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Robert "Colonel Robert Harris 1715–1798 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1715

Birth Location: Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland

Death Date: 25 Jan 1798

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

Father: Robert Harris

Mother: Dorothy Wylie

Spouse(s): Martha Laird

Children(s): James Signer, Matthew Harris, Capt Harris, Martha Harris, Jane Harris, Rachel Harris, Margaret McNutt, Jane Harris, Laird Sr, William Harris, Robert Harris, Robert Harris, John Capt., Martha Harris, Mary Harris, Elizabeth (cousin), Martha Harris, William Harris, Charles Harris, John Sr, Robert Harris, Captain Harris, Marjorie Harris, Margaret Harris, Thomas Harris, Samuel 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

In 1715, Robert "Colonel Robert Harris entered the world in Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland, born to Robert Harris And Dorothy Wylie. Robert "Colonel Robert Harris married Martha Harris Laird, and had children including Capt Thomas Mccaul Harris, Captain William Lee Harris, Charles Harris, Cpt John Harris Indian Agent, Elizabeth Harris Cousin, George Harris, James Harris, James Harris Rev War Col The Signer, Jane Harris, John J Moore Harris Capt, John Grier Harris Sr, John Harris Capt, Laird Harris Sr, Laird Houston Harris, Lavids Harris, Major Thomas Harris, Margaret Marjorie Harris Mcfarland Mcnutt, Margaret Harris, Marjorie 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, Samuel Harris, Thomas Harris, William S O Sam Harris, William Harris. Robert "Colonel Robert Harris passed away in 1798 in Hancock County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1715, Robert "Colonel Robert Harris entered the world in Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland, born to Robert Harris And Dorothy Wylie.
  • Robert "Colonel Robert Harris married Martha Harris Laird, and had children including Capt Thomas Mccaul Harris, Captain William Lee Harris, Charles Harris, Cpt John Harris Indian Agent, Elizabeth Harris Cousin, George Harris, James Harris, James Harris Rev War Col The Signer, Jane Harris, John J Moore Harris Capt, John Grier Harris Sr, John Harris Capt, Laird Harris Sr, Laird Houston Harris, Lavids Harris, Major Thomas Harris, Margaret Marjorie Harris Mcfarland Mcnutt, Margaret Harris, Marjorie 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, Samuel Harris, Thomas Harris, William S O Sam Harris, William Harris.
  • Robert "Colonel Robert Harris passed away in 1798 in Hancock County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Robert Harris's Ancestors

Self
Robert Harris
1715–1798
Birth Place: Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland
Parents
Robert Harris
1660–1727
Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland
Dorothy Wylie
1673–1715
Ir
Grandparents
Edward (Garrus) Harris
1620–1673
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
FLORA (DOUGLAS OF AYRSHIRE 7TH GR) GRMA
1622–1667
Do
JOHN (D) WYLIE
1652–1750
Donegal, Ireland
MARGARET IRVINE
1658–1728
Donegal, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Charles Herries
1600–1637
Ann Pagan
1604–1642
William Angus
1589–1659
Margaret Hamilton
1585–1623
John Wylie
1632–1690
Martha Pattison
1632–1672
Andrew Wylie
1628–1700
Jeane Lindsay
1632–1710
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Archibald Herries
1570–1624
Jean Herries
1574–1633
William Angus
1552–1611
Claud, Hamilton
1543–1621
Margaret Seton
1556–1616
Thomas Wiley
1606–1690
Sarah Abraham
1610–1636

