Edward Harris, Sr.

Notes:

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Edward married Flora Douglas 1655. Flora was born 1622, County Donegal, Ulster Ireland. [Group Sheet]

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Edward [Jr.], son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married ............... and had children, Robert, William and Mary.

Robert Harris, son of Edward the younger and..........., married, and had Margaret, Jane, and Margery. By a second wife, Margaret Mcllmunn, he had Robert, Mary and William. He died in Carolina.

Edward married . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Robert was married to Dorothy Wiley. They had children:
John, William, James, Margaret, Thomas, Samuel, Robert and Charles.

Robert married Dorothy Wiley. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

James, son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married Mary Simpson by whom he had William, Ann and James. By a second
marriage with Janet McClure he had a son, John.

James married Mary Simpson. [Group Sheet]

James married Janet McClure. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

He's known as Col. Robert Harris of Rocky River, so he wouldn't be confused with his cousin Col. Robert Harris of Reedy Creek.


LAND RECORDS

Land Grant of 375 acres found Bk 12, p 674, Mecklenburg Co. NC Records, No. 265

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Edward [Jr.], son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married ............... and had children, Robert, William and Mary.

Robert Harris, son of Edward the younger and..........., married, and had Margaret, Jane, and Margery. By a second wife, Margaret Mcllmunn, he had Robert, Mary and William. He died in Carolina.

Robert married Mary Ann Rogers Lifford, Raphoe Parish, County Donegal, Ulster Ireland . Mary died ca 1740, Ulster Ireland. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Margaret McElmon/McIlhenny. Margaret died , Cabarrus Co. NC; was buried , Old Rocky River Graveyard, Concord, Cabarrus Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Edward [Jr.], son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married ............... and had children, Robert, William and Mary.

Robert Harris, son of Edward the younger and..........., married, and had Margaret, Jane, and Margery. By a second wife, Margaret Mcllmunn, he had Robert, Mary and William. He died in Carolina.

Notes:

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Edward [Jr.], son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married ............... and had children, Robert, William and Mary.

Robert Harris, son of Edward the younger and..........., married, and had Margaret, Jane, and Margery. By a second wife, Margaret Mcllmunn, he had Robert, Mary and William. He died in Carolina.

Notes:

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Robert was married to Dorothy Wiley. They had children:
John, William, James, Margaret, Thomas, Samuel, Robert and Charles.

Notes:

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Robert was married to Dorothy Wiley. They had children:
John, William, James, Margaret, Thomas, Samuel, Robert and Charles.

Notes:

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Robert was married to Dorothy Wiley. They had children:
John, William, James, Margaret, Thomas, Samuel, Robert and Charles.

Notes:

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Robert was married to Dorothy Wiley. They had children:
John, William, James, Margaret, Thomas, Samuel, Robert and Charles.

Notes:

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Robert was married to Dorothy Wiley. They had children:
John, William, James, Margaret, Thomas, Samuel, Robert and Charles.

Notes:

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Robert was married to Dorothy Wiley. They had children:
John, William, James, Margaret, Thomas, Samuel, Robert and Charles.

Notes:

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Robert was married to Dorothy Wiley. They had children:
John, William, James, Margaret, Thomas, Samuel, Robert and Charles.

Notes:

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Robert was married to Dorothy Wiley. They had children:
John, William, James, Margaret, Thomas, Samuel, Robert and Charles.

Notes:

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

James, son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married Mary Simpson by whom he had William, Ann and James. By a second marriage with Janet McClure he had a son, John.

William, son of James and Mary Simpson, married Catharine
Wilson; emigrated from Ireland; settled at Swartara; had James, John, William who died young, Sarah, Mary and Robert.

William married Catherine Wilson. [Group Sheet]

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

James, son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married Mary Simpson by whom he had William, Ann and James. By a second
marriage with Janet McClure he had a son, John.

Notes:

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Colonel George Steuart and his wife Margaret Harris:

Their Ancestors and Descendants with Appendixes of Related Families Portraits and Illustrations

A Genealogical History By Robert Stewart, D.D., LL.D

This book was Printed at the "Civil and Military Gazette" Press, 1907 in Lahore, India pp.398-401

APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

James, son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married Mary Simpson by whom he had William, Ann and James. By a second
marriage with Janet McClure he had a son, John.

