The Harris and Hooks
- Charles Hooks (1768–1843), member of the North Carolina House of Commons 1801–1805, North Carolina State Senator 1810–1811, U.S. Representative from North Carolina 1816–1817 1819–1825. Great-grandfather of William J. Harris.
- William J. Harris (1868–1932), Georgia State Senator 1911–1912, U.S. Senator from Georgia 1919–1932. Great-grandson of Charles Hooks.
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