Legacy Report

Descendants of Sir William Harris



First Generation



1. Sir William Harris, son of Arthur Harris and Dorothy Waldegrave, was born on 21 Sep 1556 in Crixe Co., Essex, England and died on 14 Nov 1616 in Crixe Co., Essex, England at age 60.

William married Alice Smyth, daughter of Thomas "Customer" Smyth and Alice Judd, on 6 May 1583 in St. Gabriel's, Fenchurch, LND England. Alice was born in 1570 in Weston Hanger, Kent, England and died in 1591 at age 21.

+ 2 M    i. Serjeant John Harris was born about 1588 in Creeksea Manor, Essex, England and died before 14 Oct 1638 in Charles City Co., VA.

+ 3 M    ii. Sir Arthur Harris was born in 1584 in Essex Co., England and died on 9 Jan 1631 in Essex Co., England at age 47.

+ 4 M    iii. William Harris was born in 1585 in Essex Co., England and died in 1622 at age 37.

+ 5 M    iv. Thomas Harris was born in 1586 and died in 1617 at age 31.

+ 6 F    v. Alice Harris was born in 1588 in Essex Co., England and died in 1615 in Essex Co., England at age 27.

+ 7 F    vi. Francis Harris .

+ 8 F    vii. Elizabeth Harris .

+ 9 F    viii. Mary Harris .

Second Generation (Children)


2. Serjeant John Harris (William (Sir)1) was born about 1588 in Creeksea Manor, Essex, England and died before 14 Oct 1638 in Charles City Co., VA.

John married Dorothy Calcotte or Lymbry about 1613. Dorothy was born between 1574 and 1597 and died between 1619 and 1685.

+ 10 M    i. Thomas Harris was born about 1614 in County Cornwall, England and died on 10 Jun 1672 in Isle Of Wight Co., VA about age 58.

+ 11 F    ii. Dorothy Harris was born in County Cornwall, England.

+ 12 M    iii. John Harris was born on 1 May 1624 in Limehouse, London, England and died in USA.

3. Sir Arthur Harris (William (Sir)1) was born in 1584 in Essex Co., England and died on 9 Jan 1631 in Essex Co., England at age 47.

Arthur married Anne Cranmer, daughter of Robert Cranmer and Unknown, on 17 Jul 1606 in St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, LND England. Anne was born in 1587 in Chepsted, Kent, England and died on 6 Jun 1613 in Essex Co., England at age 26.

+ 13 M    i. Sir Cranmer Harris was born in 1608 in England and died in 1674 in Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England at age 66.

+ 14 M    ii. John Harris was born in 1611 in Chevening, Ken England and died in 1638 in Chevening, Ken England at age 27.

+ 15 F    iii. Jane Harris was born in 1609 in Chevening, Ken England.

Arthur next married Anne Salter, daughter of Sir Nicholas Salter and Unknown, on 18 Jan 1614 in St. Olave, Hart Street, London, England. Anne was born in 1595 in Essex Co., England and died on 1 Apr 1676 in LND, England at age 81.

4. William Harris (William (Sir)1) was born in 1585 in Essex Co., England and died in 1622 at age 37.

5. Thomas Harris (William (Sir)1) was born in 1586 and died in 1617 at age 31.

6. Alice Harris (William (Sir)1) was born in 1588 in Essex Co., England and died in 1615 in Essex Co., England at age 27.

Alice married Sir Henry Mildmay. Henry was born in Gracys, Essex / England.

7. Francis Harris (William (Sir)1).

8. Elizabeth Harris (William (Sir)1).

9. Mary Harris (William (Sir)1).

Third Generation (Grandchildren)


10. Thomas Harris (John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born about 1614 in County Cornwall, England and died on 10 Jun 1672 in Isle Of Wight Co., VA about age 58.

Thomas married someone about 1634.

+ 16 M    i. John Harris was born in 1635.

+ 17 M    ii. Thomas Harris was born about 1636 in Charles City Co., VA (probably) and died on 14 Mar 1688 in Isle Of Wight Co., VA about age 52.

+ 18 F    iii. Ann Harris was born about 1638 and died after 1688.