James, son of James Harris and Mary Simpson, never married, and is at this time (Dec. 20, 1801) living with his sister-
in-law, widow of his half brother, John, at Mifflintown, Mifflin Co., Penn'a.

Notes:

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Colonel George Steuart and his wife Margaret Harris:

Their Ancestors and Descendants with Appendixes of Related Families Portraits and Illustrations

A Genealogical History By Robert Stewart, D.D., LL.D

This book was Printed at the "Civil and Military Gazette" Press, 1907 in Lahore, India pp.398-401

APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

James, son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married Mary Simpson by whom he had William, Ann and James. By a second
marriage with Janet McClure he had a son, John.

John Harris, son of James Harris and Jane McClure, first married Jane Poer, daughter of Alexander Poer and Margaret Harris Mifflin, who died without issue. By his second wife, Jane Harris daughter of John Harris and Grizzel Steel (born Feb. 7, 1721) had Jane, James, William, Grizzel1, Margaret and Ann ............. Penn'a. He died Feb.[28], 1794.

John married Margaret Poer. [Group Sheet]

John married Jane Harris. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Name: John Harris
SAR Membership: 41089
Birth Date: 1727
Birth Place: Monaghan, Ireland
Death Date: 8 Jun 1808
Death Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Spouse: Eleanor Reynolds
Children: Hugh Harris

CENSUS RECORDS
1800 Federal Census
Name: John Harris
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 2
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
Number of Household Members Over 25: 3
Number of Household Members: 7

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"Our Kith and Kin: or, A history of the Harris family, 1754-1895, Mary Letitia Chalmers, Philadelphia

John and Eleanor (Reynolds) Harris, the ancestors of the 'Harris Family', were parishioners of Rev Thomas Clark, M.D. and natives of Monaghan County, Ireland.

They were amoung the number of fithful followers who accompanied Dr Clark to prison in January 1754, for their youngest son James Harris, the author of a little work on Psalmody, known as the 'Plowman's Letter' says in the book: "I heard my mother mention to Dr. Clark that she remembered that on their way to jail they sang the 29th verse of the 18th Psalm (old version), which promises were made good to him, for he was honorably acquitted."

John and Eleanor had their marriage solemnized by Dr C lark, during his incarceration, the latter part of January 1754. A few months later they sailed for America. Their ship was detained in quarantine for a length of time, during which detention their first born saw the light. After landing they settled and remained for several years in Lancaster County, PA. Then they moved to North Carolina and located temporarily on 'Goose Creek' in either Mecklenburg or Union County, N.C. This removal probably took place about the year 1767 or 1768.

In a short time they secured a large tract of land, known as 'Indian Land' situated partly in Mecklenburg County, NC and in York District, SC. Here they found a permanent home and spent the remainder of their days.

This last settlement was likely made prior to 1775, as we learn from a "History of Steele Creek" by Rev J. B. Watt that as early as 1775 a few families from Lancaster County, PA, originally from Ireland, settled in Steel Creek, and from that time till their organization in 1792/93, received supplies by ministers direct from Ireland and Pennsylvania, and amoung others 'Clark' is named. (Rev Thomas Clark we presume)

John and Eleanor Harris preceded Dr. Clark to this country by at least 10 years, and 'tradition' says that John Harris rode all the way from SC to NY on horseback, leading an extra horse for the doctor to ride back, and that in this way he made his first visit to the South. Dr. Robert Lathan, in his "History of the Associate Reformed Synod of the South' says that Dr. Clark visited that portion of his congregation which went to SC. It is evident from the referenced book that Dr. Clark made at least 4 seperate visits from NY to SC, and during these visits and after his permanent settlement in SC, he was a welcome visitor at the comfortable home of John and Eleanor Harris.

In his last publication, a "Pastoral Letter" written from Long Cane, Abbeville County, SC in 1792, to the Associate congregation in Ballybay, Ireland, and printed in Salem, NY in 1811, Dr. Clark says that while imprisoned "one young couple of your number came and got their marriage solemnized in prison, viz: John Harris and Eleanor Reynolds, now settled here by the Catawba River. She lately died an eminent Christian, and her children still act as firm friends to religion, and are in comfortable crcumstances."

