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==Documentation== ===Burials=== * [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84831397/elizabeth_s_harsh Find-a-Grave]: Elizabeth Schwimmer Harsh (1872-1950), Milwaukee, Wisconsin * [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47442544/estelle-wellborn?_gl=1*bcj9v2*_gcl_au*NDg3MDgwNjA2LjE3MjIyNjA3NzY.*_ga*MTQxMTExNTQ4NS4xNjg5MzQyODM5*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*YTNkMzlkMzYtNDA3MS00Nzc5LTk1MjMtMDc2N2ZmNGMyNWZlLjUzNS4xLjE3MjQ1Njg2ODguMTIuMC4w*_ga_LMK6K2LSJH*YTNkMzlkMzYtNDA3MS00Nzc5LTk1MjMtMDc2N2ZmNGMyNWZlLjY1OS4xLjE3MjQ1Njg2OTAuMC4wLjA. Find-a-Grave]: Estelle Wellborn (1896-1964), Anniston, Alabama * [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206413743/george_rutherford_harsh Find-a-Grave]: George Rutherford Harsh Jr (1909-1980), Toronto, Canada * [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84831335/george_rutherford_harsh Find-a-Grave]: George Rutherford Harsh Sr (1868-1921), Milwaukee, Wisconsin * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/54995934:60525?tid=193423375&pid=372606624970&hid=1029475277605&_phsrc=QFx10816&_phstart=default Find-a-Grave]: Ivory Ellis (1899-1958), Cobb County, Georgia * [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19075827/richard-gray-gallogly?_gl=1*wvc24a*_gcl_au*NDg3MDgwNjA2LjE3MjIyNjA3NzY. Find-a-Grave]: Richard Gray "Rex" Gallogly (1909-2002), Dacula, Georgia * [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60911630/samuel-hearst-meek?_gl=1*1ewtsv5*_gcl_au*NDg3MDgwNjA2LjE3MjIyNjA3NzY.*_ga*MTQxMTExNTQ4NS4xNjg5MzQyODM5*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*YTNkMzlkMzYtNDA3MS00Nzc5LTk1MjMtMDc2N2ZmNGMyNWZlLjUzNS4xLjE3MjQ1NzMwMTQuNjAuMC4w*_ga_LMK6K2LSJH*YTNkMzlkMzYtNDA3MS00Nzc5LTk1MjMtMDc2N2ZmNGMyNWZlLjY1OS4xLjE3MjQ1NzMwMTQuMC4wLjA. Find-a-Grave]: [[Samuel Hearst Meek]] (1908-1928), Powder Springs, Cobb, Georgia. * [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95521852/willard-hoyle-smith?_gl=1*1d10mkv*_gcl_au*NDg3MDgwNjA2LjE3MjIyNjA3NzY.*_ga*MTQxMTExNTQ4NS4xNjg5MzQyODM5*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*YTNkMzlkMzYtNDA3MS00Nzc5LTk1MjMtMDc2N2ZmNGMyNWZlLjUzNy4xLjE3MjQ1OTQ0MDUuMzQuMC4w*_ga_LMK6K2LSJH*YTNkMzlkMzYtNDA3MS00Nzc5LTk1MjMtMDc2N2ZmNGMyNWZlLjY2MS4xLjE3MjQ1OTQ0MDUuMC4wLjA. Find-a-Grave]: Willard Hoyle Smith (1904-1928), Atlanta, Georgia ===Census Records=== * 1910 US Federal Census: James R. Gray and family, Buckhead, Georgia * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/28107397:6061?tid=193423375&pid=372602374538&hid=1029452276406&_phsrc=QFx10675&_phstart=default 1920 US Federal Census]: "Geo Harsh Jr", 10, with parents, Milwaukee, Wisconsin * [https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6224/images/4531973_00984?treeid=193423375&personid=372602368933&hintid=1029452168975&usePUB=true&_phsrc=EGE1768&_phstart=default&usePUBJs=true&pId=2366940 1930 US Federal Census]: "George Harsh", 21, prisoner, Fulton County Chain Gang, North Camp * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/20089803:6224?tid=&pid=&queryid=534b1060-0b33-411b-a261-4ffc2fc22c03&_phsrc=QFx10856&_phstart=successSource 1930 US Federal Census]: "Richard Gallogly", 20, prisoner, Georgia State Penitentury * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/50736094:2442?ssrc=pt&tid=193423375&pid=372602368933 1940 US Federal Census]: "George Harsh", 31, prisoner, Bellwood Prison Camp, Fulton County, Georgia * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/291648208:62308?tid=193423375&pid=372602368933&hid=1029452294881&_phsrc=QFx11058&_phstart=default 1950 US Federal Census]: George R. Harsh, 41, book salesman for a publishing company === City Directory === * [https://archive.org/details/milwaukeewiscons01unse_0/page/820/mode/2up 1919, Milwaukee]: "Harsh, Geo R pres Harsh & Chapline Shoe Co