> In his will, Cumberland Co., VA, 1795, John Harris names his daughter as > Betty Leseur. Does anyone have any further information on her husband, Mr. > Leseur. I ask because my ancestor, Thomas Harris, d. Baldwin Co., GA 1816, > had as an administrator of his estate a man named Drury Leseur. Thomas was > born in VA according to census records of his children and married Sarah > Gardner from Halifax Co., NC in late 1790's. They came to Warren Co., Ga > with Sarah's father, Pryor Gardner, then Thomas and Sarah Harris went on to > Baldwin Co., GA about 1805. Thanks, Larealia Camp >

I believe the David you are asking about is David T. Harris son of Thomas. David was born in Feb. 7, 1826 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. His son Andrew Johnson Harris actually grew up close to where I was born and raised. Of course he was years before my time and I didn't know it until I began researching the family. I am sending to your email a lengthy .RTF file with several generations of info. Look forward to corresponding with you. Larry Hakel Luray Virginia At 12:00 PM 6/20/2003, you wrote: >Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2003 22:40:03 -0500 >From: "Wendyethel" <wendyethel@voyager.net> >To: HARRIS-HUNTERS-L@rootsweb.com >Message-ID: <MCBBJMGAHJOALHMLKAAJCEJGCHAA.wendyethel@voyager.net> >Subject: [HH] David Harris >Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" > >Can any one tell me anything about this family? > >Grainger County, Tn. 1870 Census Bean Station area > > > >David T. Harris age 44, b: Virginia >Sarah (wife) age 44 b: Virginia >Richard age 20 b: Tn >William age 19 b: Tn >Haywood age 16 b: Tn >Seborne W. age 14 b: Tn >John age 12 b: Tn >Andrew age 7 b: Tn >Joseph age 5 b: Tn >Abraham age 2 b: Tn > >Next door is a B. J Harris age 43 b: Virginia >Mary (wife) age 36 b: Tn >William age 16 b: Tn >Thomas age 12 b: Tn >Sarah age 12 b: Tn >Catherine age 10 b: Tn >Louisa age 10 b: Tn Rebecka age 8 b: Tn > >I am mostly interested in the David Harris family, would appreciate any >thing on any of the kids especially Andrew.

Finally there is a question I have some information about. This is information I collected from many different sources in the search for my Thomas Harris from VA. So far I have had no luck, but I have learned about some other Harris families. I will try to give my sources, but I may miss some inadventently. Richard J (or I) Harris who married Phebe Harris was the s/o Richard Harris who died leaving a will in Cumberland in 1817. According to a descendant, Sue Hawks, Richard married Sarah Unk. This Richard m. Sarah is the person frequently and incorrectly stated to be the son of John Harris and Martha Eldridge. HE IS NOT that Richard Harris. He,Richard, who m. Sarah UNK is the son of John Harris who left a will 1795 Cumberland Co. naming a wife Eliza and children including Richard. Thomas Harris who married Jane Taylor is the son of Richard Harris (d. 1817 Cumberland). Anthony Hudgens named on the marriage record married Elizabeth Harris, sister of Thomas and d/o Richard who d. 1817). Next I am posting the Holmes Bible Record. Sallie E. J. Harris, d/o Richard and Phebe, m. Urial Holmes. This record is from Sue Hawks RYLE HOMES BIBLE 1900 (Urial R. Holmes) Richard J. Harris & Phoebe Harris married by Rev. J. H. Jenkins, Dec 30, in the year of our Lord 1819. (Cumberland Co., VA shows date of 23rd.) John Harris & Ann M. Sims was married by the Rev. Lewis Chandew 22 Oct. 1819(17)(Cumberland CO., VA) Samuel Harris & Lucy C. Smith married 19 Oct 1809 by and (Goochland Co., VA) Thomas Harris & Jane C. Taylor married by same 14 Oct. 1812.(Cumberland Co., VA) Anthony M. Hudgens & Elizabeth Harris was married by H P, 7 April 1812. John Griffin & Ann T. Ashland married 13, Feb. 1822. Isaac Pryor & Sarah A. Harris was married by 3 July 1827. Urial Homes & Sally E. J. Harris married 21, Jan 1838. John Watson & Martha Ann Harris married 11 May 1840. Phoebe E. Watson born Dec 24, 1845. Richard Harris was born the 14 May in the year of our Lord 1798. John Harris was born 6 May 1779. Elizabeth Harris was born 30 Sept. 1890? (1790?) Thomas Harris was bon 4 April 1784. L. A. Harris daughter of SHLCH (I believe this to be Samuel Harris & Lucy C.) his wife born 1890 S. A. Harris, dau. of SH & LCH his wife, was born 10 May 1811. J. R. Hudgens born 6 Jan 1813. A. G. Hudgens born 16 June 1816. ? Another, born 9 Jan. 1822. Phoebe Harris born 25 Nov. in the year of our Lord AD 1799. Thomas S. Harris, son of Samuel born 27 Jan. 1813. G. W. Harris, son of Samuel born 23 Oct. 1815. John (S.L.or P?) Harris son of Samuel born 27 May 1817 AD. S. (P?) A. Harris, daughter of Jno Harris V. A. M.? ? wife ? born 18 Oct. 1878. Virginia S. Harris, daughter of Samuel, born 25 Dec. 1820. S. E. J. Harris, daughter of R. J. Harris & wife Phoebe Harris, born 26 Jan 1821 AD. Martha Ann Harris, born 5 Dec. 1822. Thomas Richard Harris, born 28 April 1825. Mary Harris, born 18 Jan. 1827. L. M. Harris, born 21 May 1828. Samuel Homes, born 6 Jan. 1839. Richard Homes, born 18 Sept. 1841. William Watson, born 18 Sept. 1841. Richard Harris departed this life 8 Dec. 1817. Sarah Harris his wife 19 June 1809 AD. Samuel Harris son of Richard Harris & Sarah, his wife, died 15 April 1818. Elizabeth Hudgens died March 1825. Joseph Homes born 22 Jan. 1843. Richard Sterling Watson born 2 Oct. 184?. Mary Harris, daughter of R. J. Harris & Phoebe, died 9 Oct. 1828 AD. L. M. Harris, daughter of R. J. & Phoebe Harris deceased on 10 Oct. 1828 AD. Sally E. J. Homes departed this life on 4 Mar. in the year of our Lord 1870? Richard J. Harris departed this life 29 April 1882 AD. John Harris departed this life on 30 June 1851 AD. Thomas R. Harris departed this life 17 Sept 1876 AD. THIS BIBLE BELONGED TO URIAL HOLMES, JR. SOMEONE IN TEXAS HAD THIS BIBLE, POSSIBLY A RELATIVE & URIAL BOUGHT IT FROM THEM. This information was copied from the bible which was in Harvey Kemper's possession and placed in these pages by: Nancy S. Hawks 31801 E. 219th Pleasant Hill, MO 64080-8170 sue439@msn.com nshawks@hotmail.com Feb. 6, 2001 NEXT FAMILY; Richard Harris and Judith Sims: Richard s/o Benjamin Harris and Anne Eppes. Benjamin Harris left will in Cumberland Co., VA 1759. Richard Harris and Judith Sims died in Alabama. Info from Paul Tobler NEXT FAMILY: James Bailey Harris and Ursula Flournoy: Children, Francis, James, Patrick, Elizabeth, Robert, Thomas b. abt 1776, Samuel, Mary: James Bailey Harris (abt 1749-1805) s/o James Harris and Sarah Bailey. James Harris s/o Thomas Harris Jr. and Mary Jefferson. Ursula Flournoy was d/o Samuel Flournoy and Elizabeth Harris. Info from Paul Tobler If anyone has more information on Thomas Harris, s/o James and Ursula, please contact me. If I just knew what happened to him then I could either pursue him further or put him out of my possibilites. If you see anything you would like further info on, I may or may not have more. Just ask me. Thanks. Larealia

