Who was Peter Harris?

Peter Harris (1700–1775) was born in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Peter in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 10 generations of this lineage.

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Peter Harris 1700–1775

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 6 Apr 1700 · New London, New London, Connecticut, United States

Died 24 Feb 1775 · New London, New London, Connecticut, United States

Father Peter Harris

Mother Elizabeth Manwaring

Siblings Elizabeth Harris, Hannah Harris, Johanna Harris, Joseph Harris, Martha Harris, Mary Harris, Mercy Harris, Samuel Harris, Stephen Harris, Thomas Harris

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Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Harris

Elizabeth Manwaring

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Peter Harris began in 1700 in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States. Peter Harris passed away in 1775 in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Birth of Peter Harris in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States

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1775

Death of Peter Harris in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Harris

This ancestor line traces from Prittwell, Essex, England (1425) to New London, New London, Connecticut, United States (1700) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Peter Harris (1700–1775) was born in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States. 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 Peter 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 10 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.