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Timothy S. Harrison
1806 - 1891
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T.
S. Harrison, veterinary surgeon, died of general debility at his home in the
sixth ward on
Deceased
was born at Benson, Rutland Co., Vermont, and resided there for 21 years, when
he removed to Fort Ann, N. Y.
Remained
there two years and removed to Glen Falls in the same state. Resided there twelve years, then went to
Buffalo, where he stayed two years. He
then went to Cincinnati, Ohio, resided there ten years, and removed to Norwalk,
Ohio, where he spent seven years and seven years in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A short time at Nashville, Tennessee, coming
to Watertown in July, 1868 and has resided here ever since.
During
the greater portion of his life he practiced veterinary surgery. He spent 11 or 15 years of his life in the
manufacturing business, locomotive works, manufacturing springs, etc.
He
invented the first spring furnace for heating and tempering the entire length
at one heat.
He
had charge of the locomotive works at Nashville, Tenn., prior to Hood's battle
there during the rebellion.
For
the past six years he had been confined to his home, and but few of our
citizens had seen him during that time.
He
had an extensive acquaintance in this vicinity, and was much esteemed by
everybody.
Possessing
a genial disposition and good conversational powers, every one who formed his
acquaintance became his friend.
Mr.
Harrison, was twice married, his second wife surviving him, and one son by his
first wife, J. C.
Harrison of this city.
His
funeral was held from the M. E. Church and his remains were buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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