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Matthew Harris 1754–1845 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1754

Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 12 MAY 1845

Death Location: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Samuel Harris

Mother: Martha Laird

Spouse(s): Nancy Coleman, Hannah Ross

Children(s): Ross Harris, Samuel Harris, John Harris, Elizabeth Harris, James Harris, Charles Harris, Martha +, Temperance Harris, Sarah Harris, Jans Harris

The story of Matthew Harris began in 1754 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA. Matthew Harris married Hannah Rose Ross, Nancy Coleman, and had children including Charles Harris, Elizabeth Betsy Harris, James Mathew Harris, Jans N Harris, John Nicholson Harris, Martha Hannah Harris, Ross Harris, Samuel Laird Harris, Sarah Rounsaville Harris, Temperance Harris. Matthew Harris passed away in 1845 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Matthew Harris began in 1754 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.
  • Matthew Harris married Hannah Rose Ross, Nancy Coleman, and had children including Charles Harris, Elizabeth Betsy Harris, James Mathew Harris, Jans N Harris, John Nicholson Harris, Martha Hannah Harris, Ross Harris, Samuel Laird Harris, Sarah Rounsaville Harris, Temperance Harris.
  • Matthew Harris passed away in 1845 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Harris
1715–1789
Birth Location: Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland
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Martha Laird
1719–1787
Birth Location: Raphoe Parish, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Coleman
1760–1802
Birth Location: –
NC
Hannah Ross
1765–1827
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, British Colonial America, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Ross Harris
1785–1814
Birth Location: Macon, Georgia, USA
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Samuel Harris
1788–1873
Birth Location: Sholderbone Creek, Greene County, Georgia, USA
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John Harris
1790–1862
Birth Location: Greene, Georgia, United States
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Elizabeth Harris
1793–1859
Birth Location: Shoulderbone Creek, Greene, Georgia, United States
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James Harris
1795–1868
Birth Location: Shoulderbone Creek, Greene, Georgia, United States
JH
Charles Harris
1797–1848
Birth Location: Shoulderbone Creek, Greene, Georgia, United States
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Martha +
1802–1862
Birth Location: Shoulderbone Creek, Greene, Georgia, United States
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Temperance Harris
1806–1873
Birth Location: Shoulderbone Creek, Greene, Georgia, United States
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Sarah Harris
1808–1884
Birth Location: Shoulderbone Creek, Greene, Georgia, USA
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Jans Harris
1800–1868
Birth Location: Shoulderbone Creek, Greene, Georgia, United States
JH

Matthew Harris's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Harris
1754–1845
Birth Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Samuel Harris
1715–1789
Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland
Martha Laird
1719–1787
Raphoe Parish, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
Grandparents
Robert (M) Harris
1660–1727
Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland
Dorothy Wylie
1673–1715
Glenmaquin, Raphie, Donegal, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Edward Harris
1620–1673
Flora Douglas
1622–1667
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Herries
1600–1637

