Who was Arthur Harris?

Arthur Harris (1475–1537) was born in Rochford, Essex, England and died in Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Arthur in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Arthur Harris 1475–1537

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 24 Jun 1475 · Rochford, Essex, England

Died 19 Nov 1537 · Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England

Father Sir William Harris

Mother Joane Cooke

Siblings Alice Harris, Christopher Harris, Edmond Harris, Felice Harris, Johanna Harris, Phyllis Harris, Richard Harris, Rowland Harris, Sir Arthur Harris, Susanna Harris, Vincent Harris

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir William Harris

Joane Cooke

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Children

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Biography

Arthur Harris was born in 1475 in Rochford, Essex, England, the child of sir william harris and joane cooke. Arthur Harris passed away in 1537 in Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England.

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Birth of Arthur Harris in Rochford, Essex, England

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1537

Death of Arthur Harris in Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Arthur Harris

This ancestor line traces from Preston Patrick, Westmorland, England (1367) to Rochford, Essex, England (1475) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Arthur Harris (1475–1537) was born in Rochford, Essex, England and died in Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Arthur 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.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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