Who was Richard Harris?

Richard Harris (1948–2015) was born in Wellington, New Zealand and died in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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Richard Stanley Harris 1948–2015

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 26 Jan 1948 · Wellington, New Zealand

Died 17 Aug 2015 · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Father Arthur Eric Harris

Mother Valerie June Allaway

Siblings Gregory Charles Harris, Sharyn Dawn Harris

Records

New Zealand, Electoral Rolls

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Researchers connected through Richard Harris 1948–2015

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Immediate Family

Parents

Arthur Eric Harris

Valerie June Allaway

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Richard Stanley Harris began in 1948 in Wellington, New Zealand. In 1972, Richard Stanley Harris resided in New Zealand. Richard Stanley Harris passed away in 2015 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

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Record New Zealand, Electoral Rolls

Life Timeline

1948

Birth of Richard Stanley Harris in Wellington, New Zealand

Birth

1972

Richard Stanley Harris resided here in New Zealand

Residence

2015

Death of Richard Stanley Harris in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Harris

This ancestor line traces from Somerset, England (1540) to Wellington, New Zealand (1948) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Harris (1948–2015) was born in Wellington, New Zealand and died in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 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 Richard 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 13 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.