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Generation: 1
1. | Mary Ann Rogers died ca 1740, Ulster Ireland. Mary married Col. Robert Harris Lifford, Raphoe Parish, County Donegal, Ulster Ireland . Robert (son of Edward Harris, Jr.) was born 14 Oct 1702, County Donegal, Ulster Ireland; died 26 Dec 1788, Cabarrus Co. NC; was buried , Old Rocky River Graveyard, Concord, Cabarrus Co. NC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. John Harris, Sr. was born 11 Jan 1727, Ulster, Ireland; died 08 Jun 1808, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
- 3. Margaret Harris was born 1734, County Donegal, Ulster Ireland; died 1768, Bedford Co. PA; was buried , McAlevys Fort Hill Cemetery, McAlevys Fort, Huntingdon Co. PA.
- 4. Jeanette (Jane) Harris
- 5. Margery Harris
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Generation: 2
2. | John Harris, Sr. (1.Mary1) was born 11 Jan 1727, Ulster, Ireland; died 08 Jun 1808, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. Notes:
Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Name: John Harris
SAR Membership: 41089
Birth Date: 1727
Birth Place: Monaghan, Ireland
Death Date: 8 Jun 1808
Death Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Spouse: Eleanor Reynolds
Children: Hugh Harris
CENSUS RECORDS
1800 Federal Census
Name: John Harris
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 2
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
Number of Household Members Over 25: 3
Number of Household Members: 7
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"Our Kith and Kin: or, A history of the Harris family, 1754-1895, Mary Letitia Chalmers, Philadelphia
John and Eleanor (Reynolds) Harris, the ancestors of the 'Harris Family', were parishioners of Rev Thomas Clark, M.D. and natives of Monaghan County, Ireland.
They were amoung the number of fithful followers who accompanied Dr Clark to prison in January 1754, for their youngest son James Harris, the author of a little work on Psalmody, known as the 'Plowman's Letter' says in the book: "I heard my mother mention to Dr. Clark that she remembered that on their way to jail they sang the 29th verse of the 18th Psalm (old version), which promises were made good to him, for he was honorably acquitted."
John and Eleanor had their marriage solemnized by Dr C lark, during his incarceration, the latter part of January 1754. A few months later they sailed for America. Their ship was detained in quarantine for a length of time, during which detention their first born saw the light. After landing they settled and remained for several years in Lancaster County, PA. Then they moved to North Carolina and located temporarily on 'Goose Creek' in either Mecklenburg or Union County, N.C. This removal probably took place about the year 1767 or 1768.
In a short time they secured a large tract of land, known as 'Indian Land' situated partly in Mecklenburg County, NC and in York District, SC. Here they found a permanent home and spent the remainder of their days.
This last settlement was likely made prior to 1775, as we learn from a "History of Steele Creek" by Rev J. B. Watt that as early as 1775 a few families from Lancaster County, PA, originally from Ireland, settled in Steel Creek, and from that time till their organization in 1792/93, received supplies by ministers direct from Ireland and Pennsylvania, and amoung others 'Clark' is named. (Rev Thomas Clark we presume)
John and Eleanor Harris preceded Dr. Clark to this country by at least 10 years, and 'tradition' says that John Harris rode all the way from SC to NY on horseback, leading an extra horse for the doctor to ride back, and that in this way he made his first visit to the South. Dr. Robert Lathan, in his "History of the Associate Reformed Synod of the South' says that Dr. Clark visited that portion of his congregation which went to SC. It is evident from the referenced book that Dr. Clark made at least 4 seperate visits from NY to SC, and during these visits and after his permanent settlement in SC, he was a welcome visitor at the comfortable home of John and Eleanor Harris.
In his last publication, a "Pastoral Letter" written from Long Cane, Abbeville County, SC in 1792, to the Associate congregation in Ballybay, Ireland, and printed in Salem, NY in 1811, Dr. Clark says that while imprisoned "one young couple of your number came and got their marriage solemnized in prison, viz: John Harris and Eleanor Reynolds, now settled here by the Catawba River. She lately died an eminent Christian, and her children still act as firm friends to religion, and are in comfortable crcumstances."
