"Death Comes to Edward Harris, Respected Boistfort Pioneer Came to Washington in 1866"
Edward Harris, one of the oldest pioneers of the upper Chehalis valley, died Monday night at his Boistfort home where he had resided the past 56 years. Mr. Harris was 80 years old and came to Washington in 1866, 62 years ago. He was born at Quincy, Mass., and during the Civil war served in Co. H. 14th New Hampshire Infantry from August 20, 1863 to June 13, 1865, being wounded at the battle of Winchester, first engagement in which her served. Mr. Harris was married May 28, 1872, to Mary Lucinda Roundtree, who died some years ago. Three children were born to them, Henry E. Harris, deceased; Mrs. Eliza Harris Sweany of Curtis and Chas. W. Harris of Seattle. Mr. Harris is also survived by four step-daughters, Mrs. U. E. Harmon of Tacoma, Mrs. G. E. Smith of Chehalis, Mrs. Emma Salzer of Centralia and Mrs. George Athow of Spokane.
Edward Harris was one of the best known and best loved men in the Chehalis valley section where he spent his life. He was a devout member of the Christian church, and was an elder for more than fifty years, and was ordained as minister 32 years ago; being always active in church work.
He was versed in medicine and in the early days did nursing and cared for the sick as there were no physicians in the country. He was at all times active in community affairs and willing to do his part to promote community interests. Mr. Harris had lived on his farm home at Boistfort since 1872. For some years past a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Emma Harris, had been his housekeeper and a grandson, Roy Harris had made his home there. In addition to Roy Harris, there are eight other grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body was removed to the Fissel Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held at the Boistfort Grange hall at Klaber at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, there being a large attendance. Rev. J. E. Blair officiated. Burial was in Boistfort cemetery, directed by E. C. Fissel.
Source: The Chehalis Bee-Nugget, 6 Apr 1928, p. 7.
Transcribed by Diana Smith. She has no further information on this individual.