1. Thomas Harris, m. Sarah Treherne; her sister, Anne, m. Edward Griffin. Sara Treherne m. 2. William Iremonger.
1.1. William Harris, ‘Fishmonger’, d. 1600 The Will of ‘Jeffrey Williamson, of St Saviour, (Southwark) fishmonger’, was proved April 8, 1589 … Overseers: ‘William Harris, fishmonger’.

Given the Harris connection to the Griffin family of Southwark, London, and Virginia, it seems certain that Richard Williamson was of this family: ‘Richard Williamson, Appraisal taken November 16, 1665. Mr. Peter Garland Adm., Appraisers: Francis Ayers, Richard Williamson, Thomas Griffin, George Surbe’. Reg: August 9, 1666 (B. 2, p. 6). Edward Griffin was the father of Thomas Griffin, father of (1) George Griffin, whose wife was Joan Griffin, as described in her Will, proved April 19, 1661: ‘Joan Griffin of the County of High Nockect in the River Ausemund in the Country of Virginia and now being in St. Ollave’s parish near London and intending, by the permission of God, very suddenly to pass over for Virginia in the good ship called the Margaret of London, whereof under God Mr Robert Fox goeth as commander’. 2.Thomas Griffin, father of his namesake, appraiser of the estate of Richard Williamson, Leroy Griffin, and Col. Samuel Griffin. Thomas Griffin, Richard Williamson’s appraiser, and kin of the Harris family of St. Olave’s, was a merchant trading in Rappahannock, as evidenced by several patents: ‘Abraham Moone and Thomas Griffin patented 1400 acres, Lancaster Co., VA. July 4, 1653′.

The connection of the Garland, Harris, Tyrrell, and Williamson families was through their association in the Fishmongers Company, which was active in the Virginia trade. ‘Robert Terrell, brother of Richmond, and William Terrell, became a member of the Fishmongers Company, merchants of London. He carried on considerable trade with the colonists of Virginia, and made regular voyages to this country where he personally transacted business. There are several items in the York County, Virginia records in which he was a witness to deeds and other transactions, the earliest we have seen being dated 18 Feb. 1616-7. 1647, 1650, and 1662. In the court orders of Charles City County it was mentioned that Robert Terrell served on a jury of inquest 16 March, 1662. Vol. XVI, Va. Hist. Mag, p. 190, tells of a power of attorney from John Wickens and John Robinson, merchants of London to Robert Terrell, citizen and Fishmonger of London, authorizing him to collect all debts due them in Virginia, also in York County records is a power of attorney made by Robert Terrell, appointing Thomas Williamson to attend to business for him in Virginia’ (Terrell Society of America).

1.1.1. William Harris, the ‘underage son’ named in his father’s Will of 1600, m. Elizabeth Stanlie, on February 20, 1602, in St. Olave, Southwark. William Stanley was probably a relation: Garland v Stanley. Plaintiffs: Robert Garland. Defendants: William Stanley and others. Subject: money matters, London or Middlesex (C 5/2/38, 1647).
1.1.1.1. William Harris Jr., m. a sister of John Shepeard (TNA, Prob. 11/318/482, Will of John Shepheard, Grocer of Southwark, November 14, 1665).
1.1.1.1.1. William Harris, who, at St. Olave, Southwark, m. (May 25, 1643), Elizabeth Arnell. Anthony Arnell was a transportee of Thomas Harris: March 2, 1658: ‘Thomas Harris, 1000 acres, IOW Co. Upon a swamp running into the W. branch of Nansamond Riv., including 2 Indian fields. Trans. of 20 persons: John Hardy … John Griffin, Fran. Anderson, Jno. Pew, Ann Greene, Eliza. Nusome, Weltin (Walton) Harris, Anth. Arnold …’. B. I, p. 403: Anthony Arnold land adjacent Capt. George Lyddall, 1662, near Black Creek, Wanieoake Swamp and Maddicon Path, New Kent County. George Lydall’s son, John Lyddall, patented land with William Overton, their properties adjoining in New Kent. B. II, p. 219: Rich. Arnall transported 1681, headright claimed by William Overton & Evan Jones, New Kent County.
