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Portrait of Clara Jane (Solomon) Harrison

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Clara Jane (Solomon) Harrison

December 10, 1860 – May 4, 1934

Lived 73 years

East Hickory Corners Cemetery · Battle Creek, Michigan

Life story

Augusta, May 4. mrs. Clara Harrison, 73, died at her home in the village here this morning, following several years of ill health. Born in Hickory corners, December 10, 1861, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Solomon, Mrs. Harrison had resided there and in Augusta all her life. she was married to justice Harrison, September 3, 1882 and the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary two years ago. surviving besides her husband are three children, Walter, of Ross Township, and Clarence and Mrs. Arthur Paul, both of Battle Creek. There are also 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

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1860

Born December 10

1869

Clara was 9 when the transcontinental railroad was completed

1879

Clara was 19 when Thomas Edison demonstrated a long-lasting light bulb

1882

Marriage to Justus Harrison

1885

Birth of daughter Inez May

1886

Clara was 26 when the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York Harbor

1887

Birth of son, Clarence J

1889

Birth of son, Walter Clark

1892

Clara was 32 when Ellis Island opened to welcome immigrants

1908

Clara was 48 when Ford introduced the Model T

1910

Clara was 50 when the Boy Scouts of America was founded

1928

Clara was 68 when Mickey Mouse debuted in "Steamboat Willie"

1933

Clara was 73 when unemployment reached about 25 percent

1934

Passed away May 4, age 73

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