William Harris 1664–1751
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7 researchers on YourRoots have William Harris 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Harris 1664–1751
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William Harris began in 1664 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. William Harris married sarah lyman newman hunt, sarah newman, and had children including mary hunt ingersoll, william augustus harris. William Harris passed away in 1751 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.
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1Record 3903113.FTW
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2Record Geni World Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Harris
This ancestor line traces from Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England (1618) to Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts (1664) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Harris (1664–1751) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.
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William Harris's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record