1.1.1.1.1.1. ‘Wm Harris and wife, Hennerettah‘, of parish of Fredericksville, Louisa, deed to Martin Baker of Hanover, for good causes, thereunto moving, part of tract granted by patent March 24, 1725 unto William Harris, and by said William given said Wm. Harris, his son, in will recorded (prior to 1734) in Hanover Co. (Louisa Co., Va, B. 2, p. 298).

St. Paul’s Parish records, pp.232-233, 1711: The land of Christopher Hudson, Wm. Harris, Alex’r. Cock & Thos. Bradley, John Kimbrough Senr., Jno. Joyner, Philip Joyner, Sam’l. Chamberlayne and Col. Jennings being made one precinct, of which Christopher Hudson and William Harris were appointed Overseers made this return, the within Order fully complied with by us the Subscribers. Christopher Hudson, Wm. Harris’.

1.1.1.1.1.1.1. ‘William Harris, Junr. m. Temperance Overton, dau. of James Overton, son of John Overton of St Sepulchres, London. Held ‘1500 acres, New Land, Hanover Co., adj. Mrs. Arnold and George Woodroof’s lines; on Overton’s fork of Elk Creek (Nugent, C&P, vol. iii., p 303, April 11, 1732). William’s br.  was: ‘John Harris, 400 acres New Land, Hanover County; adj. Ambrose Joshua Smith, Capt. Thomas Carr and Ann Arnold; on low side of Great Rockey Creek (ibid. p. 414).William Harris, the grantee of 1725, was ‘William Harris, Gent., 76 acs. (NL), Hanover Co; beg. at James Glen’s corner; to N. side the Little River; on the Newmarket line; 24 Mar. 1725, 10 Shill.’ (ibid. p. 389). VBSPP, p. 116: At a Vestry held Lower Church in Saint Pauls Parish, January the Second 1726 – ‘Thomas Anderson and Charles Hudson were elected and appoint’d Vestry men in room of William Harris & James Overton having both first Subscribed the Test’. James Overton is recorded thus: ‘James Overton, 400 acs. (new lease), Hanover Co.; on N. side the S. fork of Elk Cr.; on John Raglin’s line; Feb. 20, 1723, 40 shill’.
1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Robert Harris, m. Mourning Glenn (Will pr. 1776, Albemarle County; John Rodes and William Shelton, executors). She was probably the dau. of James Glenn.* Book A, p. 486, November 27, 1752: ‘I, Robert Harris of Fredericksville Par., Louisa Co. For natural love and affection to my son-in-law, Willaim Shelton of afsd. Par. two mulatto slaves called Sherwood and Moses. Sig. Robert Harris. wit. Tyree Harris, Ben. Brown, Jr., Robert Wilson’.
1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Christopher Harris. VBSPP, p. 266: ‘The lands of Edw’d. Garland, Jas. Overton, Xpher. Harris, Jno. Glenn, Sam’l. Reynolds, Henry Farmer, Rob’t. Jennings & Abra. Venable being one precinct of which Edw’d. Garland and Jas. Overton were Overseers who made this return, the within Order executed in presence of James Glenn, Sam’l Reynolds, Abra. Venable, Henry Farmer, Mr. Robt. Jennings did not appear for his Land and Sam’l. Reynolds is all in one pattent and no Division’.
1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2. Jemima Harris, m. William Overton, son of James Overton, printseller of St Sepulchres London, who bought the prints of Sir Robert Peake, who was also a fellow printseller of St Sepulchres, with James Overton being a cousin of the said William Overton.