Source: Chesterfield County, Virginia Wills, 1749-1774 Abstracted & Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger, III p. 355 Will of Richard Eppes of Bermuda Hundred Estate to be kept together under the executors until son Francis is 21. To wife Tabitha, use of houses and 400 acres where I live for life, and use of lotts and houses in Bermuda Hundred Town, slaves, 4-wheel chaise, and 50 pounds annually. To daughter Sarah, a negro girl when of age or married, and also enough money to make up legacy given her by her grandmother Anne Bolling, 600 pounds. To daughter Martha Bolling, a negro and 500 pounds at lawful age or marriage. To daughter Tabitha, same as Martha. To daughter Ann, same as above. To son Francis, residue of lands when of age and rest at death of my wife, also slaves, eleven silver spoons Marked M*B, a dozen silver teaspoons marked F*E, and livestock from plantations at Wintopock, Amelia and Longfield. To sons Francis and Richard Henry, all land at Wintopock and Amelia, equally. To son Richard Henry, all land in Henrico County purchased of my brother William Eppes, called "Longfields", 908 acres, and my lot in Town of Gatesville, negroes and silver. To nephew Richard Harris, my tract on Swift Creek called "Grillses" Executors --- wife and friends Hon. Peter Randolph, Esq., Col. Archibald Cary, Mr. Richard Adams, Mr. Thomas Adams, Peter Randolph to be guardian to son Francis and daughters Sarah and Martha Bolling. Wife and Thomas Adams guardians to rest of children. Dated 20 May 1762 Wit: john Worsham, Sr., John Worsham, Jr., George Clough Joseph Walker, Thomas Stratton, John Knibb, James Akin. If Richard Harris is the nephew of Richard Eppes, who are Richard's mother and father? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H-COLONIALVA so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evv., In.

Source: MARRIAGE BONDS and MINISTERS' RETURNS of CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1771-1815 Compiled and Published by Catherine Lindsay Knorr, 1958 16 February 1779. John Harris and Elizabeth Branch, dau. of Samuel Branch who consents and is surety. p. 9 20 May 1794. Capt. John Harris, Jr. and Rebecca Britton, dau. of Anderson Britton who consents. Sur. John Saunders. Wit. Francis Goode. p. 38 17 February 1803. Nathaniel Harris and Elizabeth Leigh. Married by Rev. Needler Robinson, Rector of Dale Parish, Episcopal Church. Ministers' Returns p. 391 ___ ___ 1791. Richardson Harris and Polley Bryars. Married by Rev. James Smith. Return dated 10 March 1791, Manakin Town. Ministers' Returns p. 377 1 September 1786. Thomas Harris and Polly Carter, dau. of John Carter who consents. This is consent only. Married 7 September by Rev. William Webber, Baptist. p. 24 13 December 1808. Jerrard Steward and Betsey Harris, dau. of Edward Harris who consents and is surety. p. 94 19 December 1812. Robert Saunders and Martha F. Harris. Robert Harris, guardian of Martha consents for her. Sur. David Morrissett. Wit. Edward Wooldridge. p. 118 ___ ___ 1791. James Ketton and Elizabeth Harris. Married by Rev. James Smith. Returned 10 March 1791. [See James Kitton.] Ministers' Returns p. 377 8 February 1791. James Kitton and Betsy Harrid, dau. of James and Ursula Harris who consent. Sur. Alexander Burnett. [See James Ketton] p. 32 Does anyone recognize these Harris'? What Harris line(s) are they part of? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H- VA so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evv., In.

