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John Harris Obituary
John was born in New York, New York, on September 21, 1930, the son of Irving Drought Harris and Jean (Ferris) Harris.
During his long and varied life he was a soldier, a lawyer, a farmer, a sailor, and an archivist and historian. He was educated at St. Bernard's and St. George's Schools, Princeton University and Harvard Law School. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War, and was awarded the Purple Heart for his courageous service. After 10 years practicing law in New York, the family moved to Sharon, then Lakeville, Connecticut, where he ran a large dairy farm in Mill River, Massachusetts. For many years he and his wife and friends explored both sides of the Atlantic in their sailboat Perelandra.
The family lived at Stonewall Farm in Dublin, which they bought in 1961. Harris was interested in local and regional history and the preservation of historical records. He served on the boards of the Dublin Historical Society, the Historical Society of Cheshire County, and the New Hampshire Historical Society. He spent many years restoring and cataloging the records of Dublin and its residents, and was instrumental in the creation of the new Dublin Archives building.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Paul Andrew Harris of New Hampshire, his daughter Emily Harris Jones of Vermont; three grandchildren, Alice Jones, Katherine Harris and Andrew Harris; a sister Elizabeth Harris of Santa Fe and a half-sister Chantal Morancon of Paris.
A service in his memory will be held at the Dublin Community Church this Saturday, October 25, at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to the Dublin Historical Society, PO Box 415, Dublin NH 03444 or The New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park Street Concord, NH 03301.
Jellison Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online obituary, or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.jellisonfuneralhome.com.
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Phillip and Ruthie Gammons
October 23, 2014
We will always remember John as a great friend and for his tireless work preserving the history of Dublin, its fine old buildings and its traditions. With deepest condolences to his family, The Baha'i Community of Dublin, Phil and Ruthie Gammons.
Jellison Funeral Home The staff at Jellison Funeral Home
October 23, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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