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Harris Roller



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Harris RollerHarris Roller was born in 1840 in Virginia, USA; died in in Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Horace Roller

    Harris married Rebecca Jane Bolton in 1866. Rebecca (daughter of Olmstead Bolton and Marie Bolton) was born in Oct 1842 in Virginia, USA; died on 25 Apr 1915 in 324 Calder street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Anna B. Roller  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1863 in Warren, Virginia, USA.
    2. 3. Horace F. Roller  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1864 in Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA; died in in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 4. Katie M Roller  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1864 in Virginia, USA; died on 23 Feb 1936 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 5. Susan Henrietta Roller  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1867 in Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA.
    5. 6. Sarah Payne Settles  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Nov 1867 in Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA; died on 30 Mar 1950 in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 7. Aurelius Preston Roller  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1876 in Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA; died on 10 Jan 1908 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Anna B. RollerAnna B. Roller Descendancy chart to this point (1.Harris1) was born about 1863 in Warren, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1880, Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter


  2. 3.  Horace F. RollerHorace F. Roller Descendancy chart to this point (1.Harris1) was born about 1864 in Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA; died in in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: Horace F Roller
    • Residence: 1880, Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA; Age: 16; Occupation: Works On Brick Yard; AttendedSchool: Yes; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Son
    • Residence: 1887, 324 Calder street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: 324 Colder; Occupation: Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, 324 Calder street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: 324 Colder; Occupation: Laborer


  3. 4.  Katie M RollerKatie M Roller Descendancy chart to this point (1.Harris1) was born on 2 Sep 1864 in Virginia, USA; died on 23 Feb 1936 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: Katherine White
    • Name: Katie Katherine Roller
    • Name: Katie Roller White
    • Name: Katie Roller White
    • Name: Katie White
    • Name: Katie White
    • Name: Mrs Katie Roller
    • Name: Mrs Katie White
    • Residence: 311 Nectarine street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1891, 324 Calder street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Divorced; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Divorced; Relation to Head: Mother-in-law
    • Findagrave Profile: 23 Feb 1936, 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Obituary: 25 Feb 1936, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Died:
    70 Age: 70

    Family/Spouse: Harry White. Harry was born in 1874 in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Bessie Roller  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jun 1887 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Mar 1939 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 9. Lulu M White  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1905 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 10. Olmsted Edgar White  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Feb 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 30 Nov 1984 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
    4. 11. Armaster White  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1907 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Armaster White  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1907 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 5.  Susan Henrietta RollerSusan Henrietta Roller Descendancy chart to this point (1.Harris1) was born in 1867 in Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1880, Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter

    Susan married Arthur Payne on 26 Nov 1894 in Rappahannock, Virginia, USA. Arthur (son of Bushrod Payne and Catherine Nickins) was born in 1857 in Rappahannock, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Sarah Payne SettlesSarah Payne Settles Descendancy chart to this point (1.Harris1) was born on 17 Nov 1867 in Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA; died on 30 Mar 1950 in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Negro
    • Name: Sara Payne
    • Name: Sarah Bullack
    • Name: Sarah Bullock
    • Name: Sarah H. Payne
    • Name: Sarah Payne
    • Name: Sarah Roller
    • Name: Sarah Susan H Roller
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1935, Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Lincoln Street; Age: 71; AttendedSchool: No; CityWard: 3; EmploymentCode: 7; EmploymentDetails: Unable to Work; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 22-116; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 4th grade; Income: 360; IncomeOtherSources: No; IsEmployed: No; PublicEmergencyWork: No; SeekingWork: No; WeeksWorked: 52; MaritalStatus: Widowed; RelationToHead: MotherInLaw