1.1.1.1.1.1.1.3. Thomas Harris, ‘400a, NL Hanover Co. on both side of Cubb Cr adj. William Harris & Dabney’s line (C&P vol. iii., p. 296, March 24, 1725). ‘Philip Burford to Josel Terrill, Nov. 9, 1762 … 252a lower branch of Cub Creek at the Bridge in Blalock Road where Burford now lives 400a granted to Thomas Harris … other part of 1070a to John Blalock patent 20 Jun 1733 … oak by a spring branch Dabney’s line’.
1.1.1.1.1.1.1.3.1. Robert Harris and wife Lemenda (probably ‘a Sherwood’*), to Stephan Ragland, October 16, 1742, 60lbs for 230 acres. Robert Harris late of Hanover County Virgina, now of Bertie, land on Roanoak River adj. to Ragland at Turbevills Run. Witn. P. Smith, Nathaneil Hill, Jn., Arnold Brown, May ct 1741. His Will, June 5, 1785: All the rest of my estate both real and personal to be sold at twelve months … and equally divided amongst my sons Christopher Harris, Sherwood Harris, Robert Harris, David Harris, and Samuel Harris. *I suggest she was a granddau. of Philip Sherwood, and a niece of Sarah Rosier, who m. 1. William Willis; their dau. being Mary Willis, who m. Isaac Arnold, see Will of Mary Arnold, March 4, 1775, Richmond Co. D.B. Sarah Rosier m. 2. Henry Wood, d. bef. July 6, 1722, in Hanover Parish, Richmond. On March 5,1734, William Wood (son of Henry Wood by his first wife) deeded two parcels of land in King George County to Rush Hudson Sr. Sarah Rosier m. 3, Rush Hudson. At a court held April 2, 1736, an additional inventory of the Estate of Rush Hudson, deceased, is granted to Edward Turbervile and Sarah, his wife, and they entered into a bond of November 7, 1735, with Thomas Thatcher, Benjamin Berryman, Isaac Arnold and Neal McCormick, their securities. The inventory mentions John Grimes, and Samuel Moon. Sarah Rosier m. 4 Edward Turerville. Richmond Co. Book 7, p. 38, April 6, 1715: David Rossier … deed to Francis James, Sittenburn Parish, Richmond Co., land formerly belonged to Phillip Sherwood, dec’d out of Coleman’s pat. descended unto Philip Sherwood’s four daughters. Sarah Rossier, one of the daughters so descended to David Rossier, one of heir-at-law, Sarah being his own mother.
1.1.1.1.1.1.3.1.1. ‘In the name of God amen I Robert Harris … of the County of Granville being … weak in body but of sound … mind and memory and understanding do make this my last will and testament … I give to my niece Mary Harris daughter of David Harris … I give to my grandson Thomas Harris son of Thomas Harris … I give to my daughter Lemander Hampton … All the rest of my estate … equally divided amongst my sons Christopher Harris, Sherwood Harris, Robert Harris, David Harris, and Samuel Harris … In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 5th day of June 1785. Robert Harris (Seal) (NC State Archives, Granville County).
1.1.1.1.1.1.3.1.2. David Harris. John Blalock … ‘1020a on both sides the S fork of Cubb Creek … Horn’s corner shrubby white oak sapling in Blalocks line … John Horn’s line …of David Harris’s … Harris’s & Marmaduke Kimbrow’s corner pine … Christopher Clark’s corner … Thomas Foard’s … Thomas Rice’s corner … Rice’s corner white oak on the South fork of Cub Creek’ (VAPB 15, June 20, 1733).
1.1.1.1.1.1.1.4. Edward Harris. William Harris: ‘400a both sides Cubb Creek & Harris’s Fork ..Re 400a both sides Cubb Creek & Harris’s Fork. Edward Harris son of Wm Harris, 150a part of patent to William Watkins Jan. 5, 1749 adj William Harris part of 400a to William Harris decd father. 150a sold: William Watkins to William Terrell Oct. 25,1757 on Cubb Creek on south side adj William Harris… 206a William Harris to John Blalock before 1743 … 206a John Blalock to John Anderson 14 Nov 1743 Louisa 1:131 … adj John Blalock Jr, Harris fork of Cub Creek … Dabney’s upper corner white oak on the upper side Cubb Creek … oak in Capt Dabney’s line’ (VAPB 12, p.358, March 24, 1726).
