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Benjamin Harris 1706–1762 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1706

Birth Location: Saint Peter's Parish, Hanover County, Virginia

Death Date: Feb 13, 1762- March 13, 1762

Death Location: Louisa Co., VA

Father: John Harris

Mother: Anne Harris

Spouse(s): Sarah Harris

Children(s): Jeremiah Harris, Obediah I, Judith Harris, Benjamin Harris, Unity Harris, Rachel Harris, *James Harris, Benjamin Harris, Thomas Harris

Benjamin Harris was born in 1706 in Saint Peter's Parish, Hanover County, Virginia, the child of John C Harris And Anne Harris. In 1762, Benjamin Harris resided in Virginia. Benjamin Harris married Sarah Dumas M Benjamin O Harris, and had children including Benjamin Harris, Benjamin T Harris, Cary Harris, James Harris, Jeremiah Harris, Judith Harris, Obediah Harris I, Rachel Harris, Thomas Harris, Unity Harris. Benjamin Harris passed away in 1762 in Louisa Co., VA.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Harris was born in 1706 in Saint Peter's Parish, Hanover County, Virginia, the child of John C Harris And Anne Harris.
  • In 1762, Benjamin Harris resided in Virginia.
  • Benjamin Harris married Sarah Dumas M Benjamin O Harris, and had children including Benjamin Harris, Benjamin T Harris, Cary Harris, James Harris, Jeremiah Harris, Judith Harris, Obediah Harris I, Rachel Harris, Thomas Harris, Unity Harris.
  • Benjamin Harris passed away in 1762 in Louisa Co., VA.

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Benjamin Harris's Ancestors

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Benjamin Harris
1706–1762
Birth Place: Saint Peter's Parish, Hanover County, Virginia
Parents
John C. Harris
1687–1727
Yorkhampton Parish, York County, Virginia
Anne Harris
1688–
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2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Harris's Descendants

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Benjamin Harris (Abt. 1706–Feb 13, 1762- March 13, 1762) m. Sarah (Dumas m Benjamin O) Harris (1709–Sep 1780)
  1. 1. Jeremiah Harris 1743–1797 m. Esther Cowles 1744– m. Ann Chiles 1750–1782 m. Lydia Read –1806
    1. 1. Eunice Harris 1765–1843
    2. 2. Rebecca Harris 1771–1798
    3. 3. Elisha Harris 1773–1841
    4. 4. Joseph Harris 1765–1876
    5. 5. Woodruff Harris 1775–1840
    6. 6. Cheadle Harris 1774–
    7. 7. Lydia Harris 1775–1775
  2. 2. Obediah (Harris) I 1741–1830
  3. 3. Judith Harris 1739–1824
  4. 4. Benjamin (T) Harris 1732–1774
  5. 5. Unity Harris 1730–1800
  6. 6. Rachel Harris 1735–2003
  7. 7. *James Harris 1740–1803
  8. 8. Benjamin Harris 1739–1802
  9. 9. Thomas Harris 1739–1779

Benjamin Harris's Timeline

3 Records

1706
Abt. 1706
Birth of Benjamin Harris in Saint Peter's Parish, Hanover County, Virginia
Saint Peter's Parish, Hanover County, Virginia
1762
29 May 1762
Age 56
Benjamin Harris resided here in Virginia
Virginia
1762
Feb 13, 1762- March 13, 1762
Age 56
Death of Benjamin Harris in Louisa Co., VA
Louisa Co., VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1706
    Event Place: Saint Peter's Parish, Hanover County, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 May 1762
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 13, 1762- March 13, 1762
    Event Place: Louisa Co., VA

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