John and Eleanor had four sons; Hugh, Robert, John and James. The two oldest sons (Hugh and Robert) were in active service during the whole of the Revolutionary War. Once they were captured and imprisoned in Camden, SC, but with other prisioners effected their escape and rejoined the American Army.

John Harris Sr, and three of his sons, Hugh, John Jr and James were prominent in the organization of Lower Steele Creek or Blackstock's Church, in 1792/93. James was elected and ordained one of the first ruling elders.
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"Our Kith and Kin: or, A history of the Harris family, 1754-1895, Mary Letitia Chalmers, Philadelphia

Our story begins with a marriage solemnized within the gloomy walls of a prison. We sometimes witness marriages in churches, brilliantly lighted, with elaborate decorations, large audiences and the music of the deep toned organ; somtimes in ancestral halls among friends and relations who load the happy pair with costly presents and congratulations; somtimes in the humbler walks of life with but few to witness; and occasionally a "Gretna Green" affair.

But in the case of JOHN HARRIS and ELEANOR REYNOLDS, our worthy and esteemed ancestors, how very different.

On 23 January 1754, Rev Thomas Clark, M.D., the beloved pastor of JOHN and ELEANOR, at Ballybay Congregation, Ireland, was arrested by the civil authorities, at the instigation of his Socinianized Presbyterian enemies, while in the very act of moderating in a call in the congregation of New Bliss.

The charge was disloyalty, because he refused to swear by "Kissing the Book," believing it to be unsciptural, and also because he refused to take the "Oath of Abjuration," inasmuch as it recognized the king as the head of the Church, though he had proven his loyalty be entering the army while a theological student and fighting against the Pretender.

Here is Dr. Clark's own statement of the affair: "They well knew that the Associate Synod of Scotland, to which I belonged, scrupled at the form of 'Book Kissing,' so in hopes to drive me out of the kingdom they summoned me on the Lord's day to swear the State Oath and Kiss the Book, which I refused to do. They fined me and afterward cmmitted me to jail."

All that night, after his arrest, he was kept under guard in a tavern, and the next day taken to Monaghan Jail. Many of his people accompanied him, and instead of allowing them to rescue him as they would have done, they sang portions of the 18th Psalm.

Such a man might suffer trouble as an evil does, even unto bonds, but the word of God could not be bound. During his imprisonment, like the great apostle to the Gentiles when a prisoner at Rome, Dr. Clark wrote frequent letters of instruction and comfort to his devoted people, who cheered and brightened the gloomy hours of their pastor's prison life by many tokens of love and loyalty. He preached to as many of them as could convene on the Sabbath, poured the baptismal waters upon the brows of thirteen little children, and married at least one couple, JOHN HARRIS and ELEANOR REYNOLDS. This last tender and beutiful act of devotion to their pastor on the part of two young lovers must have made a deep and lasting impression upon Dr. Clark, for nearly forty years afterwards he refers to it with manifest pleasure in the last document his hand ever wrote.

When the day of trial came his commitment was found to be erroneous and the whole thing a fraud and he was immediately discharged. He was urged to prosecute his persecutors with every assurance of success, but he refused, saying: "Vengence is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."



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John married Elinor Reynolds. Elinor was born ca 1726, County Monaghan, Ulster, Ireland; died 22 Aug 1789, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Colonel George Steuart and his wife Margaret Harris:

Their Ancestors and Descendants with Appendixes of Related Families Portraits and Illustrations

A Genealogical History By Robert Stewart, D.D., LL.D

This book was Printed at the "Civil and Military Gazette" Press, 1907 in Lahore, India pp.398-401

APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Edward [Jr.], son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married ............... and had children, Robert, William and Mary.

Robert Harris, son of Edward the younger and..........., married, and had Margaret, Jane, and Margery. By a second wife, Margaret Mcllmunn, he had Robert, Mary and William. He died in Carolina.

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Margaret married Gen. William McAlvey. William was born 1728, Ulster, Ireland; died 21 Aug 1822, Huntingdon Co. PA; was buried , McAlevys Fort Hill Cemetery, McAlevys Fort, Huntingdon Co. PA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Colonel George Steuart and his wife Margaret Harris:

Their Ancestors and Descendants with Appendixes of Related Families Portraits and Illustrations

A Genealogical History By Robert Stewart, D.D., LL.D

This book was Printed at the "Civil and Military Gazette" Press, 1907 in Lahore, India pp.398-401

APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Edward [Jr.], son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married ............... and had children, Robert, William and Mary.

