West Harris (1715–1795) was born in Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States and died in Montgomery County, North Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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West Harris 1715–1795

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

Born 13 Aug 1715 · Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States

Died 14 May 1795 · Montgomery County, North Carolina, USA

Father Edward Harris I

Mother Mary Turner

Siblings Amos Harris, Ann Harris, Daniel Harris, David Harris, Edward Harris, Edward Harris Jr, Elizabeth Harris, Frank Harris, George Walton Harris, Harris Jackson, Henry Harris, Jacob Harris, James Harris, Jane Harris, Joel Harris, John Harris, Jordan Harris, Martha Harris, Mary Harris, Nathan Harris, Nathaniel Harris, Sarah Harris, Thomas Harris, William Harris

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Harris I

Mary Turner

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Children

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Biography

In 1715, West Harris entered the world in Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States, born to edward harris i and mary turner. West Harris passed away in 1795 in Montgomery County, North Carolina, USA.

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1715

Birth of West Harris in Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States

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1795

Death of West Harris in Montgomery County, North Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from West Harris

This ancestor line traces from , , Oxfordshire, England (1286) to Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States (1715) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: West Harris (1715–1795) was born in Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States and died in Montgomery County, North Carolina, 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 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 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
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