Source: MUHLENBERG COUNTY, KENTUCKY Deed Books 1 - 5 Abstracts 1798-823 Abstracted & Typed by Brenda Collier Doss Page 235. September 25, 1820. Chapman Harris & Dorothy his wife formerly Hargrave, Susanna Ellis widow of John Ellis formerly Susanna Hargrave, Pleasant Hargrave all of Surry County, Virginia, Thomas Hargrave of Isle of Wright County, Virginia, Samuel Hargrave of Sussex County, Virginia, Joshua Hick & Rebecca his wife formerly Rebecca Hargrave of North Hampton County, North Carolina, William Maddera & Sarah his wife formerly Sarah Hargrave of North Hampton County, North Carolina appointed Augustine Hargrave of Franklin County, North Carolina their Attorney to care for their interest in the estate of William Hargrave deceased late of Mughlingburgh (Muhlenberg) County, Kentucky. Signed: Chapman Harris, Dorothy Harris, Susanna Ellis, Pleasant Hargrave, Thomas Hargrave, Samuel Hargrave, William Maddrey & Sarah Maddrey. Witness to Maddrey & wife: William Hill & Susan Murrell. Page 235. September 25, 1820. Surry County, Virginia. George Brown & John Hargrave witnesses appeared before Micajah Holt, Magistrate of same County, Dorothy Harris, Samuel Hargrave, Rebecca Vick, Pleasant Haregrave, Sarah Maddera, Susanna Elis, Thomas Haregrave & Augustin Haregrave are the only brothers & sisters of William Haregrave deceased & are of whole blood of decedant whose mother & father have been dead upwards of 15 years. The above letter is certified. Signed: Micajah Holt, J.P. Page 236. September 25, 1820. The above is certified in Surry County, Virginia Court. Signed: John Fouleon, C.S.C. PAGE 236. May 2, 1821. The above is certified in Surry County, Virginia Court. Signed: Beverly Booth, J.P. Page 236. September 27, 1820. North Hampton County, North Carolina. William Maddrey & Sarah his wife came before me & acknowledged the above letter. Signed: Allen Deney, Jr., J.P. Page 236. September 27, 1820. James C. Harrison, Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of North Hampton County, North Carolina certifies the above. Signed: James C. Harrison, C.C.C. Page 237. May 3, 1821. John M. Binford, Chairman of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for North Hampton County, North Carolina certifies the above. Signed: John M. Binford. Page 237. July 27, 1821. All of the above was recorded in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Signed: CHS. F. Wing, Clk. Page 242. August 2, 1821. Augustin Haregrave, Chapman Harris & Dorothe his wife late Dorotha Haregrave, Susana Ellis late Susanna Haregrave, Thomas Haregrave, Pleasant Haregrave, Samuel Haregrave, William Moody & Sarah his wife late Sarah Haregrave by their Attorney, Joshua Vick heir of Rebecca Vick late Rebecca Haregrave sold to Nathaniel Williams who intermarried with Nancy Haregrave widow of William Haregrave deceased. Williams now of Logan County, Kentucky. 1 negro woman named Sarah, 1 negro woman named Silvy, 1 negro woman named Lucy, 1 negro boy named Daniel & the increase of the female slaves, all land in Kentucky, all accounts due in North Carolia and Virginia to go to the heirs of William Haregrave deceased. Williams to get the following negros: 1 girl named Pitty, 1 girl named Julia, 1 girl named Sally & their increase & all debts, dues & demands within the State of Kentucky. Signed: Chapman Harris & Dorotha Harris, Susanna Ellis, Pleasant Haregrave, Thomass Haregrave, Samuel Haregrave & by their Attorney Augustin Haregrave: August Haregrave & Nathaniel Williams. Does anyone know who the parents of Chapman Harris were? Was Chapman Harris related to either a William Harris, or Zachariah Harris, or Richard Harris who were in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky also? What Harris line was Chapman a part of? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H-Ky so that others may be helped.

