John Bonnycastle Harrison1,2

#19713, (1893 - 1918)
FatherJohn Stewart Harrison3 (1843 - 1901)
MotherHarriet Bonnycastle3 (1867 - 1942)
Relationship2nd great-grandson of John Bonnycastle
Pedigree
Charts5 Generations of Descendants of Charles Bonnycastle (1796-1840)

Life Events

BirthJohn Bonnycastle Harrison was born on 1 Mar 1893 in Louisville, Kentucky.
He and his twin brother were born in the same home where their mother was born and raised. For a description of the Bonnycastle Estate, see the pages of their maternal grandparents, John Charles Bonnycastle & Harriet Everett.4,5 
(with Parents) 1900 CensusJohn B Harrison appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Two Mile House Precinct, Jefferson County, Kentucky with his parents. He was 7 years old, born in March 1893 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother in Kentucky, and he attended school. Also there was a twin brother John S.3 
(Father died) DeathJohn was 8 years old when his father died.6 
(with Mother) 1905 CensusJohn B Harrison appeared on the 1905 State Census of Fort Snelling Village, Hennepin County, Minnesota with his mother and stepfather. He was 12 years old and born in Kentucky. He had a brother the same age named John L.7 
Note.The twin brothers attended Shattuck Military Academy in Faribault, Minnesota and spent their first summer vacation in Cuba where their step-father was stationed.5 
Education John Bonnycastle Harrison was in the Virginia Military Institute Class of 1913. Further information can be obtained by contacting the archives.2 
MilitaryHe completed a draft registration card on 5 Jun 1917 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Information recorded: John Bonnycastle Harrison, 24, 318 Third, Baton Rouge, born March 1 1893 in Louisville Ky, occupation Head gauger for Standard Oil Co of La, no dependents, single, no military experience, medium height, grey eyes brown hair.1 
DeathJohn died on 1 Mar 1918.8
 
Research Note Does not appear in the Louisiana Death Index. 
BurialHe was buried in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky. Inscription on gravestone:
John B Harrison / Mar 1 1893 / Mar 1 1918.8 
Last Edited1 May 2014

Citations

  1. United States World War I Draft Cards. National Archives, online images viewed at Ancestry.com, John Bonnycastle Harrison.
  2. Historical Rosters Database online at Virginia Military Institute Archives. John Bonnycastle Harrison.
  3. 1900 Federal Census for United States, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Two Mile House Precinct, Roll T623_533, ED 151, Page 28B. Image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  4. Website Find A Grave. John B Harrison, Cave Hill Cemetery.
  5. John Stewart Harrison, Unpublished Memoir. Typescript copy held by family.
  6. Death Records of Kentucky, 1852-1953, J S Harrison, 1901. Image viewed at Ancestry.
  7. Online image of the 1905 Census for Minnesota, Hennepin County, Fort Snelling Village, ED 42, sheet 15. Viewed at Familysearch.org.
  8. Website Find A Grave. John B Harrison, image of gravestone.