William Fisk Harrah (1911–1978) • FamilySearch

William Fisk Harrah

Male2 September 1911–30 June 1978

Brief Life History of William Fisk

When William Fisk Harrah was born on 2 September 1911, in South Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States, his father, John Garrett Harrah, was 28 and his mother, Amanda Vaughan Fisk, was 25. He married Thelma Effie Batchelor in 1940. He lived in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States in 1930 and California, United States in 1978. He died on 30 June 1978, in Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota, United States, at the age of 66, and was buried in Hailey Cemetery, Hailey, Blaine, Idaho, United States.

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Family Time Line

William Fisk Harrah
1911–1978
Verna Rae Harrison
1944–2012
Marriage: 1974
Tony Lee

Sources (21)

  • William Harrah in household of John G Harrah, "United States Census, 1920"
  • William F Harrah, "California Birth Index, 1905-1995"
  • William Fisk Harrah, "Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    1974
  • Children (1)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (2)

    World Events (8)

    1912 · The Girl Scouts

    Age 1

    Like the Boy Scouts of America, The Girl Scouts is a youth organization for girls in the United States. Its purpose is to prepare girls to empower themselves and by acquiring practical skills.

    1914 · Steamboat Service Established with New York

    Age 3

    Satilla was the first Deepwater Steamship to arrive at the port of Houston. This accomplishment successfully established a steamboat service between Houston and New York City.

    1929

    Age 18

    13 million people become unemployed after the Wall Street stock market crash of 1929 triggers what becomes known as the Great Depression. President Herbert Hoover rejects direct federal relief.

    Name Meaning

    Altered form of Irish O'Hara .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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