+ 19 F    iv. Mary Harris was born circa 1640.

Thomas married Alice West circa 1650 in Isle Of Wight Co., VA. Alice was born between 1596 and 1645 and died between 1645 and 1710.

+ 20 M    i. Thomas Harris II was born after 1651.

+ 21 F    ii. ? Harris .

11. Dorothy Harris (John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born in County Cornwall, England.

Dorothy married John Baker.

Dorothy next married John Bond.

12. John Harris (John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born on 1 May 1624 in Limehouse, London, England and died in USA.

13. Sir Cranmer Harris (Arthur (Sir)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1608 in England and died in 1674 in Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England at age 66.

Cranmer married Martha Holford on 22 Jul 1630 in London, England @ St. Peter Le Poer.

+ 22 F    i. Anne Harris was born in England.

14. John Harris (Arthur (Sir)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1611 in Chevening, Ken England and died in 1638 in Chevening, Ken England at age 27.

John married Frances Dacre. Frances died in 1688.

15. Jane Harris (Arthur (Sir)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1609 in Chevening, Ken England.

Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)


16. John Harris (Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1635.

17. Thomas Harris (Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born about 1636 in Charles City Co., VA (probably) and died on 14 Mar 1688 in Isle Of Wight Co., VA about age 52.

Thomas married Ann Martin about 1661. Ann was born between 1621 and 1645 and died between 1666 and 1734.

+ 23 M    i. Edward Harris was born about 1663 in Isle Of Wight Co., VA and died on 25 Mar 1734 in Isle Of Wight Co., VA about age 71.

+ 24 F    ii. Jane Harris was born in 1664.

+ 25 M    iii. John Harris was born in 1665 and died after 16 Dec 1711.

+ 26 M    iv. Thomas Harris was born in 1667 and died in 1712 at age 45.

+ 27 M    v. Robert Harris was born in 1674 and died in 1739 at age 65.

+ 28 M    vi. George Harris was born in 1675 and died in 1720 at age 45.

+ 29 M    vii. Martin Harris was born in 1676 and died in 1750 at age 74.

+ 30 M    viii. William Harris was born in 1677 and died in 1740 at age 63.

+ 31 F    ix. Ann Harris was born in 1678.

18. Ann Harris (Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born about 1638 and died after 1688.

19. Mary Harris (Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born circa 1640.

20. Thomas Harris II (Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born after 1651.

21. ? Harris (Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1).

22. Anne Harris (Cranmer (Sir)3, Arthur (Sir)2, William (Sir)1) was born in England.

Anne married Charles Mildmay.

Fifth Generation (Great Great-Grandchildren)


23. Edward Harris (Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born about 1663 in Isle Of Wight Co., VA and died on 25 Mar 1734 in Isle Of Wight Co., VA about age 71.

Edward married Mary Turner, daughter of John Turner and Mary Tomlin, in 1685 in Isle Of Wight Co., Virginia (probably).

+ 32 M    i. Daniel Harris was born in 1695 in Isle Of Wight Co., VA and died in 1765 at age 70.

+ 33 M    ii. Edward Harris was born in 1698 and died in 1740 at age 42.

+ 34 M    iii. Jacob Harris was born in 1701 and died in 1762 at age 61.

+ 35 F    iv. Martha Harris was born in 1705.

+ 36 F    v. Ann Harris was born in 1709.

+ 37 M    vi. Nathan Harris was born circa 1712 in Isle Of Wight Co., VA and died on 30 Apr 1793 in Greensville, VA at age 81.

+ 38 M    vii. West Harris Sr. was born on 13 Aug 1715 in Isle Of Wight Co., VA, died on 14 May 1795 in Montgomery Co., NC at age 79, and was buried in Salisbury, NC @ Old English Cemetery.

+ 39 M    viii. James Harris was born in 1718.

24. Jane Harris (Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1664.

Jane married Richard Jones.

25. John Harris (Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1665 and died after 16 Dec 1711.

John married Mildred.

+ 40 M    i. Nathan Harris .

+ 41 M    ii. John Harris was born in Southampton Co., VA and died about 1773.