Hi to everyone, Thank you Ira for all your info unfortunately I am not able to tie my Harris line in with any of these. I was wondering my father had an odd name and he must have got it from some where. My Dads name was Isaac Myrville,he always used Myrville.Myrville is such an odd name, was wondering if anyone has seem this name in any of your searching. My father was born in Moncton New Bruinswick in 1920. With the name spelled so oddly someone in the family somewhere must have this name. I see Isaac a couple times but was in southern states and can not make the connection. It seems as though the name Myrville may be French but was never confirmed to me. My Harris line started in Malton Mass and was sure then the rest came from England. Just an idea. I see Nancy used a lot but it seems to be used in a lot of Harris lines. Thank you! Nancy(Harris)Dibble

Only day before yesterday I posted a query about John Franklin Harris. Within hours I found enough proof that he was the son of Benjamin Franklin Harris and Barbara Ann Sutton both born in KY. Barbara was born in 1837 in Garrard Co. Her parents were William and Elizabeth, but I don't know who Benjamin's parent were. His mother may have been Jane living in Madison Co. KY with sons' Wiley and Alfred I am hoping someone may have some information on Benjamin and his family. Thanks Eleanor Homewood

ref: Robert Miller who gave concent for Sallie Miller (Sarah Ann) to marry Salon Harris. Robert Miller (1775-1861) was the father of Sallie Miller. I believe her mother was Sarah Ann Estill. (1781-1863)

Source: MUHLENBERG COUNTY, KENTUCKY Deed Books 1 - 5 Abstracts 1798 - 1823 Abstracted & Typed by Brenda Collier Doss Page 153. October 22, 1818. Richard Harris of Posey County, Indiana sold to Hugh Nicholds of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky for $75, 130 acres on waters of Pond River in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Holloman line. Signed: Richard Harris. Witness: John Wells & James Colvin. Page 153. February 6, 1819. The above Indenture was recorded in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky by Oath of John Wells & James Colvin. Signed: CHS. F. Wing, Clk. *************** Looking for documentation that the above Richard Harris is the son of Claiborne "Ned" Harris and his wife, Judith. This Richard is the brother of Zachariah Harris, husband of Amelia "Milly" Cooper. Richard was married to Jane ___________, and died between 1860-1870 in Posey County, Indiana. Ira L. Harris III Evansville, Indiana

Source: MUHLENBERG COUNTY, KENTUCKY Deed Books 1 - 5 Abstracts 1798 - 1823 Abstracted & Typed by Brenda Collier Doss Page 77. November 7, 1818. Rowland Harris & Lydia his wife sold to John Cain all of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky for $300, 160 acres in the State of Illinois. Signed: Rowland Harris & Lydia Harris Page 77. November 8, 1818. Lydia wife of Rowland Harris relinquished her Right of Dower. Signed: CHS. F. Wing, Clk. What Harris line is this Rowland Harris a part of? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H-KY so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evansville, Indiana

Source: MUHLENBERG COUNTY, KENTUCKY Deed Books 1 - 5 Abstracts 1798 - 1823 Abstracted & Typed by Brenda Collier Doss Page 224. November 2, 1807. Zachariah Harris sold to William & Ira Bradford all of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky for $250, a negro boy named Luke age 7. Signed: Zachariah Harris. Witness: Christopher Thompkins, Ch. Henderson & Saml. H. Earle. Page 242. October 9, 1815. Zachariah Harris sold to Valentine Whitmer both of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky for $700, 320 acres on waters of Cypress Creek. Granted to Harris assignee of Alney McLean assignee of George Vought,Junr. Philip Graves 400 acre survey assignee of William Nixon. Amelia wife of Zachariah Harris relinquished her Right of Dower. Signed: Zachariah Harris & Millyia Harris. Page 244. October 9, 1815. Milly wife of Zachariah Harris relinquished her Right of Dower. Signed: CHS. F. Wing, Clk. ************** Looking for proof that this Zachariah Harris is the son of Claiborne "Ned" Harris and his wife, Judith. This Zachariah Harris was married to Amelia "Milly" Harris, 1808 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Zachariah died in Posey County, Indiana before January of 1819. Any help is appreciated to further document this family. Ira L. Harris III Evansville, Indiana

