John Harris (1663–1740) was born in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States of America and died in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States of America. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Harris 1663–1740

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

Born 12 Jun 1663 · New London, New London, Connecticut, United States of America

Died 6 Jan 1740 · New London, New London, Connecticut, United States of America

Father Gabriel Harris

Mother Elizabeth Mary Abbott

Siblings Elizabeth Harris, James Harris, Joseph Harris, Mary Harris, Peter Harris, Samuel Harris, Thomas Harris, Walter Harris

Records

Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, … England, Select Deaths and Burials, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories The New England Historical & … Bristol, England, Church of England …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Gabriel Harris

Elizabeth Mary Abbott

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

John Harris was born in 1663 in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States of America, the child of gabriel harris and elizabeth mary abbott. John Harris passed away in 1740 in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States of America.

Sources

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Birth Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Marriage Records Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1663

Birth of John Harris in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States of America

Birth

1740

Death of John Harris in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States of America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Harris

This ancestor line traces from Prittwell, Essex, England (1425) to New London, New London, Connecticut, United States of America (1663) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Harris (1663–1740) was born in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States of America and died in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States of America. 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 9 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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