Source: MARRIAGE RECORDS, 1749-1840 CUMBERLAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA Compiled by Katherine B. Elliott South Hill, Virginia Allen H. Harris and Eliza Ford. M.B. 25 January 1814. Surety: Sterling Ford. Daughter of Newton Ford. Teste: George B. Hughes. Allen H. Harris and Elizabeth E. Scruggs. M. B. 15 October 1833. Surety: John Caldwell. John Caldwell makes affidavit that Elizabeth is of age. Benjamin Harris and Priscilla Wager. Married between 1750-1753. Ref: Douglas Register, p. 24. Francis Harris and Anne Diuguid. M. B. 7 June 1773. Surety: Thompson Swann. Giles Harris and Martha Bransford. M. B. 16 December 1828. Surety: Henry Bransford. Daughter of Benjamin Bransford. Wit: James P. Patterson James Harris and Ursely Flournoy. Married 26 May 1769 by Rev. William Douglas. Ref: Douglas Register, p. 25 John Harris and Obedience Turpin. M. B. 27 August 1754. Surety: Alexander Trent. Daughter of Thomas Turpin who gives consent. Teste: Thomas Turpin, Junr. , James Smith. John Harris and Nancy Sims. M. B. 16 October 1817. Surety: Alexander Cheatwood. Consent given by Reuben T. Sims, brother, and guardian for Nancy. John Skip Harris and Sarah Walker. M. B. 23 November 1772. Surety: Henry Cox. Daughter of Warren Walker who gives consent. Teste: William Smith, Henry Cox, Junr. Joseph Harris and Rebekah Howard. Married 6 February 1766 by Rev. William Douglas. Joseph Harris of Cumberland County. Rebekah Howard of Goochland County. Joseph Harris and Elizabeth R. Fariss. M. B. 1 December 1806. Surety: Jacob Fariss. Richard Harris and Judith Sims. M. B. 5 November 1794. Surety: James Roper. Daughter of Benjamin Sims. Teste: Payton Sims. Richard J. Harris and Phebe Harris. M. B. 23 December 1819. Surety: John Griffin. Consent of Susannah Carter, no relation stated. Teste: D. Mayo. Samuel Harris and Elizabeth Scruggs. M. B. 16 April 1839. Surety: Asa Hudgins. Daughter of Sally Scruggs. Teste: Joseph Fuqua. Thomas Harris and Jane Taylor. M. B. (not dated) Surety: Samuel Harris. Date on back of bond 7 October 1812. Consent, dated 8 October 1812. Daughter of Milly Taylor. Teste: John Harris, Samuel Harris, Senr., Anthony M. Hudgens. William Harris and Elizabeth Evans. Married 15 June 1770 by Rev. William Douglas. Both parties of Cumberland County - Douglas Register, p. 25. William E. Harris and Martha Ann Harris. M. B. 24 July 1837. Surety: Charles H. Blake. Zephaniah Harris and Ann Lee. M. B. 9 August 1794. Surety: John Holman. Consent: Ann Lee signs own consent 4 August 1794. Stest: William Cox. Does anyone recognize these Harris'? What Harris line(s) are they part of? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H- VA so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evv., In.

Source: MARRIAGES of CAROLINE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1777-1853 by Therese Fisher Heritage Books, Inc. C. M. Harris & Mary C. Wright. 13 December 1852. Henry Wright - f. (cmb) Claiborne Harris & Martha Carnall. 21 October 1803. Elizabeth Carnall - mo., Sally Harris, James Carnall. (cmb) [ Information I posted earlier from another source gave a different marriage date & listed Sally as Sary --- ILH3] David Harris & S. Yancy. Abt. 1805. Richard Broaddus. (cmb) Elisha M. Harris & Maraagarett Marshall. 25 December 1833. (cmb) James Harris & Nancy Reins. 20 September 1798. John Young - min. (cmb) *************** John W. Harris & Martha E. Coghill. 6 May 1830. Atwell C. Coleman. (cmb) John W. Harris & Martha E. Coghill. 25 May 1830. (cmb) John W. Harris & Martha E. Coghill. 25 May 1832. A. M. Lewis. (cmb) *************** Osbane M. Harris & Sally A. C. White. M. 23 December 1852. Col. Ira White. (cmb) ************* Thomas Harris & Nancy Dodd. 25 January 1803. John & James Harris. (cmb) Thomas Harris & Nancy Dodds. 27 January 1803. Wm. Kenyon, M.E.C. (cmb) ************* Thomas Harris & Fanny Durrett. 10 November 1803. Thos. Marshall. (cmbcl) Tyree Harris & Mary Ann O. Brame. 24 March 1824. Edmund Taylor. (cmb) *************** William Harris & Agness Temple. 24 April 1827. L. H. Johns (cmb) William B. Harris & Agnes Temple. 9 April 1827. Festus Dickinson (cmb) *************** William B. Harris & frances Tompkins. 1 October 1853. (cmb) William Harris & Phebe Wright. 22 November 1821. James Harvy. (cmb) William L. Harris & Rebecca W. Turner. 25 January 1819. James Turner. (cmb) Note that several of the citations are bracketed in *****. Can anyone give us the correct date and name for this couple? What Harris line(s) do they represent? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H-VA so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evv., In.

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Can any one tell me anything about this family? Grainger County, Tn. 1870 Census Bean Station area David T. Harris age 44, b: Virginia Sarah (wife) age 44 b: Virginia Richard age 20 b: Tn William age 19 b: Tn Haywood age 16 b: Tn Seborne W. age 14 b: Tn John age 12 b: Tn Andrew age 7 b: Tn Joseph age 5 b: Tn Abraham age 2 b: Tn Next door is a B. J Harris age 43 b: Virginia Mary (wife) age 36 b: Tn William age 16 b: Tn Thomas age 12 b: Tn Sarah age 12 b: Tn Catherine age 10 b: Tn Louisa age 10 b: Tn Rebecka age 8 b: Tn I am mostly interested in the David Harris family, would appreciate any thing on any of the kids especially Andrew.

