The Harris of Pennsylvania and New York
- John Harris (1760–1824), U.S. Representative from New York 1807–1809. Cousin of Robert Harris.
- Robert Harris (1768–1851), U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 1823–1827. Cousin of John Harris.
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“You see, my dear, it occurred to me that he’d make a delightful coffin follower. That, that expression of melancholy. It’s very interesting, don’t you think so, my love?”
—Vernon Harris (c. 1910)
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