William Harris (abt. 1806 - abt. 1872)

Born about 1806 in Muddy Creek, Madison, Kentucky, USA [uncertain]

Descendants

Died about 1872 at about age 66 in Madison County, Kentucky, United States [uncertain]

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Biography

William Harris was born about 1805-1806^[1] in Muddy Creek, Madison, Kentucky to Judge John Harris and Margaret Maupin.^[2]

William married Malinda (spelling?) Duncan^[2] (1808-1873) on 7 Feb 1829 in Madison County, Kentucky^[3] and had at least one son, John Duncan Harris (1829-1905)^[1][2] and possibly a daughter (name not known).^[4]

On 4 Sept 1850, William (45), who was working as a farmer in the agriculture business, Malinda (42), and son, John Duncan Harris (1829-1905) (20) and his wife (their daughter-in-law), Nancy Jane (White) Harris (1832-1903) (18) were living as a family unit in District 1, Madison County, Kentucky.^[5]

Major William Harris died about at the age of 65-66 in 1872-1873^[1] and was placed to rest at the Richmond Cemetery in Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky.^[1]

Research Status

Needs Substantiation:

1. American Revolution Military Status
2. Accurate Birth Date
3. Accurate Death Date

Needs Additional Profiles Created and Linked:

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1. Father: Judge John Harris
2. Mother: Margaraet Maupin
3. Wife: Malinda Duncan
4. Son: John Duncan Harris (1829-1905) - Completed
5. Son's Wife: Nancy Jane (White) Harris (1832-1903) - Completed

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} FindaGrave (accessed 29 Jun 2022); INCLUDES Memorial links to spouse and 1 son and photo of gravestone with estimated years for birth and death
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970; Ancestor's SAR Membership 36540
3. ↑ Kentucky, County Marriages, 1783-1965; Ancestry Record, Film # 000183311
4. ↑ North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000
5. ↑ 1850 United States Federal Census; Madison County, KY