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Martha (Harris) Laird 1719–1787 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1719

Birth Location: Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland

Death Date: 10 Mar 1787

Death Location: Hancock County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: James LAIRD

Mother: Mary Munn

Spouse(s): Robert Harris

Children(s): James Signer, Matthew Harris, Capt Harris, Martha Harris, Jane Harris, Rachel Harris, Jane Harris, Laird Sr, William Harris, Robert Harris, Robert Harris, John Capt., Martha Harris, Mary Harris, Lavids Harris, Mathew Harris, Samuel Jr, Mary Harris, George Harris, Cpt Agent", Major Harris, James Harris, Jane Harris, Mary Harris, Laird Harris, John Capt, Martha Harris, Mary Harris, Laird Sr, William Harris, Robert Harris

Martha (Harris) Laird was born in 1719 in Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland, the child of James John Laird And Mary Jane Munn. Martha (Harris) Laird married Robert Colonel Robert Harris, and had children including Capt Thomas Mccaul Harris, Cpt John Harris Indian Agent, George Harris, James Harris, James Harris Rev War Col The Signer, Jane Harris, John J Moore Harris Capt, John Harris Capt, Laird Harris Sr, Laird Houston Harris, Lavids Harris, Major Thomas Harris, Martha Wm Wiley Harris, Martha Harris, Mary Moses Wiley Harris, Mary Elizabeth Harris, Mary Harris, Mathew Harris, Matthew Harris, Rachel Harris, Robert Captain Harris, Robert S O Sam L Harris, Robert Harris, Samuel Marg Harris Of Robert Harris Jr, William S O Sam Harris, William Harris. Martha (Harris) Laird passed away in 1787 in Hancock County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Martha (Harris) Laird was born in 1719 in Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland, the child of James John Laird And Mary Jane Munn.
  • Martha (Harris) Laird married Robert Colonel Robert Harris, and had children including Capt Thomas Mccaul Harris, Cpt John Harris Indian Agent, George Harris, James Harris, James Harris Rev War Col The Signer, Jane Harris, John J Moore Harris Capt, John Harris Capt, Laird Harris Sr, Laird Houston Harris, Lavids Harris, Major Thomas Harris, Martha Wm Wiley Harris, Martha Harris, Mary Moses Wiley Harris, Mary Elizabeth Harris, Mary Harris, Mathew Harris, Matthew Harris, Rachel Harris, Robert Captain Harris, Robert S O Sam L Harris, Robert Harris, Samuel Marg Harris Of Robert Harris Jr, William S O Sam Harris, William Harris.
  • Martha (Harris) Laird passed away in 1787 in Hancock County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James LAIRD
1686–1737
Birth Location: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
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Mary Munn
1689–1737
Birth Location: Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Robert Harris
1715–1798
Birth Location: Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland
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Children(s)

James Signer
1740–1798
Birth Location: North Ireland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Matthew Harris
1755–1845
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Capt Harris
1739–1791
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, N C
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Martha Harris
1748–1827
Birth Location: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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Jane Harris
1752–
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, North Carolina USA
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Rachel Harris
1753–
Birth Location: –
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Jane Harris
1752–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
JH
Laird Sr
1752–1845
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, North Carolina USA
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William Harris
1746–1796
Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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Robert Harris
1737–1817
Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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Robert Harris
1757–1841
Birth Location: Yorkville, South Carolina, United States
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John Capt.
1753–1811
Birth Location: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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Martha Harris
1748–1827
Birth Location: Lancaster Pennsylvania
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Mary Harris
1748–1818
Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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Lavids Harris
1752–1789
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
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Mathew Harris
1753–1845
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Samuel Jr
1742–1825
Birth Location: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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Mary Harris
1765–1769
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
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George Harris
1761–1832
Birth Location: Fauquier, Virginia, United States
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Cpt Agent"
1738–1811
Birth Location: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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Major Harris
1736–1791
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, American Colonies
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James Harris
1730–1798
Birth Location: North, Ireland
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Jane Harris
1754–1823
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
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Mary Harris
1735–1769
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Laird Harris
1755–1789
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
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John Capt
1735–1811
Birth Location: Lancaster Pennsylvania
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Martha Harris
1750–1827
Birth Location: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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Mary Harris
1748–
Birth Location: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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Laird Sr
1752–1789
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
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William Harris
1746–1796
Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania USA
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Robert Harris
1737–1809
Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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Martha Laird's Ancestors