Source: ELBERT COUNTY, GEORGIA MARRIAGES, 1805-1913 Compiled by Ann C. Holloman (Mrs. R. C.) Albany, Georgia, copyright 1989 Archibald Harris and Patsy Hendrick, January 30, 1851, Bk. A P.287 B. E. Harris and S. E. Daniel, December 4, 1898 F 207 David E. Harris and Lucinda C. Adams, June 28, 1853 A 334 Dosier Harris and Lettie Rice, December 17, 1902 G 039 E. P. Harris and Emma J. Land, November 23, 1881 D 387 George H. Harris and ellen M. Ginn, January 29, 1894 F 282 James S. Harris and Sarah Means, December 3, 1833 30-5 408 John Harris and Joannah Gragg (Gregg), January 22, 1809 L-F 151 John Harris and Mary Shackleford, December 6, 1820 L16 469 John L. Harris and Catharine W. King, May 7, 1817 L16 089 John O. Harris and Zadie Lee Chancey, July 25, 1907 G 235 Jonathan Harris and Rachal W. Fortson, October 17, 1823 L16 483 Jones West Harris and Corrie Louise Burden, April 23, 1913 G 496 Rev. Lundy H. Harris and Corrie White, February 8, 1887 E 122 P. D. Harris and Elizabeth Wynn, November 1, 1894 F 048 Richmond Harris and Rachel Tait, September 18, 1813 K12 162 Robert Harris and Lizzie Rice, February 19, 1893 E 292 Robert L.Harris &Mrs.Elizabeth H.Upshaw, December 2, 1840 A 103 Robert R. Harris and Janie W. Mattox, July 9, 1896 F 113 S. P. Harris and Susie Hinton, December 25, 1912 G 477 Sol Harris and Bessie Adams, December 21, 1904 G 127 Stephen W. Harris and Sarah H. Watkins, January 19, 1808 L-F 044 Tryon Harris and Sarah Alexander, October 29, 1825 N25 411 W.A. Harris and Hope White, November 7, 1892 E 274 William DuBose Harris & Stella Ann Burden, Feb. 12, 1913 G 486 Wm. Lauriston Harris and Emily Campbell, October 11, 1905 G 157 William M. Harris and Jessie Wootten, February 25, 1886 E 105 William O. Harris and Laura McDaniel, June 5, 1864 B 155 William S. Harris and Lula Burdett, December 15, 1888 E 217 William T. Harris & Racheal A. M. Tait, December 26, 1848 A 241 Agnes Ann Harris & Alexander D. Hunter, August 14, 1833 30-5 327 Ana Harris and Ben Heard, December 9, 1868 C 106 Ann R. Harris and George R. Clayton, October 7, 1830 N28 222 Burley Harris and W. H. Parnell, May 19, 1901 F 333 Edne Harris and Isaac Dennard, January 3, 1821 L16 476 Eliza W. Harris and Joel Bowers, November 17, 1835 A 003 Frances R. Harris and Jepthah Lewis, October 13, 1825 N25 408 Helen Harris and Grover C. David, July 4, 1911 G 413 Mrs. Lucinda C. Harris & L. D. Ogden, September 3, 1865 B 192 Lucy Harris and John M. Bond, September 15, 1829 N28 220 Martha M. Harris and Thomas C. Tinsley, April 7, 1826 N25 410 Mary Ann Harris and Joseph Smith, December 30, 1824 L16 488 Nancy Harris and Bennett Boler(Booler), November 21, 1830 N28 222 Nancy L. Harris and Isham R. Bonds, November 12, 1832 30-5 201 Pink Harris and Joseph Ferguson, September 18, 1901 F 344 Rebecca Harris and Walker Hickman, September 27, 1816 K12 312 Ruth C. Harris and Mathew E. Pulliam, December 31, 1846 A 215 S. F. Harris and M. B. Daniel, February 6, 1898 F 180 Sabra Harris and Henry H. Marrow, June 24, 1852 A 323 Sarah Elizabeth Harris & Tinsley W. Rucker, Dec. 24, 1834 A* 047 Sarah N. Harris and Jeptha Rosser, October 6, 1825 N25 411 Does anyone recognize what line(s) these Harris family members are part of? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H-GA so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evansville, Indiana

