Who was Carter Harrison?

Carter Harrison (1811–1839) was born in Vincennes, Knox, Indiana, USA and died in Hamilton, Butler, Ohio, USA. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Carter Bassett Harrison 1811–1839

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 26 Oct 1811 · Vincennes, Knox, Indiana, USA

Died 12 Aug 1839 · Hamilton, Butler, Ohio, USA

Father President William Henry Harrison

Mother Anna Tuthill Symmes

Siblings Anna Tuthill Harrison, Dr Benjamin Harrison, Elizabeth Betsey Bassett Harrison, James Findlay Harrison, John Cleves Symmes Harrison, John Scott Harrison, Lucy Singleton Harrison, Mary Symmes Harrison, William Henry Harrison

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Immediate Family

Parents

President William Henry Harrison

Anna Tuthill Symmes

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1811, Carter Bassett Harrison entered the world in Vincennes, Knox, Indiana, USA, born to president william henry harrison and anna tuthill symmes. Carter Bassett Harrison passed away in 1839 in Hamilton, Butler, Ohio, USA.

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Birth of Carter Bassett Harrison in Vincennes, Knox, Indiana, USA

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1839

Death of Carter Bassett Harrison in Hamilton, Butler, Ohio, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Carter Harrison

This ancestor line traces from Northamptonshire, England (1594) to Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana, USA (1811) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Carter Harrison (1811–1839) was born in Vincennes, Knox, Indiana, USA and died in Hamilton, Butler, Ohio, USA. 13 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, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Carter 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 7 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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