William Harris

  Noted events in his life were:

• source. Doug Hooper

William married Jane Triplett, daughter of John Triplett and Elizabeth Hancock, on 4 Sep 1851 in Kapunda, South Australia. (Jane Triplett was christened on 7 Jun 1830 in Carluddon, St Austell, Cornwall England, died on 16 May 1911 in Kapunda, South Australia and was buried on 17 May 1911 in Clare Rd Cemetery, Kapunda, South Australia.)

  Noted events in their marriage were:

• source. Doug Hooper [dhooper@adam.com.au] who notes:
The Kapunda Herald
17th August 1901

'On Wednesday last Mr and Mrs William Harris who have resided in Tothill's Creek for 44 years celebrated their Golden Anniversary. A large number of neighbours from far and near assembled at Mr Harris's residence to offer their congratulations. Mr S. Dawson who presided, said he had known Mr Harris for over 30 years, had always found him ready and willing to do good for anyone, Mr Rehder gave the toast of the evening. 'The guest' in doing so referred to the many good qualities of Mr Harris, he replied and was cheered. He said he and Mrs Harris were passengers on the ship 'Pakenham', arrived Adelaide March, 1849. They married in Kapunda 14th August, 1851. Mr S.J. Hancock (son-in-law) presented the aged couple with a handsome easy chair on behalf of the family. He spoke of harmony and good feeling which existed in the family. Many other presents were given by friends.'