Source: EARLY INHABITANTS of the NATCHEZ DISTRICT By Norman E. Gillis Southern Historical Press, Inc., 1999 PART I: Inhabitants Of The Natchez District- 1810 (Except Wilkinson Co., which is for 1805) A - White Males Above 21 B - White Males Below 21 C - Wilkinson Co, total White Females All Others, White Females Above 21 D - Wilkinson Co, Free non-white Males above 21 All Others, White Females Below 21 E - Wilkinosn Co, all other free Negroes All Others, total Free Negroes F - Slaves A B C D E F Samuel Harris Jefferson Co. 1 1 1 2 0 1 Sias Harris Franklin Co. 1 2 1 0 0 0 William Harris Wilkinson Co. 1 1 2 0 1 1 ****************** PART II: Inhabitants Of The Mississippi Territory - 1816 Other Than The Natchez District From the original roles on file in the Dept. of Archives & History, Jackson, Mississippi Head Of Family County Clabon Harris Monroe County E. Frances Harris Madison County John Harris Madison County Richard Harris Madison County William Harris Madison County John Harris Washington County Micajah Harris Clarke County Noble W. Harris Marion County William Harris Greene County ******************** PART III: Inhabitants Of The Natchez District - 1816 From the original roles on file in the Dept. Of Archives & History, Jackson, Mississippi Head Of Family County Levy Haris Jefferson County Daniel Harris Wilkinson County Victor Harris Wilkinson County James Harris Adams County Joshua Harris Amite County William Harris Claiborne County ******************** Does anyone recognize any of these Harris'? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H-MS so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evansville, Indiana

A group of us who are West Harris (1715-1795) descendants are having our 3rd annual genealogy swap on April 24th, 2004 in Eldorado, Montgomery County, NC, which is the home place of West Harris and Mary Turner. Many of their descendants still live in the area. We will all share research, visit local sites (churches, cemeteries, etc.) connected with this Harris line. There will be plenty of opportunity to share and copy data and purchase pertinent books, maps, and articles. Everyone is welcome. For details and to register go to: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~westharris/harris.html Duane Hall

Ira Harris III posted this to Madison Co. KY rootsweb: Subject: Re: Edney (Harris) Phelps, d/o Solon M. Harris, Ky. Source: 1880 online census at familysearch.org 1880 Foxtown, Madison County, Kentucky Page 409C George Phelps WM40, b.Ky, Farmer Parents born in Kentucky Edny , wife, WF36, b.Ky, Parents born in Kentucky Annie , dau , WF16, b.Ky, " Robert , other, WM14, b.Ky, At School " Mary , other, WF12, b.Ky, At School " Carlisle , other, WF02, b.Ky, " Harris Craig , Nephew, WM07, b.Ky, " Sally Harris , MotherL, WF63, b.Ky, " Salone Harris, other, BF08, b.Ky, " I believe this is Edney (Edna) Harris, daughter of Solon M. Harris and his wife Sally Ann Miller. She would be the grandaughter of Overton and Nancy (Oldham) Harris. Are the three children (Robert, Mary, Carlisle) children of George & Edney? Who are the parents of Harris Craig? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or MADKY so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evansville, Indiana Response: I am going to take a wild guess as to the identity of Harris Craig. Unfortunately, I do not have as many books on Madison Co., KY as I should like. This marriage was recorded in Madison Co., KY in 1865 (after the Civil War) Craig, William, mercant, 2nd mar, born & resides in Lincoln Co., 29 [age]; mar Oct 9 65 [1865] to: Harris, Callie, 23. Bnd: Hughes, J. S. Bk 8-207 (From Bill & Kathy Vockery, Madison County Kentucky Marriage Records, Vol III, 1852-1876 [Cross referenced with Vital Statistics] [Richmond, KY: Published by authors, 1995], p. 16) Comment: I have no idea of the parentage of Callie Harris. Because she is age 23, she is of age and she did not require consent of parent to marry. Perhaps a search of Harrises in 1850 or 1860 census may reveal her parents. Is she sister of Edney [Edna] nee Harris? Any other clues to identity of young Harris Craig, nephew? E.W.Wallace

