George E. Harris
George E. Harris | |
|---|---|
Harris, c. 1860–1875 | |
| 16th Attorney General of Mississippi | |
| In office January 4, 1874 – January 1878 | |
| Governor | Adelbert Ames John M. Stone |
| Preceded by | Joshua S. Morris |
| Succeeded by | Thomas C. Catchings |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 1st district | |
| In office February 23, 1870 – March 3, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | vacant (secession) |
| Succeeded by | Lucius Q. C. Lamar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Emrick Harris January 6, 1827 Orange, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | March 19, 1911 (aged 84) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Harriet Seton McAllister
(died) |
| Children | 7 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
George Emrick Harris (January 6, 1827 – March 19, 1911) was an American lawyer, Civil War veteran and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Mississippi from 1870 to 1873.