Who was Amity Harris?

Amity Harris (1677–1732) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island Colony and died in Canton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Amity Harris 1677–1732

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Dec 1677 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island Colony

Died 7 Jul 1732 · Canton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father Thomas Harris

Mother Elnathan Tew

Siblings Elizabeth Harris, Elnathan Harris, Henry Harris, Jacob Harris, Mary Harris, Nicholas Harris, Richard Harris, Thomas Harris, William Harris

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Harris

Elnathan Tew

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Amity Harris began in 1677 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island Colony. Amity Harris passed away in 1732 in Canton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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1677

Birth of Amity Harris in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island Colony

Birth

1732

Death of Amity Harris in Canton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Amity Harris

This ancestor line traces from Maidford, Northamptonshire, England (1581) to Providence, Providence, Rhode Island Colony (1677) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Amity Harris (1677–1732) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island Colony and died in Canton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Amity in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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