John Harris (1460–1520) was born in Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea Unitary Authority, Essex, England and died in Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea Unitary Authority, Essex, England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Harris 1460–1520

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 24 Jun 1460 · Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea Unitary Authority, Essex, England

Died 19 Nov 1520 · Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea Unitary Authority, Essex, England

Father John William Harris

Mother Mary Ann Jernigan

Siblings Andrew 2Nd Lord Harris, Arthur Harris, Frances Harris, John Arthur Harris

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Immediate Family

Parents

John William Harris

Mary Ann Jernigan

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Harris began in 1460 in Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea Unitary Authority, Essex, England. John Harris passed away in 1520 in Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea Unitary Authority, Essex, England.

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Birth of John Harris in Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea Unitary Authority, Essex, England

Birth

1520

Death of John Harris in Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea Unitary Authority, Essex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Harris

This ancestor line traces from Prittwell, Essex, England (1425) to Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea Unitary Authority, Essex, England (1460) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Harris (1460–1520) was born in Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea Unitary Authority, Essex, England and died in Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea Unitary Authority, Essex, England. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 3 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.