Jessie Edward Harris
1905 - 1934 (28 years)-
Name Jessie Edward Harris Born 4 Sep 1905 Fleming County, Kentucky 
[1, 2] Gender Male Died 29 Jul 1934 Sharkey, Rowan County, Kentucky [1, 2, 3] Buried Eldridge Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky [1] Person ID I3839 Hedges Last Modified 18 Nov 2023
Father Santford Jesse Harris, b. 7 Jan 1879, Rowan County, Kentucky , d. 5 Mar 1951, Rowan County, Kentucky (Age 72 years) Mother Rosa Moody, b. 25 Feb 1884, Rowan County, Kentucky , d. 19 Feb 1946, Sharkey, Rowan County, Kentucky (Age 61 years) Married 11 Aug 1901 Rowan County, Kentucky [1] Family ID F329 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Verna Alice Caudill, b. 6 Nov 1907, Rowan County, Kentucky , d. 2 Nov 1989, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky (Age 81 years) Married 1926 Children 1. Elsie Ruth Harris, b. 18 Sep 1927, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky , d. 29 Jun 2004, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana (Age 76 years)2. Ann Maxine Harris, b. 30 Sep 1929, Fleming County, Kentucky , d. 5 Aug 2007, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky (Age 77 years)3. Glen Harris, b. 1 Nov 1931, Rowan County, Kentucky , d. 10 Feb 2020, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana (Age 88 years)4. Viola G. Harris, b. 16 Nov 1933, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky , d. 3 Apr 2021, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana (Age 87 years)Last Modified 19 Nov 2023 Family ID F1711 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Born - 4 Sep 1905 - Fleming County, Kentucky 
Died - 29 Jul 1934 - Sharkey, Rowan County, Kentucky 
Buried - - Eldridge Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend 
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Notes - Election Argument Causes Fatal Shooting In Rowan
Morehead, Ky., July 30 (AP) – Homer Kissick, 29, was in jail here today awaiting examining trail in connection with the fatal shooting last night of Jesse Harris, 28. An election argument is reported to have caused the shooting. Police were said to have quoted Kissick as saying he shot Harris with a shotgun after the latter had drawn a pistol. The charge entered Harris’ chest and he died in a few minutes.
The Owensboro Messenger, Owensboro, Kentucky. Tuesday, 31 July 1934, page 3.
[3] - Rowan Farmer Shot To Death
Men Riding Mules Engage In Fatal Argument On High
Special to the Leader
Morehead, Ky., July 20. – Homer Kissick, 29, was held in jail here today on a murder charge in connection with the slaying of Jesse Harris, 28, a Rowan county farmer, who was shot to death Sunday night at Sharkey, nine miles west of Morehead.
Kissick, who surrendered later to Sheriff Mort May, was report to have said he killed Harris with a shotgun when the latter drew a pistol. Officers reported finding a loaded pistol under the victim’s body.
Both men were riding mules, Kissick said, and stopped to talk when they met on the road. They discussed the election and later found themselves engaged in an argument over whether a job could be obtained under the WCA unless the individual voted for “the right man,” he declared. The shooting followed.
Harris, struck in the chest by a shotgun charge fired at close range fell from his mule but staggered several steps before falling dead, the coroner reported.
Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky. Monday, 30 July 1934.
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