This is one of the research projects of Harris DNA group 30. We are attempting to find the ancestry of Robert B. Harris, who were in Georgia in the late 1700's and in Benton County, Alabama by 1840 and Robert is later found in Calhoun and DeKalb County, Alabama. The enclosed descendancy chart for Robert B. Harris includes his family, children and some of the grandchildren. If anyone recognizes any of these Harris or has information of any of this family, we would love to hear from you. Sincerely, James E. Hargraves Harris DNA group 30. ____________________________________ From: JEH7698 To: [email protected], PatCLARE, [email protected], [email protected] Sent: 10/1/2008 11:48:45 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time Subj: Re: Josiah & Tabitha (Harris) Tuck Pat, Pat, Sandy and Bill, I have enclosed a descendancy chart for Robert B. Harris, the earliest known ancestor of Bill Harris. According to the 1880 census, Robert B. Harris was born 1816 in Georgia and his parents were also born in Georgia. A birth year of 1816 would seem to indicate that Robert's father was born 1796 or before. I have completed some additional research of our Edward Harris line from Burke County, North Carolina, who migrated to Georgia by 1794. This extended family owned land and resided in Columbia, Oglethorpe and Greene Counties from 1794 to 1850 and beyond. In an attempt to connect Robert B. Harris to this family line, I have recorded that Edward Harris had 4 sons, by two wives, of whom, the 4 sons of Edward and the 2 sons of David Harris are the only males who could possibly be the father of Robert B. Harris in this line. Unfortunately, none of them fit the profile as follows; David Harris, died 1808, had no sons named Robert. Edward Harris Jr. (3rd) migrated to Pendleton County, South Carolina, never entered Georgia. Gilliam Harris married in 1819, had no sons 1819 to 1830. Seaborn Harris married in 1823, had no sons 1823 to 1830. Edward Harris, (son of David), had no sons named Robert. John Harris, (son of David), had no sons named Robert. It seems possible that the John Harris found as neighbor to Josiah Tuck in 1800 Oglethorpe County, Georgia could be the father or grandfather of Robert B. Harris. I will continue to pursue this lead. Descendants of Robert B. Harris Generation No. 1 1. ROBERT B.1 HARRIS was born 1816 in Georgia. He married EMALINE. She was born 1820 in South Carolina. Children of ROBERT HARRIS and EMALINE are: i. MARSUSA2 HARRIS. ii. WILLIAM HARRIS. iii. ELIZABETH HARRIS. 2. iv. JAMES HARRIS, b. 1847, Alabama; d. 1874. v. SARAH A. HARRIS, b. 1852. 3. vi. ROBERT HARRIS, b. 1853. vii. ABRAHAM HARRIS. viii. SUSANNAH HARRIS. ix. NANCY HARRIS, b. 1860. Generation No. 2 2. JAMES2 HARRIS (ROBERT B.1) was born 1847 in Alabama, and died 1874. He married SARAH MELINDA TURNER Abt. 1865 in Alabama. She was born 1849 in Alabama. Children of JAMES HARRIS and SARAH TURNER are: i. SARAH F.3 HARRIS, b. Abt. 1866, Alabama. ii. JOHN WILLIAM HARRIS, b. 1868, Alabama; d. 1921. iii. ROBERT NEWBERRY HARRIS, b. 1870, Alabama. iv. ROSA PARALEE HARRIS, b. 1873, Alabama. v. WALTER HARRIS, b. 1875, Alabama. 3. ROBERT2 HARRIS (ROBERT B.1) was born 1853. He married NARCISSUS MCCLAINE Abt. 1874 in Alabama. She was born 1853. Children of ROBERT HARRIS and NARCISSUS MCCLAINE are: i. WILLIAM3 HARRIS, b. 1876, Alabama. ii. BELLVILLE HARRIS, b. 1878, Alabama. iii. ELISHA HARRIS, b. 1879, Alabama. iv. ELIJAH HARRIS, b. 1879, Alabama. This is based on the information provided by Bill Harris and reference to the 1880 U.S. Census. Sincerely, James E. Hargraves In a message dated 9/25/2008 11:06:16 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: With respect to the children of Josiah and Tabitha (Harris) Tuck, it occurs to me that since they married in 1790 Halifax Co. and were in GA by 1800, their children must have married in GA. However, they could have married into other families who came to GA from Southside VA. >From Tuck GenForum #1470: Susannah m. William McLaughlin Sarah m. A. Kent Nancy m. Jonathan Colley Mary m. William Newell Claiborne m. Frances Moore Benjamin W. m. Mariah Daughters Tabitha and Martha apparently never married. In 1830 Wilkes Co, GA, there were 2 females age 15-20 and 1 female age 60-70 in Josiah Tuck's household. In 1840 there was 1 female age 10-15, 2 females age 20-30 and 1 female age 60-70. That may (or may not) indicate that Tabitha was born @1770. Josiah was age 50-60 in 1830 and 70-80 in 1840. Pat S ____________________________________ Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? _Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators_ (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1209382257x1200540686/aol?redir=http://www .walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) . **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001)