Hi... Once again, I'm working on "untangling" my Harris family. My first question is about Isham Harris and his spouse(s). The information handed down through my family is that Martha Rowland is my ancestor, but most of the posted information lists Isham's wife as Mable Martha Green. One database shows him with both as wives, marrying Martha Rowland abt. 1756 in Granville Co., NC and Mable Martha Green 1761 in Granville Co, NC. I know Isham's will lists his wife as Martha, but both were named Martha so that doesn't solve the problem. Both Rowland and Green appear as names of descendants, so that doesn't solve it either. Does anyone have documentation on these wives, and if so, which children go with which wife? Secondly, my family information shows Ransom Harris II as the father of Hanson Harris (b. abt. 1810 - info from the 1850 Census of Granville Co.) Hanson Harris married Marina Cole (daughter of John & Susannah Cole) on Dec. 22, 1830 in Granville Co., NC. Their children were Rowland Harris (b. 1828) and Willis Nelson Harris (b. Sept. 28, 1832 in Granville Co., NC) - both listed in the 1850 Census. Do anyone have any reference to Hanson Harris and his ancestors? I have no proof of this info, but it was given to me with specific dates as if copied from a family bible or the like. I do know the Harris family bible was passed to a daughter of Willis Harris. When she died, all her belongings went to a niece who either discarded it or has it packed away in her belongings and refuses to answer questions about the family. (Sigh!) Does anyone have any information on Hanson Harris? I know he remained in Granville Co., unlike most of his siblings and cousins. If anyone is interested in this line, I'll be happy to post what I have. Caroline McCall

Virginia School Commissioners - 1846 The Virginia School Commissioners were the antebellum equivalent of the modern school boards. This listing was abstracted from Document No. 4 of the Governor's Message and Annual Reports of the Public Officers of the State, and Boards of Directors, Visitors, Superintendents, and other Agents of Public Institutions or Interests of Virginia Printed under resolutions March 18, 1847, Samuel Shepherd, Public Printer, Richmond, 1847. Buckingham County: N. A. Holman, William H. Tapscott, James Harris, E. G. Hanes, Robert T. Hubbard, Fr. Thornton, George W. Kyle, Lewis W. Cabell. James City County: H. B. M. Richardson, George C. Richardson, Thomas Harris, John T. Marston, F. D. Piggott, H. L. Taylor, William T. Lindsey, Robert Morris, Richard C. Wynne. Louisa County: Col. William O. Harris, Charles B. Hopkins, Hiram Sanders, Charles C. Jennings, John R. Quarles, William D. Mansfield, William J. Pendleton, Samuel A. Guy, Archibald Anderson, John S. May, Robert M. Kent, Thomas Shelton. Rockingham County: Edward H. Smith, W. G. Stevens, John Vigar, A. Hopkins, Jesse Ralston, William C. Harrison, Jacob Trumbe, William G. Thompson, Reuben Moore, Joseph H. Conrad, George W. Kemper, Jonathan Peale, W. H. Harris. Surry County: William H. Edwards, William P. Underwood, Jacob Faulcon, David Hargrave, James Carroll, Bolling Ellis, James Harris.

HARRIS, EDMUND State of North Carolina Tyrrell County Book 2, page 2 Dated 14 July 1800 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ In the name of God amen: I, Edmund Harris of the State of North Carolina Tyrell County being weak of body but being of perfect mind and memory and calling to mind the mortality of my body knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die have made and constituted this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. First and principally, I recommend my soul to the hand of God that gave it, Hoping at the glorious morning of the resurrection to receive full pardon of all my sins as for my body I commit to the earth from whence it was taken to buried in a decent manner at the discretion of my executors and as for what worldly goods it has pleased God to bless me I dispose of in the following manner. Item - I give and bequeath to my two sons Joseph Harris and Hesekiah Harris all my land to be divided as follows beginning at a persokon tree up the ditch to the back line the Westard part to Joseph and the Eastward part to Hesekiah but my will is that my wife Elizabeth have her life time on the part that give to Hesekiah. Item - I give and bequeath to my son Simeon Harris one hundred and fifty acres of swamp but his brother to work in it without paying tole but if he does without him to go to his brother Hesekiah. Item - Likewise I give to my son Simon one feather bed and furniture one cross cut say and one ax and hoe and one gun. Item - I give to my daughter Elizabeth Harris one bed and furniture one chest one tea kettle one earthen tea pot six pewter plate and six earthen plates and six spoons - Item - I give to my wife Elizabeth Harris one bed and furniture one small pot and chest one skillet. Item - I give to my son Hesekiah one bed and furniture one hand mill one great pot. Item - I give my mare and horse for the use of my family but if the mare prove with fold the colt I give to Hezekiah. Item - I give all my cattle for the use of my family and all my bees I give for the use of my family and all my sheep I give for the use of my family all my hogs I give for the use of my family. Item - I give to my son Hesekiah two ploughs two hoes and one ax and other tools that I have. Item - I give to my son Simon Harris one large pewter dish to two quart Basons. Item - I give to my son Hesekiah six earthen plates one two quart pewter bason. Item - I give to my daughter Elizabeth one half gallon bason to one small pewter dish one large earthen dish. Item - I give to my wife Elizabeth one case and bottles. Item - I give to my son Simon one large earthen bole. Item - I give to my Hesekiah one pair of fire dogs. Item - I give to my wife Elizabeth one woolen wheel and one linen wheel and one griddle and as for the rest of my property I give further. I give use of my family and I likewise constitute and appoint my well beloved wife Elizabeth Harris Executrix to this my last will and Testament and likewise disanul all other wills and testament by me and do acknowledge this to be my last will and Testament whereunto I the said Edmund Harris have set my hand and fixt my seal this fourteenth day of July one thousand eight hundred. Edmund (his -x- mark) Harris (Seal) Signed Sealed & Delivered in presence of Benjamin Phelps Samuel Spruill ================================================= HARRIS, SIMEON State of North Carolina Tyrrell County Book 2, page 71 Dated 27 August 1811 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ In the name of God amen: I Simeon Harris of the State and County afd. Being in a low state of health, but of sound memory recollecting on the certainty of death, the uncertainty of life have made and ordained this to be my last will and testament in manner following Viz: First - I recommend my soul to the hands of a just God that gave it me and my body to the ground to be buried at the discretion of my executors. My will and desire is that all my just debts should be paid and all the rest of my estate that it hath been pleased God to bless me with I give and bequeath as follows. Item - I give and bequeath unto my beloved brotherinlaw Joseph Bateman one stock of bees to him and his heirs forever. Item - I give and bequeath to my brother Joseph Harris one stock of bees to him and his heirs forever. Item - I give and bequeath to my brother Hezekiah Harris all the rest of estate to him and his heirs forever. I do hereby nominate and appoint my brother Hezd. Harris executor to this my last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 27th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & eleven. Simeon (his -x- mark) Harris (Seal) Signed Sealed & Delivered In presence of us Elizabeth (her -x- mark) Harris (Juret) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ State of North Carolina Tyrrell County July Term 1818 A record of wills proved at and since July Term 1818 by JAMES WOOD Clk - - - who was appointed Clerk at the afsd. Term. ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Another researcher may have more to add to my note but just wanted to say that death records may or may not be available for certain locations. In the mid west, records were started in the late 1800's but in the south, I don't think it was even mandatory for the local governments to maintain records until after about 1910 or 1920. If you research through the LDS Family History Center, you may want to check to see whether there are records listed in the Library Catalog. The library catalog is online however, I prefer to use the microfiche where I actually research even though its not up to date any more. I haven't quite figured out how to use the computerized system. My only experience with death records is in my Alabama research. There, the records were found under the topic, Alabama and then Death Records. You may also be able to obtain the records (if one exists) through a state agency like the Department of Health. However, keep in mind that they are expensive to obtain, the agency may state up front that they will only search a limited "time frame" and they don't refund money. So, if you don't mind taking the chance, then this may be a good way to get the records. However, I don't completely trust clerks to do my research and I don't have much money to spend so I usually look for the microfilm and research it myself. Another possibility: if death records exist for the time in which your ancestor died, and the microfilm is available through the LDS you can pay them to locate the record. However, they will only research known information so you still need to know whether the record exists. For that information you need to find the index. Also, the local health department may have maintained death before state records were started so don't forget to check both state and local agencies. I was fortunate to find a death record for my gg grandmother in the Jefferson County (AL.) Health Department (1900) but it didn't contain any information besides date and cause of death. I don't even know for sure it was the right Susan Harris. Old records are sometimes unpredictable. Kristina Harris