John had a relationship with Sarah Tyner, daughter of Nicholas Tyner and Unknown.

+ 42 M    i. Harris Tyner .

+ 43 M    ii. William Tyner .

26. Thomas Harris (Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1667 and died in 1712 at age 45.

27. Robert Harris (Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1674 and died in 1739 at age 65.

Robert married Anne Fulgham, daughter of Michael Fulgham Sr. and Anne Izard.

+ 44 M    i. Charles Harris .

+ 45 M    ii. Michael Harris .

+ 46 M    iii. Joseph Harris .

+ 47 M    iv. James Harris .

+ 48 F    v. Ann Harris .

+ 49 M    vi. Mathew Harris .

+ 50 M    vii. John Harris .

28. George Harris (Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1675 and died in 1720 at age 45.

George married Martha.

29. Martin Harris (Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1676 and died in 1750 at age 74.

30. William Harris (Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1677 and died in 1740 at age 63.

31. Ann Harris (Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1678.

Sixth Generation (3rd Great-Grandchildren)


32. Daniel Harris (Edward5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1695 in Isle Of Wight Co., VA and died in 1765 at age 70.

Daniel married Jane Jordan about 1725 in Isle Of Wight Co., VA. Jane died in 1770.

   51 M    i. Jordan Harris was born in 1733 and died in 1819 at age 86.

   52 F    ii. Mary Harris was born in 1735 and died in 1816 at age 81.

   53 M    iii. Sterling Harris .

   54 F    iv. Sarah Harris .

Sarah married Sampson Monger in 1778.

   55 M    v. Edward Harris .

   56 M    vi. Daniel Harris was born about 1745.

Daniel married Rhoda.

   57 M    vii. Drury Harris .

   58 F    viii. Tabitha Harris .

Tabitha married James Walker in 1785.

   59 M    ix. Britain Harris .

33. Edward Harris (Edward5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1698 and died in 1740 at age 42.

Edward married Mary Thorpe, daughter of Timothy Thorpe and Unknown, about 1719.

   60 M    i. Edward Harris was born in 1720.

   61 M    ii. Louis Harris .

Louis married Sarah Thorpe, daughter of John Thorpe and Unknown.

   62 M    iii. Joel Harris .

   63 M    iv. Amos Harris .

   64 M    v. Hardy Harris .

   65 F    vi. Mary Harris .

   66 F    vii. Ann Harris .

Ann married Henry Applewhite on 17 May 1756 in Southampton Co., VA.

34. Jacob Harris (Edward5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1701 and died in 1762 at age 61.

Jacob married someone.

   67 M    i. Moses Harris .

35. Martha Harris (Edward5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1705.

Martha married Williamson.

36. Ann Harris (Edward5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1709.

37. Nathan Harris (Edward5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born circa 1712 in Isle Of Wight Co., VA and died on 30 Apr 1793 in Greensville, VA at age 81.

Nathan married Catherine Walton, daughter of Col. George Walton and Elizabeth Rowe, on 5 Nov 1741 in Brunswick County, Virginia. Catherine was born in Brunswick County, Virginia and died in 1812.

   68 M    i. Capt. Walton Harris was born on 6 Feb 1739 in Brunswick County, Virginia and died on 20 Jul 1809 in Wilkes Co., GA at age 70.

Walton married Rebecca Lanier, daughter of Sampson Lanier and Elizabeth Chamberlain, in 1760 in Brunswick County, Virginia. Rebecca was born on 16 Dec 1744 and died on 11 Jan 1816 at age 71.

38. West Harris Sr. (Edward5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born on 13 Aug 1715 in Isle Of Wight Co., VA, died on 14 May 1795 in Montgomery Co., NC at age 79, and was buried in Salisbury, NC @ Old English Cemetery.

West married Mary Turner, daughter of Joseph Edward Turner and Burchett Lundy, about Feb 1740 in Brunswick County, Virginia / Isle of Wight. Mary was born on 15 Feb 1723 in Isle Of Wight Co., VA and died about 1766 in Montgomery Co., NC about age 43.

   69 M    i. Isham Harris was born on 23 Oct 1741 in Brunswick County, Virginia and died on 5 Jul 1822 in Granville Co., NC at age 80.

