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Mary Harrison 1741–1794

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 AUG 1741 · Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States of America
Died 20 JAN 1794 · Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Biography

In 1741, Mary Harrison entered the world in Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States of America, born to lovell harrison and hannah footman. In 1770, Mary Harrison established residence. Mary Harrison married william lovell. Mary Harrison passed away in 1794 in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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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

  4. 4
    Census U.S., Census Reconstructed Records

  5. 5
    Record Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940

Life Timeline

1741
Birth of Mary Harrison in Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States of America
Birth
1770
Mary Harrison resided here
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1794
Death of Mary Harrison in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Harrison

This ancestor line traces from Over, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England (1610) to Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA (1741) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Harrison (1741–1794) was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States of America and died in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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.

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Mary Harrison's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mary Harrison PTP
1741–1794
Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States of America
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Mary Harrison's Descendants

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Mary Harrison PTP 1741–1794