John and Eleanor had four sons; Hugh, Robert, John and James. The two oldest sons (Hugh and Robert) were in active service during the whole of the Revolutionary War. Once they were captured and imprisoned in Camden, SC, but with other prisioners effected their escape and rejoined the American Army.
John Harris Sr, and three of his sons, Hugh, John Jr and James were prominent in the organization of Lower Steele Creek or Blackstock's Church, in 1792/93. James was elected and ordained one of the first ruling elders.
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"Our Kith and Kin: or, A history of the Harris family, 1754-1895, Mary Letitia Chalmers, Philadelphia
Our story begins with a marriage solemnized within the gloomy walls of a prison. We sometimes witness marriages in churches, brilliantly lighted, with elaborate decorations, large audiences and the music of the deep toned organ; somtimes in ancestral halls among friends and relations who load the happy pair with costly presents and congratulations; somtimes in the humbler walks of life with but few to witness; and occasionally a "Gretna Green" affair.
But in the case of JOHN HARRIS and ELEANOR REYNOLDS, our worthy and esteemed ancestors, how very different.
On 23 January 1754, Rev Thomas Clark, M.D., the beloved pastor of JOHN and ELEANOR, at Ballybay Congregation, Ireland, was arrested by the civil authorities, at the instigation of his Socinianized Presbyterian enemies, while in the very act of moderating in a call in the congregation of New Bliss.
The charge was disloyalty, because he refused to swear by "Kissing the Book," believing it to be unsciptural, and also because he refused to take the "Oath of Abjuration," inasmuch as it recognized the king as the head of the Church, though he had proven his loyalty be entering the army while a theological student and fighting against the Pretender.
Here is Dr. Clark's own statement of the affair: "They well knew that the Associate Synod of Scotland, to which I belonged, scrupled at the form of 'Book Kissing,' so in hopes to drive me out of the kingdom they summoned me on the Lord's day to swear the State Oath and Kiss the Book, which I refused to do. They fined me and afterward cmmitted me to jail."
All that night, after his arrest, he was kept under guard in a tavern, and the next day taken to Monaghan Jail. Many of his people accompanied him, and instead of allowing them to rescue him as they would have done, they sang portions of the 18th Psalm.
Such a man might suffer trouble as an evil does, even unto bonds, but the word of God could not be bound. During his imprisonment, like the great apostle to the Gentiles when a prisoner at Rome, Dr. Clark wrote frequent letters of instruction and comfort to his devoted people, who cheered and brightened the gloomy hours of their pastor's prison life by many tokens of love and loyalty. He preached to as many of them as could convene on the Sabbath, poured the baptismal waters upon the brows of thirteen little children, and married at least one couple, JOHN HARRIS and ELEANOR REYNOLDS. This last tender and beutiful act of devotion to their pastor on the part of two young lovers must have made a deep and lasting impression upon Dr. Clark, for nearly forty years afterwards he refers to it with manifest pleasure in the last document his hand ever wrote.
When the day of trial came his commitment was found to be erroneous and the whole thing a fraud and he was immediately discharged. He was urged to prosecute his persecutors with every assurance of success, but he refused, saying: "Vengence is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=103139529
John married Elinor Reynolds. Elinor was born ca 1726, County Monaghan, Ulster, Ireland; died 22 Aug 1789, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 6. Hugh Harris was born ca 1755; died 11 Aug 1825, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
- 7. Robert Harris was born ca 1756, Lancaster Co. PA; died 28 Sep 1841, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC.
- 8. James Harris was born 01 Sep 1757, Lancaster Co. PA; died 12 Dec 1833, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
- 9. Capt. John Harris, Jr. was born 1760, Lancaster Co. PA; died 26 Sep 1821, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
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3. | Margaret Harris (1.Mary1) was born 1734, County Donegal, Ulster Ireland; died 1768, Bedford Co. PA; was buried , McAlevys Fort Hill Cemetery, McAlevys Fort, Huntingdon Co. PA. Notes:
ANCESTRY
Colonel George Steuart and his wife Margaret Harris:
Their Ancestors and Descendants with Appendixes of Related Families Portraits and Illustrations
A Genealogical History By Robert Stewart, D.D., LL.D
This book was Printed at the "Civil and Military Gazette" Press, 1907 in Lahore, India pp.398-401
APPENDIX No. XI
A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.
At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.
The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.
Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.
They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.
Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.
