George Chesley Harris (July 14, 1879 – January 28, 1954) was a merchant and politician in Newfoundland.
[2] The son of Samuel Harris, a merchant and ship owner, and Mary Forsey, he was born in Grand Bank and was educated there and at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick.
The company expanded rapidly but a decline in market conditions and changes in government regulations led to the firm declaring bankruptcy in 1923.
In 1924, his cousin Albert Hickman became premier and Harris transferred his support to the new government leader.
[2] His former home, the George C. Harris House, was designated a Registered Heritage Structure in 1993.