YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Col Robert Harris 1714–1798 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1714

Birth Location: Donegal, Ireland

Death Date: 25 January 1798

Death Location: Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States

Father: Robert Harris

Mother: Dorothy Wylie

Spouse(s): Ann Harris, Frances Cunningham

Children(s): Margaret Harris, Martha Harris, William Harris, Elizabeth Harris, Robert Harris

The story of Col Robert Harris began in 1714 in Donegal, Ireland. In 1790, Col Robert Harris resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina. Col Robert Harris married Ann Harris, Frances Cunningham, and had children including Elizabeth Harris, James Harris, Margaret Harris, Martha Harris, Robert Harris, Robert W Jamaica Bob Harris, William Harris. Col Robert Harris passed away in 1798 in Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States.

Find more search results for Col Harris
CH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Col Robert Harris began in 1714 in Donegal, Ireland.
  • In 1790, Col Robert Harris resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
  • Col Robert Harris married Ann Harris, Frances Cunningham, and had children including Elizabeth Harris, James Harris, Margaret Harris, Martha Harris, Robert Harris, Robert W Jamaica Bob Harris, William Harris.
  • Col Robert Harris passed away in 1798 in Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Col Harris's Ancestors

Self
Col Harris
1714–1798
Birth Place: Donegal, Ireland
Parents
Robert Harris
1660–1727
Raphoe, , Donegal, Ireland
Dorothy Wylie
1673–1715
Glenmaquin, , Donegal, Ireland
Grandparents
Edward Harris
1620–1637
Raphoe, , Donegal, Ireland
Flora Douglas
1622–1667
Raphoe, , Donegal, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Charles Herries
1600–1637
Jean Hamilton
1604–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Col Harris's Descendants

1.
CH
Col (Robert) Harris (1714–25 January 1798) m. Ann Harris (1717–1780) m. Frances Cunningham (1718–1744)
  1. 1. Margaret Harris 1744–1782
  2. 2. Martha Harris 1742–1825
  3. 3. William Harris 1740–1795
  4. 4. Elizabeth Harris 1737–1818
  5. 5. Robert Harris 1745–1806 m. Martha 1750–1806
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Henrietta) Harris 1790–
    2. 2. Thomas (Leroy) Harris 1790–1829
    3. 3. Martha (Spear) Harris 1780–1840
    4. 4. Mary (Gibson) Harris 1775–1830
    5. 5. Francis (Houston) Harris 1775–1820
    6. 6. Robert Harris 1775–1826
    7. 7. Aramintha (Juliet) Harris 1775–1817
    8. 8. Sarah (Caroline) Harris 1775–1806
    9. 9. Blair Harris 1770–1830
    10. 10. Agness (Cunningham) Harris 1772– m. James (N) Goheen 1772–1831
      1. 1. Nancy (Cannady) Goheen 1811–1854
      2. 2. James (Ed) Goheen 1808–1870
      3. 3. John (Russell) Goheen 1804–
      4. 4. Elizabeth Goheen 1798–
      5. 5. Thomas (Leroy) Goheen 1815–1898 m. Phoebe (Sanders) Utley 1822–1899
        1. 1. Cora Goheen 1867–1948
        2. 2. Nancy (W) Goheen 1861–1929
        3. 3. Martha (A) Goheen 1859–
        4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Goheen 1856–1911
        5. 5. Martha (Alpharetta) Goheen 1854–1924 m. William (Ferrell Grubbs) Collie 1832–1898
        6. 6. Isabell (Maranda) Goheen 1850–1946
        7. 7. Andrew (Wills) Goheen 1847–1856
        8. 8. James Goheen 1845–1939
        9. 9. Newton (Wayne) Goheen 1843–
        10. 10. Eldridge (C) Goheen 1840–
        11. 11. Nancy (Cannady) Goheen 1811–1854
        12. 12. Laura (Ann) Goheen 1852–1938 m. Henry (Lee) Aston 1851–1934 m. Francis (Marion) Gregory 1836–1942

Col Harris's Timeline

3 Records

1714
1714
Birth of Col Robert Harris in Donegal, Ireland
Donegal, Ireland
1790
1790
Age 76
Col Robert Harris resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Mecklenburg, North Carolina
1798
25 January 1798
Age 84
Death of Col Robert Harris in Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States
Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1714
    Event Place: Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Indexes to Naturalization petitions to the U.S. Circuit and District Courts for Maryland, 1797-1951; Microfilm Serial: M1168; Microfilm Roll: 7
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 15686.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: WAY.
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 15687.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: WAY.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: , Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: M637_7; Page: 162; Image: 0540.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Indexes to Naturalization petitions to the U.S. Circuit and District Courts for Maryland, 1797-1951; Microfilm Serial: M1168; Microfilm Roll: 7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 January 1798
    Event Place: Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Deaths

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE