Who was Jonathan Harris?

Jonathan Harris (1730–1805) was born in Rhode Island, USA and died in Rhode Island, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jonathan Harris 1730–1805

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Oct 1730 · Rhode Island, USA

Died 9 Dec 1805 · Rhode Island, USA

Father Amaziah Harris 5Ggf

Mother Martha Browne 5Ggm

Siblings Amity Harris, Anna Harris, Elisha Harris, James Harris, Joseph Harris, Preserved Harris, Sarah Harris, Susannah Harris 4 Ggm

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Immediate Family

Parents

Amaziah Harris 5Ggf

Martha Browne 5Ggm

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1730, Jonathan Harris entered the world in Rhode Island, USA, born to amaziah harris 5ggf and martha browne 5ggm. Jonathan Harris passed away in 1805 in Rhode Island, USA.

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Birth of Jonathan Harris

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Birth of Jonathan Harris in Rhode Island, USA

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Death of Jonathan Harris

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1805

Death of Jonathan Harris in Rhode Island, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Harris

This ancestor line traces from Maidford, Northamptonshire, England (1581) to Rhode Island, United States (1730) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jonathan Harris (1730–1805) was born in Rhode Island, USA and died in Rhode Island, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan 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 6 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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