Isham married Martha Rowland. Martha died after 1815 in Granville Co., NC.

Isham next married Martha Mabel Green in 1761. Martha was born in 1745 and died before 1824 in Granville Co., NC.

   70 F    ii. Elizabeth Harris was born on 7 Mar 1743 in Brunswick County, Virginia.

Elizabeth married Martin Rush.

   71 M    iii. Turner Harris was born on 25 Jun 1745 in Brunswick County, Virginia and died on 25 Feb 1819 at age 73.

Turner married Elizabeth Rush. Elizabeth was born in Bute Co., NC.

   72 F    iv. Martha Pattie Harris was born in 1746 and died in 1812 at age 66.

Martha married Buckner Kimball, son of Peter Kimball and Unknown. Buckner was born in 1752 and died in 1830 at age 78.

   73 M    v. Etheldred Harris was born on 12 Jan 1749 in Granville Co., NC and died about 1814 about age 65.

Etheldred married Sarah Chambliss.

   74 F    vi. Priscilla Harris was born on 12 Mar 1752, died on 11 Feb 1814 at age 61, and was buried in Rocky Mt., NC @ Pine View cemetery.

Priscilla married Rodger Williams.

Priscilla next married Henry Thorpe.

   75 M    vii. Rowland Harris was born on 28 Jun 1754 in Granville Co., NC, died on 24 Sep 1815 in Montgomery Co., NC at age 61, and was buried in Stanly Co., NC @ Harris Cemetery - (Near Badin, NC).

Rowland married Sarah Daniel on 23 Aug 1783.

Rowland next married Elizabeth Kimbell on 9 Nov 1794 in Granville Co., NC. Elizabeth was born before 1771 in Washington Co., GA.

   76 M    viii. West Harris Jr. was born on 28 Mar 1756 in Granville Co., NC, died on 19 Jul 1826 in Montgomery Co., NC at age 70, and was buried in Salisbury, NC @ Old English Cemetery.

West married Edith Ledbetter, daughter of Charles Ledbetter and Frances Randle, in 1778 in Montgomery Co., NC. Edith was born on 17 Apr 1763 in Brunswick County, Virginia and died on 27 Aug 1826 in Montgomery Co., NC at age 63.

   77 M    ix. Arthur Harris was born on 7 Jul 1758 in Granville Co., NC and died on 23 Dec 1833 at age 75.

Arthur married Mary "Polly" Myrick, daughter of William Myrick and Unknown. Mary was born on 23 Mar 1762 and died in Oct 1819 at age 57.

   78 F    x. Mary Harris was born on 1 Nov 1760 in Granville Co., NC and died in 1802 at age 42.

   79 F    xi. Patience Harris was born on 20 Feb 1763 in Granville Co., NC.

Patience married Lt. William Issac Girardeau in 1785 in Liberty Co., GA. William was born in 1752 in South Carolina and died on 21 Jan 1822 at age 70.

Patience next married Richard Parris.

39. James Harris (Edward5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born in 1718.

40. Nathan Harris (John5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1).

41. John Harris (John5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1) was born in Southampton Co., VA and died about 1773.

John married Avis.

   80 M    i. Harmon Harris .

   81 M    ii. Howell Harris .

   82 F    iii. Lucy Harris .

   83 M    iv. Joel Harris .

   84 M    v. Benjamin Harris died about 1774 and was buried in Southampton Co., VA.

Benjamin married Faithy Smith, daughter of Lawrence Smith and Jane.

42. Harris Tyner (John5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1).

43. William Tyner (John5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1).

44. Charles Harris (Robert5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1).

45. Michael Harris (Robert5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1).

46. Joseph Harris (Robert5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1).

47. James Harris (Robert5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1).

48. Ann Harris (Robert5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1).

49. Mathew Harris (Robert5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1).

50. John Harris (Robert5, Thomas4, Thomas3, John (Serjeant)2, William (Sir)1).

John married Avis Hollimon.

   85 M    i. Joel Harris .

Joel married Martha Barham.

Joel next married Margery Cannady.