h584 Kenwood boul" === Maps === * [https://content.wisconsinhistory.org/digital/collection/maps/id/13651/rec/10 1910 Sanborn Insurance Map]: 584 Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee - home of the Harsh family === Military Records === * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/69034056:2238?tid=193423375&pid=372606620517&hid=1029475222548&_phsrc=QFx10701&_phstart=default WW2 Draft]: George Harsh Disosway, 18, nephew of George Rutherford Harsh Jr., works for Delta Airlines in Savannah * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/38987169:2238?ssrc=pt&tid=193423375&pid=372602368933 WW2 Draft]: George Rutherford Harsh, 31, released from Fulton County Public Works the same day. * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/17273:62114?tid=193423375&pid=372602368933&hid=1029452242529&_phsrc=EGE1834&_phstart=default Questionnaire for Ex-Prisoners of War]: ("'''TOP SECRET"''') - "George Rutherford Harsh", journalist, #J7795, RAF Squadron #102, captured 5 Oct 1942 in Cologne, Germany. At military hospital 5 Oct 1942 to 10 Oct 1942; at Hospital Stalag VI near Cologne 10 Oct 1942 to 1 Nov 1942; at Dulag Luft, Frankfurt 2 Nov 1942 to 9 Nov 1942; at Stalag Luft III, Sagan 11 Nov 1942 to 29 Jan 1945; at Stalag III A, Luckenwalde from Feb 1942 to 9 May 1945. He was wounded at the time of his capture, he did received adequate medical treatment. He had previously attended a lecture on escape and evasion by an Intelligence Officer at O.T.U. Wellesbourne. Did he attempt escape? "Yes, I was i/c "Security" of Stalag Luft III Tunnel from time of its inception on April 1, 1943 until I was transferred by Germans to Beldrid Teildger on March 1, 1944." - conducted 24 May 1945. * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/11770981:61758?tid=193423375&pid=372602368933&hid=1029452242531&_phsrc=EGE1838&_phstart=default Der Reichsminister der Luftfahrt] (Prisoners List, written in German): "George Rutherford Harsh", American, born 12 Dec 1909 in Milwaukee, USA, no marks, #J7795, arrived 5 Oct 1942, assigned to Dulag-Luft. ===Newspaper Articles=== * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/586820540/?article=ed415175-67c5-4355-853a-a5b4b11148bd&focus=0.015067803,0.11670635,0.14562568,0.3383344&xid=3355&_gl=1*ydmpi*_gcl_au*NDg3MDgwNjA2LjE3MjIyNjA3NzY. 26 Jun 1917 (Knoxville Sentinel)]: obituary of James R. Gray * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/970888249/?match=1&terms=%22George%20Harsh%22 1 Sep 1921 (Atlanta Journal)]: Mr. George R. Harsh, of Milwaukee, is Dead * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/1081615636/?match=1&terms=%22George%20Harsh%22 2 Sep 1921 (Stoughton Weekly Courier-Hub)]: George R. Harsh Sr dies after an operation * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/971608386/?match=1&terms=Meeks 7 Oct 1928 (Atlanta Journal)]: Two Grocers Shot Down in Pitched Battle With Robbers * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/855223192/?match=1&terms=Meeks 7 Oct 1928 (Columbus Ledger)]: Two Men Are Shot in Atlanta Holdup * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/397889396/?article=564864fe-f903-4a6c-a09a-3d47be27eae4&focus=0.86293477,0.049259122,0.98921496,0.0923601&xid=3355&_gl=1*1ol44ol*_gcl_au*NDg3MDgwNjA2LjE3MjIyNjA3NzY.*_ga*MTQxMTExNTQ4NS4xNjg5MzQyODM5*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*YTNkMzlkMzYtNDA3MS00Nzc5LTk1MjMtMDc2N2ZmNGMyNWZlLjUzNS4xLjE3MjQ1NzQwMTcuNDEuMC4w*_ga_LMK6K2LSJH*YTNkMzlkMzYtNDA3MS00Nzc5LTk1MjMtMDc2N2ZmNGMyNWZlLjY1OS4xLjE3MjQ1NzQwMTcuMC4wLjA. 8 Oct 1928 (Atlanta Constitution)]: Obituary of S. H. Meek * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/397889239/?match=1&terms=Meeks 8 Oct 1928 (Atlanta Constitution)]: Victim of Bandit Dies of Injuries * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/826213520/?match=1&terms=Meeks 11 Oct 1928 (Macon