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HARRY, JOSEPH S.,  apiarian, P. O. Cisne, came from Pennsylvania, where he was born October 20, 1850, a son of Simon and Catharine (Korp) Harry, both natives of the same State. The father was a cooper by trade, but devoted his time to agricultural pursuits in later years. His wife is still living with our subject. The parents were blessed with eight children, of whom six survive—John H.,Joseph S., Susan, Sophinia, Cedalia and Simon.

Joseph S., our subject, moved with his parents, when he was quite small, to Marshall County, Ind., and thence to Minnesota, and finally to Wayne County, in 1869, after returning to Indiana again.  Since the latter date, he has resided in this county, with the exception of a few years in Indiana.

For many years past, he has given his attention to bee culture.  The Italian bee has his preference, and he possesses facilities for safely transporting queens of this variety to all parts of the country.  He disposes of honey in large quantities annually, and at present devotes most of his time to the successful management of his many hives of the busy insect.

Mr. Harry married Rebecca S. Flick, a daughter of Arthur Flick, of this county.  The union has given one child - Junie M.

Mr. Harry is a member of the Christian Church, and, politically, is a Republican.