Background
Harris, William Littleton was born on July 6, 1807 in Elbert County, Georgia, United States. Son of Jeptha and Sarah (Hunt) Harris.
Harris, William Littleton was born on July 6, 1807 in Elbert County, Georgia, United States. Son of Jeptha and Sarah (Hunt) Harris.
Graduated from the University Georgia, 1825.
Admitted to bar, Georgia, 1826, began practice of law, Washington, Georgia. Practiced in Columbus, Mississippi, 1837-1853. Judge Mississippi Circuit Court, 1853-1857.
Judge Mississippi High Court of Appeals, 1857-1858, 65.
Commissioner to Georgia from Mississippi, December 1860. Continued as circuit judge in Mississippi under Confederate Government.
Strong supporter of Confederacy. Resigned as judge, 1867, practiced law, Memphis, Tennessee, until 1868.
Married Frances Semmes, May 13, 1830.