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Samuel Pleasant Harris 1806–1879

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Harris in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees

Born 20 Jul 1806 · Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
Died 9 Aug 1879 · Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
Father Samuel G Harris
Mother Tryphena Harris (1771–1855)
Siblings Fleming Matthew Harris, James Coger Harris, John Harris, Leticia Harris, Nellie Millie Eugenia Harris, Robert V Harris, Thomas D Harris, Thomas Sidney Harris

Researchers connected through Samuel Harris 1806–1879

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1806, Samuel Pleasant Harris entered the world in Union, Union, South Carolina, United States, born to samuel g harris and tryphena harris. Samuel Pleasant Harris passed away in 1879 in Union, Union, South Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1806
Birth of Samuel Pleasant Harris in Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
Birth
1879
Death of Samuel Pleasant Harris in Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Harris

This ancestor line traces from Uttlesford District, Essex, England (1585) to Union, Union, South Carolina, United States (1806) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Harris (1806–1879) was born in Union, Union, South Carolina, United States and died in Union, Union, South Carolina, United States. 3 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, 3 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 7 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.

Samuel Harris's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Pleasant Harris PTP
1806–1879
Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Unknown
Tryphena Harris PTP
1771–1855
Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Harris's Descendants

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Samuel Pleasant Harris PTP 1806–1879