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Sarah married Richard A Payne in 1887. Richard (son of Bushrod Payne and Catherine Nickins) was born in Nov 1857 in Rappahannock, Virginia, USA; died about 1924 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Elizabeth Payne  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1887; died on 11 Jul 1958 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 13. Catherine Katie Evelyn Payne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Mar 1890 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 2 Jan 1918 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 14. William Henry Payne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Aug 1891 in Culpeper, Virginia, USA; died in in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 15. Horace Harris Preston Payne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Aug 1894 in Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA; died on 18 Sep 1981 in St Louis, Independent Cities, Missouri, USA.
    5. 16. Annie Rebecca Payne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Sep 1896 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Jun 1943 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 17. Mary Magdalena Payne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1898 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1966 in New Jersey, USA.
    7. 18. Robert Lee Payne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jun 1900 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Jun 1931 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Sarah married Church Charles Bullock on 18 Dec 1930 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Church (son of Henry S. Bullock and Chancey Battle) was born about 1859 in North Carolina, USA; died on 24 Dec 1935 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Aurelius Preston RollerAurelius Preston Roller Descendancy chart to this point (1.Harris1) was born in Mar 1876 in Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA; died on 10 Jan 1908 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Burial Location: 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Ethnicity: American
    • Last Known Residence: 139 Balm street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Musician: Vocalist in the Amphion male choir and the Amphion Quartette.
    • Race: Black
    • Name: Aurelius F. Roller
    • Name: Aurelius P. Roller
    • Name: Prestcan Roller
    • Name: Prestean Roller
    • Religion: East State street African Methodist Episcopal Church
    • Residence: 1880, Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Calder Street; Age: 24; Occupation: Day Labor; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; CityWard: Harrisburg Perrn; EnumerationDistrict: 0058; HomeOwnership: Rent; MonthsUnEmployedPastYear: 0; OwnsFarm: H; YearsMarried: 1; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Head
    • Job: 1908, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; State Capitol
    • Obituary: 13 Jan 1908, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    "Aurelius Preston Roller was buried yesterday afternoon in Lincoln Cemetery after impressive services in East State street African Methodist Episcopal church at. 3 o'clock. For many years he was an active member of that congregation and was also an officer. As a vocalist in the Amphion male choir and the Amphion Quartette he had become popular.
    Rev. Dr. Israel Derrick officiated and addresses were made by Rev. Mr. Hood, Rev. W. H. Marshall, pastor of Harris Zion church, and by Rev. Moses B. Puryear. The church was crowded, and many floral tributes of all descriptions were sent to the church by the best of friends of the deceased.
    Mr. Roller was bom at Front Royal, Va., and came to this city with his parents when a boy. He served as janitor in many of the public buildings, and at the time of his death was employed at the State capitol. He is survived by a widow, who lives at the home, 139 Balm street, a mother and two sisters, Mrs. Katie White and Mrs. Sarah Pavne.

    Burial Location:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Aurelius married Emma A. Stanton on 20 Oct 1899 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Emma was born about 1877. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Bessie RollerBessie Roller Descendancy chart to this point (4.Katie2, 1.Harris1) was born on 20 Jun 1887 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Mar 1939 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Bessie Roller
    • Name: Bessie Sturgess
    • Name: Bessie Sturgis
    • Name: Bessie Sturgis
    • Name: Bessie Sturgis
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Granddaughter
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1935, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1936, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Bessie married John Irvin Sturgis, I on 12 May 1909 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. John was born about 1886 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. William Hoffman Sturgis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1909 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 2 Mar 1910 in 324 Calder street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 20. John Irvin Sturgis, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1911 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Jul 1998.

  2. 9.  Lulu M WhiteLulu M White Descendancy chart to this point (4.Katie2, 1.Harris1) was born in 1905 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lula Thompson
    • Name: Lula White
    • Name: Lulia White
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1925, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1936, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Family/Spouse: Husband Unknown Thompson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 10.  Olmsted Edgar WhiteOlmsted Edgar White Descendancy chart to this point (4.Katie2, 1.Harris1) was born on 11 Feb 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 30 Nov 1984 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Olmsted White
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1926, State Penitentiary, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Brother-in-law
    • Residence: 1936, Atlantic City, Atlantic, New Jersey, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1946, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1954, Los Angeles, California, USA


  4. 11.  Armaster WhiteArmaster White Descendancy chart to this point (4.Katie2, 1.Harris1) was born about 1907 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1920, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son


