John Scott Harrison 1804–1878
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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
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Marriage Records U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current
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5Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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6Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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7Record North America, Family Histories
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8Church Records U.S., Presbyterian Church Records
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9Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index
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10Record Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books (152 Vols.)
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11Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
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.
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