Robert Harris, son of Edward the younger and..........., married, and had Margaret, Jane, and Margery. By a second wife, Margaret Mcllmunn, he had Robert, Mary and William. He died in Carolina.

Notes:

ANCESTRY

Colonel George Steuart and his wife Margaret Harris:

Their Ancestors and Descendants with Appendixes of Related Families Portraits and Illustrations

A Genealogical History By Robert Stewart, D.D., LL.D

This book was Printed at the "Civil and Military Gazette" Press, 1907 in Lahore, India pp.398-401

APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Edward [Jr.], son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married ............... and had children, Robert, William and Mary.

Robert Harris, son of Edward the younger and..........., married, and had Margaret, Jane, and Margery. By a second wife, Margaret Mcllmunn, he had Robert, Mary and William. He died in Carolina.

Margery married Andrew Boggs. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Colonel George Steuart and his wife Margaret Harris:

Their Ancestors and Descendants with Appendixes of Related Families Portraits and Illustrations

A Genealogical History By Robert Stewart, D.D., LL.D

This book was Printed at the "Civil and Military Gazette" Press, 1907 in Lahore, India pp.398-401

APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Edward [Jr.], son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married ............... and had children, Robert, William and Mary.

Robert Harris, son of Edward the younger and..........., married, and had Margaret, Jane, and Margery. By a second wife, Margaret Mcllmunn, he had Robert, Mary and William. He died in Carolina.

WILL

Cabarrus County, North Carolina; Will Book 1796-1822

WILL OF ROBERT HARRIS

In the name of God, Amen. I Robert Harris, Senior of the county of Cabarrus and State of North Carolina do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament and being in a sick and low condition but 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, I recommend my soul to God who gave it and my body to be decently entered in the earth at the discretion of my executors which shall be hereafter named.

As for what worldly estate it hath pleased God to bless me with I dispose of it in the following maner. First I allow that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be paid out of the whole of my estate-

Imprimis- I bequeath to my beloved wife, Elinor, her bed, bedstead and furniture, my walnut chest and my pine chest the big and little wheels and crack reel, her saddle and bridle together with one half of all my remaining household
furniture including my kitchen and dresser vessels

and I likewise bequeath to my beloved wife, Elinor my cupboard and likewise the one half of my books, her own choice the books to be divided according to price.

I likewise bequeath to my beloved wife Elinor two horse creatures her own choice together with two sets of horse bears, two cliveses, a set of two horse trees and hangings a barshear plow and a shovel plow both her own choices and two axes, a mattock and sprowting hoe and hilling hoes and my cutting knife and box and two milk cows and calves and half of my hogs and five hundred weight of seed cotton and all my flax and one half of what wheat and corn I have whether in the ground or out of the ground all of the above articles

I bequeath to my beloved wife Elinor her heirs or assigns forever together with my mulatto girl Linny to her, her heirs or assigns forever,

and I bequeath to my beloved wife Elinor my log chain and
my single and double truckels. I do likewise bequeath to my beloved wife my mulatto boy named Anthony during her natural life and at the expiration of her natural life I do bequeath the above said mulatto boy Anthony to my brother
William Harris during my said brothers natural life, not to be sold nor rented or hired to pay any debt at the expiration of my said brothers lifetime said Anthony to be sold and the money arising from this sale to be equally divided betwixt Robert Harris Callens and brother William Harris living daughters and I order Cezar my negro boy to be sold as soon as convenient after my decease.

What debt I am in, due to Samuel Harris of Cabarrus County and sixty dollars over to be deducted out of the price of said negro boy and the remainder of his price to be equally divided among Alexander Fergusons three sons now living, by Eliza Marget Ferguson and all my wearing apparel that is made up, I bequeath to my brother William Harris and all my other property not bequeathed in this will I order to be sold to the best advantage by my executors as soon as convenient after my decease. I do hereby ordain Samuel Harris and William Gilliam as executors of this my last will and testament and by it I do revoke all other wills and testaments made by me heretofore made in testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day of
April 1817.

