Who was Reuben Harris?

Reuben Harris (1771–1845) was born in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick, Virginia, United States and died in Blandinsville, McDonough, Illinois, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Reuben Harris 1771–1845

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

Born 22 Mar 1771 · Meherrin Parish, Brunswick, Virginia, United States

Died 29 May 1845 · Blandinsville, McDonough, Illinois, United States

Father Isaac Harris

Mother Elizabeth Icy Wooten

Siblings Anna Harris, Benjamin Harris, Burgess Harris, Elizabeth Harris, Isaac Harris, James Harris, Jane Mahoney Harris, John Harris, Martha Ann Harris, Mary Polly Harris, Nancy Harris, Nathan Harris, Rebecca Harris, Silas Harris, Thomas Harris, William Harris, Wooten Harris, Zachariah Harris

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Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Harris

Elizabeth Icy Wooten

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Children

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Biography

In 1771, Reuben Harris entered the world in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick, Virginia, United States, born to isaac harris and elizabeth icy wooten. Reuben Harris passed away in 1845 in Blandinsville, McDonough, Illinois, United States.

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1771

Birth of Reuben Harris in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick, Virginia, United States

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1845

Death of Reuben Harris in Blandinsville, McDonough, Illinois, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Reuben Harris

This ancestor line traces from Stafford, Virginia, USA (1714) to Meherrin Parish, Brunswick, Virginia, United States (1771) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Reuben Harris (1771–1845) was born in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick, Virginia, United States and died in Blandinsville, McDonough, Illinois, 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 Reuben 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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