  5. 12.  Elizabeth PayneElizabeth Payne Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sarah2, 1.Harris1) was born about 1887; died on 11 Jul 1958 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Negro
    • Name: Elizabeth Bullock
    • Name: Elizabeth Hill
    • Name: Elizabeth Hill
    • Residence: 1935, Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Lincoln Street; 52 Age: 52; AttendedSchool: No; CityWard: 3; EmploymentCode: 5; EmploymentDetails: Home Housework; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 22-116; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 8th grade; Income: 0; IncomeOtherSources: No; IsEmployed: No; PublicEmergencyWork: No; SeekingWork: No; WeeksWorked: 0; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Wife RelationToHead: Wife

    Elizabeth married William Andrew Hill on 31 Dec 1918 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. William was born about 1881. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Catherine Katie Evelyn PayneCatherine Katie Evelyn Payne Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sarah2, 1.Harris1) was born on 16 Mar 1890 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 2 Jan 1918 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Payne
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter


  7. 14.  William Henry PayneWilliam Henry Payne Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sarah2, 1.Harris1) was born on 22 Aug 1891 in Culpeper, Virginia, USA; died in in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1910, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son


  8. 15.  Horace Harris Preston PayneHorace Harris Preston Payne Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sarah2, 1.Harris1) was born on 1 Aug 1894 in Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA; died on 18 Sep 1981 in St Louis, Independent Cities, Missouri, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1910, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son


  9. 16.  Annie Rebecca PayneAnnie Rebecca Payne Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sarah2, 1.Harris1) was born on 24 Sep 1896 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Jun 1943 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1910, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter


  10. 17.  Mary Magdalena PayneMary Magdalena Payne Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sarah2, 1.Harris1) was born on 29 Jun 1898 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1966 in New Jersey, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1910, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter


  11. 18.  Robert Lee PayneRobert Lee Payne Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sarah2, 1.Harris1) was born on 10 Jun 1900 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Jun 1931 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1910, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son



Generation: 4

  1. 19.  William Hoffman SturgisWilliam Hoffman Sturgis Descendancy chart to this point (8.Bessie3, 4.Katie2, 1.Harris1) was born on 2 Sep 1909 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 2 Mar 1910 in 324 Calder street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: William H Stergis
    • Burial Location: 2 Mar 1910, 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Obituary: 2 Mar 1910, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery


  2. 20.  John Irvin Sturgis, IIJohn Irvin Sturgis, II Descendancy chart to this point (8.Bessie3, 4.Katie2, 1.Harris1) was born on 29 Apr 1911 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Jul 1998.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Sturgess
    • Name: John Sturgis Jr
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Relation to Head: Self; Relative Relation to Head: Wife
    • Obituary: 22 Jul 1998, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    John Sturgis Jr., 87, owned hotel John Irvin Sturgis Jr., 87, of 4161 Sixth Ave., Los Angeles, formerly of Lancaster, died July 10 at home of natural causes.
    Sturgis owned and operated a small hotel and nightclub in Lancaster for 26 years. He previously served on the Harrisburg Police Force for 10 years. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Lancaster. He graduated from John Harris High School, where he excelled in a variety of athletics. He was a five-letter man known as Flying Cloud to football fans, v He earned an athletic scholarship to Lincoln University and then attended Morgan State College, Baltimore. He was inducted into Morgan States Football Hall of Fame and was known as one of four football Four Horsemen. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late John Irvin Sr. and Bessie Roller Sturgis. He was married to Sadie Elizabeth Brown Sturgis for 62 years. Surviving in addition to his wife are five daughters, Loretta Brown, Caryn Hobbs and Tanya Sturgis, all of Los Angeles, Kathleen Boyce of Lancaster and Gaye Bennin of Minneapolis; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

    Family/Spouse: Sadie Elizabeth Brown. Sadie (daughter of George Winston Brown and Florence R Coleman) was born on 13 Jan 1916 in Rappahannock, Virginia, USA; died on 12 Sep 2007. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]




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