Julius C. Harris is a Rowan County North Carolinian, born February 21, 1822. His father, Wesley Harris, was born in Montgomery County, N. C., and came to Tennessee in 1831, where he afterward followed farming. He was married to Mary R. Barringer, who was born also in North Carolina, and they became the parents of eight sons and two daughters. The father died in 1861, and the mother in 1863. Julius C. Harris is the eldest of his father's family, and after attending the common schools he enlisted in the Confederate Army and served for a period of one year, when he was discharged from the service for over age. November 18, 1852, he married Susan C. Smith, daughter of James S. Smith, and their union resulted in the birth of one son - Walter S., born February 12, 1858. The mother died in 1858, and March 3, 1859, Mr. Harris married Martha King, daughter of B. T. King, a merchant. Mr. and Mrs. Harris have two children: Edward W. and Mary S. (Mrs. Smith). The mother was born in Williamson County, Tenn., November 30, 1839. Mr. Harris is a Democrat and has served his district as magistrate for many years. He devotes his farm, which consists of 875 acres, to raising grain, cotton and stock.

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