Telegraph)]: Georgia Police Seek Dickerson * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/971604044/?match=1&terms=Meeks 17 Oct 1928 (Atlanta Journal)]: 2 Thugs at Large Believed Slayers of Grocery Clerk * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/397932598/?match=1&terms=Meeks 18 Oct 1928 (Atlanta Constitution)]: Dickerson Believed Man Who Shot Smith * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/397933002/?match=1&terms=Meeks 19 Oct 1928 (Atlanta Constitution)]: Bandit Suspect Flees Amid Hail of Bullets * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/971604577/?match=1&terms=Meeks 22 Oct 1928 (Atlanta Journal)]: Mr. Willard Smith, Slain in Store Holdup, Is Laid to Final Rest * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/971604760/?match=1&terms=Willard%20Smith 25 Oct 1928 (Atlanta Journal)]: Convict [Bud Lampkin] Surrenders, But Finds HImself Facing New Charges * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1374198:60716?tid=193423375&pid=372602374557&hid=1029452243189 28 Oct 1928 (Atlanta Journal)]: Student Confesses to Two Atlanta Killings * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/971605227/ 29 Oct 1928 (Atlanta Journal)]: Two Youths Held in Holdup Killings * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/397940411/?terms=Willard%20Smith 29 Oct 1928 (Atlanta Constitution)]: various articles * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/971605282/ 30 Oct 1928 (Atlanta Journal)]: Harsh and Gallogly to Face Trial Nov 13 * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/397940721/?match=1&terms=Willard%20Smith 30 Oct 1928 (Atlanta Constitution)]: various articles * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/971605359/?match=1&terms=Willard%20Smith 31 Oct 1928 (Atlanta Journal)]: Counsel Busy Preparing for Boys' Defense * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/397941314/?match=1&terms=Willard%20Smith 31 Oct 1928 (Atlanta Constitution)]: Separate Trials Planned for Gallogly and Harsh * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/971652487/?match=1&terms=Gallogly 1 Nov 1929 (Atlanta Journal)]: Counsel Hint Insanity Plea for Geo. Harsh * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398165464/?match=1&terms=Gallogly 7 May 1929 (Atlanta Constitution)]: Mrs. Mary Belle Smith remarries * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/412705112/?match=1&terms=leopold%20and%20loeb 12 May 1929 (Daily News, New York City)]: What Was Justice? * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/384662651/?match=1&terms=Gallogly 26 Oct 1932 (Atlanta Constitution)]: Pardon to be South by Richard Gallogly * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/384663302/?match=1&terms=Gallogly 30 Nov 1932 (Atlanta Constitution)]: Dick Gallogly Attempts Suicide * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398108701/?match=1&terms=Gallogly 6 Dec 1932 (Atlanta Constitution)]: Gallogly's Plea Is Heard by Board * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398120336/?match=1&terms=Gallogly 30 Dec 1932 (Atlanta Constitution)]: Commission Rejects Appeal of Gallogly * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/397863855/?match=1&terms=Gallogly 8 Aug 1934 (Altanta Constitution)]: Gallogly Plea is Aim of Cohen Says Governor * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/974691460/?match=1&terms=Gallogly 30 Jun 1936 (Atlanta Journal)]: Gallogly Parole is Recommended * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/974487926/?match=1&terms=Gallogly 30 Sep 1936 (Atlanta Journal)]: Clemency Denied Atlanta Youths * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/823628609/?match=1&terms=Gallogly 31 May 1938 (Macon News)]: Gallogly Tells How Guards Struck Him * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/855323102/?match=1&terms=Gallogly 11 May 1939 (Columbus