My ggrandmother Exa (Eva) M Harris died in Poughkeepsie, NY Nov. 11, 1892. Where do I send to to get a death cert. on her? She is buried along with her son & husband in the Rural Cemetery in Poughkeepsie, NY. Thank you & God Bless, Jane

To the person looking for parents of one Benjamin Franklin Harris reportedly born in Erie Pennsylvania ca 1857. I have a suggestion: One people-finding tool which many people overlook are city directories, sometimes county directories. These were published about every other year. They generally list all the employed people in a community, giving their residence address, their place of employment, and occupation (generally). Then you need to look for a listing for the employer to learn more. (My German born ancestor, who became a blacksmith, generally worked for a firm with a German name.) At the back of the book, there frequently is a reverse directory. That is, the residence address is listed and then perhaps every adult person in the household is listed, even if not employed. I have picked up the names of widows in that manner. (This is not foolproof method, but give it a try, at least for cities, small towns, and see if there is one for the county you are researching.) No, these are NOT telephone directories. These were more or less trade directories, compiled for many uses, but perhaps for door-to-door salesmen. Government agencies used these a lot before telephone directories came along. They were published in many places as late as the mid-1950s. Note the list for Erie, PA below, which I obtained (and partially copied) from a PLACE search in the Family History Library Catalog located on www.familysearch.org I typed in Erie and then Pennsylvania [no abbreviations allowed] in a Place search, went down the list of topics to Directories, clicked on that. As indicated at the bottom, there are more directories for Erie, PA. If the film number given by the Fam Hist Library begins with 6 million, say, 600,000,001, then that film is on a microfiche, and will cost you 15 cents apiece. Just be sure that you know how many fiche are in a collection. I see the first few directories listed above are on microfiche, beginning with 6,xxx,xxx. (I told a lady about some microfiche for a collection at FHL she would like to have. There were so many fiche, that she would have to pay $70 plus.) The microfiche will stay at your local LDS Family History Center. If you are not acquainted with FHCs, start browsing the list given on the URL above. Most films held by FHL in Salt Lake City can be borrowed through your local FHC for a small fee, for a limited time. Microfiche, however, don't take up much space and generally held permanently at the FHC. Happy hunting! E.W.Wallace Title Erie (Pennsylvania) city directories Note Location Film 1853/54 The Erie city directory... by Henry Wm. Hulbert (2 fiches) FHL US/CAN Fiche 6043890 1854/55 The Erie city directory... by H. W. Hulbert (2 fiches) (1855/57 None published) FHL US/CAN Fiche 6043891 1857/58 The Erie city directory... by H.W. Hulbert (2 fiches) (1858/59 None published) FHL US/CAN Fiche 6043892 1859/60 The Erie city directory... by H.W. Hulbert (3 fiches) FHL US/CAN Fiche 6043893 1861/62 The Erie city directory... by H. W. Hulbert FHL US/CAN Film 1376844 1862/63 The Erie city directory... by H. W. Hulbert (1863/65 None published) FHL US/CAN Film 1376844 1865/66 The Erie directory... by J. H. Lant (1866/67 None published) FHL US/CAN Film 1376844 1867/68 Erie business directory... by Lynn & Co. FHL US/CAN Film 1376844 1868/69 Erie business directory (1869/70 None published) FHL US/CAN Film 1376844 1870/71 Directory of Erie city and county, Pa. ... by Jno. M. Arters FHL US/CAN Film 1376844 1871/72 Directory of the city of Erie... by Asa B. Cook FHL US/CAN Film 1376845 1872/73 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376845 1873/74 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by William P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376845 1874/75 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by William P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376845 1875/76 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376845 1876/77 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376845 1877/78 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376845 1878/79 [Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson] (lacks title page) FHL US/CAN Film 1376846 1879/80 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376846 1880/81 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376846 1881/82 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376846 1882/83 [Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson] (lacks title page) FHL US/CAN Film 1376847 1883/84 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376847 1884/85 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376847 1885 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376847 1886 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376847 1887 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376847 1888 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376847 1889 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376848 1890 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376848 1891 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376848 1892 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376848 1893 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376848 1894 Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376849 1895/96 Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376849 1896/97 Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376849 1897/98 Erie city duplex directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376849 1898/99 Erie city duplex directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376849 1899/1900 Erie city duplex directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson (1900/01 Not available) 1901/1902 Erie city duplex directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1376850 1902/03 Erie city duplex directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1611544 1903/04 Erie city duplex directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1611544 1904/05 Erie city duplex directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1611544 1905/06 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Erie Directory Co. FHL US/CAN Film 1611544 1906/07 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1611545 1907/08 Atkinson's Erie city directory... contains a complete directory of Edinboro, Fairview, Girard, Harbor Creek, McKean, Moorheadville, North East, North Girard, Wesleyville... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1611545 1908/09 Atkinson's Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1611545 1909/10 Atkinson Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1611546 1910/11 Atkinson Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1611546 1911/12 Atkinson Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1611546 1912/13 Atkinson Erie city directory... by Wm. P. Atkinson FHL US/CAN Film 1611547 Numbers 1-50 of 73 film notes.

