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Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) 1562–1621

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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Knight) 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Dec 1562 · Maldon, Essex, England
Died 6 Mar 1621 · Maldon, Essex, England
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Researchers connected through Sir Knight) 1562–1621

and 8 more tree owners connected with 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 harris and harris. Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) married cordelia harris continued, elizabeth harris, margaret harris, marian maldon, and had children including alice harris, alice harris farnum martin, cordelia jane leuty, elizabeth harris, frances harris, john harris, phillip harris, thomas harris, vincent harris. Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) passed away in 1621 in Maldon, Essex, England.

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    Marriage Records Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

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    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

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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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    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Marriage Records Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Marriage Records Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

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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

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    Church Records Cornwall, England, Parish Registers

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1538
Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) was married
Marriage
1546
Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) was married in Crayford, Kent, England
Marriage
1550
Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) was married in ESSEX, ENGLAND
Marriage
1555
Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) was married in Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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1559
Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) was married in Woodham Mortimer, Essex, England
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1562
Birth of Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) in Maldon, Essex, England
Birth
1568
Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) was married in County Essex England
Marriage
1580
Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) was married in Wyddiall, Hertfordshire, England, UK
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1584
Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) was married in Wyddiall, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Marriage
1593
Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) was married in Maldon, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Marriage
1606
Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) was married in Crixeth, co. Essex Chepsted, Par. Chevening, co. Kent Crixeth St Mary Aldermanbury, London St Mary Aldermanbury, London, England
Marriage
1609
Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) was married in Ware, Hertfordshire, England
Marriage
1621
Death of Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) in Maldon, Essex, England
Death
1621
Burial of Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) in Shotteswell, Warwickshire, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Knight)

This ancestor line traces from Sussex, England, United Kingdom (1432) to Maldon, Essex, England (1562) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Knight) (1562–1621) was born in Maldon, Essex, England and died in Maldon, Essex, England. 10 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 10 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.

Related Records

Sir Knight)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Thomas Harris (of Maldon Knight) PTP
1562–1621
Maldon, Essex, England
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Sir Knight)'s Descendants

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