1.1.1.1.1.2. John Harris of Cedar Creek, who died before 1745, established the Quaker Meeting with John Stanley in 1721, it being assumed that he married Mary Stanley, John Stanley’s dau.
1.1.1.1.1.2.1. Anna Harris, m. John Dabney, son of James Dabney:’Know all men by these presents that James and Ann Dabney of the County of County of Rappa in Virginia for a valuable consideration of One thousand five hundred pounds of Tobb: and Caske in hand paid from Francis James of the County above sd do hereby sell unto Francis James his heirs seventy five acres of wood land being in County of Rappa and on the North side of the River it being the Quarter part of Three hundred acres formerly taken up by Phillip Shearwood late of the County deced, and now in possession of sd James Dabny in right of his Wife the aforesd land bounding on the land of Fran.Triplett, John Arrington, Wm. Jett and David Rossen To have and to hold sd land with all hereditaments and priviledges appertaining to him said Fran. James his heirs and assigns and we also the sd James and Ann Daubny do hereby promise that the premises are free & cleare & shall always be more free and cleare by us the sd James and Ann Daubny our heirs to him sd Fran. James his heirs warranting the same to him against all persons whatsoever As Witness our hands and seals this 28th day of April 1690 Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presents of us Wm. Underwood, James Dabny, John Combe, Ann Dabney (Old Rappahannock Co. D.B. 8, pp. 228-229, March 4, 1690). William Underwood was associated with Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1. Ann Dabney, m. Henry Terrell, son of Joel Terrell (son of Richmond Terrell). Joel Terrell’s brs. were 1. William Terrell, who m. Susannah Waters; she being the dau. of James Waters: Sir Robert Peake, ‘goldsmith of London’, whose Will was proven in London, May 26, 1667 (P.C.C. Carr – 96), bequeathed ‘to cousin James Waters, the son of Joseph Waters,£50′. Joseph Waters was the br. of Samuel Waters, whose dau., Elizabeth, m. William Overton. William Terrell and Susannah Waters had issue: William Richmond Terrell, who is recorded thus: Book B, p. 218, Grantor: William Watkins, Grantee: William Terrell, October 25, 1757: William Watkins of Fredericksville Par. Louisa Co. and Keziah his wife, to William Terrell of St. Martins Par., Hanover County for £150 for 150 acres and plantation in Fredericksville Par. on Cubb Creek on south side, adj. William Harris being part of 400 acres granted to William Harris, dec’d. by patent Mar. 24, 1725. Sig. William Watkins and Kezia (x) Watkins. 2. Robert Terrell, whose dau. Mary Terrell, m. Rush Hudson, who d. aft 1746, son of Sarah Rosier and Rush Hudson.
1.1.1.1.1.2.1.2. Cornelius Dabney, of Hanover, Will pr. Feb. 7, 1765, names Wife Sarah Dabney; sons William Dabney,* John Dabney, and Cornelius Dabney. Son-in-law C. Harris; daus. Mary Elizabeth Maupin, Fanny Maupin, Anna Thompson; dau. m. Mathew Brown; dau. m. Wm. Johnson. Extrs: son John Dabney, and friend Henry Terrell. Re-recorded at Hanover Court, Will Book 1, p. 634. *D.B. 5, pp. 37-38: William Dabney & his wf. Jane of Albemarle Co. to William Shelton for 200 pds. current money of VA, a tract of land on Mechams River, adj Wm. Wallace. (s) Wm. Dabney Wit: Thomas Grubbs, Elizabeth Jones, Christopher Harris, Robert Harris, Tyre Harris. June 2, 1768.
1.1.1.1.1.2.1.2.1. Mary Dabney, m. Christiopher Harris.
1.1.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.1. Dabney Harris.
1.1.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.2. Robert Harris.
