›› Pilot Officer Wasley Pasmore Harris (?? - 1943)

Wasley Pasmore Harris was the son of Wasley Harris and Annie Matilda Pasmore. His Rockwood roots go back to 1821 when his great-grandfather, John Harris, first arrived here. His great-grandmother, Jane Weatherald, was the sister of William, founder of the Rockwood Academy.

Wasley's father, Wasley Harris senior (1876-1916), was born in Rockwood to Samuel Harris and Susanna Starr. The senior Wasley Harris later relocated to St. Catharines where he farmed until a farming accident in the summer of 1916 resulted in his death.

Annie Pasmore was the daughter of Dr. William Julius Pasmore (1841-1915) and Laura Amelia Hendry. Annie's parental grandparents were Robert Pasmore and Sarah Mickle of Rockwood.

Pilot Officer Wesley Pasmore Harris died on November 6, 1943 leaving behind his widow Katherine of Toronto. He is buried at the Rockwood Cemetery.

Sources:
Veteran Affairs Canada
Biographical Sketches of Early Settlers of Wellington County
Ontario Marriage Registrations