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William Harris 1596 – 1656 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1596

Birth Location: Willingale Doe, Essex, England

Death Date: 1656

Death Location: Jamestown, James City, Virginia, USA

Father: Sir Crixie

Mother: Joan Hardings

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Robert Harris

The story of William Harris began in 1596 in Willingale Doe, Essex, England, with parents Sir William Harris III, Knight, High Sheriff of Crixie and Joan Hardings. Their family included Robert Harris. William Harris's life came to an end in 1656 in Jamestown, James City, Virginia, USA.

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Parents

Sir Crixie
1545 – 1601
Birth Location: Willingale, Epping Forest District, Essex, England
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Joan Hardings
1550 – 1615
Birth Location: Willingale, Epping Forest District, Essex, England
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Children(s)

Robert Harris
Birth Location: –
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 1596
    Event Place: Willingale Doe, Essex, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 1656
    Event Place: Jamestown, James City, Virginia, USA
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