Who was Samuel Harris?

Samuel Harris (1689–1731) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Harris 1689–1731

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 21 Nov 1689 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Died 27 Jun 1731 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Father Isaac Harris

Mother Mercy Latham

Siblings Arthur Harris, Benjamin Harris, Desire Harris, Isaac Harris, Jane Harris, Mary Harris, Mercy Harris, Susanna Harris

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) England, Select Deaths and Burials, … Family Data Collection - Individual … Global, Find a Grave® Index … Millennium File U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records The New England Historical & … Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and … England & Wales Christening Records Massachusetts, Marriages Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication … GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen … Native Soil Manuscripts Index The Bridgewater book

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Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Harris

Mercy Latham

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Samuel Harris was born in 1689 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of isaac harris and mercy latham. Samuel Harris passed away in 1731 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Record Millennium File
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City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Baptism Records England & Wales Christening Records
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages
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Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)
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Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.
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Record Native Soil Manuscripts Index
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Record The Bridgewater book

Life Timeline

1689

Birth of Samuel Harris in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1731

Death of Samuel Harris in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Harris

This ancestor line traces from Canterbury, Kent, , England (1563) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1689) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Harris (1689–1731) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 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 5 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.
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