Source: 1880 online census at familysearch.org 1880 1st Ward, Paris, Lamar County, Texas Page 208B James R. G. Long, SWM31, b.Tx Lawyer F.b.NC, M.b.TN Mary F. Long, sister SWF33, b.Tx K. House " " Julia Long, sister SWF29, b.Tx " " Nannie B. Long, sister SWF19, b.Tx " " Robert C. Knight, other MWM31, b.Tx Brick Mason - - Jossie E. Knight, other MWF22, b.Tx NC TN William B.Knight, other SWM24, b.Tn Brick Mason - - Samuel Knight, other SWM21, b.Tn Brick Mason - - Robert Harris, other MWM40, b.Ky At Home KY KY Mary Harris, other MWF40, b.Tx At Home Tn Tn Is this Robert Harris, s/o Solon M. Harris, and Grandson of Overton & Nancy (Oldham) Harris? If so, I assume that Mary is his wife. Are the Long & Knight family members, also in the household, related to the Harris'? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or MADKY so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evansville, Indiana

Source: 1880 online census at familysearch.org 1880 Foxtown, Madison County, Kentucky Page 409C George Phelps WM40, b.Ky, Farmer Parents born in Kentucky Edny , wife, WF36, b.Ky, Parents born in Kentucky Annie , dau , WF16, b.Ky, " Robert , other, WM14, b.Ky, At School " Mary , other, WF12, b.Ky, At School " Carlisle , other, WF02, b.Ky, " Harris Craig , Nephew, WM07, b.Ky, " Sally Harris , MotherL, WF63, b.Ky, " Salone Harris, other, BF08, b.Ky, " I believe this is Edney (Edna) Harris, daughter of Solon M. Harris and his wife Sally Ann Miller. She would be the grandaughter of Overton and Nancy (Oldham) Harris. Are the three children (Robert, Mary, Carlisle) children of George & Edney? Who are the parents of Harris Craig? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or MADKY so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evansville, Indiana

Does anyone know of a connection between the Harris line and the Kidder line? Probably in the KY or OK area late 1800 early 1900. Thanks Richard N. Price Popsprice@cfl.rr.com

