Harris, Richard Everett, 1929-
Person
Dates
- Existence: July 3, 1929 to
Richard Everett Harris was born July 3, 1929, delivered by Dr. Lauretta Kress (1863-1955) at the Washington Sanitarium, Takoma Park, Maryland. Graduated from Washington Missionary College in 1948, he worked as Bible instructor, pastor, teacher and editor. From 1976-1980 he was an associate pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church, Berrien Springs, Michigan.
The family of Richard Everett Harris, minister, teacher, editor, have been closely associated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church from its beginning. His great grandfather's sister, Rachel Harris Oakes Preston (1809-1868) of Vernon, Vermont, introduced the Sabbath teaching to the early Adventist believers at Washington, N. H. in 1844. His great grandmother, Mary E. Harris (1823-1903) of South Lancaster, Maine, was a close friend of Ellen G. White (1827-1915). Mrs. White refers to their pleasant association in her diaries. His grandfather, Chapin H. Harris (1852-1937) was looked upon as a son by Mrs. White and she gave him four letters of testimony cautioning him regarding his friendship with Martha B. Stratton (1857-1918).
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Richard E. Harris Collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 9
Content Description
This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, and materials dealing with the Harris family. Of particular interest are letters to the Harris family from S. N. Haskell, J. N. Andrews, and Sara McEnterfer.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1839 - 1979
Richard E. Harris Collection
Accession
Identifier: Collection 9