Thank you Ms. Wallace.  I have Bennett, Bailey and Parks used as "unusual" given names through my line of Allen Bailey Harris.  I had thought the Bennett may have come from the attorney in Savannah Georgia but have no proof or reason.  I have not been able to find a significance of Bailey either.  I recently had thought Bailey (term for an English jail keeper) might be a nickname as well as Marshall for his brother, from their attendance at Richmond Military Academy.  This new info is a new line of thought me as to their source and I appreciate it.  My research is not as sophisticated as yours (and others) but I have found good info through associations.  Initially, years ago, I had thought I was from their (Chris & Agnes) line because of naming, but no Christophers or Agnes's in my line that I have found so I had abandoned that line of thought.  Maybe I need to re-look. Thanks for sharing Sam Harris Grp 6 #179994 ________________________________ From: EVELYN WALLACE <hdanw@verizon.net> To: Harris Hunters <Harris-Hunters@rootsweb.com>; l <MADKY@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 6:46 PM Subject: [HARRIS-HUNTERS] Some Notes on Agnes McCord - 2nd wife of Christopher Harris of Madison Co., KY Since Agnes McCord was the biological mother of a good many Harris children of early Madison Co, KY, I thought I would share some of my research.  Excerpts from the Albemarle records as abstracted by the Antient Press have not been explored to any great extent.  E.W.Wallace      AGNES McCORD.  WIR00052.  Agnes McCord was the second wife of Christopher Harris, of Albemarle Co., VA, later of Madison Co., KY.  They are believed to have been married in 1760, as their oldest son, Benjamin, is said to have been born 28 Nov 1760.  This information may need some "adjustment."        Thus, Agnes was probably at least age 14-18 at time of marriage.   However, preliminary research of Albemarle Co. deed indexes indicates that as late as 1768, Agnes may have been a single woman, but that by 1772, she was married to Harris.  However, Scottish women frequently kept their maiden names, and that may be the reason for her appearing in deed books as Agnes McCord, particularly when being ceded land by a brother.      As seen from the deed entry in Albemarle Co., in  late 1760, Agnes McCord seems to have been a single woman, not yet married to Christopher Harris. (His first wife was reportedly Mary Dabney.  The fact that Christopher's eldest child was named Dabney Harris, as named in his will, tends to bear out this tradition.)      "DB 2, Page 294: 14 Aug 1760  Wm. McCord, Par. of St. Ann, Albemarle Co., to sister, Agnes McCord - love and 5 sh. 174 acres both sides Moorman River near Blue Ledge.  Pat to Jas. McCord, dec'd."/s/ William McCord.  [No. wit.]  (1) (2) The following land patent to an Albemarle Co. neighbor seems to indicate Agnes in 1766 may still have been unmarried, although Scottish women generally retain their maiden names, even though married: A 1766 patent to Mosias Jones refer to the lines of John McCord, Sr. and Agness McCord, thus: Patent Book No. 36:  Mosias Jones, 90 acs. Albemarle Co. on both sides of Moreman's Riv., adj John McCord & Agness McCord; 10 Jul 1766, p. 940.  10 shill. (Dennis Ray Hudgins, ed., CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS, Vol. VII [Richmond:  Virginia Genealogical Society, 1999], p. 95)  Indexes of Albemarle Co. deeds examined 11/97 indicate that by 1771/1772, Agnes had married Christopher Harris, as their names appear in Deed Bk 5 (Jan Ct 1771-Aug Ct 1772).  More study is needed.      Recorded in Augusta Co., VA, Deed Bk 22-397:      17 Nov 1778  Christopher Harris and Agnes of Albemarle to John Collins.  Delivered:  Thos. Turk, Aug 1779.     (Lyman Chalkley in CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTTISH-IRISH SETTLEMENT IN VIRGINIA, V. 3; Chalkley also  indicates that Deed Bk 22, p. 395, Augusta Co., VA had a deed executed by Christopher Harris and Agness (--) 17 Nov 1778, but details were not given.)      Agnes died in Madison Co., KY prior to Aug 1815, when the court commissioners settled with her administrators   Her younger son Overton Harris (writer's ancestor) and a son-in-law John Bennett were administrators.      DB... [omitted by Madison Co. genealogist], p. 244:  "Pursuant to an order of the County Court of Madison to us directed to settle with Overton Harris and John Bennett Administrators of the Estate of Agnes Harris Deceased we the undersigned Commissioners being first sworne do settle with the administrators and Report as followoers [sic] (to wit)  To amount of sale Bill as C Report of Adm           $1,979.14 McCords of Madison Co., KY      Some of the McCords went to Madison Co., KY, but their relationship to Agnes is unknown.  