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Birth of Absolom Alexander Harrison
Absolom Alexander Harrison was born on May 3rd, 1831. He was born in the state of Kentucky. He was born to William Henry Harrison and Judie Phelps. -
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Birth - Absolom A. Harrison
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Absolom: An Adult
As of May 3, 1849, Absolom Harrison was officially an adult. (18 years old) -
Absolom's Marriage
On the 18th of May, 1854, Alsolom Alexander Harrison was wed to Susan Elizabeth Allstun in Hardin County, Kentucky. They later went on to have six children. Absolom went from being right about everything on his own terms, to wrong about everything on his wife's terms. Welcome, Absolom. -
Absolom's First Child
Harrison's first child was born in the middle of June, 1855. Her name was Lucretia Jane. Lucretia later married Henry Clay Ward in Elizabethtown in 1877. Lucretia Jane was the first, and therefore the oldest, of the Harrison children. -
Absolom's Second Child
In the beginning of November, Harrison's second child was born. His name was John Harrison. John later married Polly Noal in 1891. -
Harrison's Third Child
How many more children could this man have?? The answer is three, who you will meet later. Harrison's third child was born mid to late June, 1858. Her name was Elizabeth Frances Harrison, and she went on to marry John French around 1878. -
Absolom's Fourth Child
On the 24th of February, 1861, Absolomand wife had their fourth child. His name was Robert B. Harrison. It is not known why at this point, but sadly, Robert died on June 7th of of the same year. R.I.P. Robert B. Harrison. -
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War Moves to Kentucky
In the first year of the war, it moved to Kentucky. It later moved away from the state, but it did stay stationary for a few months. -
Absolom and Joel's Enlistment
On the 20th of October, 1861, Absolom and his brother, Joel, enlisted in the army. They were later recruited on Christmas Eve of that same year. -
Absolom's First Letter
<a href='http://www.civilwarhome.com/letter1.htm' >Absolom's First Letter
Absolom A. Harrison's Civil War Letter #1
Camp Anderson
Jefferson County, Kentucky
December 12th, 1861
Dear Wife,
I take my pen in hand to write you a few lines. I am not very well and have not been well since I left home. I have enlisted and been sworn in. I have the promise of an office of some kind as soon as the regiment is organized. We have not been mustered into the United States service yet -
Enlistment of Absolom
On Christmas Eve, 1861, Absolom was enlisted as a Confederate soldier to fight in the Civil War. He was enrolled into Companyu D, 4th Regiment, Kentucky Calvary Volunteers, at Camp Anderson, Kentucky. -
Absolom's Second Letter
This date was estimated by Jay Johnston.
Absolom A. Harrison's Civil War Letter #2
( No date or location given )
Dear Wife,
You wrote to know whether you must sell that corn or not. I expect you had better sell it at whatever you can get for it if it is wasting and manage the best you can. I would like to be at home to manage for you. I want you to stay where you are at and be as content as you can. And put your trust in One who is able to guide us all through all our diffic -
Absolom's Third Letter
In this letter, he describes how the men have no beds, so they lay on the wet ground. The ground is becomes so wet when it rains that the water runs underneath them while they are sleeping. He states that only about two thirds of men are fit for duty at that point. -
Absolom Continues the Letters
Harrison was very consistent with the delivering of his letters to his wife and children. He remained consistent until his discharge in 1862. Here's a link to a little bit about letter-writing:http://vimeo.com/41995050 -
Absolom's First Battle
This is a short video involving the history of the Civil War, as well as the unjustness of slavery.On May 10th, 1862, Absolom Harrison engaged in his first conflict of the war. His 4th Regiment D was rivaled by Colonel John Hunt Morgan. Both sides fought long and hard, but Harrison's side eventually won the conflict. He was obviously extremely overjoyed, but he also understood the intensity of battle. He was ever-humble from that day. -
Death of Absolom's brother
In the middle of September, 1862, Absolom's sibling died in am ilitary hospital. Sadly, Absolom wasn't able to be by his brother's side when he died, and expressed deep regret for not trying to travel to the military hospital his brother was staying in. His brother recieved grave wounds during battle. -
Absolom's Discharge
Harrison was discharged from the military in the middle of September. He then returned home and resumed his normal life as a father and husband. Here's a link to the definition of 'honorable discharge': http://www.thefreedictionary.com/honorable+discharge -
Absolom's First Job After Discharge
In March of 1863, (Specific day unknown), Harrison was employed at his first stable job. He was a railroad employee. -
Absolom and Family Move North
Actual day in April is knknown
Somewhere in the month of April, Harrison took his wife and 6 children and moved North to Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana. -
The Civil War Ends
This is a video summary of the Civil War.On apporximatley April 18, the Civil War finally ceased. This day was both a joyous one, as well as a horrifying one. The terrible Battle of the States was finally over, and they had to go and try to identify as many dead bodies as possible. -
The Harrison's First Grandchild
Circa June - Exact day of birth unk nown
Sometime in June of 1878, Absolom and his wife, Susan, were presened with their first grandchild. It is also unknown to which Harrison child the baby was born to. -
Absolom's War Days Catch Up to Him
This is a link to a newspaper from the time about bedridden soldiers.Circa 1879 - Exact Months and Days Are Unknown
It was in this year of 1879 that Absolom was diagnosed with malaria, which left him bed ridden until his death. -
Absolom's 5th Child
In mid-October, 1879, Absolom's last child was born. His name was Charles Lewis Harrison, and he later went on to marry an unknown woman. This is the last documented child of the Harrison's. -
Census of 1880
Circa 1880 - Exact Day and Month are Unknown
In the 1880 census, he was written down as living in Atcher's Township, Hardin County, Kentucky. He lived there wwith his 6 children also on his property. -
Harrison's last Move
Circa 1881 - Exact Day and Month are Unknown
Sometime in late 1881, Absolom and his wife, Susan, moved to Sikeston, Scott County, Missouri. It was there that they lived until the death of Absolom and Susan. -
The Census of 1900
**Circa 1900 - Exact day and month are unknown
The census of 1900 had Absolom and Susan living in Richland Township, Scott County, Missouri. By that time, Absolom was living a life of ease, owning a substancial size farm, and general store, and being a Justice of the Peace! -
Absolom A. Harrison's Death
Absolom Alexander Harrison died on the 13th of May, 1914. His wife died December 31, 1920. After a life of pain, misfortue, and sadness, as well as a life, of happiness, joy, and togetherness, Absolom had a wide range of stories to tell. His favorite quote: "When the going gets tough, the tough get going".