Ira Harris III asked about Solon M. Harris in a recent post to Harris-Hunters. Here are some notes I have made. He was my 2nd great-grandmother's brother. SOLON M. HARRIS. (22 Nov 1812-28 May 1869) The dates for Solon Harris come from Richmond (Kentucky) Cemetery, Inc., Inventory of Burials [Richmond: Madison County Historical Society, 2000], p. 71 (as sent by e-mail correspondent) The son of Overton Harris (d. testate 1827, Madison Co., KY) and Nancy Oldham and the brother of Carlisle Harris Stoner, wife of Michael L. Stoner. Thus, Solon M. Harris is the grandson of the elder Christopher Harris of Madison Co., KY, formerly of Albemarle and Louisa Cos., VA. Marriage info: Harris, Solon M. & Sally Ann Miller 25 July 1837. Robert Miller gave consent, but his relationship to the bride is unknown. Solon was brother of John Franklin Harris. (Bill and Kathy Vockery., Madison County, Kentucky Marriage Records, Vol. I, 1786-1822 (Richmond, KY: Published by authors: 1996). Solon was living in Oct 1858 in Madison Co. as reflected in a deed (incompletely photocopied because of technical difficulties at Madison Co. courthouse, Richmond, KY). These persons signed the deed which Solon M. Harris "and others" acknowledged: Nancy Wilkerson (it is believed her mother was Elizabeth Harris, probably deceased); C. C. Harris; Frances I. Harris; Solon M. Harris; Sidney W. Harris; Mary A. Harris; Sally A. Harris; Tillitha Chenault. The names of others appear in the acknowledgement which gives various dates for the acknowledgements: 19 Oct 1858: M. L. Stoner and Carlisle his wife; James Tevis and Nancy Wilkerson, probably the children of Elizabeth Harris, believed to be deceased. Acknowledgement made 19 Oct 1858 by C. C. Harris and Frances Harris his wife. The deed was also acknowledged 4 Jan 1864 by Wm. E. Wilkerson, probably the widower of Elizabeth Harris. Solon Harris acknowledged on the .. Feb 1864. Another acknowledgement was by Sidney W. Harris and wife (not named). Other acknowledgments were by Sally A. Harris and Telitha Chenault (daughter of Overton Harris and wife of Waller Chenault). Solon Harris appears in the 1850 census, Madison Co., as age 38. (Sistler abstracts). Also in the household, Sally A., age 33; Robert, age 11; Carlile [sic], age 9, F; Edney, age 7, F. No details are given in the abstracts by Sistler. Solon was alive in June 1863 when he gave consent for his daughter Edna to marry. Phelps, George E., 23, mar Jun 8 [18]63 to: Edna Harris, 18. Bnd: Bennett, John. Consent by: Harris, Solon M.- FB [father of bride] Bk 7-245. (Vockery & Vockery) Solon M. and Sally A. Harris executed deed Jan 1867 to Mitchel White (Madison Co. DB 15-387) Comment: If any descendants of Solon M. Harris and his wife Sally are subscribers, will they please drop a line to hdanw@aol.com I am a descendant of Carlisle Harris, wife of M. L. Stoner. They removed to Texas before the Civil War.

Source: GENEALOGIES OF KENTUCKY FAMILIES, 3 VOLUMES From The Filson Club History Quarterly THE ESTILL FAMILY Compiled by Alma Lackey Wilson, 1944 This covers pages 311-339 P. 328 Sarah Ann Estill was born October, 1782 in Estill's Fort. She married Major Robert Miller on June 12, 1798. Robert Miller was born in Virginia and brought to Kentucky in about 1783, by his parents, Col. John Miller and Jane Dulaney Miller. After the town of Richmond was established on the ground given by his father, Robert became proprietor of a tavern there; he served in the Kentucky State Senate, from Madison County in 1829, 1834-38; he died on his farm near Richmond on June 2, 1861, at the age of 86. a. James Miller married Harriet F. Tevis in 1824 b. John Dulaney Miller married Eliza Embry in 1828 c. William Green Miller married Julia Miller daughter of Dr. Alexander Miller. Moved to Illinois. d. Rachel Jane Miller married Napoleon Tevis. e. Sallie Ann Miller married Solon M. Harris, 1837 f. Solon Miller, unmarried g. Robert Miller married Elizabeth Miller, daughter of Harrison J. Miller and Patsy Irvine Fields, his wife. h. Elizabeth Miller married William Hill in 1843. This information is being sent because of a request concerning the Miller Family and which Robert Miller was at Estill's Fort. Sarah Ann Estill was the daughter of James & Rachel (Wright) Estill. Does anyone recognize Solon M. Harris? Who were he parents? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or MADKY so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evansville, Indiana