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Martha Laird
1719–1787
Birth Place: Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland
Parents
James John LAIRD
1686–1737
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Mary (Jane) Munn
1689–1737
Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Grandparents
James Laird
1665–1750
Dundee Forfarshire Scotland
Jean Fleming
1660–1687
Scotland or Ireland
Mary ((Crawford)) Moody
1669–1725
Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Laird's Descendants

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Martha ((Harris)) Laird (1719–10 Mar 1787) m. Robert ("Colonel Robert) Harris (1715–25 Jan 1798)
  1. 1. James (Harris (Rev. War) Col. The) Signer 1740–1798 m. Mary (Anne) McKinney 1744–1803
    1. 1. Alexander (Howell) Harris 1765–1845 m. Margaret Crawford 1786–1842 m. Margaret Crawford 1767–1845
      1. 1. David (Alexander) Harris 1817–1896 m. Margaret (A) Crawford 1835–1908 m. Didama Bailey 1822–1854
        1. 1. William (Melvin) Harris 1840–1922 m. Martha (Jane) Outlaw 1847–1912 m. Adeline Downing 1852–1931
        2. 2. Janette (Nancy) Harris 1876–1961 m. John (Lane) Zumwalt 1876–1942
        3. 3. Emma (Emily Louise) Harris 1838–1909 m. William (Henry) Sims 1828–1876 m. James (William Jr) Wykes 1827–1897
        4. 4. John (Albert) Harris 1845–1924 m. Sarah (Ann) Malcom 1854–1932
        5. 5. David (Alexander) Harris 1854–1916 m. Camilla Smedley 1856–1928
        6. 6. George (W) Harris 1857–1862
        7. 7. James (Lesley) Harris 1856–1882 m. Mary (Ann "Mollie") Doty 1860–1939
        8. 8. Margaret (Caroline) Harris 1868–1915
        9. 9. Berthena (Ann) Harris 1859–1925 m. John (Wesley) Johnston 1859–1946
        10. 10. Elizabeth ("Eliza" Marie) Harris 1865–1922 m. Thomas (Matthew) Spindle 1847–1915
        11. 11. Hubbard (Sanders) Harris 1872–1914 m. Lillie (May) Mackie 1878–1938
        12. 12. Archibald (Mosely 'Archie') Harris 1863–1925 m. Jennett Mackie 1864–1938
        13. 13. William (Robert) Harris 1844–1920
        14. 14. Barthena Harris 1860–
        15. 15. Margaret (Caroline) Harris 1874–1914
      2. 2. Alexander (Howell) Harris 1800–1862 m. Martitia (Field) Creel 1814–1892
        1. 1. Durham (C) Harris 1832–1893 m. Louisa (M.) Harris 1833–
        2. 2. William (Wallace) Harris 1844–1922 m. Mary Harris 1852–1893
        3. 3. Henry (H.) Harris 1846–1864
        4. 4. John (Marion) Harris 1838–1923 m. Margeret Kepfle 1848–1929
        5. 5. Alexander Harris 1837–1921 m. Matilda (Alvira) Spiker 1852–1921
        6. 6. Martin (Luther) Harris 1849–1911 m. Elma Archer 1853–1919
        7. 7. Parthena Harris 1835–1849
        8. 8. Rosila (S.) Harris 1852–1935 m. Benjamin (Franklin) Smith 1845–1922
        9. 9. Sarah (J) Harris 1833–1850
        10. 10. Samuel Harris 1836–1850
        11. 11. George (Wallace) Harris 1841–1918 m. Electa (Cordelia) Mccallan 1848–1939
        12. 12. Martha (L) Harris 1850–1860
        13. 13. Mary (M) Harris 1840–1919 m. William (Harris) Edmonson 1836–1925
        14. 14. Louisa (Margaret) Harris 1843–1919
        15. 15. Mary (Ann) Harris 1828–1935
        16. 16. James (Rice Harris) Sr. 1856–1938 m. Iva Curry 1859–1929 m. Matilda Harris 1852–1921
      3. 3. Rebecca Harris 1790–1790
      4. 4. David (Rice) Harris 1805–1878
      5. 5. Samuel (Robertson) Harris 1813–1831
      6. 6. Michael (Crawford) Harris 1809–1894
      7. 7. Mary (Ann) Harris 1828–1890 m. Edmond (Thomas) Crenshaw 1820–1889
        1. 1. John (William) Crenshaw 1848–1926
        2. 2. Edward Crenshaw 1858–
        3. 3. Samantha (Ann) Crenshaw 1846–1860
