Background
Harris, Walter Alexander was born on November 17, 1875 in Macon, Georgia, United States. Son of Nathaniel Edwin and Fannie (Burke) Harris.
Harris, Walter Alexander was born on November 17, 1875 in Macon, Georgia, United States. Son of Nathaniel Edwin and Fannie (Burke) Harris.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Georgia, 1895, Bachelor of Laws, 1896, also Doctor of Laws, 1928.
Admitted to Georgia bar, 1896, and practiced in Macon. Member Harris, Russell, Weaver & Watkins.
Member Bibb County Board of Education, 1905-1912. Private, First lieutenant and captain, 3d Georgia Volumes, May 1, 1898-April 22, 1899. Member American, Georgia bar associations, Macon Bar Association, Macon History Society (president), Society for Georgia Archaeology (member Executive Committee).
Trustee emeritus Wesleyan College.
Member Chi Phi, Phi Beta Kappa. Commander Georgia Department American Legion, 1919.
Club: Kiwanis.
Married Emily Williamson, January 9, 1901 (died June 5, 1936).