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Maj. Robert William Harris 1629–1678 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Mar 1629

Birth Location: Curles Plantation, Henrico, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 24 Aug 1678

Death Location: Richmond, Indian Battle, VA

Father: Captain Williams)

Mother: Dorothy Calcott

Spouse(s): Sarah Yeardley

Children(s): Robert Harris, Capt 9GGF)

In 1629, Maj. Robert William Harris entered the world in Curles Plantation, Henrico, Virginia, United States, born to Captain Thomas Harris Aka Williams And Dorothy Lymbrey Calcott. Maj. Robert William Harris married Sarah Elizabeth Michael Yeardley, and had children including Capt Thomas West Harris 9Ggf, Robert Harris. Maj. Robert William Harris passed away in 1678 in Richmond, Indian Battle, VA.

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Biography

  • In 1629, Maj. Robert William Harris entered the world in Curles Plantation, Henrico, Virginia, United States, born to Captain Thomas Harris Aka Williams And Dorothy Lymbrey Calcott.
  • Maj. Robert William Harris married Sarah Elizabeth Michael Yeardley, and had children including Capt Thomas West Harris 9Ggf, Robert Harris.
  • Maj. Robert William Harris passed away in 1678 in Richmond, Indian Battle, VA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Captain Williams)
1585–1634
Birth Location: Hatherop, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England
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Dorothy Calcott
1590–1638
Birth Location: Hounslow, Middlesex, England,
DC

Spouses(s)

Sarah Yeardley
1656–1719
Birth Location: Accomack, Virginia, United States
SY

Children(s)

Robert Harris
1674–1740
Birth Location: Isle of Wight County, Virginia
RH
Capt 9GGF)
1650–1746
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States
C9

Maj. Harris's Ancestors

Self
Maj. Harris
1629–1678
Birth Place: Curles Plantation, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Parents
Captain Thomas Harris (aka Williams)
1585–1634
Hatherop, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England
Dorothy (Lymbrey) Calcott
1590–1638
Hounslow, Middlesex, England,
Grandparents
William Harris
1536–1599
Hatherup, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Agnes Mason
1551–1586
Cheltenham Borough, Gloucestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
Sir Harris
1513–1554
Anne Annis
1512–1585
Henry Mason
1529–1584
Jane Mason
1523–1601
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Grandfather
1500–1540
Henry Meason
1529–1584
Elizabeth Burgess
1505–1529

Maj. Harris's Descendants

1.
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Maj. (Robert William) Harris (12 Mar 1629–24 Aug 1678) m. Sarah (Elizabeth Michael) Yeardley (1656–9 Nov 1719)
  1. 1. Robert Harris 1674–1740 m. Ann (Fulgham) (Harris) 1683–1759
    1. 1. John Harris 1712–1764 m. Mary DREW 1713–1745
      1. 1. John (Harris) Jr 1731–1773
        1. 1. Joel (M) Harris 1750–1822
  2. 2. Capt (Thomas West HARRIS () 9GGF) 1650–1746

Maj. Harris's Timeline

13 Records

1629
12 Mar 1629
Birth of Maj. Robert William Harris in Curles Plantation, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Curles Plantation, Henrico, Virginia, United States
1642
24 Jan 1642
Age 13
Maj. Robert William Harris was married in United States
United States
1648
abt 1648
Age 19
Maj. Robert William Harris was married in Albemarle, Henrico, Virginia
Albemarle, Henrico, Virginia
1650
1650
Age 21
Maj. Robert William Harris was married in British Colonies, Virginia
British Colonies, Virginia
1650
1650
Age 21
Maj. Robert William Harris was married
None
1651
1651
Age 22
Maj. Robert William Harris was married in Albermarle, Virginia, United States
Albermarle, Virginia, United States
1660
1660
Age 31
Maj. Robert William Harris was married in Albemarle, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Albemarle, Henrico, Virginia, United States
1660
1660
Age 31
Maj. Robert William Harris was married in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
1666
Abt 1666
Age 37
Maj. Robert William Harris was married in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia
1670
1670
Age 41
Maj. Robert William Harris was married in Virginia
Virginia
1670
1670
Age 41
Maj. Robert William Harris was married in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1678
24 Aug 1678
Age 49
Death of Maj. Robert William Harris in Richmond, Indian Battle, VA
Richmond, Indian Battle, VA
1695
About 1695
Age 66
Maj. Robert William Harris was married in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1629
    Event Place: Curles Plantation, Henrico, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1642
    Event Place: United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: abt 1648
    Event Place: Albemarle, Henrico, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1650
    Event Place: British Colonies, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1650

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1651
    Event Place: Albermarle, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1660
    Event Place: Albemarle, Henrico, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1660
    Event Place: New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Abt 1666
    Event Place: New Kent, New Kent, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1670
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1670
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: About 1695
    Event Place: New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1678
    Event Place: Richmond, Indian Battle, VA
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