Hi, I am searching for two brothers, Randal Harris, and Claiborne Harris, sons of Brantley Harris. Claiborne Harris was born about 1783, died sept 1822 in Port Gibson, Mississippi. he was married to Elizabeth "Betsy" Kirby, they had two children. Randal Harris born about 1785, d. 1834, married to Nancy Harris, had 5 children. Both Randal and Claiborne Harris were born in Montgomery Co. NC, there father Brantly was married to Elizabeth Edwards, probably born in VA. There seems to be no information on who Brantleys parents were or where he came from. Also can find no information on Claiborne or Randal after they moved to Al and MS. One sister Mary, married Azariah Dumas and move to AL.. Would appreicate any information on this family. thanks Lea

Taxable List Granville Co. N. C. 1786 Thompson Harris Dr. James Monroe Harris son of Newsom and Mary Harris was born 25 Oct. 1867, d. 11 April 1952. Two children Pearl Brandeau Harris b. 29 Sept. 1911, Ray Harris b. 1917 m. Sarah 1880 Census Dist. 4 Cheatham Co. TN Newsom Harris 33 Mary Harris 31 James Monroe Harris 10 Lizzie M. Harris 2 Lula Bell Harris 7/12 (b. Oct.) Hope this helps someone. Sarah

Hi. Was just wondering if there is a web site where one can view the emails for the Harris Hunters mailing list and if so what is it. Thanks. G

I am looking for info on my elusive grandfather, Benjamin Franklin Harris. Death cert. lists him as b in Erie, PA in 1857. He died Nov. 1, 1940 in Southfield. Michigan. He may have lived in OH at some point in his life. No parents or other kin are known. He married Clare M. Crawford(Crofford) in 1879 in Allen County, IN.. He was found on the 1880 census there & on the 1900 census in Whitely County, IN. At some point the family lived in DeKalb County, IN where my father Benjamin Frank Harris ll was born April 17, 1893. No records there. He listed his trade as a Blacksmith. Apparently he was a renter & never owned land. The family moved after 1900 to Detroit Michigan or in near vicinity. to Detroit. Children, all b in Indiana were Albert Harris b 1882;Bertha or Beula b 1885;Harry (Jay) b 1888;Alza (f) b 1990;Benjamin b 1893;& Russel b 1895. Anyone with knowledge of this my Harris line I would appreciate hearing from you Thank You, RHarris

Source: 1880 United States Census: Georgia District 257, Jackson County, Georgia Page 656D James S. Harris, WM46, b. Ga. Farmer Parents born Georgia Martha M. WF42, b. SC K. House Parents born NC Emma SWF17, b. Ga. At Home Ga / NC Claiborn SWM15, b. Ga. Farm Laborer Ga / NC James SWM13, b. Ga. Farm Laborer Ga / NC Sarah SWF11, b. Ga. At Home Ga / NC Franklin SWM09, b. Ga. Ga / NC Martha SWF07, b. Ga. Ga / NC Christopher SWM04, b. Ga. Ga / NC Clara SWF02, b. Ga. Ga / NC Does anyone recognize this Georgia family? What line are the Jackson County, Georgia Harris' 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