Ledger)]: Harsh Denies Gallogly Plea to Save Him * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/974719006/?match=1&terms=Gallogly 7 Jan 1942 (Altanta Journal)]: Gallogly Accused of Drunken Driving * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/974939458/?match=1&terms=Gallogly 9 Aug 1943 (Atlanta Journal)]: Gallogly Fined in Druken Driving, Speeding Case * [https://www.newspapers.com/image/975813243/?match=1&terms=Gallogly 29 Mar 1947 (Atlanta Journal)]: Divorced of Dick Gallogly === Passport Applications === * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/532612:1174?ssrc=pt&tid=193423375&pid=372607203054 1919]: Mrs. Francis Gray Gallogly and son Richard Gray Gallogly - travelling to England and France * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/450216746:1174?tid=193423375&pid=372602374538&hid=1029452276401&_phsrc=QFx10670&_phstart=default 1923]: Elizabeth Harsh and son George Harsh Jr. - travelling to Japan, China, Java, Italy, GB, France, Monaco, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark - first departing on the SS Franconia on 14 Nov 1923. (3 pages) === Prison Records === * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/33572:3056?tid=193423375&pid=372602368933&hid=1029452226420&_phsrc=EGE1813&_phstart=default 1929]: Georgia, Central Register of Convicts (page 82/83) - "George Harsh", murder, received 9 Apr 1929, paroled 21 Nov 1940, full pardon 11 Jan 1944. Male, 20, 6'2", 155 lbs, blue eyes, dark hair, #4159 * [https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/3056/images/41170_1220705227_0970-00143?treeid=193423375&personid=372602368933&hintid=1029452226420&usePUB=true&_phsrc=EGE1813&_phstart=default&usePUBJs=true&pId=33572 1929]: Georgia, Central Register of Convicts (page 68/69) - "Richard G. Gallogly", murder, received 9 Apr 1929. Full Pardon 13 Jan 1941. Escaped 6 Oct 1939, recaptured 24 Mar 1940. Male, 19, 5' 11.25", 155 lbs, brown hair and eyes, #4160. === Ship Manifests === * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/4029384403:7488?ssrc=pt&tid=193423375&pid=372602368933 1924]: "George R. Harsh", 15, with mother Elizabeth. On SS Berengaria from Southampton (12 Apr) to NYC (19 Apr) ===Vital Records=== * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/424969:2556?ssrc=pt&tid=193423375&pid=372593504983 1908]: Birth Index for George Rutherford Harsh Jr. - 12 Dec 1908 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/767016:4766?tid=193423375&pid=372607203051&hid=1029478692153 1908]: Marriage of James Arthur Gallogly to Harriet Frances Gray * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/75079333:2562?tid=193423375&pid=372606620517&hid=1029475222540&_phsrc=QFx10690&_phstart=default 1920]: Death of unnamed infant son of Estelle Harsh Disosway - Atlanta, Georgia * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/745329:2562?tid=&pid=&queryid=231a16e3-f56e-44b1-8d77-4edf95d755ba&_phsrc=QFx10773&_phstart=successSource 1928]: Death of Samuel H. Meek in Atlana, Georgia * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/745439:2562?tid=193423375&pid=372606641662&hid=1029475447971&_phsrc=QFx10846&_phstart=default 1928]: Death of Willard Hoyle Smith in Atlanta, Georgia * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1144486:61406?tid=193423375&pid=372602368933&hid=1029452242530 1946]: Marriage of George R. Harsh Jr to Eleanor Harmon - Manhattan, New York * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/901059928:61365?tid=193423375&pid=372606620517&hid=1029475222544&_phsrc=QFx10686&_phstart=default 1947]: Marriage of Estelle Harsh to 3rd husband John Dent Wellborn * [https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/1374198:60716?tid=193423375&pid=372602374557&hid=1029452243189 1950]: Death of Elizabeth Schwimmer Harsh in Indianapolis, Indiana
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