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Thomas Maley Harris
Thomas Maley Harris (1817–1906) was a physician and Union general during the American Civil War.
Born and raised in Harrisville, Virginia (now part of West Virginia), Harris originally set out to be a teacher, but changed career paths to study medicine. He received his medical degree from Louisville Medical College in 1843 and returned to Virginia to practice medicine until 1861, when he closed his practice when the Civil War began.
During the war, Harris commanded the 10th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Harrisville, West Virginia
Harrisville is a town in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,876 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ritchie County. The town is home to historic Berdine's Five and Dime.
History.
Some say the town was named for Gen. Thomas Harris, while others believe it was named after John Maley Harris, an early settler.
The Harrisville Historic District, Harrisville Grade School, and the Ritchie County Courthouse are listed on the National Register