Who was Benjamin Harris?

Benjamin Harris (1801–1887) was born in , Wilkes, Georgia, USA and died in Mt Pleasant, Maury, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Rush Harris 1801–1887

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

Born 4 Jun 1801 · , Wilkes, Georgia, USA

Died 24 Apr 1887 · Mt Pleasant, Maury, Tennessee, USA

Father West Harris

Mother Amelia Amy Ware

Siblings Adley Osborne Harris, Claiborne Harris, Elias Wilson Harris, Henry A Harris, Henry Harris, Mary Ann Harris, Olive Harris, Oliver Harris, Saley Osborne Harris, Sallie B Harris, West Harris, Wyatt Harris, Zachariah Harris

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Immediate Family

Parents

West Harris

Amelia Amy Ware

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Children

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Biography

Benjamin Rush Harris was born in 1801 in, Wilkes, Georgia, USA, the child of west harris and amelia amy ware. Benjamin Rush Harris passed away in 1887 in Mt Pleasant, Maury, Tennessee, USA.

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1801

Birth of Benjamin Rush Harris in, Wilkes, Georgia, USA

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1887

Death of Benjamin Rush Harris in Mt Pleasant, Maury, Tennessee, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Harris

This ancestor line traces from Southhampton Co., Va (1752) to Wilkes, Georgia, USA (1801) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Harris (1801–1887) was born in , Wilkes, Georgia, USA and died in Mt Pleasant, Maury, Tennessee, USA. 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 Benjamin 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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