1.1.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3. Christopher Harris.
1.1.1.2. Thomas Harris, d. 1672. Governor George Yarwood, son of Richard Yarwood, was the brother-in-law of Edward Payne, brother of John Payne of Virginia. John Payne of Southwark, ‘who is nowe beyonde the sea’ is seen in this deed as a co-sponsor, with Thomas Griffin (a cousin of the Harris family) and William Newsum, all of St. Olave’s Southwark: ‘William Nesum, Tho. Sax, Miles Battersby & John Payne, 800 acs. called the Island Neck, lieing on N. side of Rappa. Riv. neare Curritomon Riv. mouth, Northumberland Co., 29 Jan. 1649. Same: 550 acs. in same county & same date. On N. side the Rappa. Riv., adj. to the Island Neck, running N. N. W. to Marsh Poynt Cr. Trans. of 11 pers: Richd. Pagget, Richd. Jones, Ja. Richardson, Wm. Horlson, Hugh Griffin, Tho. Griffin, Tho. Grimsditch (C&P, 2, p. 188). This obviously connects to Thomas Harris, d. 1672, as his father-in-law, Nicholas George, with John Grymsditch, received a 300 acre patent of land in Isle of Wight C., on Pagan Creek (B. 1, p. 633). John Grymsditch was a transportee of William Newsum, January 29, 1649 (B. 2, p. 188). Thomas Harris m. 2. … Newman, very likely of the family of ‘Daniel Newman, of St Saviour, citizen and fishmonger of London‘. Testator is weak in body. Asks to be buried in St Saviour church. Will pr. July 15, 1619. Family members named: Mary his wife. Daniel Newman and Anne Newman, his underage children; Anne is not yet ten years old. James, Barnaby, Thomas, and William Newman his brothers. Mary Dennis his sister, and her husband. Edward Bromfield his brother. Others named: William Iremonger his friend (TNA, Prob.11/134, ff.15r-16r).
1.1.1.2.1. Thomas Harris, dep. b. 1636 in 1664. Peter Newsam, s.l. 1638, witnessed the Will of Richard Hinde, which was proved on December 12, 1625: ‘Hynde, Richard, of St Saviour, citizen and salter of London’. His Will names Ann, his wife, ‘John Hynde,* Richard Hynde, and William Hynde, his underage sons. Executor: Ann his wife. Witnesses: Nicholas Kinge; Peter Newsam, scrivener. Overseers: Stephen Streete of London, grocer; ‘Ralph Yardly of London’, who was the father of Governor Yardley of Virginia (TNA, Prob.11/147, f). The Hinde family provided a link to the Bassanos and Laniers of St. Olave’s and St. Leonard’s, and to the Salter Company, thus: ‘Dorothie, dau. of Jo. Hinde of London’, married Anthony Bassano II., whose second-cousin was Dorothy Bassano, who married, in 1662, as his second wife, Thomas Harris – ‘Thomas Harris, of S’ Leonard, East Cheap, Salter, Widr, ab’ 26, & Dorothy Bessana, of S’ Lawrence Jury, Spr, ab’ 19, her parents dead; consent of eldest brother John Bezana her guardian; at S’ Mary le Bow, London. 28 Feb 1662. This is the link to Rebecca Lanier, b. Dec. 16, 1744, d. Jul. 1818 in Green County, Georgia, who m. Walton Harris, great-grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1688. These connections within kinship groups that were renewed in each successive generation; Nicholas Lanier, marrying Mary Sheppard (almost certainly of the Sheppard family into which William Harris Jr. married) is probably an example of this.
1.1.1.2.1.1. Robert Harris.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1. Robert Harris Jr. 1730: Robert Harris Jr and his br., John Harris (d. 1772), received, by patent from Robert Harris (d.1740) on Sept. 28, 1730, 150 acres of land on the south side of the main Blackwater Swamp and on Barbeque Swamp in IOW Co. This land was adj. the lands of Arthur and Joseph Williamson. 1737-8: Edward Boykin of North Carolina to Robert Harris, Jr. of Isle of Wight County, VA, for 5 lbs about 50 acres on south side of Blackwater and bounded on east side by Berbeckew branch, line between Robert Harris, Jr.. and part of paten of 325 acres granted to the said Boykin on 25 August 1731. Witness: John Washington, Arthur Williamson, Joseph Williamson’. Robert Harris Jr. moved into Granville District … ‘to his son Edmund for love and affection land on the Little Fishing Creek, 160a more or less. Witnesses Thomas Miller, George Norsworthy, Thomas Miller Jr’ (Warren Co, NC D.B 7, p. 289, July 14,1779).
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1. Burwell Harris, d. in the Militia Service, m. Elizabeth Holliman, dau. of Edward Holliman, whose Will (Jan. 28, 1786; Oct. Ct. 1786) names wife Mary; Sons William and Blake, Extrs. daus.Elizabeth Harris, Martha Coleman and Nancy Holliman. Land devised to his sons adj. Lewis Patterson and Urbane Nicholson’. Will of Mary Holliman, Nov. Ct. 1803, names ‘all my children: Elizabeth Holliman, William Holliman, Blake Holliman, Pattey Coleman; gr-son Jacob Harris’.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1. Jacob Harris. Aug. 27, 1849: Henry and wife, Mary E. Pegram of Nash Co., NC to John B. Harris for $35 – all right & title to tract of land which Jacob Harris, father of said Mary E. Pegram , died seized lying on the waters of Little Fishing Creek in Warren Co., NC – adjoining lands of Anthony Dowtin, Robin E. Harris & others (North Carolina W.B. 16, pp. 139-142.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2. Newit Harris. ‘Robert Harris to his son Newit Harris both of Bute Co., gift of 310a in Bute Co. on n.s.Stone house creek adj, Nicholson and earl of Granville, grant dated March 11, 1760: Witnesses: Thomas Miller Jr., Jas. Thompson, Isaac Acree’ (Bute County D.B. 6, P. 368. R. June 1779).
1.1.1.2.1.1.2. John Harris, m. Avis Holleman. He and his brother received from Robert Harris (Sept. 28, 1730) 150 acres of land on the south side of the main Blackwater Swamp and on Barbeque Swamp in Isle of Wight County, adjoining the lands of Arthur and Joseph Williamson, sons of Francis Williamson Sr. (See W.B. 4. PP. 476-477, 1743), son of Robert Williamson: On March 24. 1665, Robert Williamson and Francis Ayers witnessed an agreement between James Sampson and Francis Baker. On June 6, 1666, Dr. Williamson patented 3,350 acres on the great swamp of Black Water River, adjoining Seward’s Branch, being 295 acres granted on Aprl 26, 1661, and 3,055 for the transfer of Joane Williamson and sixty-one other colonists. His Will was pr. ‘by the oathes of Mr. John Hardy & Mr. William Sherwood this Second Day of May 1670′. ‘Doctr Robert Williamson, June 6, 1666, 3850 acres On the great swamp of the Blackwater, &c., by Seaward’s branch. John Hardie, June 5, 1666, 1150 acres, Beg’g, &c., of Mathew Tomlin’s old land and rung, &c., to Wm. Westwrayer’s land’ (William and Mary College Qrtly, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 297-315).
1.1.1.2.2. Edward Harris, d. 1677. The Will of Mary Adkins, pr. Sept. 25, 1721, dau. of John Gibbins, of IOW Co., and widow of James Adkins, d. 1723, names a Thomas Harris as a son of Edward Harris, who is also the father of a Henry Harris. This Edward Harris was the son of Edward Harris, d. 1677, and Martha Hardy. Mary Adkin’s Will also names Mathew Harris and Robert Harris, and William Kinchen, her second husband, br. of Mathew Kinchen, who m. Elizabeth Ruffin, dau. of Robert Ruffin and Elizabeth Watkins. