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Absolom Harris 1755–1824 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1755

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 19 Nov 1824

Death Location: Hancock County, Georgia, USA

Father: Benjamin Sr

Mother: Faith Smith

Spouse(s): Clara Jeter

Children(s): Clara Harris, Edmund Harris, Jane Harris, Britain Harris, John Harris

In 1755, Absolom Harris entered the world in Virginia, born to Benjamin Tarpley Harris Sr And Faith Faithy Harris Smith. Absolom Harris married Clara Jeter, and had children including Britain Dawson Harris, Clara Harris, Edmund Smith Harris, Jane Jeter Harris, John Griffin 1797 Harris, Mary Polly Harris. Absolom Harris passed away in 1824 in Hancock County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1755, Absolom Harris entered the world in Virginia, born to Benjamin Tarpley Harris Sr And Faith Faithy Harris Smith.
  • Absolom Harris married Clara Jeter, and had children including Britain Dawson Harris, Clara Harris, Edmund Smith Harris, Jane Jeter Harris, John Griffin 1797 Harris, Mary Polly Harris.
  • Absolom Harris passed away in 1824 in Hancock County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Sr
1732–1812
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
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Faith Smith
1732–1785
Birth Location: Surry, Surry, Virginia, USA
FS

Spouses(s)

Clara Jeter
1765–1850
Birth Location: Caroline Co., VA, Virginia, USA
CJ

Children(s)

Clara Harris
1791–1861
Birth Location: Greensville, Virginia
CH
Edmund Harris
1786–1863
Birth Location: Hancock, Georgia, United States
EH
Jane Harris
1788–1835
Birth Location: Hancock, Georgia, United States
JH
Britain Harris
1794–1854
Birth Location: Hancock, Georgia, United States
BH
John Harris
1797–1824
Birth Location: Greenville County, Va., United States
JH

Absolom Harris's Ancestors

Self
Absolom Harris
1755–1824
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Benjamin Tarpley Harris Sr
1732–1812
Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Faith ((Faithy) Harris) Smith
1732–1785
Surry, Surry, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Henry (Benjamin Overton Hunt Harris) 6MPGG
1698–
Pamunkey River, St Peter Parish, New Kent, Virginia
Mary (A) Drew
1692–1772
Surry, Virginia, USA
Lawrence (Smith) Sr
1675–1748
Sussex, Sussex, Colony of Virginia, British Colonies, America
Jane Regan
1696–1758
Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Capt
1667–1712
Judith Clark
1670–1727
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Edwards
1608–1680
Mary Hunt
1625–1727

Absolom Harris's Descendants

1.
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Absolom Harris (1755–19 Nov 1824) m. Clara Jeter (6 June 1765–08 May 1850)
  1. 1. Clara Harris 1791–1861 m. Edmund Jackson 1786–1864
    1. 1. Henry (Fletcher) Jackson 1813–1864 m. Sophia A 1821–
      1. 1. Frank Jackson 1840– m. Joyce Jacksom 1836–
        1. 1. Jonas Jackson 1860–
        2. 2. Louisa Jackson 1865–
        3. 3. Benjamin Jackson 1867–
        4. 4. Atimus Jackson 1882–
        5. 5. Wilburn Jackson 1883–
        6. 6. Isril Jackson 1885–
      2. 2. Sidney (Algernon) Jackson 1838–1911 m. Sarah (Sallie Mildred) Vincent 1841–1892
        1. 1. James (M.) Jackson 1879–1915 m. Odessa Wells 1888–1942
      3. 3. Sidney (Algernon) Jackson 1838–1911
      4. 4. Sidney (Algernon) Jackson 1838–1911
      5. 5. Sallie Jackson 1848– m. George Walker 1836–
        1. 1. Tom Walker 1870–1941 m. Jennie White 1876–1942
        2. 2. Charles Walker 1867– m. Bettie Carther 1872–1951
        3. 3. John Walker 1869–1943 m. Julia Banks 1865–
        4. 4. Wiley Walker 1874–
        5. 5. Sarah (A. E.) Walker 1875–
        6. 6. Mary Walker 1876–
        7. 7. Nellie (A) Walker 1880–
        8. 8. Elijah Walker 1865–
    2. 2. Wilkins (Warren) Jackson 1820–1895
    3. 3. Louisa (Jane) Jackson 1816–1850
    4. 4. Martha (Warren) Jackson 1818–1861
    5. 5. Clara (Fort) Jackson 1820–1855
    6. 6. Edmond (Harris) Jackson 1822–1861 m. Josephine (Harris) Battle 1824–1897
      1. 1. Robert (Wesley Smith) Jackson 1850–1921
      2. 2. Martha (Louise "Lou") Jackson 1843–1919
      3. 3. Nancy (Elizabeth) Jackson 1847–1883
      4. 4. Polly (Battle) Jackson 1858–1928
    7. 7. Caroline (Elizabeth) Jackson 1824–1892
    8. 8. Sarah (Amanda) Jackson 1829–1900
    9. 9. Pamelia (H) Jackson 1809–1809
    10. 10. Algernon (Sidney) Jackson 1811–1826
    11. 11. David Jackson 1800–1880 m. Harriet Thompson 1810–1881
      1. 1. Ceasar Jackson 1852–1919 m. Kate (James) Copen 1865–1919 m. cassy murray 1854– m. sally (stovall) torrey 1866–1924
        1. 1. Pearly Robinson 1895–1959 m. Albert Daniels 1889–1977
        2. 2. Henry Robertson 1887–1923
        3. 3. Lula Robertson 1897–1956
        4. 4. Coleman Robertson 1895–1961
        5. 5. Susie Robertson 1898–1967
        6. 6. Felix Roberson 1900–1922
        7. 7. Willie Roberson 1896–1979
        8. 8. Ida Jackson 1871–
        9. 9. James Jackson 1888–
        10. 10. Older Jackson 1890–
        11. 11. Charlie Jackson 1904–
        12. 12. Rodelia Jackson 1900–1980
        13. 13. Georgie Jackson 1893–
        14. 14. Woodson Jackson 1903–1980
        15. 15. Pinkie (B) Jackson 1896–1975
        16. 16. Julia (Eugene) Jackson 1886–1967 m. Jake Griffith 1882–
      2. 2. smith jackson 1850–1933
      3. 3. oscar jackson 1835–1890
      4. 4. Terrell Jackson 1843–
      5. 5. Julia (Jackson (Ceasar's) sis) 1855–1878
      6. 6. Archie Jackson 1842–
      7. 7. Ida Jackson 1852–
  2. 2. Edmund (Smith) Harris 1786–1863
  3. 3. Jane (Jeter) Harris 1788–1835
  4. 4. Britain (Dawson) Harris 1794–1854
  5. 5. John (Griffin 1797) Harris 1797–1824

Absolom Harris's Timeline

3 Records

1755
1755
Birth of Absolom Harris in Virginia
Virginia
1774
21 December 1774
Age 19
Absolom Harris was married In Southampton Co., VA, Virginia, USA
Southampton Co., VA, Virginia, USA
1824
19 Nov 1824
Age 69
Death of Absolom Harris in Hancock County, Georgia, USA
Hancock County, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 21 December 1774
    Event Place: Southampton Co., VA, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1824
    Event Place: Hancock County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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