Do you have an exact page (or exact pages) of the Virginia Magazine of History & Biography that you want? If so, you can write to either to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and request copies (there is a form, I believe, on <A HREF="www.familysearch.org">www.familysearch.org</A> - look for a link to Forms) OR you can write to the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne Indiana. Ask your public librarian to get you the exact address--or look for their website, which I do not know--it must be among my LONG list of several hundred websites. Use a search engine such as <A HREF="www.google.com">www.google.com</A> or a newish one <A HREF="www.kartoo.com"> www.kartoo.com</A> If you do not know the exact pages of this publication which you want, then I suggest this: Are you near a large genealogical library? If so, call them up and ask if they have several volumes of "Swem's Index", more formally known as Virginia Historical Index. It is conceivable that it MAY be at a large university or community college near you--anything is worth a try when a genealogist is on the trail of ancestors. (I have lots of material overlooked by college students - which are chuck full of genealogy - a bit at a time, but all useful. Books are generally shelved in Local History, but also check Immigration, and plain old genealogy. If the library uses the Library of Congress cataloging, you will find local history under books whose call numbers begin with F; immigration under Z; genealogy under CS; English records begin with DA and so on. Prowl around the open shelves and see what you can find. They may even have the Virginia Mag which you are searching for.) If you are near an LDS family history center, call them up and ask for their opening hours (and closing hours, of course). At the same time, ask if they have a microfiche collection. If they do, chances are they have Swem's Index (aka Virginia Historical Index) on 27 microfiches, No. 6046961. According to the online catalog of the FHL in Salt Lake City, this index is part of the microfiche project for FHCs and probably they were furnished with this index when the center opened. If you are near an LDS center, also ask whether they have hundreds of microfiche called the AIS = Accelerated Indexing System. This is a comprehensive census index for the whole US through 1850 census. There are some mortality schedules also. Each census year is called a Search. The earliest censuses, including some early tax lists, are on Search 1. Each Search generally (not always) is a subsequent census. There should be a free four-page index explaining this census. If not, there should be a notebook explaining the use of AIS. This is a tool which many professionals use to locate a family when they are beginning a search for a new family. Otherwise, dive in and teach yourself. You will find errors in duplication, omissions, misspellings, etc. But still it (AIS) is a useful tool. The AIS is flawed, but if a tool works, it works. It is a good way to pick up migration trails for your folks. If you know where your 2nd great-grandfather was in 1850, start with that census, and then work your way backwards in time. (I should have done that with more of my people--then I would have discovered [perhaps] that my migratory ancestors, from MD to NC to KY had spent a few years in TN. Oh, well, live and learn!!!) E.W.Wallace

> My gg-grandfather was James Harris, Sr., born S. Carolina about 1820 ---He married Sarah A. (born Tenn.) and their children were: William Abraham, Ephraim, Mary, James Jr., George, & Cobb. > The family migrated to Blount Co., Ala. > James SR., James Jr., & Sarah are all buried in the Harris Cemetery, Blount Co., > Does anyone have any knowledge of this family? I have been unable to find the parentage of James Sr. > Billie Harris Shaffer, Texas > > > ==== HARRIS-HUNTERS Mailing List ==== > Please do not send Virus warnings to this list. Thank you! > Harris-Hunters Site:http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~confido/hindex2.htm > New Eng. Harrises: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~confido/hindex.htm > > >

Source: MARRIAGE BONDS and OTHER MARRIAGE RECORDS of AMHERST COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1763-1800 Compiled by William Montgomery Sweeny Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1980 Harris, Edward, bachelor, and Kitty Diggs, spinster, December 19, 1796. William Lee Harris, surety. Consent of her father, John Digges. Certificate of marriage by the Rev. William Crawford. (M.R.) Harris, James, and Lucy Puckett, spinster, November 6, 1797. Jacob Puckett, surety. Certificate of marriage by the Rev. William Crawford. (M.R.) Harris, Nathan, and Sarah Mosby, spinster, March 6, 1797. John Mosby, surety. Consent of her father, Daniel Mosby. Certificate of marriage by the Rev. William Crawford. Harris, William, and Susanna Roberts, November 10, 1792. George Wharton, surety. Consent of Elizabeth Roberts. Consent of Susanna. Does anyone recognize these Harris males? What line(s) are they from? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H-COLONIALVA so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evv., In.

The following information was sent to me by Pat. The email address is PatCLARE@aol.com. I was asked to forward this information to the lists. I tried forwarding it, but the emails returned because of the format (which I don't know how to change), so I am excerpting the basic information sent. ******** 16 December 1805. Gideon Harris and Martha Gilliam This is Gideon Harris,, (who married Martha Taylor Gilliam) son of Lewis Harris 1730-1784 of David Harris and Jane Landy Harris. Lewis married his first cousin, Elizabeth of John and Mary Tinsley. Both David and John are sons of William Harris 1672-1743/Mary Giles/ ********* 24 March 1790. David Arnold and Patience Harris This is Patience Elizabeth Harris 1768-1818, daughter of Lewis Harris and Elizabeth Harris. David Arnold died in 1818. Lewis son of David Harris and Jane Landy. Elizabeth Harris was his cousin and daughter of John Harris and Mary Tinsley. David Harris was son of William Harris/Mary Giles *********** 27 December 1791. Edward Harris and Rhoda Arnold I have him in my records as Edmond, son of Giles Harris who married in 1769 his wife said to be Anna Gray Chandler and who had three sons before his death in 1775. He (Giles) had two children by his first marriage, a David, who wass dead, and Lattice who married Thomas Gray. Giles, 1728-1775 was son of David Harris and Jane, various names Harrison, Landy, widow Richardson; David son of William Harris 1672- 1743 and Mary Giles/Willis. This article of agreement, entered into this 22 day of March, 1797, between Thomas Gray, of the county of Louisa, in the state of Virginia, of the one part, and Ann Harris, administratrix of Giles Harris, deceased, Edmond Harris, Claiborne Harris and Obadiah Harris, sons of Giles Harris, all of the county of Prince Edward and State of Virginia, the parties of the other part. Witnesseth: That the said Thomas Gray, who has a suit in Chancery court of long standing and now pending in Prince Edward County, against all the parties mentioned in this agreement, giving up and relinquishes all and every claim and demand, right of title, to the property that he claims in the said suit, which was of the personal estate of the said Giles Harris, deceased, died possessed of, except the following, viz: The Negroes, stock of all kinds, or any other part of the personal estate which the said Giles Harris had in 1769, at the time he married to the present Ann Harris, now his widow, and which he held in his possession the six years thereafter, until his death in 1775. But as to the property that came to him by Ann Harris his last wife, the said Thomas Gray gives up unto the said Ann Harris, and her children Edmond Harris, Claiborne Harris and Obadiah Harris and shall make no further claim thereto. See page 64-65 of Captain Thomas Harris 1586-1658 for rest of document. Thomas Gray as husband of Lattice, living child from first marriage claims estate through primogeniture laws. Ira L. Harris III, for Pat, PatCLARE@aol.com

