Background
Harris, Samuel Henry was born on October 18, 1858 in Carrollton, Arkansas, United States. Son of Samuel Yewell and Malinda (Curnutt) Harris.
Harris, Samuel Henry was born on October 18, 1858 in Carrollton, Arkansas, United States. Son of Samuel Yewell and Malinda (Curnutt) Harris.
Educational public schools. Studied law at home and in office Joseph G. Lowe, Washington, Kansas.
1 son, Samuel Lowe. Admitted to Kansas bar, 1889, and began practice at Washington, Kansas. Moved to Norman, Oklahoma, 1891. General counsel Southwestern Bell Telephone System, Saint Louis, Missouri, 1912-1916.
Same for state of Oklahoma, 1916-1927 (retired, age-limit).
One of leaders in movement for admission of Oklahoma to statehood. Chairman Code Revision Committee of Oklahoma, 1908-1910. making revision of statute laws, adopted by state legislature, 1911.
Member Oklahoma Game and Fish Commission, chairman, 1928-1931.
Married Minnie Ernestine Carlock, April.