David McCord was grantee, Robert Burton, grantor. DB C-244. 1 Apr 1794, 100 A Otter Cr.     From Madison Co., KY DB Index:  Agnes Harris, grantor; Jesse Winburn, grantee; Comr. Deed, 6 Jun 1815, K-564, 21 1/2 A. Otter Cr. (Commissioner's deeds in Kentucky generally had to do with inherited land.  Who is Jesse Winburn?   How is he related to the Mcord and/or Harris family?) Origins of McCord Family      The origins of the McCord family are unknown.  They may have been Scotch-Irish from Pennsylvania who migrated down the Shenandoah Valley.  Since a land transaction by Christopher Harris and his wife Agnes was recorded in Augusta Co., VA, search for McCords in that county was made. An Andrew McCord was a witness to a deed dated 1749, William Beverley grantor to Wiliam Robinson, grantee, 380 A in Beverley Manor, corner Robert Ramsey, patent line; corner Patrick Hays.  Other witnesses were William Robison and Andrew Duncan, suggesting that all may have been of Scotch-Irish descent. A James McCord was a witness to Augusta Co., DB 4:264; James McKown was grantor, and Francis McKown was grantee.  It was for 400 A on a Timber Ride on North Branch of James.       [Book not noted] page 264 18th June 1763.  Joseph McCord's estate appraised, by Robert Erwin, Nathanl. Davis, Jno. Gilmer--John McCord's, Jr. note; Benj. McCord's note; William Little's note; Robt. Miller's note; Thos. Grubbs' note; Wm. McCord's note.  Cash, Mary Brown, debtor, Elizabeth Woods, Dr. Jno Scott, dr.      In this document are listed a number of males by the name McCord; they have the same names as the sons of John McCord [Sr.], as named in his will: Benjamin, William, and John.  Grubbs family was associated with the Harris family, at least in Kentucky. Kentucky Residence      Agnes Harris (widow by that time) appeared in the 1810 census of Madison Co., KY:  Males: 16-26: 3.  45 & over: 2. Females:  26-45: 1.  45 & over: 1.  Other:  1. Slaves:  10.      Document of Agnes McCord  1 Jul 1794, Madison Co., KY  (DB C-186 1 July 1794 -FHL film 183,284)      "Know all men by these [sic] that I Agnes Harris of the County of Madison and State of Kentucky [illegible but probably executrix] to the last will and Testament of Christopher Harris Deceased for Divers good causes and considerations me hereunto moving have appointed John Harris of the County of Albermarle [sic], and state of Virginia, my true and lawfull attorney for me and my heirs to Take all Lawfull ways and means whatsoever to carry into full & ample execution, the will of the said Christvr Harris Deceased, according to the true Intent and Meaning of said will in as full and as single a manner as if I myself was personally present hereby Ratifying and confirming whatever my said attorney may legally do by virtue of these presents, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this first day of July 1794.  /s./ Agnes Harris /LS/ Robert Tivis [sic] Edwad Statestate [?[ Robert Tevis Edward S...state (FHL film 183284) (From Madison Co. DB C-186, film no. SLC 183,284]       Agnes died prior to August. 1814.  Madison Co., KY. Wills, 1814:      At a court continued and held for Madison County on the 3rd day of Augt. 1814.  This inventory and appraisment of the estate of Agnis Harris decd was returned and ordered to be recorded and the said has been done.      (s) Will. Irvine, clk.      Will Bk -- p. 244      Pursuant to an order of the County Court of Madison to us directed to settle with Overton Harris and John Bennett, Administrators of the Estate of Agness Harris deceased we the undersigned commissioners being first sworne do settle with the administrators and report as followers [sic] to wit      To amount of sale Bill as C Report of Adm              $1979.14 Page 245      By cash due Overton Harris on previous account       290      By Keley Receipt as cryer at sale                                 4      By Butler & Searcy Receipt for Coffin                            2      By Clerks fee Bill                                                        1.70 1/2      By Jas Nicholas Receipt apraisor                                  1      By Wm. Carr Receipt for smith's work                           10.50      By Richardson Receipt as clerk to the sale                     2      By Whiskey Drank at Sale                                           10      By B. Milner's Receipt for Nicking horse                         8      By tax and leavy to be collected in 1815                         8.50      By Overton Harris charges for servses [sic] as Administrator, Collecting, and paying away $1979.14 at 5 percent              98.95      By cash paid to commissioners at $1.50 each                    4.50      By clerks fee Bill                                                              .50          -------      Ballance due the estate by administrators                    441.65.42      -----------      As witness our hands and seal this 8th day August      R. A. Sturgus (?) (seal)      Humphrey Jones (seal)      William Stone (seal)      At a court held for Madison County on Monday the 6th day of May 1816      This settlement with John Bennett and Overton Harris administrators of Agness Harris deceased was returned and ordered to be recorded.      