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Benjamin James Harris 1817 – 1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Mar 1817

Birth Location: Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 17 Mar 1896

Death Location: Bear River, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: Christopher Harris

Mother: Elizabeth Spurr

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The story of Benjamin James Harris began in 1817 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada, with parents Christopher Prince Harris and Elizabeth Spurr. Benjamin James Harris's life came to an end in 1896 in Bear River, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Christopher Harris
1767 – 1853
Birth Location: Granville Ferry, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Elizabeth Spurr
1773 – 1862
Birth Location: Round Hill, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 02 Mar 1817
    Event Place: Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 17 Mar 1896
    Event Place: Bear River, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
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