Signed, sealed and pronounced in the Robert Harris seal

Presence of us

Samuel Black

Robert Allen

N.B. Before signed I bequeath to my beloved wife, Elinor whatever yarn or cloth is on hand at the time of my decease.

Probated Oct. sess. 1817.



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Robert married Eleanor Ross. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

ANCESTRY

Colonel George Steuart and his wife Margaret Harris:

Their Ancestors and Descendants with Appendixes of Related Families Portraits and Illustrations

A Genealogical History By Robert Stewart, D.D., LL.D

This book was Printed at the "Civil and Military Gazette" Press, 1907 in Lahore, India pp.398-401

APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Edward [Jr.], son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married ............... and had children, Robert, William and Mary.

Robert Harris, son of Edward the younger and..........., married, and had Margaret, Jane, and Margery. By a second wife, Margaret Mcllmunn, he had Robert, Mary and William. He died in Carolina.

Mary married Alexander Ferguson. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

ANCESTRY

Colonel George Steuart and his wife Margaret Harris:

Their Ancestors and Descendants with Appendixes of Related Families Portraits and Illustrations

A Genealogical History By Robert Stewart, D.D., LL.D

This book was Printed at the "Civil and Military Gazette" Press, 1907 in Lahore, India pp.398-401

APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

Edward [Jr.], son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married ............... and had children, Robert, William and Mary.

Robert Harris, son of Edward the younger and..........., married, and had Margaret, Jane, and Margery. By a second wife, Margaret Mcllmunn, he had Robert, Mary and William. He died in Carolina.

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William married Elizabeth Corzine. Elizabeth was born 22 Dec 1760, North Carolina; died 08 Jan 1778, Cabarrus Co. NC; was buried , Old Rocky River Graveyard, Concord, Cabarrus Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

William married Ann Headley. Ann was born 07 May 1763, Stokes Co. NC; died 18 Sep 1843, Cabarrus Co. NC; was buried , Old Rocky River Graveyard, Concord, Cabarrus Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Colonel George Steuart and his wife Margaret Harris:

Their Ancestors and Descendants with Appendixes of Related Families Portraits and Illustrations

A Genealogical History By Robert Stewart, D.D., LL.D

This book was Printed at the "Civil and Military Gazette" Press, 1907 in Lahore, India pp.398-401

APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

James, son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married Mary Simpson by whom he had William, Ann and James. By a second marriage with Janet McClure he had a son, John.

William, son of James and Mary Simpson, married Catharine
Wilson; emigrated from Ireland; settled at Swartara; had James, John, William who died young, Sarah, Mary and Robert.

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

James, son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married Mary Simpson by whom he had William, Ann and James. By a second marriage with Janet McClure he had a son, John.

William, son of James and Mary Simpson, married Catharine
Wilson; emigrated from Ireland; settled at Swartara; had James, John, William who died young, Sarah, Mary and Robert.

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

James, son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married Mary Simpson by whom he had William, Ann and James. By a second marriage with Janet McClure he had a son, John.

William, son of James and Mary Simpson, married Catharine
Wilson; emigrated from Ireland; settled at Swartara; had James, John, William who died young, Sarah, Mary and Robert.

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

James, son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married Mary Simpson by whom he had William, Ann and James. By a second marriage with Janet McClure he had a son, John.

William, son of James and Mary Simpson, married Catharine
Wilson; emigrated from Ireland; settled at Swartara; had James, John, William who died young, Sarah, Mary and Robert.

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

James, son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married Mary Simpson by whom he had William, Ann and James. By a second marriage with Janet McClure he had a son, John.

William, son of James and Mary Simpson, married Catharine
Wilson; emigrated from Ireland; settled at Swartara; had James, John, William who died young, Sarah, Mary and Robert.

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

James, son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married Mary Simpson by whom he had William, Ann and James. By a second marriage with Janet McClure he had a son, John.

William, son of James and Mary Simpson, married Catharine
Wilson; emigrated from Ireland; settled at Swartara; had James, John, William who died young, Sarah, Mary and Robert.

Notes:

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

James, son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married Mary Simpson by whom he had William, Ann and James. By a second
marriage with Janet McClure he had a son, John.

