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West Harris Major (y-dna connection) 1715–1795

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 West connection) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 13 Aug 1715 · Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Died 14 May 1795 · Montgomery County, North Carolina, USA
Father Thomas Harris
Mother Mary Drew
Siblings David Harris, Elizabeth Harris, Frank Harris, Henry Harris, James Harris, John Harris, Martha Harris, Thomas Harris

Researchers connected through West connection) 1715–1795

and 2 more tree owners connected with West connection) 1715–1795

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1715, West Harris Major (y-dna connection) entered the world in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA, born to thomas harris and mary drew. West Harris Major (y-dna connection) passed away in 1795 in Montgomery County, North Carolina, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1715
Birth of West Harris Major (y-dna connection) in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Birth
1795
Death of West Harris Major (y-dna connection) in Montgomery County, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from West connection)

This ancestor line traces from Preston Patrick, Westmorland, England (1367) to Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA (1715) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

West connection) (1715–1795) was born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA and died in Montgomery County, North Carolina, USA. 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 West 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 10 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.

West connection)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
West Harris Major (y-dna connection) PTP
1715–1795
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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West connection)'s Descendants

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