Matthew Harris's Descendants

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Matthew Harris (1754–12 MAY 1845) m. Nancy Coleman (1760–Bet. 1802–1855) m. Hannah (Rose) Ross (27 FEB 1765–FEB 1827)
  1. 1. Ross Harris 1785–1814
  2. 2. Samuel (Laird) Harris 1788–1873
  3. 3. John (Nicholson) Harris 1790–1862
  4. 4. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Harris 1793–1859
  5. 5. James (Mathew) Harris 1795–1868
  6. 6. Charles Harris 1797–1848 m. Tabitha Gibbs 1800–1869
  7. 7. Martha (Hannah Harris) + 1802–1862 m. Dickerson Jones 1793–1867
  8. 8. Temperance Harris 1806–1873 m. John Slaughter 1808–1884
    1. 1. Martha (Emily Frances) Slaughter 1838–1843
    2. 2. Hannah (Elizabeth) Slaughter 1830–1837
    3. 3. William (Rhadamanthus Montgomery) Slaughter 1840–1898
    4. 4. Alfred (Harris) Slaughter 1832–1904
  9. 9. Sarah (Rounsaville) Harris 1808–1884 m. Zachaviah Jones 1806–
    1. 1. Henry (A.) Jones 1880–
    2. 2. Louisa Jones 1847–
    3. 3. Temperance Jones 1849–
    4. 4. Sarah (E) Jones 1852–
  10. 10. Jans (N) Harris 1800–1868 m. William (G) Orr 1797–1857
    1. 1. William (Alfred) Orr 1836–1910 m. Caroline (Matilda) Smart 1841–1910
      1. 1. Salena Orr 1867–
      2. 2. M. (J.) Orr 1869–
      3. 3. Francis (M.) Orr 1872–
    2. 2. Sarah (Catharine Orr) Morris 1834–1893 m. William (Windom) Morris 1825–1880
      1. 1. Sarah (Catherine) Morris 1871–1935
      2. 2. Eugenia (Leilia) Morris 1867–1899
      3. 3. Syrene (Lillian) Morris 1861–1926
      4. 4. Josephine Morris 1874–
    3. 3. Charles (Edward) Orr 1843–1912 m. Mary (A) Orr 1855–1943
      1. 1. Lula Orr 1880–1978
      2. 2. George (Jackson) Orr 1882–1962
      3. 3. William (W) Orr 1885–1959
      4. 4. Neal (C) Orr 1887–1938
      5. 5. Thomas (Covey) Orr 1889–1958
      6. 6. Francis (A) Orr 1891–1911
      7. 7. Arthur (Victor) Orr 1894–1950
      8. 8. Milton (Talbot) Orr 1897–1922
      9. 9. Celia Orr 1876–1942 m. Holland 1869–1941
        1. 1. James (Russell) Holland 1908–1993
      10. 10. Lillian (Jane "Lillie") Orr 1872–1956 m. Benjamin (Franklin) Brown 1854–1930
        1. 1. Charles (Franklin "Frank" Brown) MD 1894–1967
        2. 2. Robert (Alexander) Brown 1896–1958
        3. 3. Margarette Brown 1899–1967
        4. 4. Daisy (Lillian) Brown 1907–1963
        5. 5. Rose (Mary) Brown 1908–1989
      11. 11. Charles (Govener) Orr 1878–1965 m. Maurita (Louise) Smith 1892–1916 m. Eva Spicer 1882–1918
        1. 1. Forest (Ellena) Orr 1913–1986
        2. 2. Wilson (A) Orr 1916–
        3. 3. Maurita (Louise) Orr 1911–1964
        4. 4. Eva (Augrey) Orr 1912–1912
    4. 4. James (Hillhouse Orr 2) LT 1827–1914 m. Susan (Ann) Oldman 1832–1909
      1. 1. Sarah (C) Orr 1854–
      2. 2. Benjamin (F) Orr 1861–1942 m. Ella (Corinne) Orr 1860–1950
        1. 1. Mildred (E) Orr 1888–1988
        2. 2. Benjamin (Klyce) Orr 1892–1910
      3. 3. James ('Jim' Lamar) Orr 1856–1944 m. Clara (Elizabeth) Perrigan 1866–1923 m. Alice Sturdivant 1857–1889
        1. 1. Sallie Cotten 1889–1974 m. William (Barney) Cotten 1889–1938
        2. 2. Maggie (Lena) Orr 1889–1968 m. Malcolm (Henry) Miller 1888–1978
        3. 3. Myrtle Orr 1892–1984 m. James (Franklin (Stump)) EDWARDS 1892–1987
        4. 4. Ruby Orr 1894–1989 m. Marshall (Eli) Reavis 1894–1972
        5. 5. John (E) Orr 1898–1929 m. Thelma (Ruth) Hardy 1901–1940
        6. 6. Homer (Doyle) Orr 1902–1986 m. Leola (M) Hornsly 1905–1977
        7. 7. James (Martin) Orr 1887–1960 m. Gertrude (Drusilla) Parten 1891–1970
        8. 8. Henry (Herschel) Orr 1911–1974 m. Pearl (C) Foree 1902–1995
        9. 9. Leah (R Orr) ⚪🕸️ 1878–1959 m. Charles (Aubrey) Webb 1873–1951
    5. 5. Hannah (Jane Orr) (Wright) 1825–1857 m. William (D) Wright 1823–
      1. 1. James Wright 1850–
      2. 2. John (L) Wright 1845–
      3. 3. Mary (Jane) Wright 1845–
      4. 4. William (H) Wright 1849–
      5. 5. Hannah (A) Wright 1854–
    6. 6. Justis (Washington) Orr 1829–1879 m. Hessie (J) McKinley 1838–1907
      1. 1. Sam Orr 1862–1939 m. Lena (Leoti) Adams 1868–1912
        1. 1. Homer (L) Orr 1888–1915
        2. 2. Nora (Mae "Nonnie") Orr 1890–1940 m. William (Howard) Birdwell 1880–1943
        3. 3. Frank (Leslie 'Sug') Orr 1892–1985 m. Helen (Gould) Woods 1899–
        4. 4. Cleo Orr 1893–1978 m. Joseph (Jackson) Early 1885–1966
        5. 5. Dick (Torrence) Orr 1895–1932
        6. 6. Nannie (Mae) Orr 1896–1989
        7. 7. Joe Orr 1903–1960
        8. 8. Samuel (Claud "Claudie") Orr 1905–1906
        9. 9. Rozelle Orr 1907–2002
        10. 10. Gwendolyn (Laverne) Orr 1908–1908
      2. 2. Alice (Elizabeth) Orr 1866–1960 m. James (Michael) Niblett 1863–1927
        1. 1. Charley Niblett 1889–1967
        2. 2. Carrie Niblett 1890–
        3. 3. Lally (Blanche) Niblett 1892–1975
        4. 4. Cuthbert Niblett 1895–
        5. 5. Bessie (Mae) Niblett 1897–1992
        6. 6. Clarence Niblett 1901–
        7. 7. Cordie Niblett 1905–
        8. 8. Lawrence (Luckel) Niblett 1900–1988
        9. 9. Carl (James Clyde) Niblett 1902–1949
        10. 10. Bertha (Elizabeth) Niblett 1905–1993
        11. 11. Charles (Thomas) Niblett 1887–1961
        12. 12. Curthbert (Auvis) Niblett 1894–1935
        13. 13. Beula Niblett 1913–1913
      3. 3. Martha (Jane "Mattie") Orr 1873–1916
      4. 4. Charles Orr 1862–
    7. 7. John (Nicholson) Orr 1833–1904
    8. 8. Mary (E. Orr McKinley) Magrill 1839–1903 m. Samuel (Devall) Magrill 1821–1879 m. John (Sydney) McKinley 1830–1864
      1. 1. Dora Magrill 1874–
      2. 2. Martha ("Mattie" C) Magrill 1876–1903
      3. 3. Temperence (Annie) Magrill 1879–1960 m. A (M) Mckee 1877–
        1. 1. Earnest Mckee 1897–
      4. 4. James (S.) Mckinley 1860–1937
      5. 5. Sarah Mckinley 1862–1933
    9. 9. Martha ("Mattie" A) Orr 1839–1873 m. Edward (Madison) Black 1842–1920
      1. 1. Ernest (Perriman) Black 1871–1945
      2. 2. Claud Black 1869–1943
    10. 10. Andrew (Jackson) Orr 1841–1919 m. Martha (M) Renfroe 1846–1879
      1. 1. Mollie Denson 1875–1937 m. Bruce (Harris) Denson 1873–1911 m. L (L) Fynn 1848–
        1. 1. Alta (Vesta) Denson 1905–
        2. 2. Jeffie (Lee) Denson 1908–
        3. 3. Percy Denson 1910–
        4. 4. Clara (Bell) Denson 1897–
        5. 5. Harry (H) Denson 1900–
        6. 6. Marcus (J) Denson 1903–
        7. 7. O* Denson 1911–
        8. 8. Jappie (Lee) Denson 1907–2003
      2. 2. James (W) Orr 1876–1962
      3. 3. Charlton Orr 1878–

