Born October 28, 1821 in Northumberland, Ontario

Married Elizabeth Ann "Eliza" Gifford (1827-1901) at the age of 25 on March 13, 1847

Daughter Anna Harris (1848-1930) was born on March 25, 1848 in Hope Township

Son Myndert Gardiner Harris V (1850-1921) was born in March 1850 in Wesleyville

Daughter Alice Marcella Harris (1851-1916) was born in 1851 in Wesleyville

Daughter Agnes Mildred Harris (1865-1905) was born on May 3, 1865 in Wesleyville

William's mother Phoebe Hawkins (1787-1873) died on October 13, 1873

Elizabeth died on May 16, 1901 in Wesleyville

Agnes died on April 1, 1905 in Hope Township

William died on July 12, 1905 in Wesleyville