Edward [Jr.], son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married ............... and had children, Robert, William and Mary.
Robert Harris, son of Edward the younger and..........., married, and had Margaret, Jane, and Margery. By a second wife, Margaret Mcllmunn, he had Robert, Mary and William. He died in Carolina.
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=MCA&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=40&GScntry=4&GSsr=1401&GRid=75727745&
Margaret married Gen. William McAlvey. William was born 1728, Ulster, Ireland; died 21 Aug 1822, Huntingdon Co. PA; was buried , McAlevys Fort Hill Cemetery, McAlevys Fort, Huntingdon Co. PA. [Group Sheet]
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4. | Jeanette (Jane) Harris (1.Mary1) Notes:
ANCESTRY
Colonel George Steuart and his wife Margaret Harris:
Their Ancestors and Descendants with Appendixes of Related Families Portraits and Illustrations
A Genealogical History By Robert Stewart, D.D., LL.D
This book was Printed at the "Civil and Military Gazette" Press, 1907 in Lahore, India pp.398-401
APPENDIX No. XI
A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.
At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.
The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.
Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.
They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.
Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.
Edward [Jr.], son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married ............... and had children, Robert, William and Mary.
Robert Harris, son of Edward the younger and..........., married, and had Margaret, Jane, and Margery. By a second wife, Margaret Mcllmunn, he had Robert, Mary and William. He died in Carolina.
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5. | Margery Harris (1.Mary1) Notes:
ANCESTRY
Colonel George Steuart and his wife Margaret Harris:
Their Ancestors and Descendants with Appendixes of Related Families Portraits and Illustrations
A Genealogical History By Robert Stewart, D.D., LL.D
This book was Printed at the "Civil and Military Gazette" Press, 1907 in Lahore, India pp.398-401
APPENDIX No. XI
A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.
At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.
The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.
Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.
They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.
Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.
Edward [Jr.], son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married ............... and had children, Robert, William and Mary.
Robert Harris, son of Edward the younger and..........., married, and had Margaret, Jane, and Margery. By a second wife, Margaret Mcllmunn, he had Robert, Mary and William. He died in Carolina.
Margery married Andrew Boggs. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 3
6. | Hugh Harris (2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born ca 1755; died 11 Aug 1825, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. Notes:
Unsourced
Hugh, the oldest son of John and Eleanor, was born on board the ship in which his parents sailed for America, during a protracted quarantine. At what port the landed we are unable to say. their home was for 12-13 years in Lancaster County, PA, then they came south and permanently settled in Steele Creek, NC. In a few years the country was involved in the 'Revolutionary War', and Hugh and his brother Robert enlisted as soldiers and served through the war.
They endured many of the harships of war, including a capture and brief imprisonment at Camden, SC, but in the day of battle their 'heads were covered,' and they lived to enjoy the blessings of peace and liberty.
Hugh was married on the 11th of January 1780, to Martha Robison, of Mecklinburg County, NC. Martha was connected with that numerous family of Robisons, the early settlers of Sugar Creek, NC. Hugh was a man much esteemed in his day, and was noted for his strict punctuality in attending the public ordinances of the church. His home was some thirteen miles distant from the church in which he worshiped two-thirds of the time, but he was usually among the first arrivals at the place Sabbath morning.
He died after a lingering sickness, as we learn from the diary of Martha Harris, his brother John's wife. "Hugh Harris, senior departed this life upon the 11th day of August 1825, after an illness of about ten months, which he endured with Christian patience and resignation." Hugh died in the seventy-first year of his age.
Martha R. Harris, his wife, was born December 1754, and died 25 January 1834, aged eighty years.
The remains of both lie in the cemetery at Big Steele Creek, Mecklinburg County, NC.
Hugh's home was one mile east of Lower Steele Creek Church, near the public road, known then -- and also at the present day, as 'The Nation Ford Road,' Nation Ford being on the Catawba River. The location is now known as the Burns' Place.
WILL
North Carolina Probate Records 1735-1970
Me cklenburg County Wills, 1777-1829, Vol D, pg 86
In the name of God, Amen. I, Hugh Harris of the County of Mecklenburg & State of No Carolina, being in a state of indisposition and judging that the providence of God may bring ___ the disposition of my body before long have thought proper to ordain this my Last Will and Testament as follows: viz
1st: I will that my body be committed to its kindred earth in a decent and Christian like manner at the discretion of my Executors hereinafter appointed and the following disposition take place.
