Sir Knight) (1562–1621) was born in Maldon, Essex, England and died in Maldon, Maldon District, Essex, England. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) 1562–1621

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Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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6 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Knight) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Dec 1562 · Maldon, Essex, England

Died 6 Mar 1621 · Maldon, Maldon District, Essex, England

Father Vincent Harris

Mother Elizabeth Hearon

Spouse Cordelia Gill

Children Alice Harris

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index England & Wales, Prerogative Court … England, Select Dorset Church of …

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Researchers connected through Sir Knight) 1562–1621

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Biography

In 1562, Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) entered the world in Maldon, Essex, England, born to vincent harris and elizabeth hearon. Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) married cordelia gill, and had children including alice harris. Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) passed away in 1621 in Maldon, Maldon District, Essex, England.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Probate/Wills England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills
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Church Records England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers

Life Timeline

1562

Birth of Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) in Maldon, Essex, England

Birth

1621

Death of Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) in Maldon, Essex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Knight)

This ancestor line traces from Maldon, Essex, England, United Kingdom (1526) to Maldon, Essex, England (1562) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sir Knight) (1562–1621) was born in Maldon, Essex, England and died in Maldon, Maldon District, Essex, England. 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 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 2 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.