Sarah, Thanks for your note. I've been searching for information on Thompson and Jane (Beckman) Harris. I've stumbled across several people who supposedly had knowledge about the family but so far, haven't discovered anything that I didn't already know. It's a link that I'm extremely interested in but still a little too far removed to spend time and money pursuing. So, I have confined my search to primarily free resources like census records; at one point, I also ordered the land records of Monroe County, MS. All that I can say is that it appears that my family crossed paths with Thompson and Jane Harris. I'm pretty sure that my branch of the family migrated into Alabama from Tennessee. The matriarch was probably Sarah Swinney Harris who may have been native to Bedford County, TN. Her 1st husband was James Harris. He died 1830 - 1833; her BLM land entry file identified her as a widow. Then she ended up back in Jefferson County, AL (from Green / Pickens County, AL) where my ancestor was born (1838.) She was probably married to Joel Harris although I haven't found a record. The LDS library catalog identifies a number of pages missing from the marriage records of Jefferson County. The census records of James Harris (1830 Green County) identified 2 male children and 1 or 2 girls. I have pretty much identified the eldest son as William M. Harris. The second son may have been John P Harris who ended up in Thompson's household in Rusk County, TX. 1850. I found marriage records for a 3rd male in Jefferson County (James M Harris) who may also have had ties to Sarah Harris but whether he was her son or the son of Joel Harris --- I don't know. In any case, James M Harris (and my direct ancestor, General M Harris) died in the Civil War. James married Susan Ritch and had 2 daughters and they married into the Latham and Hitt families. John P Harris ended up in Texas (Rusk and Hopkins Counties and then he died after about 1873. So far, I've been unable to find out when or where either he or Elizabeth died. Some of their children ended up in Oklahoma. I've also looked for Jane Harris whose descendents did some research into the Beckham family; they claim that she was alive until after 1880 but to date, have not found any sign of her. She would have been over 80 years old by 1880. One record shows a Jane Harris (+ 84 ) in Georgia but don't know whether or not it is her. I found an index entry for a property transfer (Thompson to Jane Harris ) in Rusk Count, TX. which leads me to believe that Thompson died about 1853 or so but the actual record was destroyed in a courthouse fire. Every time I find new information I end up in a burn county or records destruction from the Civil War. Any new ideas are always welcome. Kristina Harris -----Original Message----- From: HAROLD D ANDREWS [mailto:csmsurge@juno.com] Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 2:13 PM To: HARRIS-HUNTERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [HH] Newsom Harris For Kristina who is searching for Newsom Harris. I don't know the time frame for the one you are looking for but in Cheatham County, TN there was a Dr. James Monroe Harris who died probably in the 1950's and was probably born somewhere in the late 1800's. His parents were Newsom Harris and Mary Harris. I'm not sure if Mary's maiden name was Harris too or not. Dr. Harris is buried in Cheatham County and I think his parents were from either Mississippi or Alabama. Somewhere I have a family tree of a woman who was descended from a Claiborne Thompson Harris who I think lived in Alabama. If I can find it I will post it with the Harris Hunters for you to see. I think you were interested in Thompson Harris? Sarah Harris Andrews ==== HARRIS-HUNTERS Mailing List ==== HH Archives: http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl HH Site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~confido/hindex2.htm HH Data Base: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=harrishunters

For Kristina who is searching for Newsom Harris. I don't know the time frame for the one you are looking for but in Cheatham County, TN there was a Dr. James Monroe Harris who died probably in the 1950's and was probably born somewhere in the late 1800's. His parents were Newsom Harris and Mary Harris. I'm not sure if Mary's maiden name was Harris too or not. Dr. Harris is buried in Cheatham County and I think his parents were from either Mississippi or Alabama. Somewhere I have a family tree of a woman who was descended from a Claiborne Thompson Harris who I think lived in Alabama. If I can find it I will post it with the Harris Hunters for you to see. I think you were interested in Thompson Harris? Sarah Harris Andrews

Dear Emma in New Mexico, you wrote: I am searching (in vain it seems) for parents, siblings of Levi Harris. He married Dorothy Bozeman in Monticello Florida , Jefferson County in Dec 1831. Their daughter Tamzy Harris was my great grandmother. Some family history says he originally came from Maine, but no proof. Any tidbit of info greatly appreciated. Emma in NM Suggestion: Since you are in New Mexico, you probably have an LDS family history center near you. A list of these centers around the world is found on www.familysearch.org Look in the lower right hand corner. (Also check out the FHL catalog in that same area of the website at a later time.) If such a FH center is near you, call them and ask what their opening hours are. Then ask whether they have hundreds of microfiche called AIS = Accelerated Indexing System. Many centers, particularly older ones, do have this rather helpful people-finder. Again, this is on microfiche. What is AIS? This is a rather comprehensive (but flawed) census index to all the US censuses through 1850, and for some western states and territories, it goes beyond 1850. Each census, after the first ones, is in a different search. (Search 1 pertains to the earlier censuses plus has some tax lists to make up for missing censues.) When the censuses list everyone in the family, as in the 1850 census, then the later searches divide into areas of the US. There may be a free four-page handout at your local LDS center to explain how to use this valuable index. But, with patience, you can teach yourself by jumping in and observing how this index works. Caution: There is a high error rate--misspellings, duplications, omissions, and so on, but still professionals use this index a great deal when beginning with a new ancestor, say, for a client. Since you believe your Harrises were old enough to get married in 1831, why don't you start with the 1840 census to try to find Levi Harris in the AIS? Then move backwards. Did Florida have marriage bonds, as many Southern states did? Then find out who the bondsman is? Did either the bride or the groom need consent of a parent or a guardian? Marriage bonds, when they can be found, are a great people-finder. Check out Levi's neighbors and do a fair amount of research in the state where he landed in 1840. You may find some clues in the people with whom he associated. In the 1840s, there were few if any railroads, and unless people traveled by boat, they probably didn't move huge distances. Native Americans were still a menace, and so people frequently moved in groups for protection--also from bears and snakes [and in Florida, other strange critters]. Levi's neighbors in 1840 may have come from the same place he did. You are going to have a lot better luck by tracing the movements of the Bozemans. Look for Harrises in the neighborhoods (counties) where the Bozemans are found. Ordinarily, unless the family was really desperately poor and they needed to marry off a daughter to have one less face to feed, the family needed to know something of the background of the prospective groom. Therefore, you probably will find Harrises somewhere in the neighborhood of the Bozeman families. You need to know a little of the history of Florida in the time period when these folks married. An encyclopedia (or a children's book) may help you get this info in a hurry! Also, while you are at it, also study the history of Georgia. Until the Indians ceded large parts of Georgia, there wasn't much territory in the populated part of Georgia until after the American Revolution. After the Revolution, people poured into Georgia, because land was easy to acquire. My North Carolinians migrated there, for example, but also some collateral families from Virginia. And Harrises are like hares--they proliferate a lot!!! I hope the AIS will help you locate some likely Harrises. At least, your Harris does not have a first name like Robert, Richard, William!!! But his father and his grandfather may have some of those names!!! Happy hunting!

