Who was Patience Harris?

Patience Harris (1682–1759) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island Colony, British Colonial America and died in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, British Colonial America. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Patience Harris 1682–1759

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 21 Jun 1682 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island Colony, British Colonial America

Died 20 Nov 1759 · North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, British Colonial America

Father Andrew Harris

Mother Mary Tew

Siblings Andrew Harris, Anne Harris, Hope Harris, Martha Harris, Mary Tew Harris, Prudence Harris, Toleration Harris

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Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Harris

Mary Tew

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

In 1682, Patience Harris entered the world in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island Colony, British Colonial America, born to andrew harris and mary tew. Patience Harris passed away in 1759 in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, British Colonial America.

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1682

Birth of Patience Harris in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island Colony, British Colonial America

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1759

Death of Patience Harris in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, British Colonial America

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Patience Harris

This ancestor line traces from Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1647) to Providence, Providence, RI, USA (1682) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Patience Harris (1682–1759) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island Colony, British Colonial America and died in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, British Colonial America. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Patience 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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