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Richard Harris 1722–1785 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1722

Birth Location: New Kent, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 30 March 1785

Death Location: North Carolina, North Carolina, USA

Father: Richard Harris

Mother: Sarah Harris

Spouse(s): Priscilla Holmes, Margaret Kimbrough

Children(s): Molly Harris

In 1722, Richard Harris entered the world in New Kent, Virginia, USA, born to Richard Harris And Sarah Unk Harris. In 1755, Richard Harris resided in Granville, North Carolina. In 1784, Richard Harris resided in Granville, North Carolina, United States. Richard Harris married Margaret Kimbrough, Priscilla Holmes, and had children including Molly Harris. Richard Harris passed away in 1785 in North Carolina, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1722, Richard Harris entered the world in New Kent, Virginia, USA, born to Richard Harris And Sarah Unk Harris.
  • In 1755, Richard Harris resided in Granville, North Carolina.
  • In 1784, Richard Harris resided in Granville, North Carolina, United States.
  • Richard Harris married Margaret Kimbrough, Priscilla Holmes, and had children including Molly Harris.
  • Richard Harris passed away in 1785 in North Carolina, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Harris
–1745
Birth Location: Hanover, Virginia
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Sarah Harris
1690–
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Priscilla Holmes
1730–1812
Birth Location: Halifax, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Margaret Kimbrough
1714–
Birth Location: –
MK

Children(s)

Molly Harris
1753–1821
Birth Location: Granville County, North Carolina, USA
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Richard Harris's Ancestors

Self
Richard Harris
1722–1785
Birth Place: New Kent, Virginia, USA
Parents
Richard Harris
–1745
Hanover, Virginia
Sarah (Unk) Harris
1690–
Granville, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William Harris
1672–1720
Henrico, Virginia, USA
Mary Harris
1675–1757
Forks, Hanover, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William planter
1640–1694
Bethaniah Knowles
1644–1711
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt Knowles
1614–1685
Mary Brodnax
1620–1685

Richard Harris's Descendants

1.
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Richard Harris (1722–30 March 1785) m. Priscilla Holmes (1730–14 Jul 1812) m. Margaret Kimbrough (1714–)
  1. 1. Molly Harris 1753–1821 m. Benjamin (Franklin) Bearden 1748–1821
    1. 1. William (Bearding) Bearden 1806–1847 m. Hannah (Temperance) Cooley 1807–1853
      1. 1. Francis (M) Bearden 1844–1931 m. Anna (E Bearden) Cupp 1878–1967 m. Ann (Elizabeth Cupp) Bearden 1852–1927
        1. 1. Dora (D) Mayfield 1882–1970
        2. 2. Minnie (Mable) Hager 1904–1944
        3. 3. Raymond Bearden 1913–1968
        4. 4. John (Ewen) Bearden 1874–1926
        5. 5. Hobert (Troy) Bearden 1902–1961
        6. 6. Charlie Bearden 1916–1983 m. Amanada (Belle) Bearden 1914–
        7. 7. Mary (A.) Bearden 1876–
        8. 8. Melvina Bearden 1878–
      2. 2. William Cooley 1820–1875
      3. 3. Charles (W) Bearding 1847–
      4. 4. Francis (Marion) Bearden 1844–1931 m. Anna (Elizabeth) Cupp 1853–1888
        1. 1. Louis (Franklin) Bearden 1870–1941 m. Laura (Elizabeth) Cupp 1873–1968
        2. 2. John (Ervin) Bearden 1874–1926 m. Hester (Anna) Gaines 1877–1964
        3. 3. Melvina ("Mollie") Bearden 1878–
        4. 4. Mary (Lenore) Bearden 1875–
        5. 5. Dora (D) Mayfield 1882–1970
        6. 6. John (Ewen) Bearden 1874–1926
        7. 7. Melvina ("Molly") Bearden 1878–1921
        8. 8. Dora (B) Bearden 1883–1970
        9. 9. Oliver Bearden 1880–1921
        10. 10. Ollie Bearden 1880–1921
        11. 11. Charlie Bearden 1884–1921
      5. 5. Lucinda Beardon 1832–1908
      6. 6. Charles (W) Bearding 1847–
      7. 7. Lucinda Beardon 1832–1908
      8. 8. William (B) Bearden 1842–
      9. 9. Jane Bearden 1832–1908
      10. 10. Newton Bearden 1833–1863
      11. 11. Louisa Bearden 1829–1858
      12. 12. Eliza Bearden 1836–
      13. 13. Elijah Bearden 1836–1864
      14. 14. Benjamin (J) Bearden 1843–1915
    2. 2. Benjamin Bearden 1791–1852
    3. 3. Charles Bearden 1782–1840
    4. 4. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Bearden 1775–1822
    5. 5. John (W) Bearden 1770–1837
    6. 6. John Bearden 1783–1837
    7. 7. Lattice Bearden 1780–1845
    8. 8. Lucy Bearden 1799–1877
    9. 9. Mary (Polly) Bearden 1794–1845
    10. 10. Patsy Bearden 1788–
    11. 11. Richard Bearden 1770–1847
    12. 12. Sarah ("Sallie") Bearden 1779–1822
    13. 13. Thomas Beardon 1788–
    14. 14. Benjamin Bearden 1791–1852
    15. 15. Charles Bearden 1782–1841
    16. 16. Elizabeth Bearden 1778–1822
    17. 17. John (W) Bearden 1770–1837
    18. 18. John Bearden 1783–
    19. 19. Lattice Bearden 1780–1845
    20. 20. Lucy Bearden 1799–1877
    21. 21. Mary (Polly) Bearden 1794–1845
    22. 22. Patsy Bearden 1788–
    23. 23. Richard Bearden 1771–1840
    24. 24. Sarah ("Sally" Bearden) (Freeman) 1779–1822
    25. 25. Thomas Beardon 1788–
    26. 26. Benjamin (Franklin) Bearden 1773–1860
    27. 27. William (G.) Bearden 1774–1845
    28. 28. Sarah (Sallie) Bearden 1774–
    29. 29. Benjamin (Franklin) Bearden 1773–1860 m. Elizabeth Winn 1774–
    30. 30. William (G.) Bearden 1774–1845
    31. 31. Sarah (Sallie) Bearden 1774–

Richard Harris's Timeline

5 Records

1722
1722
Birth of Richard Harris in New Kent, Virginia, USA
New Kent, Virginia, USA
1755
1755
Age 33
Richard Harris resided here in Granville, North Carolina
Granville, North Carolina
1784
1784
Age 62
Richard Harris resided here in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States
1785
30 March 1785
Age 63
Death of Richard Harris in North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
1797
15 Jan 1797
Age 75
Richard Harris was baptized in Saint Thomas,Barbadoes,Caribbean
Saint Thomas,Barbadoes,Caribbean

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1722
    Event Place: New Kent, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1797
    Event Place: Saint Thomas,Barbadoes,Caribbean
    Record Source: Caribbean, Select Births and Baptisms

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: Surrey, England
    Record Source: London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., State Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 March 1785
    Event Place: North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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