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David Harris 1714–1797

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have David 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 07 Jan 1714 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
Died 31 Mar 1797 · Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island
Spouse Martha Jenckes
Children Sarah K Harris

Researchers connected through David Harris 1714–1797

and 5 more tree owners connected with David Harris 1714–1797

Immediate Family

Parents

Biography

The story of David Harris began in 1714 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island. David Harris married martha jenckes, and had children including sarah k harris. David Harris passed away in 1797 in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island.

Sources

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    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1714
Birth of David Harris in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
Birth
1797
Death of David Harris in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Harris

This ancestor line traces from Watford, Hertfordshire, , England (1587) to Providence, Providence, Rhode Island (1714) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

David Harris (1714–1797) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island and died in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have David 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.
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.

David Harris's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Harris PTP
1714–1797
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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David Harris's Descendants

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David Harris PTP 1714–1797