There was a Mark Harris in Jackson Co Alabama in 1819 Euline

Ira Harris III wrote: Subject: [HH] Estill Family: Booton and Harris Marriage Source: GENEALOGIES OF KENTUCKY FAMILIES, 3 VOLUMES From The Filson Club History Quarterly, ESTILL FAMILY Compiled by Alma Lackey Wilson, 1944 This covers pages 311-339 This article discusses the Estill Family of Kentucky. I found it very interesting and informative. Numerous Kentucky families are mentioned and discussed in this article. Among them are the Kavanaugh and Miller families who both tie into the Harris family of Kentucky. "Ruth Estill (Thomas, John, Wallace Estill)the youngest child of Captain Wallace and Lady Mary Ann Estill was born on September 3, 1768, and when five years old was taken from Augusta County where she was born, to her father's estate in Monroe County, Virginia. She married Travis Booton of Greenbrier County, Virginia, who died in 1896. She moved to Kentucky, her mother Lady Mary Ann, going with her, some time prior to 1800. Here, Ruth married her second husband, William Kavanaugh, the son of Rev. Charles Kavanaugh,Sr. and his wife Ann. Major Kavanaugh came to Kentucky from Virginia before 1784, and in June 1790, he was appointed Lieutenant in the Madison County Militia; in 1791, he was promoted to a Captain. His five sons by his first wife, Hannah Woods were all in the War of 1812. Major Kavanaugh died in 1829; Ruth died in 1853 at the age of eighty-five, at the home of her daughter, Mary Ann Embry. Ruth had one child, Mary Ann Booton who married Thomas Harris, son of Christopher and Elizabeth Grubbs Harris. He died in about 1806 and Mary Ann married Joel Emby. Ruth Estill's Bible contained the record of the names and births of all of Captain Wallace Estill's children. Mary Ann Campbell Estill came to Kentucky with her daughter Ruth Booton and died there in 1800. Her life had been spent on the frontiers since she was ten years old, in Pennsylvania, in Virginia, and in Kentucky, so her life was filled with marvelous experiences and hardships. She survived her oldest son, Capt. Jas. Estill for eighteen years and at her death was buried at the site of Estill's Fort. She gave two splendid and heroic sons to Kentucky; three step- sons, four sons, three sons-in-law were Colonial and Revolutionary soldiers." What follows the end of this article is a list of Authorities used. I did not have Thomas Harris/Mary Ann Booton in my database. Can anyone verify further that he was the son of Christopher and Elizabeth (Grubbs) Harris? Any insight and information is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H-KY so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evansville, Indiana My response: This is quite a bit of information to digest at one sitting. I do have a list of some early Kavanaugh bridegrooms of Madison Co., KY Source: Bill & Kathy Vockery, MADISON COUNTY KENTUCKY MARRIAGE RECORDS, VOL I, 1786-1822 [Richmond, KY: Bill & Kathy Vockery, 1993], p. 45 The 2nd name is that of the bride; the 3rd name is the bondsman; the 4th name [if there is one] gives consent. If there is a symbol FB-father of bride; MB = mother of bride. Other symbols will be explained if they occur. The first date is the date of the bond; last date is the date of return. KAVANAUGH Charles - Warren, Peggy - 2 Jul 1817 - Warren, Thomas - Warren, Thomas, FB; 3 Jul 1817 Nicholas - Wallace, Jane - 9 Jan 1817 - Woods, John - Wallace, Jane, MB; 12 Jan 1817 Philip - Gilbert, Patsy - 1 Jul 1807 - Gilbert, Stephens; Gilbert, Samuel, FB [dt blank] William - Miller, Elizabeth - 9 Jun 1798 - Miller, Robert; Miller, John, FB; 13 Jun 1798 William - Booton, Ruth - 20 sep 1815 - Goodloe, William 21 Sep 1815 (Here appears the bride's name Booton. Does this agree with the history of Estill Co.?) Here is the entry for the marriage of Thomas Harris and Mary Ann Booton: HARRIS Thomas - Mary Ann Booton - 27 Mar 1804 - Booton, Travis [no consent] [no return] (Vockery & Vockery, Vol. 1, p. 37) With the information I have at hand for Madison Co., KY, I cannot verify the marriage of one Christopher Harris and Elizabeth Grubbs. If there were such a marriage, it probably took place in Virginia. A Higgason Grubbs was very active in land sales in Madison Co., KY, according to the grantor and grantee deed indexes. Do you have reason to believe that Elizabeth (Grubbs) Harris was one of his children? It is believed that Grubbs's wife was a Harris. Incidentally, I have a copy of one page of a grantor index which contains some surnames beginning with B, including Boonesborough where some of my North Carolinians (and one Pennsylvanian) were active. There is an entry for Booton: Booton, Travis, grantor; Sarah Estill, grantee; deed E-295 Feb 26, 1802 [written]; Mar 18, 1802 [recorded] slave [not named] (LDS film 183,279 - Madison Co., KY Grantor Index) All this may add to your confusion. Estill was formed 1808, created from Clark and Madison counties. A disaster in 1964 destroyed some records [source: Family History Library catalog] E.W.Wallace