2nd: I will to my wife Martha Harris the mansion house where I now live, together with all other buildings & farming utensils, Negros, horses & stock of all kinds, or so much of them as she thinks in need of during her natural life. Also I will to her forever at her own disposal one Negro woman of her choice together with all the household & kitchen furniture (the hook-weights___
3rd: I will to my son Hugh two hundred & eleven acres out of the tract of land on which I now live, on the North & West side of my house. Beginning at a hickory on Springs line about 21 poles West of my spring house ___ing, Thence N 13 W 122 poles to a hickory near the big branch. Thence N 62 E 111 poles to a stake on Meacham?s line. Thence N 9 W 14 poles to Meacham & McLeary corner. Thence with the various causes of this ___ tract to the Beginning. Also the N. W. end of the Indian Land Beginning at a B Gum on the ____ line running thence a straight course to ____ _____ & Post Oak corner on ___ Parson?s line. Also my clock at my wife?s death.
4th: I will that the residue of my property which is not already bequeathed is to remain in the hands of my wife for her use during her natural life Except such part of the stock & Negroes as might be thought an encumbrance. Those are to be disposed of by the Executors if it meets with my wifes approbation. The benefit of such sales are to be for the use of my wife if she needs it & not otherwise. Also at my wifes death my land is to be appraised & that my son Hugh shall have the first refusal of it at the value set upon it. Also that the remainder of my Estate be equally divided between my children Except my son John that if he has no legal offspring his is to receive only half a share of what is coming to his brothers. Also that share which would fall to my son Robert shall be equally divided between his children only that his son John shall take two shares of what is coming to his brothers & sisters. Also that my Negroes be valued & taken at the appraisement by the Legatees.
5th: That if any misunderstanding or dispute about the Estate should arise, the Executors shall charge those disinterested persons of good understandings to give their verdict in writing as to what they think is the meaning of the Will or what would be justice in the case, & this verdict is to be final, and if any of the Legatees shall carry it into a Court of Law or Equity, that they shall thereby forfeit all their right, title & interest in my Last Will & Testament.
6th: I will & appoint my wife Executrix, H. Ric?d I. Greer and my son Hugh Executors of this my last Will & Testament. Signed, sealed, & published this 25th day of September in the year of our Lord 1824 in the presence of
George G. Barnett
James Harris
L. L. Meacham Hugh Harris (Seal)
I, Hugh Harris, of the County of Mecklenburg & State of North Carolina do this 10th day of June 1825 make & publish this Codicil to my last Will & Testament in the manner following
(that is to say) I give to my grandson Hugh Clark Harris the sum of Fifty Dollars & to my grandson Robert Calvin Grier & granddaughter Martha Harris Grier the sum of Twenty Dollars cash to be given in ____. And whereas in and by my last Will & Testament I have given to my son Hugh Harris the refusal of a part of my land at the appraised price, my will is that if Richard Peoples my son in law will come & live with my wife Martha Harris and take care of her that he shall have the privilege granted to Hugh Harris but if he does not come and live with her that he is not to have that privilege. And lastly it is my desire that this my present Codicil be annexed to and made a part of my Last Will & Testament to all intents & purposes. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 10th day of June in the year of our Lord 1825.
Signed, sealed, published & declared by the said above named Hugh Harris as a Codicil to be annexed to his last Will & Testament, in the presence of
James Harris
William Rivers Hugh Harris (Seal)
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32812715
Hugh married Martha Robinson. Martha was born Dec., 1751, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 25 Jan 1834, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]
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7. | Robert Harris (2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born ca 1756, Lancaster Co. PA; died 28 Sep 1841, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37299375
Robert married Jane McCaule. Jane was born 1758, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 24 Jan 1816, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 26. Brownlee Harris was born , York Co. SC; died 10 Jan 1841, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC.
- 27. Eleanor (Ellen) Harris was born 07 Apr 1781, York Co. SC; died 12 May 1850, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC.
- 28. Col. James Morrison Harris was born 18 Sep 1783, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 18 Feb 1857, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC.
