Quick Info
| Profession | author, teacher, minister |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 07/02/1805 |
| Age | 68 years (died on 01, Feb, 1874) |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Date of Death | 01/02/1874 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Alexander Harris was a 19th-century English author known for his writings on life in Australia, especially convict and pioneer experiences. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Privately educated in Windsor and Wallingford. |
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Personal Life
| Parents | Father: Reverend William Harris; mother: Mary Redford. |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Atkinson; Ursula Carr |
Family
| Siblings | Eldest of 11 children. |
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Career
| Overview | Worked as a proof-reader, soldier, itinerant worker, teacher, minister, and freelance writer. |
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| Known For | Settlers and Convicts; or, Recollections of Sixteen Years’ Labour in the Australian Backwoods |
| Major Life Events | Moved to Australia in 1825; later returned to England, then emigrated to the United States and eventually settled in Ontario, Canada. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He deserted from the British Army's Horse Guards before leaving for Australia. | |
| 2. His best-known book is a fictionalized autobiography based on his Australian experiences. | |
| 3. He later worked in Canada as a missionary and schoolteacher. |