I can address some of these. See below: At 04:00 PM 6/18/2003, you wrote: Subject: [HH] Some Harris Marriages In Pittsylvania County, Virginia, 1767-1830 Source: MARRIAGE BONDS and MINISTERS' RETURNS of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, 1767-1805 Compiled & Published by Catherine Lindsay Knorr Source: MARRIAGES OF PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1806-1830 Compiled by Kathleen Booth Williams ******* 14 October 1793. Peter M. Harris and Smithey Laneford, dau. of Henry Laneford who consents. Sur. George F. Harris. p. 17 This is Peter Manning Harris (b. 1768 Pittsylvania Co., VA; d. 1834 Henry Co, VA) marrying Cynthia Lansford (b. Abt. 1776 Pittsylvania Co., VA., d. Abt 1830 Henry Co, VA). 21 December 1816. David Harris and Polly Lansford. Sur. Permenas Lansford. Isham Lansford, father of Polly, and Molley Lansford (no relationship given), sign the certificate. Married 24 December by the Rev. William Davis. p. 61 David Harris is David T. Harris (b. Dec 16, 1794 Pittsylvania Co., VA. d. Dec. 10, 1867 Grainger Co., TN. son of Thomas Harris and Rebecca LNU) marrying Mary 'Polly' Lansford (b. Nov. 20, 1794, d. Nov. 12, 1882 Bean Station, Grainger Co., TN). daughter of Isham Calhoun Lansford Sr. (b. Dec 22, 1752 Halifax Co., VA. d. 1827 Pittsylvania Co. VA.) Molley is Mary 'Molly' Harris mother of Polly. Permenas Lansford is a son of Isham's. 28 April 1825. Thomas Harris and Joanna Terry, whose note of consent says that both are of age. Sur. Edmund Mahan. Married 1 May by the Rev. Richard B. Beck. p. 83 This is Thomas Harris (b. 1796 Pittsylvania Co., VA. d. Aug 30 1858 Grainger Co., TN) son of Thomas Harris and Rebecca LNU. Marriage to Joanna Terry (b. 1801 Pittsylvania Co., VA.) 5 December 1793. William Bullington and Jane Harris, dau. of David Harris who consents. Sur. William Harris. p. 17 Jane Harris is the dau. of David Harris and Elizabeth Rich. Jane (b. Jan 1, 1774 Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., VA. ) William Crenshaw Bullington (b. Sept. 9, 1771 Richmond, Henrico Co., VA) 21 December 1816. Permenas Lansford and Elizabeth Harris, dau. of Rebekah Harris who requests the license be issued. Sur. David Harris. Married 26 December by the Rev. William Blair. Elizabeth is daughter of Thomas Harris and Rebecca LNU. Elizabeth (b. 1795 VA, d. Pittsylvania Co., VA) marriage to Permenas Lansford son of Isham Calhoun Lansford and Mary 'Polly' Harris. 22 March 1825. Benjamin Dodd and Betsy E. Harris. Sur. Peter M. Harris. p. 83 Betsy E. Harris is Elizabeth Harris dau. of Peter Manning Harris and Cynthia Lansford. 13 November 1821. Clifton Haizlip and Polly S. Harris. Sur. Peter M. Harris. Married 20 November by the Rev. Richard B. Beck. p. 73 Polly S. Harris is dau. of Peter Manning Harris and Cynthia Lansford, b. Oct. 20, 1802 marriage to Clifton G. Haizlip, b. 1802 d. Abt 1863. I have more on these Harris is anyone is interested. Larry Hakel

Source: MARRIAGE BONDS and MINISTERS' RETURNS of PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1754-1810 Compiled and Published by Catharine Lindsay Knorr, 1950 20 April 1803. Benjamin Harris and Sally Ellyson, dau. of John Ellyson. Sur. Charles Woodson. Married 1802. 27 December 1791. Edward Harris and Rhoda Arnold, dau. of John Arnold who consents. Sur. Terry Arnold. Married 29 December. 16 December 1805. Gideon Harris and Martha Gilliam, dau. of James Gilliam who consents. Sur. John H. Gilliam. Married 24 December. 20 November 1787. Graves Harris and Elizabeth Baldwin, dau. of John Baldwin who is surety. 8 July 1783. Micajah Harris and Patsy Davison, dau. of Mary Davison who consents. Sur. John Chambers. 10 July 1782. Micajah Harris and Polly Davison. Both marriages given. 16 December 1790. Ralph Harris and Agnes Baldwin. Sur. John Baldwin. 11 April 1809. William C. Harris and Anna H. Dabney, dau. of John Dabney, Sr. who consents. Sur. John Dabney, Jr. Married 18 April. 24 March 1790. David Arnold and Patience Harris, dau. of Lewis Harris, deceased, & Elizabeth Harris. David, son of John Arnold. Sur. Edward Harris. 1 October 1791. Peter T. Phillips and Ann Skip Magdalean Harris, dau. of John Skip Harris, deceased. Sur. William McGehee. Married 6 October. Peter T. Phillips of Nottoway Co. 15 February 1796. Jesse Pryor and Judith Harris, dau. of Thomas Harris, deceased. Mother, Elizabeth Harris consents. Sur. Norman Peek. Married 19 February. Register says Prior. Prince Edward County: North of it is Buckingham and Cumberland East of it is Amelia South of it is Charlotte and Lunenburg West of it is Campbell Does anyone recognize these Harris'? What line(s) are they part of? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H-COLONIALVA so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evv., In.