- 29. Thomas Clark Harris was born 1787, York Co. SC; died 19 Nov 1798, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC.
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8. | James Harris (2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born 01 Sep 1757, Lancaster Co. PA; died 12 Dec 1833, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=61175121
James married Agness Nancy Hunter. Agness (daughter of John Hunter and Mary Harper) was born ca 1762, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 12 Feb 1812, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. John Hunter Harris was born , Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 13 Dec 1832, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
- 31. Nancy Harris was born , Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 11 May 1819, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
- 32. Mary Selena Harris was born 28 Jun 1796, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 25 Aug 1819, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
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James married Jane Sloan Hunter. Jane was born 11 Jan 1779, Ulster, Ireland; died 08 May 1839, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 33. Robert Hunter Harris was born 1816, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 07 May 1839, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
- 34. Henry Harris was born 25 Aug 1816, York Co. SC; died 09 Jul 1887, Maury Co. TN; was buried , Wilkes Cemetery, Culleoka, Maury Co. TN.
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9. | Capt. John Harris, Jr. (2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born 1760, Lancaster Co. PA; died 26 Sep 1821, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1800 Federal Census
Name: John Harris
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 2
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
Number of Household Members Over 25: 3
Number of Household Members: 7
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Name: John Sloan [John Harris Esquire]
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Slaves: 3
Number of Household Members Under 16: 5
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 10
1820 Federal Census
Name: John Harris
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1
Slaves - Males - Under 14: 2
Slaves - Males - 14 thru 25: 1
Slaves - Females - Under 14: 1
Slaves - Females - 14 thru 25: 2
Slaves - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 2
Free White Persons - Under 16: 2
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total Slaves: 7
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 14
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Name: John Harris
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Slaves - Males - Under 14: 3
Slaves - Males - 14 thru 25: 1
Slaves - Males - 45 and over: 1
Slaves - Females - Under 14: 2
Slaves - Females - 45 and over: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 2
Total Slaves: 8
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 10
Birth:
Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Name: Captain John Harris
SAR Membership: 28542
Birth Date: 1763
Birth Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 26 Sep 1824
Death Place: Big Steele Greek, North Carolina
Spouse: Martha Hunter
Children: Nancy Agnes Harris
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32812975
John married Martha Ann (Patsy) Hunter 31 Mar 1790, Mecklenburg Co. NC. Martha (daughter of John Hunter and Mary Harper) was born 1761, North Carolina; died 06 Oct 1830, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 35. Mary Harris was born 30 Mar 1791, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 26 Nov 1845, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
- 36. Eleanor Harris was born 1792, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 30 Oct 1828, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
- 37. Nancy HARRIS was born ca 1797, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died Aft 1860, Wilcox Co. AL.
- 38. Dr. John Moore Harris was born ca 1798, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 20 Mar 1848, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
- 39. Martha Hunter Harris was born 21 Mar 1799, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 19 Apr 1855, Chester Co. SC; was buried , Hopewell Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Blackstock, Chester Co. SC.
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Generation: 4
23. | Hugh Harris, Jr. (6.Hugh3, 2.John2, 1.Mary1) Notes:
Mentioned in his father's will:
3rd: I will to my son Hugh two hundred & eleven acres out of the tract of land on which I now live, on the North & West side of my house. Beginning at a hickory on Springs line about 21 poles West of my spring house ___ing, Thence N 13 W 122 poles to a hickory near the big branch. Thence N 62 E 111 poles to a stake on Meacham?s line. Thence N 9 W 14 poles to Meacham & McLeary corner. Thence with the various causes of this ___ tract to the Beginning. Also the N. W. end of the Indian Land Beginning at a B Gum on the ____ line running thence a straight course to ____ _____ & Post Oak corner on ___ Parson?s line. Also my clock at my wife?s death.
4th: I will that the residue of my property which is not already bequeathed is to remain in the hands of my wife for her use during her natural life Except such part of the stock & Negroes as might be thought an encumbrance. Those are to be disposed of by the Executors if it meets with my wifes approbation. The benefit of such sales are to be for the use of my wife if she needs it & not otherwise. Also at my wifes death my land is to be appraised & that my son Hugh shall have the first refusal of it at the value set upon it. Also that the remainder of my Estate be equally divided between my children ...