Test Will Irvine Lack of Information on McCord Ancestry      There is no information in the various attempted genealogies of the Harris family of Albemarle Co. and of early Kentucky on the family of Agnes McCord. Perhaps she was not "of the proper class."  However, we learn from Augusta Co. VA Will Book 3 that other McCords were in Albemarle Co. ca. 1762, and others were in Augusta Co. from 1749.  Perhaps they migrated there from Pennsylvania.  Apparently they were Presbyterians.  Refer to biography of John McCord [Sr.].      Some of the McCords found in Lyman Chalkley's CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENTS IN VIRGINIA are as follows.  All were located in Augusta Co. unless the contrary is indicated:      Martha McCord - deceased by 27 Feb 1749      James McCord, orphan of Wm. McCord - 1750.  Later in the year James was of age (age 14 generally) to choose his own guardian.      Sarah McCord's nuncupative will.  Sister Mary; brother Adam.      Joseph McCord's will, 25 Nov 1762.  Wife Mary.  Brother John. Mentions land near Moorman's River in Albemarle Co., where the Harrises also held land.      Joseph McCord's estate - 18 Jun 1763; John McCord Jr.'s note; John McCord Sr.'s note; Benj. McCord's note; Adam McCord & James McCord's note. Wm. McCord's note; Thomas Grubbs note.  [Grubbs is a family with whom the Harris family intermarried; perhaps the McCords had also intermarried with the Grubbs family.] ....      (1)  Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, THE DEEDS OF AMHERST COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1761-1807 and ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1748-1763 [Amherst, VA, 1970] LAFHC 975.5482 P2a)      (2)  Blue Ledge may be the same as Blue Ridge, found in patent to Robert Harris, the father of Christopher Harris:      6 Dec 1753 - Patent to Robert Harris on Blue Ridge, Doyle River      Another patent was made to Robert Harris 15 Sep 1752.      (3)  Lyman Chalkley, CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH IRISH SETTLEMENT IN VIRGINIA, 1989 reprint of 1912 ed.) , ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to HARRIS-HUNTERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thought I would interject some info about my line to see if anyone has information and/or suggestions that could help me in my research. I have hit the proverbial brick wall with my great-great grandfather George Washington Harris, born 1818 in Waynesboro, Augusta County, VA. I located an older brother for George, Alambert W. Harris, born 1816 also in Wayneboro, Augusta County, VA. No parents have been found for these two ancestors of mine. I found these two brothers in Indiana in the mid-1800s where they both married and subsequently relocated to Southern Illinois where they settled. None of the census, marriage documents or death records I have found provide information regarding the parents of these two people other than that they were born in Virginia. George W. Harris married Louisa (Humphrey) Allsop (sic), a widow with two children. His children three were named Thomas Louis, Commodore Perry and Katherine. Alambert W. Harris married Eliza Blake. His known children were Walter and Sarah. Thomas Louis Harris never married (served in Civil War). Commodore Perry Harris married Parasidia Stacy. Their children were Amy Leslie, Annie, Lorenzo, William Tecumseh, Bertha Frances, Jessie, Esther, and Walter and May. Amy Leslie Harris married George B. Aldridge. Their children were Florence May, Agnes Augusta, John Perry, Hazel Estelle, Thomas Owen and Paul Beason. My mother is Agnes Augusta (Aldridge) Modglin. I always wondered where the Augusta in her name came from until I discovered the birthplace of her great grandfather. George W. Harris died in 1901, two years after my mother was born in 1899. I am wondering if my line possibly may have been connected with the Agnes McCord Harris line. I have been unable to discover any credible link to any other group of Harrises, and my line "daughtered" out a couple of generations ago. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I am 81 years old and probably don't have a lot of time left to solve this mystery. P.J.Rendleman