recommended for advancement and nominated for examination. Eligible in all respects for participation in service-wide competitive examinations for FT3.
September 15, 1955
Harris was interviewed this date in accordance with BuPers Manual Article
C=10103 and the advantages of immediate reenlistment were explained to him. 
Harris states that he does not intend to reenlist on board. Recommended for
reenlistment.-D. Dermon, ENS, USNR, Asst.
Released from active service September 25, 1955-Receiving station, Naval
Station, Norfolk, Virginia.
Home address at time of release Rt. 1, LaGrande, Oregon.
In year 2002 last address known :
Ira Harris
7430 Upper Olalla Road
Winston, Oregon 97496-4591

Ira married (1) Doris Louise Essex, daughter of George Everet Essex and Hilda Garrison, on 12 Sep 1950 in LaGrande, Oregon. Doris was born 4 Jul 1933 in Boise, Idaho.  Doris & Donald were twins. Their sister Dorothy died of diptheria at an early age. When the children had diptheria Hilda signed care of Doris over to Monte (Hilda’s sister) and Carrol Platz and that's why the name Doris Louise Platz shows up on her marriage certificate.  Doris during her early adulthood worked in two restaurants. One was owned by Monte (Hilda's sister) and one by her mother Hilda.  Doris meet Ira in Mechem, Oregon at one of the restaurants at the Mechem Snow Lodge. On September 12, 1950 they were married at the home of Rev Lester Carlson, 2011 3rd St., LeGrande, Oregon. This union was done in the presence of Mrs Geo Harris and Mrs Carrol Platz who was Hilda's sister. He wanted her to abort the child. They were married exactly one year and one day.  In 1951 Holly, Grace and Eleanor (Monte's sisters) took Doris to Tiny Dumont's which was a dance hall in Portland, Oregon. It was there she meet Ralph Peter Landis. Monte did not want Doris to see Ralph. In November 1952, they moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where Ralph got a job as a carpenter and got married on July 4, 1953.  In 1964 they moved to Eugene, Oregon where they owned and ran a small grocery store.  In 1980 they moved to Great Plains, Montana until Ralph passed away in Febuary 1997.  In 1998 she and Ralph Jr. moved back to Eugene, Oregon where they both reside at
this time.

Ira and Doris had the following children:
F i. Ellen Faith Harris was born 30 Sep 1951.

Ira also married (2) Eba Mae Schaffer. Eba was born 1934 in Shaw, CO.

They had the following children:

M ii. Garth Allen Harris.
In 2002 lives in Colorado.  Occupation Para-Legal

F iii. Donna Mae Harris.
In 2002 lives in California

M iv. Bill Lowe Harris.
In 2002 lives in California.  Bill was a Champion Header in rodeos.  Occupation:  Logger

F v. Debbie Lou Harris.
In 2002 lives in Oregon

M vi. John Hugh Harris.
In 2002 lives in Winston, Oregon.  Occupation:  Logger

M vii. Ira Clint Harris.
In 2002 lives in Myrtle Creek, Oregon.  Occupation:  Occupation:  Logger

F viii. Cindy Sue Harris.
In 2002 lives in Washington

M ix. Paul Dean Harris.
In 2002 lives in Roseburg, Oregon

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