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Timothy
S. Harrison
1806 -
1891
T. S. Harrison, veterinary surgeon,
died of general debility at his home in the sixth ward on
Deceased was born at Benson, Rutland
Co., Vermont, and resided there for 21 years, when he removed to Fort Ann, N.
Y.
Remained there two years and removed
to Glen Falls in the same state. Resided
there twelve years, then went to Buffalo, where he
stayed two years. He then went to
Cincinnati, Ohio, resided there ten years, and removed to Norwalk, Ohio, where
he spent seven years and seven years in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A short time at Nashville, Tennessee, coming
to Watertown in July, 1868 and has resided here ever since.
During the greater portion of his
life he practiced veterinary surgery. He
spent 11 or 15 years of his life in the manufacturing business, locomotive
works, manufacturing springs, etc.
He invented the first spring furnace
for heating and tempering the entire length at one heat.
He had charge of the locomotive
works at Nashville, Tenn., prior to Hood's battle there during the rebellion.
For the past six years he had been
confined to his home, and but few of our citizens had seen him during that
time.
He had an extensive acquaintance in
this vicinity, and was much esteemed by everybody.
Possessing a genial disposition and
good conversational powers, every one who formed his acquaintance became his
friend.
Mr. Harrison,
was twice married, his second wife surviving him, and one son by his first
wife, J.
C. Harrison of this city.
His funeral was held from the M. E.
Church and his remains were buried in Oak
Hill Cemetery.