Harrison Marsh and Polly Raymond Harrison Marsh and Polly Raymond were both born in Paris, Kentucky, where they married in November, 1828.  They moved to Missouri and on to Texas arriving in Peters Colony in 1844.  They received their land certificate in 1850 for 605 acres.  This is on what is now Marsh Lane.  The Marsh Junior High School is located on the original land grant.  Harrison and his son, Thomas, became friends with William Cochran and they often hunted together.  All three had the reputation of being "Crack shots" and kept their families well supplied with meat. For forty-four years, Harrison and Polly Marsh lived on the land that they headrighted and improved near the present day Marsh Cemetery.  The Marsh family were highly valued members of the community.  Their Children were Thomas Corbin (Feb 15-1831 - Mar 19, 1899), Sarah Ellen (Mar 9, 1833 - Feb 24, 1910), John David (Aug 25, 1835 - Jun 4, 1900), Mary Francis (Aug 2, 1840 - Nov 5, 1915), Elizabeth Jane (Oct 9, 1843 - Sep 5, 1921), Martha (Feb 27, 1848 - Nov 27, 1918), and Charlotte Marie "Pete" (March 30, 1851 - Jun 21, 1921). Notes: Farmers Branch, Texas - A Pictorial History Used with permission of the Farmers Branch Historical Park

 

Harrison C. Marsh - from the book "Sixty Years In Texas" Harrison C. Marsh and wife, Polly, came to Texas in 1843, from Missouri. He had only lived in Missouri four years. He moved from Kentucky, being a native of that State.  they had seven children born to them, two sins and five daughters. Thomas C., the oldest, married Hannah Husted. They lived on the place he first improved until his death. He died several years ago. his widow died recently. they raised a family that is highly respected by all who know them. J. D. Marsh, the second son, married Rebecca Perry, a daughter of Western Perry, and they had nine children born to them - Harrison F. Marsh, Fanny, Hollis Ws., Laura R., John D., who died in childhood, Henry C., Walter, Chas. D., and Thomas.  Mrs. Marsh departed this life in 1880, age forty years.  Mr. Marsh married again in 1883 to Miss Fanny Williams. They had two daughters born to them. He departed this life a few years ago. The widow and two daughters are now living in Dallas.  Mary Ellen married H. C. Daggett, of Fort Worth. He departed this life many years ago. Mary, second daughter, married J. J. McAlister. They are living in Dallas. Elizabeth J. married E. B. Daggett. They are living in Fort Worth. Martha A. married Mark Allison [Elliston], of this county. Charlotte M., known by the name of Pete when a girl, married W. O. Neill of Tarrant County. The old home of Harrison and Polly Marsh brings to mind many pleasant recollections. it was there they young people loved to meet. We had many a party there, and always had a good time, and those dear old people were always good and kind to us.  When I think of them, and while i write these lines, my eyes are moist.  I cannot restrain or keep back the tears. may God bless them and theirs, as I believe they richly deserve. they lived and died on the same place they first improved. Mrs. Marsh died first, and was buried near the old home. Mr. Marsh would often visit her grave, and seemed to lonesome, but was patiently waiting to cross over and join her in the great beyond. Notes: Taken from the book "Sixty Years In Texas" by George Jackson, Published 1908 by Wilkinson Printing Co.  The full scan of the book can be downloaded from Google Books.  Click Here

 

Harrison C. Marsh West side of Marker Marsh Cemetery

Mary Polly (Raymond) Marsh East Side of Marker Marsh Cemetery

Notes:

• Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams
• 1929 Marsh Family Reunion
• www.FindAGrave.com  Memorial #44537083 (Harrison)  and  Memorial #21947874 (Mary)