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24. | John Harris (6.Hugh3, 2.John2, 1.Mary1) Notes:
Mentioned in his father's will:
Also that the remainder of my Estate be equally divided between my children Except my son John that if he has no legal offspring his is to receive only half a share of what
is coming to his brothers.
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25. | Robert Harris (6.Hugh3, 2.John2, 1.Mary1) Notes:
Mentioned in his father's will:
Also that share which would fall to my son Robert shall be equally divided between his children only that his son John shall take two shares of what is coming to his brothers & sisters.
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26. | Brownlee Harris (7.Robert3, 2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born , York Co. SC; died 10 Jan 1841, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37299371
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27. | Eleanor (Ellen) Harris (7.Robert3, 2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born 07 Apr 1781, York Co. SC; died 12 May 1850, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37299385
Eleanor married James McKee. James was born 05 Oct 1783, York Co. SC; died 18 Jan 1851, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 40. Samuel McKee was born 29 Jun 1807, York Co. SC; died 10 Jun 1842, Lowndes Co. AL; was buried , Hayneville Cemetery, Hayneville, Lowndes Co. AL.
- 41. Robert Harris McKee was born Jan 1809, York Co. SC; died 01 Apr 1827, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC.
- 42. William McKee was born 14 Dec 1810, York Co. SC; died 17 Jul 1838, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC.
- 43. Edwin Leroy McKee was born 07 Oct 1812, York Co. SC; died 04 Aug 1839, Lowndes Co. AL; was buried , Hayneville Cemetery, Hayneville, Lowndes Co. AL.
- 44. Rev. James Morrison McKee was born 21 Sep 1814, York Co. SC; died 04 May 1869, Pike Co. AL; was buried , Orion Methodist Church Cemetery, Pike Co. AL.
- 45. Isaac Chauncy McKee was born 04 Aug 1818, York Co. SC; died 05 Apr 1820, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC.
- 46. John Brown McKee was born 23 Feb 1823, York Co. SC; died 28 Jun 1839, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC.
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28. | Col. James Morrison Harris (7.Robert3, 2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born 18 Sep 1783, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 18 Feb 1857, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37299378
Inscription:
In / Memory of / Col. James M. Harris / Born Sep. 15th 1783 / Died Feb. 18th 1857
James married Frances Farrar. Frances was born 26 Sep 1786; died 14 Nov 1850, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 47. Franklin Harris was born 29 Oct 1809; died 29 Aug 1862, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC.
- 48. Alfred Leroy Harris was born 10 Oct 1812; died 09 Mar 1830, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC.
- 49. James Wallace Harris was born 12 May 1814; died 20 Jul 1838, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC.
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29. | Thomas Clark Harris (7.Robert3, 2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born 1787, York Co. SC; died 19 Nov 1798, York Co. SC; was buried , Old Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, York Co. SC. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37299377
Inscription:
In Memory of/Thomas Clark Harris/who died Nov. 19th/1798 Aged 11 years
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30. | John Hunter Harris (8.James3, 2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born , Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 13 Dec 1832, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=66203332
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31. | Nancy Harris (8.James3, 2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born , Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 11 May 1819, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=66203433
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32. | Mary Selena Harris (8.James3, 2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born 28 Jun 1796, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 25 Aug 1819, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=52456052
Inscription:
Sacred
To the Memory of
MARY S LINDSAY,
Wife of
SAMUEL W. LINDSAY,
And Daughter of
JAMES HARRIS ESQ.
who departed this life
on the 25th day of August
1819: Aged 23 years
2 months & 28 days.