Source: Colony Of North Carolina, 1765-1775, Volume II Abstracts Of Land Patents By Margaret M. Hofmann Patent Book 18 Patent 77, pg. 147, William Hagens, 6 April 1765, 200 acres in Mecklenburgh - including the forks of Tarkiln Branch above Robert Harris. Patent 1124, pg. 353, James Mays, 25 April 1767, 200 acres in Mecklenburgh on the N. side of fair forest on both sides of Harrises Creek, joining Robert Harris and George Park. Patent 1211, pg. 372, Samuel Simpson, 25 April 1767, 400 acres in Mecklenburgh on the N. side of fair forest on both sides of Harris's branch, joining a small Branch by the side of the bottom above Robert Harris. ********************** Patent Book 20 Patent 1386, pg. 394, Robert Harris, 22 December 1768, 500 acres in Tryon on both sides of Harris Creek (which is) the waters of Fair Forrest - including the forks and James Harris old survey, joining James Mayes, Andrew Foster, a spring, Bullocks corner, and George Parks. Patent 1636, pg. 446, Felix Kenan, 4 May 1769, 300 acres in Duplin on the N. side of Kings Branch above Kenan's own land, joining William Cannon, the marsh, and Richard Harris - including the Goose Pond. Patent 2039, pg. 505, Hugh Henry, 16 December 1769, 640 acres in Hyde on the N. side of Matamuskeet Ridge, joining Thomas Harris, Gibbs Line, and the Savanna Patent 2130, pg. 519, Charles Harris, 16 December 1769, 150 acres in Mecklenburgh on the waters of Rockey river on both sides of big run, joining (a point) near Harris' old survey and (a point) nearly with McEllys Line. Patent 2537, pg. 580, Robert Harris, Jr., 11 December 1770, 47 acres in Mecklenburgh on the waters of Reedy Creek of Rockey river between Harris' own Line, David Flough, and the late Governor Dobbs tract Number two. ********************** Patent Book 22 Patent 3525, pg. 16, Thomas Respess, 15 May 1772, 300 acres in Beaufort on the S. side of Pamplico River on the E. side of Durhams Creek, joining James Blount and Alexander Stewarts Patent 3655, pg. 49, James Cozart, 19 May 1772, 300 acres in Tryon on the N. side of the little Catauba Creek, joining Hugh Berry. Patent 3656, pg. 49, James Cozart, 19 May 1772, 300 acres in Tryon on Kittle Shoal branch of the S. fork of the Catauba River, - including the Improvement Cozart bought of Fields, joining Kittles Line, both sides of the branch, and a Path. Patent 3669, pg. 52, William Gatlin, 20 May 1772, 200 acres in Craven on the N. side of Neuse and (on) the N. E. side of Swifts Creek on Bear Branch, joining John Harris, Edward Bryan, Lazarus Gatlin, John Gatlin, John Carney, and Cabbin Branch on the N. E. side of Swifts Creek Road. Patent 3782, pg. 79, Thomas Harris, 22 May 1772, 100 acres in Mecklenburg on the waters of four mile Creek between Harris' own land and Patrick Williams, joining a Path and Lewis's corner. Patent 4082, pg. 155, Walton Harris, 22 January 1773, 150 acres in Anson on both sides of the Yadkin River, joining McCulloh's corner at the head of the narrows. Patent 4408, pg. 224, James Gardner, 30 January 1773, 45 acres in Mecklenburg on the N. side of Rocky River between Robt. Smith, Wm. Gardner, and James Gardner's own Lands, joining Charles Harris Patent 4778-A,pg. 299, Isaac Edwards, 22 November 1771, 100 acres in Craven on the N. side of Neuse River between the Mouth of upper Broad Creek and Goose Creek, joining George Brins Harris near the Mouth of Goose Creek, upper Broad Creek to the Mouth thereof, and the courses of the sd. River. *********************** Patent Book 23 Patent 5911, pg. 91, Robert Harris, 26 October 1767, 250 acres in Mecklenburgh on the waters of Harris Creek falling in fair forrest, joining John Parks, both sides of a branch, Bullocks line, a little hollow, and (a point) near George Parks Patent 6678, pg. 244, Charles Harris, 29 April 1768, 100 acres in Mecklenburgh on Browns Creek (on) the S. side of Broad river, joining Harris' own Land. Patent 6793, pg. 288, Robert Harris, 29 April 1768, 200 acres in Mecklenburgh, joining Rockey river, the mouth and side of Mallard Creek, Governor Dobbs, (a point) near the Waggon ford, William Alexander, and Daniel Alexander. Patent 7051, pg. 335, Adam Meek, 22 December 1768, 200 acres in Mecklenburgh on the waters of Rockey river, joining Moses Alexander, George Alexander, Charles Harris, and Meeks own line. Patent 7103, pg. 345, Samuel Selby, Sr., 22 December 1768, 200 acres in Hyde on the S. side of Mattamuskeet Lake, joining Stephen Harris, Selbys other late survey, and the meanders of the sd. Lake. Patent 7120, pg. 348, John Harris, 22 December 1768, 135 acres in Tryon on the little Catawba Creek, joining John Gullick, Andrew Armour, and Harris' own land. ******************** Patent Book 25 Patent 7394, pg. 46, Daniel McAllister, 4 March 1775, 100 acres in Mecklenburg on the E. side of Rocky River - including McAllister's improvement, joining James Harris and the Kings line. Patent 7395, pg. 47, John Ramsey, 4 March 1775, 150 acres in Mecklenburgh on both sides of the middle fork of Sugar Creek, joining (a point) near Thomas Polk, Arthur Alexander, and the Waggon road. Patent 7407, pg. 50, Harris McKinley Wyley, 4 March 1775 90 acres in Mecklenburg on the N. side of Reedy Creek, joining Wyleys own corner and James Stafford. Patent 7528, pg. 91, Walter Harris, 4 March 1775, 206 acres in Anson N. E. of the Yadkin, joining McColaughs line and Harriss own line. Patent 8265, pg. 342, Christopher Neale, 14 March 1775, 300 acres in Hyde on Mattamuskeet, joining Tar Creek road in the Indian line, Nelson Spencer, Henry Gibbs, Thos. Harris, and Edward Spencer. ******************** Patent Book 26 Patent 8417, pg. 31, Edward Spencer, 23 July 1774, 640 acres in Hyde, joining Thomas Harris and the N. side of old Mattamuskeet Creek Road on the Indian Line. Patent 8637, pg. 92, Peter Johnston, 25 July 1774, 220 acres in Mecklenburgh on the Waters of four mile Creek between John Ramsey, Robert Stewart, and Thomas Harris, joining Stewarts path and a branch. Patent 9021, pg. 200, John Harris, 28 February 1775, 201 acres in Tryon on both sides of Maple Creek of Mountain Creek, joining (a point) near Dickey's corner. **************** Does anyone recognize any of these Harris'? What Harris line(s) do these Harris belong? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H-NC so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evansville, Indiana

