Leila A. Harris

Leila A. Harris

• Father: John Clayton Harris b. 8 December 1866, d. 23 April 1949
• Mother: Hulda A. (?) b. August 1868

• Leila A. Harris was born circa 1890 in Texas.
• John Clayton Harris and Hulda A. (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at Hays Street. Other members of the household included Leila A. Harris.
• The following appeared on 17 November 1901 in the San Antonio Daily Express: A birthday party was tendered Miss Leila G. Harris at her home, ?311? West Roman? street, on last Friday [15 November] night. among those present were Misses Iris Artst?, Lillian Rogers, Julia, Nellie and Flora Hastings, Alice Breeeding, Eula Cleveland, Edith Springall, Beulah and Mary Patton, Leila and Nellie Harris, Walter Ramsey, Jim Watt, Mr. Roberts, Temple Wheeler, George Cleveland, Mack and Ray Ramsey, Mr. Sorlis, Robt Patton, Roland Spri?gall, Delwin Hensley, Guy and Don Harris. The evening was spent in playing games and cards during which refreshments were served.
• John Clayton Harris and Hulda A. (?) appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Pennsylvania. Other members of the household included Leila A. Harris.
• She married Charles Edmund Stephens on 11 July 1911 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at the home of her parents.
• The following appeared on 12 July 1911 in the San Antonio Express: A quiet and pretty home wedding occurred last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Clayton Harris on Carson Street when their daughter, Leila, was married to Dr. Charles Edmund Stevens [sic] of this city. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. S. H. C. Burgin of the Travis Park Methodist Church, with only relatives and a few friends present. Dr. and Mrs. Stevens left immediately for a wedding trip.
• The following appeared on 30 December 1951 in the San Antonio Light: First of 300 new homes in Greenlawn terrace -- a brand new north side subdivision lying just north of Greenlawn estates, between West ave. and Vance-Jackson rd. -- have been started. One commercial area will be located just north of the old Stephens home on West ave. The other commercial area will be on Vance-Jackson rd. The homes will be built on four east-west streets --- and should be real values. Frank Robertson and his associates purchasee the 81 acres from Mrs. Leila Harris Stephens. The tract lies immediately north of Sherwood dr. It extends north along the west side of West ave. to Basse rd. . . .
• Leila A. Harris died on 24 November 1970 in Bexar County, Texas.
• The following appeared on 25 November 1970 in the San Antonio Express: Mrs. Charles Edumnd (Leila Harris) Stephens, 80, of 318 Park Lane Drive, died Tuesday. Survivors include two daughters and six grandchildren. Services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Laurel Heights Methodist Church, followed by private burial in City Cemetery, Porter Loring directing.
• She was interred at City Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

• Last Edited: 13 Feb 2016