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    1. Will of James Harris of Albemarle Co, 1792
    2. An abstract of the will of James Harris of Albemarle Co., VA Harris, James 5 Feb 1792 Sept 1792 Sons: Thomas, Joel, James, Nathan. Daughters: Ann Haden, Mourning Maupin, Sarah Harrison, Susannah Burnley and Lucy Grubbs. Wife Mary Harris, all land not bequeathed to son Thomas Harris, land adjoining Capt. Robert Harris, dec'd. Exrs: sons Joel and James. Wit: B. Brown and William Spears (Page 165) (J. Estelle Stewart King, ABSTRACTS OF WILLS, INVENTORIES, AND ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNTS OF ALBEMARLE COUNTY 1748-1800 [Beverly Hills, CA 1940], p. 38) Based on a deed of Robert Harris [sometimes called Major] of colonial Louisa Co., we believe James is the son-in-law of Robert. Louisa Co. DB A-443 21 Oct 1751 Robert Harris of Fredericksville Par., Louisa Co. For Natural Love and affection to my son, Christopher Harris, and son-in-law, James Harris, to son Christopher Harris: Negroes Jimmy, a man; Millington, a boy; Abby, a woman. To son-in-law, James Harris: 2 negro girls, Janney and Henriette. /s/ Robert Harris. Wit: Thomas Perkins, Tyree Harris. 22 Oct 1751 Acknowledged by Robert Harris. (Rosalie Edith Davis, LOUISA COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEED BOOKS A & B, 1742-1759 [Manchester, MO: 1977] p. 69) Comment: If you think James Harris of Louisa and Albemarle Cos., VA is your ancestor, I will share other info with you, gathered here and there!!! E.W.Wallace

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