Audra Pearl Bates was born September 30, 1896, at Quitman, in Cleburne County, Arkansas, the daughter of Stephen Wison Bates and Leonia Alice Scarlett.
Audra married John Lester Harris on April 13, 1913, in Van Buren County, Arkansas. John Lester Harris was born October 10, 1893, at Quitman.
John was a farmer and also worked in timber. They moved to McCamey, Texas in October 1956.
Audra died March 29, 1982, at Crane, Texas, and is buried at McCamey, Texas. John died December 26, 1984, at Crane and is buried beside Audra at McCamey.
Children of John Harris and Audra Bates
1. Arnold Harris, b. Quitman, Cleburne Co, AR
2. Alma Harris (a twin), b. Morganton, AR
3. Wilma Harris (a twin), b. Morganton, AR
4. Cecil Clark Harris, b. Lonoke, AR
5. Ray Harris (a twin), b. Enola, AR
6. Maye Harris (a twin), b. Enola, AR
7. Trudence Harris, b. Enola, AR
8. Doice Lee Harris, b. Greenbrier, AR
9. Jewel Harris, b. Horatio, AR
10. Erbie Hercel Harris, b. Gilham, AR