Who was Priscilla Harris?

Priscilla Harris (1841–1910) was born in Milan, Sullivan, Missouri, United States and died in Elgin, Union, Oregon, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Priscilla Harris 1841–1910

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Dec 1841 · Milan, Sullivan, Missouri, United States

Died 15 Aug 1910 · Elgin, Union, Oregon, United States

Father Joseph Harris

Mother Mary Ann Sturgill

Siblings James Knox Polk Harris, John Harris, Martha Ellen Harris, Rachael Catherine Harris, Rebecca Frances Harris, Rebecca Jane Harris, Sarah Elizabeth Harris

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Harris

Mary Ann Sturgill

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Children

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Biography

In 1841, Priscilla Harris entered the world in Milan, Sullivan, Missouri, United States, born to joseph harris and mary ann sturgill. Priscilla Harris passed away in 1910 in Elgin, Union, Oregon, United States.

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1841

Birth of Priscilla Harris in Milan, Sullivan, Missouri, United States

Birth

1910

Death of Priscilla Harris in Elgin, Union, Oregon, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Priscilla Harris

This ancestor line traces from Lenham, Kent, England (1555) to Milan, Sullivan, Missouri, United States (1841) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Priscilla Harris (1841–1910) was born in Milan, Sullivan, Missouri, United States and died in Elgin, Union, Oregon, 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 Priscilla 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.
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