Mary married Samuel Lindsey. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 50. Infant Lindsey was born 13 Dec 1817, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 20 Dec 1817, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
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33. | Robert Hunter Harris (8.James3, 2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born 1816, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 07 May 1839, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32819483
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34. | Henry Harris (8.James3, 2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born 25 Aug 1816, York Co. SC; died 09 Jul 1887, Maury Co. TN; was buried , Wilkes Cemetery, Culleoka, Maury Co. TN. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=18188516
Henry married Jane R. Baldridge. Jane was born 28 Jan 1814, Tennessee; died 05 Apr 1844, Maury Co. TN; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Culleoka, Maury Co. TN. [Group Sheet]
Henry married Jane Caroline Henderson. Jane was born 16 Jan 1815, Maury Co. TN; died 29 Nov 1903, Nashville, Davidson Co. TN; was buried , Wilkes Cemetery, Culleoka, Maury Co. TN. [Group Sheet]
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35. | Mary Harris (9.John3, 2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born 30 Mar 1791, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 26 Nov 1845, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Harris&GSiman=1&GScid=257584&GRid=55231366&
Mary married Col. Thomas Grier. Thomas was born 25 Dec 1785, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 10 Apr 1872, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 59. John Harris Grier was born 25 Sep 1811, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 13 May 1864, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
- 60. Col. James Alexander Grier was born 14 Sep 1814, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 12 Sep 1878, Marshall Co. MS; was buried , Philadelphia Presbyterian Cemetery, Marshall Co. MS.
- 61. Thomas Pringle Grier was born 10 Dec 1815, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 20 Aug 1892, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
- 62. Charles Strong Grier was born 06 Jun 1828, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 26 May 1877, Marshall Co. MS; was buried , Philadelphia Presbyterian Cemetery, Marshall Co. MS.
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36. | Eleanor Harris (9.John3, 2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born 1792, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 30 Oct 1828, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Harris&GSiman=1&GScid=257584&GRid=32807707&
Inscription:
Aged 36 years
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37. | Nancy HARRIS (9.John3, 2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born ca 1797, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died Aft 1860, Wilcox Co. AL. Other Events:
- _UID: 16DBEED2E04D460D8C6DDAD3625E3D5529EA
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Yow
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1798
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Female
Family Number: 426
Household Members:
Bradley Yow 44
Nancy Yow 52
Louisa Yow 23
Spencer Yow 18
Winny Yow 18
Eli Yow 16
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Gow [Yow]
Age in 1860: 63
Birth Year: abt 1797
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1860: Western Division, Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Female
Post Office: Prairie Bluff
Household Members:
Bradley Yow 52
Nancy Yow 63
Winsie Yow 27
Nancy married Bradley YOW 20 Feb 1830, Randolph, NC. Bradley (son of Henry YOW and Mary GARNER) was born 8 Aug 1808, Grassy Creek area, Moore Co, NC; died 18 Oct 1861, Wilcox Co. AL. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 63. Louisa YOW was born 15 Mar 1825, Randolph Co. NC; died 25 Aug 1893, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, Clarke Co. AL.
- 64. Spencer YOW was born 6 Jan 1833, Alabama; died 21 Feb 1881, Leon, TX; was buried , Buffalo Cemetery Buffalo Leon Co. TX.
- 65. Wincy YOW was born 6 Jan 1833, Alabama.
- 66. Eli YOW was born 5 Mar 1835, Wilcox Co. AL; died 6 Aug 1908, Wilcox Co. AL; was buried , Pine Hill Cemetery Pine Hill, Wilcox Co. AL.
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38. | Dr. John Moore Harris (9.John3, 2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born ca 1798, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 20 Mar 1848, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Harris&GSiman=1&GScid=257584&GRid=32807935&
Inscription:
died in the 50th year of his age
John married Evelina. Evelina was born 09 Jan 1802; died 19 Jul 1855, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 67. Malvina B. Harris was born ca 1830, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 09 Jan 1835, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
- 68. John Alexander Harris was born ca 1831, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 16 Mar 1839, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
- 69. Lorenna Evalina Harris was born 22 Nov 1840, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 13 Jul 1909, Iredell Co. NC; was buried , New Sterling Cemetery, Cool Springs, Iredell Co. NC.
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39. | Martha Hunter Harris (9.John3, 2.John2, 1.Mary1) was born 21 Mar 1799, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 19 Apr 1855, Chester Co. SC; was buried , Hopewell Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Blackstock, Chester Co. SC. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=111855786
Inscription:
Consort of Christopher Strong
Daughter of John and Martha Harris
Martha married Christopher Strong. Christopher was born Sep., 1801, Chester Co. SC; died 09 Apr 1845, Chester Co. SC; was buried , Hopewell Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Blackstock, Chester Co. SC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 70. Catherine Harris Strong was born 11 Aug 1827, Chester Co. SC; died 11 May 1898, York Co. SC; was buried , Sharon Associate Reformed Presbyterian Churchyard, Sharon, York Co. SC.
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