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Peter Harris and Louisa Jones-Harris
Peter Harris was born into slavery in June 1823 in Goochland County, Virginia. He was the oldest child and son of Joseph "FreeJoe" and Fanny Harris. He married Louisa Jones in 1843. This union produced nine children, of which eight can be accounted for. Peter died on January 15, 1902 in Shelby County, Tennessee. He was buried in Zion Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee.
Louisa Jones-Harris was born into slavery in Virginia in 1829. She and Peter were married for 59 years. Louisa died on July 28, 1912 in Shelby County, Tennessee. Her place of burial is unknown.
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