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John Scott Harrison 1804–1878

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 14 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 14 trees
Death year and location consistent across 14 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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14 researchers on YourRoots have John Harrison in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 14 independent trees

Born 4 Oct 1804 · Vincennes, Knox, Indiana, United States
Died 25 May 1878 · North Bend, Hamilton, Ohio, United States
Father President William Henry Harrison
Mother Anna Symmes (1775–1864)
Spouse Elizabeth Irwin (1810–1850)
Children Anna Symmes Harrison, Archibald Harrison, Carter Harrison, Elizabeth Short Harrison, James Findlay Harrison, John Irwin Harrison, John Scott Harrison Jr, Mary Helen Harrison, Mary Jane Harrison, President Harrison, Sarah Lucretia Harrison, William Harrison
Siblings Anna Tuthill Harrison, Benjamin Harrison Vii, Carter Bassett Harrison, Elizabeth Bassett Harrison, James Findlay Harrison, John Cleves Symmes Harrison, Lucy Singleton Harrison, Mary Symmes Harrison, William Henry Harrison

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Biography

In 1804, John Scott Harrison entered the world in Vincennes, Knox, Indiana, United States, born to president william henry harrison and anna tuthill symmes. John Scott Harrison married elizabeth ramsey irwin, lucretia knapp johnson, and had children including anna symmes harrison, archibald irwin harrison, carter bassett harrison, elizabeth short harrison, james findlay harrison, john irwin harrison, john scott harrison jr, mary helen harrison, mary jane harrison, president benjamin harrison, sarah lucretia harrison, william henry harrison. John Scott Harrison passed away in 1878 in North Bend, Hamilton, Ohio, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Church Records U.S., Presbyterian Church Records

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

  10. 10
    Record Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books (152 Vols.)

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1804
Birth of John Scott Harrison in Vincennes, Knox, Indiana, United States
Birth
1831
John Scott Harrison was married
Marriage
1878
Death of John Scott Harrison in North Bend, Hamilton, Ohio, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Harrison

This ancestor line traces from Elham, New Kent, Virginia, United States (1709) to Vincennes, Knox, Indiana, USA (1804) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Harrison (1804–1878) was born in Vincennes, Knox, Indiana, United States and died in North Bend, Hamilton, Ohio, United States. 14 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, 14 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 4 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.

John Harrison's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Scott Harrison PTP
1804–1878
Vincennes, Knox, Indiana, United States
Parents
Unknown
Anna Tuthill Symmes PTP
1775–1864
Morristown, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
John Cleves Symmes PTP
1742–1814
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Unknown

John Harrison's Descendants

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John Scott Harrison PTP 1804–1878 m. Elizabeth Ramsey Irwin PTP 1810–1850 m. Lucretia Knapp Johnson PTP 1804–1830
  1. 1. Archibald Irwin Harrison PTP 1832–1870
  2. 2. President Benjamin Harrison PTP 1833–1901
    1. 1. Elizabeth Harrison PTP 1861–1861
    2. 2. Russell Benjamin Harrison PTP 1854–1936
    3. 3. Alexander Andrew Harrison PTP 1860–1936
  3. 3. Carter Bassett Harrison PTP 1811–1839
  4. 4. William Henry Harrison PTP 1827–1829