Ira, Could you please tell me what information you have on this Burr Calvert Harris? I would like to see how he might relate to the Burr Calvert Harris of Virginia and South Carolina. J. Wren Harris, Jr. Albany, GA -----Original Message----- From: Ira L. Harris III >>From what I have been able to determine, through personal research >and conversations with many persons, I believe that there were at >least three different Harris lines in Granville County, North >Carolina during the late 1700's to early 1800's. > >One of the Harris lines goes back to Burr Calvert Harris. This line >goes back to Maryland, and forward into Mississippi and Texas.

I have been a lurker for awhile, I am reentering all my info after a computer crash that I unfortunately, stupidly, did not back up. Let this be a lesson to everyone! It's going to take me a long time to get back to where I was, and it takes a bit of work to get together the info to submit to the list. I have seen a couple things come across lately that might connect, so here goes: 1-Joseph Adams Harris b 5 Feb 1829 Dekalb Co. GA d 10 March 1910 Limestone Co. m 26 Dec 1850 Kosciusko, Attala Co. MS to Elizabeth Herod b 01 Nov. 1826 Washington CO. AL d 29 Feb 1892 d Limestone Co. TX 2-William Andrew Harris b 8 Nov 1857 Limestone Co. d 14 Mar 1913 m 24 Aug 1880 Polk Co. TX to Nancy Amanda Wilkinson b 27 February 1859 Polk Co. TX d 20 May 19? 3-Andrew Grover Harris, Sr. b 13 Feb 1888 Limestone Co, TX d 25 Jan 1955 m 9 Oct 1909 to Helen Eva Shields b 22 September 1889 Dallas Co. TX, d 3 Nov. 1976 Hemet, Riverside, CA 4-Andrew Grover Harris, Jr. b 31 May 1918 Burbank, CA d 23 Dec 2003 Redding, CA m- 28 Sept 1941, Denver, CO to Corinne Marie Fairbanks b 19 Jan 1920 Ada Mn, d 1999 Redding, CA Thanks, Audrey (Harris) Shuman