Dear Harris Hunters, Concerning some early marriages of Pittsylvania Co., VA, here is some information I have gathered concerning Agnes Payne. Her first husband was Robert Harris. She subsequently married Marmaduke Williams of Caswell Co., NC. I have some information on Marmaduke Williams, but not a great deal on Robert Harris, son of Tyree Harris of early Caswell Co., NC, formerly of Orange Co., NC, and formerly of Albemarle Co., VA and formerly of Louisa Co., VA Submitted by E.W.Wallace ROBERT HARRIS, son of TYREE HARRIS and 2nd wife Mary Ann Simpson. (b. ca 1768, probably in Orange Co., NC; d. bef Dec 1798, Caswell Co., NC) Refer to the biography of his father Tyree Harris concerning Robert's guardianship Oct 1787 (Caswell Co. court minutes). His brother, Sampson [Simpson] Harris also choose the same guardian in 1787. (If Robert had children by Agnes, please share with Harris-Hunters. I may find more information.) E.W.Wallace AGNESS HARRIS NEE PAYNE. (1775-1850 dob unverified) According to a long-ago query, 1896, in VIRGINIA MAGAZINE OF HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY, v. 3, concerning the Williams family, Hon. Marmaduke Williams (see Wheeler's HISTORY OF NORTH CAROLINA, PART II, p. 78), "a great-grandson of the emigrant above [John Williams I and wife Mary]," married Mrs. Agnes Harris nee Payne, the widow of Robert Harris (son of Tyra Harris and Mary Ann Simpson). She was a cousin of Mrs. Dolly Payne Madison. They had, among other children, one named Madison Williams and one named Dolly Payne Williams (the writer's grandmother). Can any one give exact relationship to Mrs. Madison, names of Agnes (Payne) Williams' parents, and sources for a full account of the Payne family?" /s/ Descendant." Supposition is that this unidentified query was submitted by Thomas McAdory Owen, Sr. (1866-1920), of Alabama State Archives, who was conducting much research of the Williams family during this time period. Rather recently in the 1990s some of Owen's notes on Granville Co. (but not Caswell Co.) residents have been published by Southern Historical Press. The book is entitled (loosely) History and Genealogies of Granville Co., NC. Maud Carter Clement in THE HISTORY OF PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA has a footnote on page 144 concerning the Payne family. Agnes Payne was one of several children of Robert Payne whose will was probated at Pittsylvania Courthouse 19 Dec 1785. His wife was Anne Burton of Goochland Co. The info does not state the date of marriage of Agnes to Marmaduke Williams, and it provides no info re Marmaduke. [Lynchburg, VA: J. P. Bell, Inc., 1929) Quoting from the lineage of Thomas McAdory Owen, Jr. (1894-?) in Virkus's The Compendium of American Genealogy, , Vol. V, Agnes Payne's lineage is linked with that of Dolly Madison. Agnes's father was Robert Payne. Her grandfather was Josiah. This is according to "The Payne Family of Goochland County, Etc." as appears in GENEALOGIES OF VIRGINIA FAMILIES IV, He-S (Family Archive Viewer, CD 162), p. 638. According to the history of the Payne family, cited above, Robert Payne removed to Pittsylvania county. He married, July 22, 1762, Ann Burton, of Goochland. His will was proved May 16, 1791, in Pittsylvania County. At any rate, these Payne males were in Caswell Co. in 1777, at its formation: Robert Payne; John Payne. (Katherine Kerr Kendall, CASWELL COUNTY, 1777-1877 HISTORICAL ABSTRACTS OF MINUTES OF CASWELL COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA [Raleigh, NC: Published by author, 1976], p. 1) MARMADUKE WILLIAMS. (1774-1850) (M. Oct 1798 Caswell Co., NC to Agnes Payne Harris) From BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF U. S. CONGRESS, p. 2059 "Williams, Marmaduke (cousin of John Williams, of Tennessee, Lewis Williams, and Robert Williams), a Representative from North Carolina; born in Caswell County, NC, April 6, 1774; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced; member of the State senate in 1802; elected as a Republican to the Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Congresses (March 4, 1803-March 3, 1809); was not a candidate for renomination; moved to Mississippi Territory in 1810 and later to Huntsville, Madison County, Ala; in 1818 settled in Tuscaloosa, Ala; delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1819 and the same year was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Alabama; member of the Stqte house of representatives 1821-1839; judged of the Tuscaloosa County Court 1832-1842; died in Tuscaloosa, Ala., October 29, 1850; interment in Greenwood Cemetery." Submitted by E.W.Wallace

Source: VIRGINIA COLONIAL ABSTRACTS, Vol. 3 Northumberland County Record of Births, 1661-1810 Abstracted by Beverley Fleet Genealogical Publishing Company, 1971 Page 72, headed "H" Pegge Harris Daughter of William of Westmoreland County was Born Aprill 15, 1773. I found this while surfing around Virginia and thought I would pass it along. Is anyone out there working on William Harris of Westmoreland County, Virginia? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H-COLONIALVA so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evv., In.