        4. 4. Edmond (Thomas) Crenshaw 1851–1933
        5. 5. Louisa (Jane) Crenshaw 1854–1935
        6. 6. Andrew ((Kenny) Jackson) Crenshaw 1857–1918
        7. 7. Nancy (Marie) Crenshaw 1861–1930
        8. 8. Martha (Ellen) Crenshaw 1864–1870
        9. 9. Samuel (J) Crenshaw 1868–1930
      8. 8. Thomas Harris 1796–1880
      9. 9. Thomas Harris 1791–1880
      10. 10. Crawford Harris 1795–
      11. 11. Margaret (Crawford Harris) IL 1810–1875
      12. 12. Elizabeth (Rebecca) HARRIS 1794–1855
      13. 13. John (Harris) IL 1798–1833
      14. 14. Catherine Harris 1784–1829
      15. 15. James HARRIS 1791–1814
      16. 16. Catharine ("Caty") Harris 1803–1829
      17. 17. James Harris 1791–1814
      18. 18. Crawford Harris 1795–
      19. 19. Rebecca Harris 1793–
      20. 20. Thomas Harris 1796–1880
      21. 21. Katherine Harris 1789–1829
      22. 22. Rebecca Harris 1790–1790
      23. 23. Thomas Harris 1791–1880
      24. 24. John Harris 1798–1833
      25. 25. Ann Harris 1807–1844
      26. 26. Michael (Crawford) Harris 1809–1894
        1. 1. Alice (Jane) Bennage 1858–1927
      27. 27. Margaret (Crawford) Harris 1810–1875 m. Patrick (Henry) Lynch 1805–1899
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Shannon 1839–1935
        2. 2. Alexander (Harris) Lynch 1846–1925
        3. 3. Austin (Bailey) Lynch 1843–1928
        4. 4. John (William) Lynch 1849–1913
        5. 5. Margaret (A) Sessler 1837–1920
        6. 6. M. (C.) Lynch 1841–1907
      28. 28. Alexander (Howell) Harris 1800–1862
      29. 29. David (Rice) Harris 1805–1878
      30. 30. Samuel (Robertson) Harris 1813–1831
    2. 2. William (M.) Harris 1772–1845 m. Nancy Highsmith 1782–1862
      1. 1. Finis (Ewing) Harris 1815–1870
        1. 1. Joseph (Malone) Harris 1847–1914 m. Mariah (Elizabeth) Harris 1852–1915
        2. 2. Sina (Harris) White 1863–1937
        3. 3. Oleana Harris 1855–1857
    3. 3. Sarah Harris 1775–1849 m. Joseph McCLure 1752–1826
      1. 1. Jane (Laster) McClure 1791–1840
      2. 2. Esther (McClure) Harris 1806–1850
    4. 4. Samuel (Woods) Harris 1782–1851 m. Ann (A) Braley 1810–1855 m. Sarah Inks 1783–1848
      1. 1. Hiram (Jackson) Harris 1840–1914 m. Nancy (Anne) Burns 1854–1937
        1. 1. William (H) Harris 1871–1871
      2. 2. Frank (B or M) Harris 1841–
      3. 3. Joseph Harris 1812–1855 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Duff 1820–1839 m. Eleanor (Elizabeth) McClure 1818–1841 m. Providence Frazier 1818–1887
        1. 1. James (Renic) Harris 1839–1927 m. Jennie (C) Harris 1847–
        2. 2. Mary (Catherine (Kate)) Harris 1843–
        3. 3. Sarah (A) Harris 1845–
        4. 4. Samuel (M) Harris 1847–1930
        5. 5. Louis (P) Harris 1850–
        6. 6. William (J) Harris 1851–
        7. 7. Theresa (Jane) Harris 1854–1920
      4. 4. Isaiah (Clark Brown) Harris 1825–1905 m. Julia (Etta) Turpin 1835–1941
        1. 1. Fannie Felder 1869–
        2. 2. Frank (Pierce) Harris 1871–1960 m. Lillian (M) Harris 1886–1971
      5. 5. Anna (Elizabeth) Harris 1808–1865
      6. 6. Mary (J) Harris 1815–1863
      7. 7. Lefremiser Harris 1817–1890
      8. 8. James Harris 1819–
      9. 9. Levina Harris 1820–
      10. 10. Washington Harris 1824–
      11. 11. John (Theophilus) Harris 1829–1897
      12. 12. Margaret (J) Harris 1823–1863
      13. 13. William Harris 1808–1881 m. Ester Harris 1816–
    5. 5. John Harris 1759–1837 m. Mary Pickens 1766–
    6. 6. Susannah Harris 1780–1824
    7. 7. James Harris 1766–1835
    8. 8. Josiah Harris 1775–1810
    9. 9. Mary (Polly) Harris 1785–1850
