Who was James Harris?

James Harris (1818–1885) was born in Woodford, Kentucky, USA and died in San Marcos, Hays, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James S Harris 1818–1885

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Feb 1818 · Woodford, Kentucky, USA

Died 03 Sep 1885 · San Marcos, Hays, Texas, USA

Spouse Elvira Kelly

Children Susan Frances Harris

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Elvira Kelly

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Susan Frances Harris

Biography

The story of James S Harris began in 1818 in Woodford, Kentucky, USA. James S Harris married elvira kelly, and had children including susan frances harris. James S Harris passed away in 1885 in San Marcos, Hays, Texas, USA.

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Birth of James S Harris in Woodford, Kentucky, USA

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1885

Death of James S Harris in San Marcos, Hays, Texas, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Harris

This ancestor line traces from Pickwell, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom (1575) to Woodford, Kentucky, USA (1818) across 8 generations.

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: James Harris (1818–1885) was born in Woodford, Kentucky, USA and died in San Marcos, Hays, Texas, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James S Harris PTP

1818–1885

Woodford, Kentucky, USA