You wrote: John Watts wife, Lucy Dalton Watts, received the pension for her husband. On that form she claimed her two son's, Tyree and Thomas Watts, had died without children. Thomas Watts married Sarah Head, and moved to Tenn. and Kentucky with the head family. I beleive Tyree and Johnston moved to to North Carolina and Kentucky. Lucy Watts's mom was Rachel Harris. Lucy's father was William Dalton.   Also, I found a William Dalton as a Cherokee trader  in South Carolina extremely early. Do we know for sure how far back our Dalton line can be proven Response: I cannot answer your first paragraph. Here is a suggestion about your last paragraph: Have you searched the land grants (really, patents before the Revolution) on the Library of Virginia website? (I prefer the seven volumes of Cavaliers and Pioneers---because they are indexed by surname, by watercourse, by neighbor, etc.) A land patent in Virginia may give you a clue as to how early Daltons can be traced--at least in Virginia. Many Carolinians came from Virginia. Outside the lowlands of South Carolina, there was not much early settlement in upcountry South Carolina. Because North Carolina has no good seaports until you get to Wilmington (Cape Fear country), most early North Carolinians came from Virginia. Western NC is another matter entirely. Since land patents in Virginia (and later Kentucky) were a somewhat lengthy process, add approximately seven years (a guess) prior to that date which you find in the first Dalton land patent. First you got a warrant from the government (probably at Williamsburg), then you got a survey, and then you presented this to the Government again, and your land was patented. Dalton is NOT my line, so I do not collect them, unless a few are in the neighborhood where the Harrises were. Here are some notes, which I may have already sent you. Maybe you can pick up some clues from these notes: WILLIAM DALTON. (married by 1751, suggesting birth ca 1730 or earlier) The following deed shows Dalton's relationship to Robert Harris of Louisa Co. and sometimes of Albemarle Co.: 25 Nov 1751 I Robert Harris of the Parish of Fredericksville in County of Albemarle for divers good causes and considerations me thereunto moving but more especially for the natural love and affection I have and beareth my Son in Law William Dalton and to his heirs two negro slaves to wit Rhodo a girl and Sampson a Boy and their Increase.. Robert Harris Presence Thomas Walker, Mildred Walker (Deeds adapted from Ruth & Sam Sparacio, DEED ABSTRACTS OF ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DEED BOOK 3, 12 FEBRUARY 1761-9 AUGUST 1764 [McLean, VA: The Antient Press, 1988], p. 33) Immediately following the deed of Robert Harris is one executed by Samuel Dalton and his wife to their son William Dalton. 12 January 1762 between Samuel Dalton Senr. and heir Wife Anne of one part and their Son William Dalton, of the other part all that piece of land lying in the county of Albemarle and formerly Louisa and Fredericksville Parish on both sides of the North Branch of the North Fork of James River above the Little Mountains containing estimated 404 acres ... survey taken up and pattented by said Samuel Dalton.. Wolf Trap Branch.... together with one Negro man Slave named Joseph. Samuel Dalton Presence George Martin, Isaac Davis, Thomas Burrus, John Henslee (Ibid., p. 33) Dalton was in Albemarle Co. in 1762. His name appears in DB-? -p. 190, 8 Jul 1762 Jno. Mitchell, Great Britain, and Andrew Shepherd, Orange Co., factor, and merchant, to Wm. Dalton for 30 pds, 277 acres adj. Jno. Enniss. From subsequent deeds on the same date, recorded on adjoining pages, we learn that these same parties bought other lands in Albemarle Co., probably from Dalton's neighbors. The grantors were Gabriel Maupin, William Keaton, Jr. Other Daltons in Albemarle Co. One William Dalton was the son of Samuel Dalton. Samuel patented land in Louisa Co. on the same date, 12 Jan 1746/47, that Christopher Harris patented land in that same county. They were not near neighbors, it seems. Pat. Bk 28-19 Samuel Dalton, 404 acs. Louisa Co. on both sides of the North br. of the North fork of James Riv. beyond the Mountains, Beg. on Wolf Trap Br., on S. side of Jacobs Run; 12 Jan 1746/47 2 pds. (Adapted from Dennis Ray Hudgins, CAVALIERS & PIONEERS, V. V, p. 304) In Albemarle Co. Wills & Deeds 1748-1752 there is reference in a deed 1752 to "Robert Dalton's old field," north side of Rivanna by Lynch's Ford, line of Merriwether, John Clark's moiety. Some Louisa Co., VA deeds show deeds of Saml. Dalton of Fredericksville Par., Louisa Co., wherein his wife Anne relinquished her dower. (DB A-p. 279-280) At a Fredericksville vestry held probably in 1767, there is indication of the location of Dalton's land. "Order'd that Isaac Davis and David Spradlin do procession all the lands the upper side of the River between the Road Crossing at Wm. Daltons the Orange line and upward to Wm. Goldens." (Rosalie Edith Davis, FREDERICKSVILLE PARISH VESTRY BOOK, 1742-1787, Vol. I [Manchester, MO: privately printed, 1978], p 85) Several Daltons filed Revolutionary "Publick Claims." Those from Albemarle were David, Samuel, and William Dalton. Those from Pittsylvania were David and John. There was a William Dalton from Frederick Co. 1783 At a vestry held for Fredericksville Parish at Charlottesville on the first day of March 1783: Present Doctor Thomas Walker, Isaac Davis, Nicholas Lewis, William Sims, Doctor George Gilmer, James Minor, William Dalton & Robert Mechie, Vestrymen. (Davis, Fredericksville Par, p. 122) At that vestry meeting, William Dalton was one of those ordered to "possession" the lands between the river by William Carrs and up the road to Durrets lower line, thence a Cross to Isaac Davis's lower corner and so down to the beginning. (Davis, p. 126) The 1787 tax list for Albemarle Co., VA lists the following Dalton males: "Self" refers to person charged with tax. Col 1=No. of males above 16 and under 21 Col 2=Black above 16 Col 3=Black under 16 Col 4=Horses, mares. colts & mules Col 5=Cattle In this transcription the name is spelled Dolton, not Dalton; however, these are the only ones of this name in Albemarle Co. Dolton, William (Capt.) self 2-7-7-11-16 Dolton, Samuel William Dalton [person charged with tax] Dolton, William self 0-0-0-2-5 Dolton, Isham William Dalton [person charged with tax] ............ From Albemarle Co. Wills, there is another Dalton: Dolton, Timothy. 3 Oct 1755. 10 Feb 1767. Of county of Louisa. After decease of himself and wife Elizabeth all estate to son William. Exr: son William Dolton. Wit: Giles Rodgers and Beasley Meredith. (J. Estelle Stewart King, ABSTRACTS of WILLS, INVENTORIES, AND A DMINISTRATION ACCOUNTS OF ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA, 1748-1800) Migrations to Madison Co., Kentucky? We lack information on the extended Dalton family; however, it seems that some descendants may have migrated to Madison Co., KY as the names of Daltons appear in the early marriage records. One or two appear earlier in Caswell Co., NC deeds. Possible descendants in Madison Co., KY were: 1. Isham/Isom Dalton (wf. Elizabeth), Marriage records seem to indicate he was: a. Father of Caty Dalton (m. 1818 to James Lainhart; David Dalton, bm.) b. Father of Lucy Dalton (m. 1812 to Jesse Todd) c. Possible father of David Dalton (see a. above) d. Father of Sally Dalton (m. 1822 William F. Daughterty; Elizabeth Dalton, mother of bride gave consent, indicating Isham was probably deceased) 2. Polly Dalton, possibly a sister of David Dalton; he served as bm to her marriage Jeremiah Todd 1817. (Comment: A number of Dalton males are found in Deed Bk 1 of Pittsylvania Co. ca 1768-1769: John Dalton, Robert Dalton, Jr., David. Refer to Lucille C. Payne and Neil G. Payne, PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEED BOOKS 1, 2, AND 3 (SLC 975.5665 R2p)) Is there a Dalton rootsweb? You might try a <A HREF="www.google.com">www.google.com</A> serch for that surname, putting the name in quotation marks Example "dalton family" Hang in there! E.W.Wallace  