    10. 10. Sarah ((Sally)) Harris 1775–1849
    11. 11. William (C.) Harris 1772–1845
    12. 12. Mary (Ann) McDonald 1761–1830
    13. 13. John Harris 1759–1837
    14. 14. Josiah Harris 1775–1810
    15. 15. Susannah Harris 1780–1824
    16. 16. Samuel (W) HARRIS 1782–1851
    17. 17. Mary (Polly) Harris 1785–1850
    18. 18. Sally Harris 1775–1849
    19. 19. Mary Harris 1761–1830
    20. 20. Sally Harris 1761–1849
  2. 2. Matthew Harris 1755–1845 m. Hannah Ross 1760–1836
  3. 3. Capt (Thomas McCaul) Harris 1739–1791 m. Mary ((Harris)) Baker 1744–1818 m. Mary Patterson 1740–1763
    1. 1. Margaret (Baker) Harris 1769–1770
    2. 2. Elizabeth ((Eliza)) Harris 1764–1844
    3. 3. Samuel (Baker (Capt S. B.)) Harris 1765–1805
    4. 4. Martha (Baker) Harris 1767–1825
    5. 5. Sarah Harris 1772–1821
    6. 6. Augustus ((Justus)) Harris 1773–1790
    7. 7. Elisha ("Eli" (Gr 3)) Harris 1775–1825
    8. 8. Laird (Clark) Harris 1784–1800
    9. 9. Gabriel Harris 1780–1821
    10. 10. Lovell (Clark) Harris 1784–
    11. 11. Elizabeth Harris 1759–1844
  4. 4. Martha Harris 1748–1827
  5. 5. Jane Harris 1752–
  6. 6. Rachel Harris 1753–
  7. 7. Jane Harris 1752–
  8. 8. Laird (Harris) Sr 1752–1845
  9. 9. William Harris 1746–1796
  10. 10. Robert ((Captain)) Harris 1737–1817
  11. 11. Robert Harris 1757–1841
  12. 12. John (Harris) Capt. 1753–1811
  13. 13. Martha Harris 1748–1827
  14. 14. Mary Harris 1748–1818
  15. 15. Lavids Harris 1752–1789
  16. 16. Mathew Harris 1753–1845
  17. 17. Samuel ((Marg Harris of Robert) Harris) Jr 1742–1825 m. Jennet (Jane (Saml Harris Jr)) Huston 1755–1797 m. Margaret ((Sam Harris of Samuel)) Harris 1744–1782 m. Rebecca Montgomery 1742–1827
    1. 1. Jane (Frances (Alexander-McConnell)) Harris 1789–1842
    2. 2. Evelina ((Wylie Harris)) Harris 1787–1829
    3. 3. Margaret ((Johnson)) Harris 1785–1843
    4. 4. Laird (Houston) Harris 1783–1845
    5. 5. Samuel ((s\ Saml Harris Jr) Harris) III 1765–1843
    6. 6. Mary ((John Gilmer)) Harris 1779–1832
    7. 7. Martha ((Joseph Smith)) Harris 1777–1824
    8. 8. Frances Harris 1775–
    9. 9. Dorcas ((Cochran)) Harris 1771–1824
    10. 10. Cunningham (Harris) Dr. 1768–1814
    11. 11. Robert (William) Harris 1766–1834
  18. 18. Mary (Elizabeth) Harris 1765–1769
  19. 19. George Harris 1761–1832
  20. 20. Cpt (John Harris "Indian) Agent" 1738–1811
  21. 21. Major (Thomas) Harris 1736–1791
  22. 22. James Harris 1730–1798
  23. 23. Jane Harris 1754–1823
  24. 24. Mary (Elizabeth) Harris 1735–1769
  25. 25. Laird (Houston) Harris 1755–1789
  26. 26. John ((J Moore) Harris) Capt 1735–1811
  27. 27. Martha ((Wm Wiley)) Harris 1750–1827
  28. 28. Mary ((Moses Wiley)) Harris 1748–
  29. 29. Laird (Harris) Sr 1752–1789
  30. 30. William ((s\o Sam)) Harris 1746–1796
  31. 31. Robert ((s\o Sam'l)) Harris 1737–1809

Martha Laird's Timeline

2 Records

1719
1719
Birth of Martha (Harris) Laird in Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland
Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland
1787
10 Mar 1787
Age 68
Death of Martha (Harris) Laird in Union Point, Greene, Georgia, USA
Union Point, Greene, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1719
    Event Place: Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: York, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: York County, Pennsylvania Wills

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1787
    Event Place: Union Point, Greene, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hancock County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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