Source: Colony Of North Carolina, 1735-1764 (Vol.1) Abstracts Of Land Patents By Margaret M. Hofmann Patent Book 2 Patent 114, pg. 23, Robert Harris, 29 March 1753, 400 acres in Anson County on the S. side of the Cataba river on a branch of twelve Mile creek, joining Samuel McClerry. Patent 150, pg. 30, Robert Harris, 29 March 1753, 400 acres in Anson County on the N. side of the Catauba river on a Branch of the 12 Mile Creek, joining Samuel McClerry. Patent 569, pg. 96, James Harris, 23 February 1754, 265 acres in Anson County on the south side of the Cataba river on a S. branch of Allison creek, joining the sd. branch. Patent 588, pg. 99, James Harris, 23 February 1754, 200 acres in Anson County on the S. side of the Cataba river on the N. side of Fishing creek, joining William Mills. ******************** Patent Book 3 Patent 1943, pg. 415, Thomas Graves, 18 November 1738, 220 acres in Craven County on the S. side of Neuse River, joining Mr. Harris and James Green. ******************** Patent Book 5 Patent 2154, pg. 60, James Parham, 4 August 1741, 300 acres in Bertie County on Troubilviels run, joining Arthur Harris, the branch, and the run. Patent 2434, pg. 129, William Haris, 21 March 1742, 109 acres in Chowan County, joining William Rice, John Haslet, and John Sparkman. Patent 2727, pg. 196, Parker Pierce, 4 August 1741, 300 acres in Beaufort County on the N. side of Tarr river, joining Timothy Harris and McHenry's line. Patent 3225, pg. 307, George Bunn Harris, 6 October 1748, 461 acres in Craven County on the N. side of Neuse river between upper broad creek and Goose creek. Patent 3432, pg. 350, Tyre Harris, 31 March 1750, 450 acres in Anson County, joining the fork of the Cataba river and the Main river. Patent 3433, pg. 350, Tyre Harris, 13 September 1749, 600 acres in Anson County on the N. side of the S. fork of the Cataba river, joining the river and the lower end of an Indian old field on the river. Patent 3478, pg. 359, Robert Harris, 1 December 1744, 250 acres in Edgecombe County on the S. side of poplar creek, joining both sides of the creek. Patent 3686, pg. 403, Samuel Wilkins, 27 September 1751, 1000 acres in Anson County on the S. side of the South fork of the Cataba river, joining Nathaniel Harris and the S. fork ********************* Patent Book 8 Patent 3871, pg. 7, Jane Harris, 1 March 1738, 160 acres in Beaufort County on the N. side of Pamplico River, joining Ropers upper line. Patent 3919, pg. 18, Wm. Harris, 2 March 1738, 640 acres in Beaufort County on the N. side of Pamplico River, joining the River side, a Mill Pond, and the Pocoson. Patent 3921, pg. 18, Richard Harris, 2 March 1738, 320 acres in Beaufort County on the N. side of Pamplico River and on the lower side of red bank ferry, joining the mouth of the Creek and the River. Patent 3926, pg. 19, Timothy Harris, 1 March 1738, 390 acres in Beaufort County on the N. side of Pamplico on the-side of the mill pond, joining Capt. Adams. ********************* Patent Book 15 Patent 4686, pg. 58, Jacob Harris, 25 September 1754, 200 acres in Beaufort County on the Head of (a) Gutt Issueing Out of the West side of Vandermurs Creek Opposite to Mr. Jone's Old Field, joining the head and side of Cedar Creek, the Main Creek, and the Gutt. Patent 4704, pg. 62, James Armstrong and Samuel Young, 28 September 1754, 478 acres in Anson County on the S. side of the Cataba River on Little Cataba creek, joining Tyla(?) Harris, Andrew Carthey, Henry ONeal, and Alexr. Osburn. Patent 4834, pg. 110, Samuel Young, 3 October 1755, 270 acres in Anson County, joining Tyla Harris, Robert Leeper, and the S. Bank of the Cataba River above the Mouth of the S. fork of the sd. River. Patent 4857, pg. 115, Alexander Chesnut, 13 March 1756, 540 acres in Duplin County on the Six Runs Between Governor Dobbs and Jacob Chesnut's Home Place, joining the Angle made by Beverdam Branch and the Six Runs, the side of the sd. Branch, the Mouth of a Branch, Richard Harris, the Governor's Line, sd. Jacob Chesnut, and sd. Six Runs. Patent 4953, pg. 162, Chrales Harris, 13 March 1756, 500 acres in Anson County on the North side of a fork of Browns Creek on the South side of Broad River - Including some Bever Dams. Patent 4954, pg. 162, John Gullick, 18 March 1756, 126 acres in Anson County, joining the Land he Now lives on, James Harris, Samuel ______, and Alexander Osborn. Patent 5692, pg. 337, Robert Patrick, 10 April 1761, 12- acres in Anson County on the West side of the Catabau River above the Mouth of the S. fork, joining William Rackford (?), Joseph Carrell, Tyree Harris, and the sd. fork - Including his own Improvements. Patent 6151, pg. 421, Benjamin Martin, 24 April 1762, 200 acres in Hyde County at a place Called Lawrel Swamp, joining Henry Ebern, William Moore, William Harris, the Mouth of Jacks Creek, and the sd. Swamp. Patent 6287, pg. 444, Thomas Harris, Junior, 15 November 1762, 200 acres in Hyde County in Mattamuskeet on the S. E. side of the Lake and the E. side of the ridge, joining Henry Brees, the sd. Harris, and former land of Henry Gibbs. Patent 6365, pg. 460, John Harris, 15 November 1762, 250 acres in Craven County on the East side of Swifts Creek, joining the creek side, Hoptons line, oyster shell swamp, and Bear branch Pocoson. ********************* Patent Book 17 Patent 7073, pg. 42, Thomas Firn, 22 February 1764, 50 acres in Craven on Beaver Creek near John Harris, joining the Creek Swamp. ********************* Does anyone recognize any of these Harris'? What Harris line(s) do they belong to? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through Hh or H-NC so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evansville, Indiana