Source: GENEALOGIES OF KENTUCKY FAMILIES, 3 VOLUMES From The Filson Club History Quarterly, ESTILL FAMILY Compiled by Alma Lackey Wilson, 1944 This covers pages 311-339 This article discusses the Estill Family of Kentucky. I found it very interesting and informative. Numerous Kentucky families are mentioned and discussed in this article. Among them are the Kavanaugh and Miller families who both tie into the Harris family of Kentucky. "Ruth Estill (Thomas, John, Wallace Estill)the youngest child of Captain Wallace and Lady Mary Ann Estill was born on September 3, 1768, and when five years old was taken from Augusta County where she was born, to her father's estate in Monroe County, Virginia. She married Travis Booton of Greenbrier County, Virginia, who died in 1896. She moved to Kentucky, her mother Lady Mary Ann, going with her, some time prior to 1800. Here, Ruth married her second husband, William Kavanaugh, the son of Rev. Charles Kavanaugh,Sr. and his wife Ann. Major Kavanaugh came to Kentucky from Virginia before 1784, and in June 1790, he was appointed Lieutenant in the Madison County Militia; in 1791, he was promoted to a Captain. His five sons by his first wife, Hannah Woods were all in the War of 1812. Major Kavanaugh died in 1829; Ruth died in 1853 at the age of eighty-five, at the home of her daughter, Mary Ann Embry. Ruth had one child, Mary Ann Booton who married Thomas Harris, son of Christopher and Elizabeth Grubbs Harris. He died in about 1806 and Mary Ann married Joel Emby. Ruth Estill's Bible contained the record of the names and births of all of Captain Wallace Estill's children. Mary Ann Campbell Estill came to Kentucky with her daughter Ruth Booton and died there in 1800. Her life had been spent on the frontiers since she was ten years old, in Pennsylvania, in Virginia, and in Kentucky, so her life was filled with marvelous experiences and hardships. She survived her oldest son, Capt. Jas. Estill for eighteen years and at her death was buried at the site of Estill's Fort. She gave two splendid and heroic sons to Kentucky; three step- sons, four sons, three sons-in-law were Colonial and Revolutionary soldiers." What follows the end of this article is a list of Authorities used. I did not have Thomas Harris/Mary Ann Booton in my database. Can anyone verify further that he was the son of Christopher and Elizabeth (Grubbs) Harris? Any insight and information is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H-KY so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evansville, Indiana

Looking for the family of JOHN HARRIS married to JANE NORWOOD abt. 1840 Mecklenburg Co.,VA or Granville Co., NC. John & Jane Norwood HARRIS were listed in the 1850 & 1860 Mecklenburg census w/ the following children: Sarah (Sally) Ann Harris m. to James Thomas OVERBEY 1857 Charles Harris William Alexander Harris (Alexander married in 1871, but died shortly afterwards) Salina Frances Harris m. to Rolin Yancey 1862 Susan Harris John (Judd) Harris (moved to Mobile, AL) John apparently died between the 1860 & 1870 census (no death records, wills or obits found). Jane appeared living w/ her son Wm. Alexander Harris in 1870 census, next door to Neverson Harris & Wm. Norwood (age 16) My great-grandparents, Sarah (Sally) Ann Harris & James T. Overbey moved to Mobile, AL abt 1867, but Salina & Rolin Yancey remained in Mecklenburg until their deaths (Salina in abt 1921/3) It is possible that Jane Harris was buried w/ the Yanceys, as we lost all trace of her after 1870. Does anyone have any info on the parents/siblings of John or Jane Norwood Harris of Mecklenburg Co, VA or Granville Co., NC? Other family names were: Overbey, Stovall, Marshall, Baptist & perhaps Neverson. Thank You, Beth Leney: leney@entouch.net