Matthew Harris's Timeline

16 Records

1753
1753
Birth of Matthew Harris in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
1754
18 Mar 1754
Birth of Matthew Harris in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
1754
1754
Birth of Matthew Harris in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
1774
15 Oct 1774
Age 20
Matthew Harris resided here in Black Water Surry
Black Water Surry
1797
1797
Age 43
Matthew Harris resided here in Greene, Georgia, USA
Greene, Georgia, USA
1801
26 Jul 1801
Age 47
Matthew Harris was baptized in London, England
London, England
1820
1820
Age 66
Matthew Harris resided here in Greene, Georgia, United States
Greene, Georgia, United States
1830
1830
Age 76
Matthew Harris resided here in Greene, Georgia, USA
Greene, Georgia, USA
1831
1831-1848
Age 77
Matthew Harris resided here in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1833
1833
Age 79
Matthew Harris resided here in Georgia
Georgia
1840
1840
Age 86
Matthew Harris resided here in Greene, Georgia, United States
Greene, Georgia, United States
1845
2 May 1845
Age 91
Death of Matthew Harris in Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
1845
12 May 1845
Age 91
Death of Matthew Harris in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America
Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America
1845
2 May 1845
Age 91
Death of Matthew Harris in Near Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
Near Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
1845
12 MAY 1845
Age 91
Death of Matthew Harris in Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
1861
14 Jul 1861
Age 107
Matthew Harris was baptized in Addlestone, Surrey, England
Addlestone, Surrey, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1754
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Greene, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: .
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Alabama, Revolutionary War Residents, 1776-1783
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 068
    [6] Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M85.0186

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1753
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 089 : 1911

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1754
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1801
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: P69MRY12A006MS05708A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1861
    Event Place: Addlestone, Surrey, England
    Record Source: London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: DWT1940

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1774
    Event Place: Black Water Surry
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania
    [2] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1797
    Event Place: Greene, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Tax Index, 1789-1799

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Greene, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Greene, Georgia; Roll: M33_8; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Greene, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Greene, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 17; Page: 298; Family History Library Film: 0007037

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1831-1848
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Pensioners

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Greene, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Greene, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 May 1845
    Event Place: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Matthew Harris 12 May 1845

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 May 1845
    Event Place: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Matthew Harris 12 May 1845

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Revolutionary War Residents, 1776-1783

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Georgia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 May 1845
    Event Place: Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Alabama, Revolutionary War Residents, 1776-1783
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 068
    [5] Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M85.0125
    [6] Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M85.0186

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1845
    Event Place: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 089 : 1911

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 May 1845
    Event Place: Near Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 MAY 1845
    Event Place: Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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