Margaret Harrison

Margaret Harrison

• Father: Albert Hiram Harrison b. 5 January 1874, d. 10 October 1948
• Mother: Louise F. Taylor b. 26 March 1874, d. 16 July 1946

• Margaret Harrison was born in August 1899 in New York.
• Albert Hiram Harrison and Louise F. Taylor appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, at Marvin Street. Other members of the household included Margaret Harrison, Mary Gordon.
• Albert Hiram Harrison and Louise F. Taylor appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, at 313 West Seventh Street. Other members of the household included Margaret Harrison, Charles T. Harrison, Albert H. Harrison Jr. and Louise Helen Harrison.
• Albert Hiram Harrison and Louise F. Taylor appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Jamestown, New York, at 313 West Seventh Street. Other members of the household included Margaret Harrison, Charles T. Harrison, Albert H. Harrison Jr. and Louise Helen Harrison.
• She was employed doing office work by a felt factory, according to the 1920 census.
• She married Leroy H. Ericson.
• The following appeared on 29 June 1922 in the Jamestown Evening Journal: A wedding was solemnized Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock at SS. Peter & Paul's Roman Catholic church, when Veronica, daughter of mr. and Mrs. B. H. Whatford, 1010 Jefferson St., was united in marriage with Charles T. Devine of Beaver Falls, Pa. Rev. Father John Daly officiated at the ceremony, which was followed by nuptial mass. The wedding music was furnished by Henry Zimmer, organist, and Hugh Rogers, soloist.
       The bride was attired in white crepe de chine, with a picture hat of white beaded braid. She carried a shower bouquet of bride roses. She was attenended by her cousin, Miss Margaret Harrison, who wore turquoise blue crepe de chine, with a white picture hat and carried pink roses. The best man was Dr. Aldwin Helfenbine of Beaver Falls.
       Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served at the bride's home. Covers were laid for 30. Mrs. Howard catered, assisted by Mrs. Jackson, and girl friends of the bride acted as waitresses. The Out of town guests were Mrs. R. A. Devine, mother of the bridegroom, Miss Bernadette Devine, Jason Shaner, Charles Beightley, Dr. Aldwin Helfenbine, of Beaver Falls, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ardmore of Woodlawn, Pa., and Frank Whatford and son, Herbert Whatford, of Rochester.
       Many beautiful and useful gifts were received and a telegram of congratulation was received from Lieutenant William B----y of Philadelphia, Pa., with whom Mr. Devine served in France during the world war.
       Mr. and Mrs. Devine will spend a few weeks at the former's cottage on the Lake after which they will take an eastern trip and be at home after July 15 at 304 39th street, Beaver Falls, Pa.
       Pre-nuptial affairs were given for the bride by the following: Miss Gertrude Pratt, Miss Cornelia Klump, Mrs. Augustus Serio, Miss Bernice O'Connell, Miss Catherine Kordenbreck and Miss Margaret Harrison.
       The bride remembered the waitresses with lingerie pins and her bridesmaid with a moonstone crescent pin. the bridegroom presented the best man with a silver cigarette case.
• Leroy H. Ericson and Margaret Harrison appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, at 53 West Tenth Street. Other members of the household included Ruth Louise Ericson and Mary Alice Ericson.
• Leroy H. Ericson and Margaret Harrison appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, at 618 Jefferson Street. Other members of the household included Ruth Louise Ericson and Mary Alice Ericson.
• The following appeared on 31 August 1940 in the Jamestown Evening Journal: Lieutenand Albert H. Harrison of the Jamestown Police department and Mrs. Harrison were honored Friday evening on their 43d wedding anniversary at a surprise affair. A large number of friends and relatives visited their home at 313 West Seventh street. They have four children, Mrs. Margaret Erickson, Charles T. Harrison, and Miss Louise Helen Harrison of this city, and Albert H. Harrison, Jr., a chief petty officer of the United States navy stationed at San Diego, Cal. The affair was arranged by Mrs. Erickson and Mrs. Harrison.

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016