Source: BIRTHS, DEATHS & SPONSORS, 1717-1778 FROM THE ALBEMARLE PARISH REGISTER of SURRY AND SUSSEX COUNTIES, VIRGINIA by John Bennett Boddie Pages 58-59: Joseph and Rebbecca Harris Wm., 2/21/66, John Ezell, Jr. Lewis Harris, Phoebe Seat Salley, 5/5/69, Thos. Ezell Jr., Mary Felts, Anne Seat Joseph and Eliz. Harris Simmons, 5/7/53, John Harrisson, Edwd. Crossland, Sarah Moss John and Patience Harris Mary, 4/15/49, Mich'l. Blow, Mary Porter John and Lewis, twins, Richard Field, Beuford Pleasant, Anne Field, Joseph Petway, Nathan Lewis, Hannah Petway Wm. and Lucy Harris Lucy, 3/16/41, John Bulloch, Sarah Ezell, Jean Felts Joseph, 1/6/44, Nathan and John Felts, Sarah Roberts Lewis, 4/28/47, Nathanial Felts Jr., and Sr., Amy Bulloch Rubin, 2/14/52, John Rawlings, Jerimiah Bulloch, Mary Rawlings Nath'l., 3/5/56, Samuel Bulloch, Robert Seat, Mary Felts Hamlin, 10/9/59, David Owen, Wm. Hill, Eliz. Bulloch Does anyone recognize these Harris families? What line(s) are they part of? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H- COLONIALVA so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evv., In.

Source: WILLS and ADMINISTRATIONS of SURRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1671-1750 by Eliza Timberlake Davis with New Index by Thomas L. Hollowak Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. 1980 Harris, Eliza.: Est.-Widow. By Henry Harris. 16 June, 1711. Signed: John Barker, Thos. Cotton. Book 6, p. 62. Harris, Elizabeth: Leg.-Son, Joseph Harris, cow, pewter dishes, etc. and daughter, Mary Horne, pewter dishes, etc. Daughter, Jane Harris, 300 lbs. of tobacco at John Nicholson's, pewter, chest, etc. To daughter, Elizabeth Harris, all the remaining part of my estate and makes her Exerx. 23 Mar., 1710. Prob.: 16 May, 1711. Wit: Jethro Barker, John Cooke, John Averiss. Book 6, p. 55. Harris, John: Est.-By Unity Harris, widow and admrx. of John Harris. 3 May, 1687. Signed: Wm. Newsums, John Clarke, Wm. Newitt. Book 3, p. 82 Harris, John: Est.-By Mr. John Barker and Patrick Lashley. 11 Feb., 1698/99. Mary Harris, admrx. to John Harris made oath to same. Book 5, p. 165. Harris, John: Leg.-to wife, Sarah, the feather bed that I lie on and the furniture that belongs to it. To daughter, Mary, the rest of my estate. 19 Jan., 1719. Prob.: 15 June, 1720. Wit: John Kitchen, Robt. Ruffin. Book 7, p. 273. Harris, Joseph: Est.-5 Sept., 1719. Signed: John Mason, Giles Underhill, John Wilkason. Book 7, p. 218 Harris, Margarett: Leg.-To son, John Taylor, 20 shillings. to daughter-in-law, Ann, wife of John Taylor, one pair of white gloves. To daughter, Hannah, wife of Christopher Clinch, 20 shillings and a crepe gown. To son, Edward Taylor, 20 shillings. To daughter-in-law, wife of Edward Taylor, one pair of white gloves. To daugher, Margarett, wife of Bartlett Moreland, a callico gown, petticoat and 20 shillings. To son, Thomas Taylor, 20 shillings. To daughter-in- law, mary, wife of Thomas Taylor, a pair of white gloves. To granddaughters, Elizabeth Judkins, Elizabeth Clinch, and Margarett Taylor, to each a black silk hood. To daughter, Mary, wife of James Vaughan, my camblett hood and cloak and black silk hood, all my estate in Virginia, England or elsewhere to my daughter, wife of James Vaughan. Makes son-in-law, James Vaughan, Exer. 7 June, 1721. Prob.: 20 Sept., 1721. Wit: Wm. Gray, Wm. Seward, Thos. Edwards. Book 7, p. 366. Harris, Michael: Leg.-Bequest to son, John, daughter, Mary and wife. Makes John, Exer. 7 Jan., 1739/40. 21 Mar., 1743. Wit: Sam. Thompson, John Davis, Wm. Mariott. Book 9, p. 462. Harris, Richard: Leg.- To son-in-law, Walter Taylor, my land and my daughter, Jane Stringfellow. To son, Walter Taylor, a black horse. To wife, Jane Harris, the rest of my estate. Wife, Jane Harris, Exerx. 18 Apr., 1679. Prob.: 16 June, 1679. Wit: Thos. Waller, Walter Taylor. Book 2, p. 209. Harris, Thomas: Est.-William Edwards, admr. 4 7br, 1688. Book 4, p. 82. Harris, William: Est.-4 Aug., 1693. Signed: John Phillips, Wm. Newett, John Clarke. Book 4, p. 324. Harris, William: Leg.-Wife, Margarette, grandson, Harris Taylor, granddaughter, Mary, wife of Thomas Taylor. Land purchased of Robert Girly to go to grandson, Harris Taylor. To granddaugher, Mary, land at her death to her husband, Thomas Taylor. At their death to their son, Thomas Taylor. Friends, Capt. Thos. Holt and Wm. Gray to divide property and overseers of Will. Thomas Taylor, Exer. 1 May, 1720. Prob.: 19 Apr., 1721. Wit: Wm Gray, Wm. Gray, Jr. Book 7, p. 325. Harris, William Mr.: Est.-Estate in England. Thomas Taylor, Exer. 18 July, 1722. Book 7, p. 402. Is anyone familiar with these early Surry County Harris'? Do they tie into the Isle of Wight Harris' or are they of another line? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H-COLONIALVA so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evv., In.