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Samuel Harris 1665–1725

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Harris in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 14 JUL 1665 · New London, New London, Connecticut
Died 4 MAR 1725 · New London, New London, Connecticut
Father Gabriel Harris (1629–1684)
Mother Elizabeth Abbott
Spouse Elizabeth Gibson
Children Ebenezer Harris, Elizabeth Harris, Gibson Harris, Lydia Harris, Peter Harris, Samuel Harris, William Harris
Siblings Elizabeth Harris, James Harris, John Harris, Joseph Harris, Mary Harris, Peter Harris, Thomas Harris, Walter Harris

Researchers connected through Samuel Harris 1665–1725

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Biography

In 1665, Samuel Harris entered the world in New London, New London, Connecticut, born to gabriel harris and elizabeth abbott. Samuel Harris married elizabeth gibson, and had children including ebenezer harris, elizabeth harris, gibson harris, lydia harris, peter harris, samuel harris, william harris. Samuel Harris passed away in 1725 in New London, New London, Connecticut.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

  2. 2
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1665
Birth of Samuel Harris in New London, New London, Connecticut
Birth
1725
Death of Samuel Harris in New London, New London, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Harris

This ancestor line traces from Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England (1478) to New London, New London, Connecticut (1665) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Harris (1665–1725) was born in New London, New London, Connecticut and died in New London, New London, Connecticut. 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 Samuel 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Samuel Harris's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Harris PTP
1665–1725
New London, New London, Connecticut
Parents
Gabriel Harris PTP
1629–1684
Honiton, Devonshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Harris's Descendants

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Samuel Harris PTP 1665–1725
  1. 1. Peter Harris PTP 1660–1719