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Amity Harris 1697–1769

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Amity Harris in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 10 Oct 1697 · Smithfield, Providence, Colonial Rhode Island
Died 5 May 1769 · Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island
Father Richard Harris (1668–1750)
Mother Lydia King
Spouse Christopher Smith
Children Amity Smith, Ammitty Smith, Christopher Smith, Dorothy Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Gideon Smith, Jeremiah Smith, Mary Smith, Richard Smith, Ruth Smith, Stephen Smith
Siblings Amaziah Harris, David Harris, Dinah Harris, Elnathan Harris, Jonathan Harris, Preserved Harris, Richard Harris, Uriah Harris

Researchers connected through Amity Harris 1697–1769

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Biography

Amity Harris was born in 1697 in Smithfield, Providence, Colonial Rhode Island, the child of richard harris and lydia king. Amity Harris married christopher smith, and had children including amity smith, ammitty smith, christopher smith, dorothy smith, elizabeth smith, gideon smith, jeremiah smith, mary smith, richard smith, ruth smith, stephen smith. Amity Harris passed away in 1769 in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island.

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Life Timeline

1697
Birth of Amity Harris in Smithfield, Providence, Colonial Rhode Island
Birth
1769
Death of Amity Harris in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Amity Harris

This ancestor line traces from Maidford, Northamptonshire, England (1581) to Smithfield, Providence, Colonial Rhode Island (1697) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Amity Harris (1697–1769) was born in Smithfield, Providence, Colonial Rhode Island and died in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island. 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Amity Harris's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Amity Harris PTP
1697–1769
Smithfield, Providence, Colonial Rhode Island
Parents
Richard Harris PTP
1668–1750
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Amity Harris's Descendants

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Amity Harris PTP 1697–1769