John Harris, son of James Harris and Jane McClure, first married Jane Poer, daughter of Alexander Poer and Margaret Harris Mifflin, who died without issue. By his second wife, Jane Harris daughter of John Harris and Grizzel Steel (born Feb. 7, 1721) had Jane, James, William, Grizzel1, Margaret and Ann ............. Penn'a. He died Feb.[28], 1794.

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

James, son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married Mary Simpson by whom he had William, Ann and James. By a second
marriage with Janet McClure he had a son, John.

John Harris, son of James Harris and Jane McClure, first married Jane Poer, daughter of Alexander Poer and Margaret Harris Mifflin, who died without issue. By his second wife, Jane Harris daughter of John Harris and Grizzel Steel (born Feb. 7, 1721) had Jane, James, William, Grizzel1, Margaret and Ann ............. Penn'a. He died Feb.[28], 1794.

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

James, son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married Mary Simpson by whom he had William, Ann and James. By a second
marriage with Janet McClure he had a son, John.

John Harris, son of James Harris and Jane McClure, first married Jane Poer, daughter of Alexander Poer and Margaret Harris Mifflin, who died without issue. By his second wife, Jane Harris daughter of John Harris and Grizzel Steel (born Feb. 7, 1721) had Jane, James, William, Grizzel1, Margaret and Ann ............. Penn'a. He died Feb.[28], 1794.

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

James, son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married Mary Simpson by whom he had William, Ann and James. By a second
marriage with Janet McClure he had a son, John.

John Harris, son of James Harris and Jane McClure, first married Jane Poer, daughter of Alexander Poer and Margaret Harris Mifflin, who died without issue. By his second wife, Jane Harris daughter of John Harris and Grizzel Steel (born Feb. 7, 1721) had Jane, James, William, Grizzel1, Margaret and Ann ............. Penn'a. He died Feb.[28], 1794.

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

James, son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married Mary Simpson by whom he had William, Ann and James. By a second
marriage with Janet McClure he had a son, John.

John Harris, son of James Harris and Jane McClure, first married Jane Poer, daughter of Alexander Poer and Margaret Harris Mifflin, who died without issue. By his second wife, Jane Harris daughter of John Harris and Grizzel Steel (born Feb. 7, 1721) had Jane, James, William, Grizzel1, Margaret and Ann ............. Penn'a. He died Feb.[28], 1794.

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APPENDIX No. XI

A copy of this document was sent the author by John Harris9, M.D., of Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 1865.

At the conclusion he wrote: ?The foregoing was copied Aug. 10, 1855, by John Harris (then resident in Philadelphia) from two separate half sheets of cap paper, in the handwriting of his father, James Harris, in the possession of Mrs. Thomazin Potter, a granddaughter of James Harris. John Harris, the copyist of the foregoing, born Dec. 31st, 1792, was the son of James Harris, who was the son of John Harris who was the son of James Harris by his second wife, Janet McClure), who was the son of Edward Harris and Flora Douglas.

The antecedent probability that this document is perfectly
trustworthy has been confirmed by all subsequent investigations (excepting in regard to William Harris2 and his wife-see Appendix XVIII), and the writer considers it fortunate that he has had such a record to guide his researches.

Edward [Sr.] and Charles Harris, being dissenters, were driven from Ayrshire, in Scotland, at the time of the persecution of the Protestants In the reign of Charles II, or of his successor, James.

They settled in County Donegal, near Rapho, Ireland. They were possessed of a valuable estate in Scotland, which was lost on account of their abandoning it.

Edward [Sr.] was married to Miss Flora Douglas, of the famous family of that name, who resided near the borders of England. He had sons: Edward [Jr.], Robert and James.

James, son of Edward and Flora Douglas, married Mary Simpson by whom he had William, Ann and James. By a second
marriage with Janet McClure he had a son, John.

John Harris, son of James Harris and Jane McClure, first married Jane Poer, daughter of Alexander Poer and Margaret Harris Mifflin, who died without issue. By his second wife, Jane Harris daughter of John Harris and Grizzel Steel (born Feb. 7, 1721) had Jane, James, William, Grizzel1, Margaret and Ann ............. Penn'a. He died Feb.[28], 1794.