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SIR ESQ. ARTHUR HARRIS 1530–1597

Public Tree Person

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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 SIR HARRIS in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 24 Oct 1530 · Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England
Died 30 Jun 1597 · Woodham Mortimer, Essex, , England
Father John Sir (1475–1537)
Mother Joanna Cooke Harris
Spouse LADY WALDEGRAVE (1530–1597)
Children Dorothy Harris, Elizabeth Harris, John Harris, Knight William, Lady Alice Harris, Sir William Harris, William Crixie Harris, William Harris
Siblings Alice Harris Hunt, Arthur Harris, George Harris, Henry Harris, John Harris Williams, John Percy Harris, Margaret Harris, Sir William I High Sheriff Of Essex Harris, Susanna Harris, William Hare

Researchers connected through SIR HARRIS 1530–1597

and 2 more tree owners connected with SIR HARRIS 1530–1597

Biography

The story of SIR ESQ. ARTHUR HARRIS began in 1530 in Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England. SIR ESQ. ARTHUR HARRIS married lady dorothy waldegrave, lady dorothy waldgrave, and had children including dorothy harris, elizabeth harris, john harris, knight william, lady alice harris, sir william harris, william crixie harris, william harris. SIR ESQ. ARTHUR HARRIS passed away in 1597 in Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England.

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Life Timeline

1530
Birth of SIR ESQ. ARTHUR HARRIS in Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England
Birth
1597
Death of SIR ESQ. ARTHUR HARRIS in Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England
Death
1609
SIR ESQ. ARTHUR HARRIS was married
Marriage

Oldest Ancestor Line from SIR HARRIS

This ancestor line traces from Preston Patrick, Westmorland, England (1367) to Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England (1530) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

SIR HARRIS (1530–1597) was born in Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England and died in Woodham Mortimer, Essex, , England. 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 SIR 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 6 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.

SIR HARRIS's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
SIR ESQ. ARTHUR HARRIS PTP
1530–1597
Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England
Parents
John Arthur Harris Sir PTP
1475–1537
Rochford, Essex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

SIR HARRIS's Descendants

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SH
SIR ESQ. ARTHUR HARRIS PTP 1530–1597 m. LADY DOROTHY WALDEGRAVE PTP 1530–1597
  1. 1. John Harris PTP 1460–1520