Who was Sarah Harris?

Sarah Harris (1837–1921) was born in Jackson, Georgia, USA and died in Forsyth, Georgia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Amelia Harris 1837–1921

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 28 Sep 1837 · Jackson, Georgia, USA

Died 30 Dec 1921 · Forsyth, Georgia, USA

Father Claiborne Harris

Mother Sarah Amelia Potts

Siblings Alonzo Claiborne Harris, Christopher Columbus Harris, David Terrell Harris, Henry Alexander Harris, James Layfette Harris, Martha Jane Harris, Mary Ann Oliva Harris, Nancy Angeline Harris, Susan Octavina Harris, Thomas Ware Harris, William West Harris, Zachariah Taylor Harris

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Immediate Family

Parents

Claiborne Harris

Sarah Amelia Potts

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1837, Sarah Amelia Harris entered the world in Jackson, Georgia, USA, born to claiborne harris and sarah amelia potts. Sarah Amelia Harris passed away in 1921 in Forsyth, Georgia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1837

Birth of Sarah Amelia Harris in Jackson, Georgia, USA

Birth

1921

Death of Sarah Amelia Harris in Forsyth, Georgia, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Harris

This ancestor line traces from Montgomery, North Carolina, United States (1751) to Jackson, Georgia, USA (1837) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Harris (1837–1921) was born in Jackson, Georgia, USA and died in Forsyth, Georgia, USA. 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 Sarah 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.
: 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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