Source: Province of North Carolina, 1663-1729 Abstracts Of Land Patents by Margaret M. Hofmann Patent Book One: Patent 175, Pg. 67, George Harris, 25 February 1696, 624 acres in Pasquotank Precinct, Joining Francis Hendrick, a Great swamp, and another Swamp /s/ John Archdale, Danl. Akehurst, Francis Tomes, Tho. Pollock, Saml. Swann, Henderson Walker Patent 248, Pg. 92, Andrew Cashane(?), 25 February 1696, 150 acres in Couratuck Precinct, joining Richard Harris and a large Swamp /s/ John Archdale, Danl. Akehurst, Fra. Toms, Tho. Pollock, Saml. Swann, Henderson Walker Patent 255, pg. 95, Richard Harris, 25 February 1696, 268 acres on the west side of Couratuck Bay in Couratuck Precinct, joining the bank of the sd. bay,Richard Comingford, and a Great pond /s/ John Archdale, Danl. Akehurst, Fra. Toms, Tho. Pollock, Saml. Swann, Henderson Walker Patent 383, pg. 141, George Harris, Junior, 7 November 1704, 300 acres in Pasquotank precinct at the head of Nobs Creek on the S. W. side of Pascotank River, joining the N. side of the second Branch, the main Swamp, a branch, and Mr. Pritchard /s/ Robt. Daniel, Sam. Swann, Francis Tomes, W. Glover Patent 384, pg. 141, George Harris, Senior, 7 November 1704, 342 acres in Pascotank precinct, joining Thomas Cartwright, a swamp, and the fork of a small creek to the mouth thereof /s/ Robt. Daniell, Saml. Swann, Francis Tomes, W. Glover Patent 385, pg. 141, John and Thomas Harris, 7 November 1704, 624 acres in Pasquotank precinct on the S. W. side of Pasquotank River, joining Franics Hendrick, a great Swamp, and another swamp /s/ Robt. Daniell, Sam. Swann, Franics Tomes, W. Glover Patent 494, pg. 176, Daniel Hallsey, 8 March 1711/12, 630 acres on Rockahock branch in Chowan precinct, joining near ye head of a spring branch, Tottering bridge branch, and John Harris /s/ Edward Hyde, N. Chevin, Tho. Boyd, Tho. Peterson Patent 691, pg. 238, William Fallaugh, 30 August 1714, 440 acres in Chowan precinct on ye N. E. side of Racoack Creek, joining John Harris, ye Holly pocoson, Thomas Graylor, Matthew Bryan, ye head of Cypress branch, Nico Blackman, Cypress Creek Swamp, and sd. Racoack /s/ Cha. Eden, Thos. Boyd, N. Chevin, Wm. Reed, C. Gale, Fras. Foster Patent 744, pg. 254, Charles Hopton, 20 December 1708, 230 acres assigned unto Edmond Ennitt and from him (assigned) to Thomas Harris, joining William Brice, John Simmons, and ye River /s/ Thomas Cary, Edwd. Moseley, Francis Foster, John Hawkins Patent 745, pg. 254, William Handcock, 10 September 1707, 320 acres called Green Spring assigned by Thomas Morris and from Handcock to Charles Hopton and from Hopton to Thomas Harriss (the sd. land) lying below Williaams Creek in Nuse and joining the Creek /s/ Thos Cary, Samuel Swann, Edwd. Moseley, Wm. Glover, Francis Foster Patent 917, pg. 300, Thomas Harriss, 1 March 1719/20, 280 acres in Neuse, joining ye fork of Brices Creek, Edmd. Enet, and ye sd. Creek /s/ Cha. Eden, Tho. Pollock, Richd, Sanderson, Fre. Jones, John Hecklefield Patent 918, pg. 300, Thomas Harris, 1 March 1719/20, 640 acres in South River in Neuse, joining ye mouth of a small gut and ye River /s/ Cha. Eden, Tho. Pollock, Richd, Sanderson, Fre. Jones, John Hecklefield Patent Book Three: Patent 1574, pg. 8, John Arthur, 5 April 1720, 630 acres in Chowan Precinct in Rockahock, joining ye head of Spring Branch, Tottering bridge branch, ye bridge, and John Harris. Witnesses: Cha. Eden, Thos. Pollock, Wm. Reed, Richd. Sanderson, John Hecklefield. Patent 1619, pg. 19, Thomas Hooper, 10 August 1720, 220 acres in Chowan precinct on the South side of Morattuck river, joining Beaverdam Swamp, Thomas Harris, Heugh's swamp, a branch, and Hugh Conway. Witnesses: Cha. Eden, Thos. Pollock, Wm. Reed, Richd. Sanderson, Fra. Foster Marginal note indicated: Lapsed in Col. Worsley's name 26 August 1726 Patent 1791, pg. 63, William Fallaw, 30 March 1721, 322 acres in Chowan precinct, joining John Jones, William Woodley, ye fish pond, John Harice decd., ye horse head branch, and the mouth and side of a cypress branch issueing out of ye Westermost side of Matchecommack Creek. Witnesses: Cha. Eden, Wm. Reed, Fra. Forster, Richd. Sanderson, John Lovick Patent Book Eight: Patent 2818, pg. 145, James Halsey, 26 March 1717, 630 acres on Rockahock Branch in Chowan precinct, joining the head of Spring branch, Tottoring Bridge branch, and John Harris. Witnesses: Cha. Eden, Thos. Pollock, Fra. Foster, N. Chevin, T. Knight. Patent 3058, pg. 213, Harrice Willowby, 1 March 1719/20, 147 acres in Perquimons precinct, joining Samuel Pricklowe, Thomas Snowden, Thomas Holloway, and Godfrey. Witnesses: Cha. Eden, Thos. Pollock, Fre. Jones, Richd. Sanderson, John Hecklefield. Issued in John Willowby's name pat. dat(ed)the 27th Novr. 1727 Patent 3059, pg. 214, Thomas Peirce, 1 March 1719/20, 100 acres in Perquimons precinct, joining Samuel Pricklove, Harice Willowby, ____ Evans, and Godfrey. Witnesses: Cha. Eden, Thos Pollock, Fre. Jones, Richd. Sanderson, John Hecklefield Patent 3067, pg. 216, William Havet, 1 March 1719/20, 519 acres in Chowan precinct at the head of Yawpim, joining Henry Claton, William Privet, William Harrice, John Harrice, Margaret Simons, and William White. Witnesses: Cha. Eden, Thos. Pollock, Fre. Jones, Richd. Sanderson, John Hecklefield Patent 3162, pg. 245, Janas Waterman, 22 November 1714, 16 acres on ye S. W. side of Pasquotank river, joining the head of a Branch, Jane Tull, George Harris, and the main swamp. Witnesses: (not given) Patent 3178, pg. 251, Thomas Cartwright, 22 November 1714, 400 acres on ye S. W. side of Pasquotank river, joining a small branch, Joseph Murdin, George Harris, and the swamp. Witnesses: (not given) Patent 3317, pg. 286, Richard Madren, 1 october 1715, 430 acres in Pasquotank precinct on ye back of Nobbs Creek Swamp, joining Fisher, Harris, a swamp, and Lewis. Witnesses: Charles Eden, Thos. Pollock, Chris. Gale, Fra. Foster, T. Knight Patent 3327, pg. 289, Henry Nicholls, 19 May 1715, 138 acres, joining James ______, Gregory Harris, and the head of a branch to ye fork of ye sd. branch. Witnesses: Cha. Eden, Thos. Pollock, N. Chevin, Ch. Gale, T. Knight Does anyone recognize these Harris'? What family line(s) do they belong to? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H-NC so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evansville, Indiana

I am searching (in vain it seems) for parents, siblings of Levi Harris. He married Dorothy Bozeman in Monticello Florida , Jefferson County in Dec 1831. Their daughter Tamzy Harris was my great grandmother. Some family history says he originally came from Maine, but no proof. Any tidbit of info greatly appreciated. Emma in NM