Sir Lewis Edward HARRIS (1900 – 1983)
Name
Sir Lewis Edward HarrisGender
MaleBirthdate
25 March 1900Birthplace
WoodvilleMarriage(s)
03 November 1920
Date of death
06 March 1983Place of death
Brooklands Station, PuketapuParents
- Joseph Henry Harris
- Mabel Eldridge Harris
Partner(s)
- Myra Nicholson Harris, nee Anderson
Children
- Joseph Douglas Harris
- Ruby Harris
- Peter Harris
Primary education
Hastings Central SchoolBiography
Awarded Freedom of the City, Napier, 1977
Knighted for philanthropic works, 1979
Farmed at Brooklands Station, Puketapu
Pioneered aerial top-dressing
Established Hohepa School
May be other children
Sir Lewis and Lady Harris died within a few hours of each other
Supporters and sponsors
We sincerely thank the following businesses and organisations for their support.
Do you know something about this record?
Please note we cannot verify the accuracy of any information posted by the community.