Robert Harris's Descendants

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Robert ("Colonel Robert) Harris (1715–25 Jan 1798) m. Martha ((Harris)) Laird (1719–10 Mar 1787)
  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. Margaret ((Marjorie) (Harris) (McFarland)) McNutt 1735–1804
  8. 8. Jane Harris 1752–
  9. 9. Laird (Harris) Sr 1752–1845
  10. 10. William Harris 1746–1796
  11. 11. Robert ((Captain)) Harris 1737–1817
  12. 12. Robert Harris 1757–1841
  13. 13. John (Harris) Capt. 1753–1811
  14. 14. Martha Harris 1748–1827
  15. 15. Mary Harris 1748–1818
  16. 16. Elizabeth (Harris) (cousin) 1737–1813
  17. 17. Martha ((Wm Wiley)) Harris 1738–1761
  18. 18. William ((s\o Sam)) Harris 1735–1795
  19. 19. Charles Harris 1729–1813
  20. 20. John (Grier Harris) Sr 1727–1808
  21. 21. Robert ((s\o Sam'l)) Harris 1740–1817
  22. 22. Captain (William Lee) Harris 1755–1828
  23. 23. Marjorie Harris 1735–1804
  24. 24. Margaret Harris 1734–1768
  25. 25. Thomas Harris 1734–1791
  26. 26. Samuel Harris 1736–1796
  27. 27. Mary (Elizabeth) Harris 1747–1805
  28. 28. Lavids Harris 1752–1789
  29. 29. Mathew Harris 1753–1845
  30. 30. 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
  31. 31. Mary (Elizabeth) Harris 1765–1769
  32. 32. George Harris 1761–1832
  33. 33. Cpt (John Harris "Indian) Agent" 1738–1811
  34. 34. Major (Thomas) Harris 1736–1791
  35. 35. James Harris 1730–1798
  36. 36. Jane Harris 1754–1823
  37. 37. Mary (Elizabeth) Harris 1735–1769
  38. 38. Laird (Houston) Harris 1755–1789
  39. 39. John ((J Moore) Harris) Capt 1735–1811
  40. 40. Martha ((Wm Wiley)) Harris 1750–1827
  41. 41. Mary ((Moses Wiley)) Harris 1748–
  42. 42. Laird (Harris) Sr 1752–1789
  43. 43. William ((s\o Sam)) Harris 1746–1796
  44. 44. Robert ((s\o Sam'l)) Harris 1737–1809

Robert Harris's Timeline

9 Records

1714
14 Oct 1714
Birth of Robert "Colonel Robert Harris in Donegal, Ireland
Donegal, Ireland
1715
1715
Birth of Robert "Colonel Robert Harris in Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland
Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland
1722
1722
Age 7
Robert "Colonel Robert Harris was married in Raphoe Parish, Donegal, Ireland
Raphoe Parish, Donegal, Ireland
1727
1727
Age 12
Robert "Colonel Robert Harris was married in Nigh Lifford, Ulster, Donegal, Ireland
Nigh Lifford, Ulster, Donegal, Ireland
1735
1735
Age 20
Robert "Colonel Robert Harris was married in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
1744
ca 1744
Age 29
Robert "Colonel Robert Harris was married In Near Litterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ulster Prov., Ireland
Near Litterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ulster Prov., Ireland
1750
1750
Age 35
Robert "Colonel Robert Harris was married
None
1787
10 March 1787
Age 72
Death of Robert "Colonel Robert Harris in Union Point, Greene, Georgia, United States
Union Point, Greene, Georgia, United States
1798
25 Jan 1798
Age 83
Death of Robert "Colonel Robert Harris in Reedy Creek, Cabarrus, North Carolina USA
Reedy Creek, Cabarrus, North Carolina USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1714
    Event Place: Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1715
    Event Place: Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Maryland; Year: 1734; Page Number: 104
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1722
    Event Place: Raphoe Parish, Donegal, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1727
    Event Place: Nigh Lifford, Ulster, Donegal, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1735
    Event Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: ca 1744
    Event Place: Near Litterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ulster Prov., Ireland

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1750

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Montgomery, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1734
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Maryland; Year: 1734; Page Number: 104

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: A genealogy of McGee Harris, Latter Day Saint pioneer

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 March 1787
    Event Place: Union Point, Greene, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1798
    Event Place: Reedy Creek, Cabarrus, North Carolina USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    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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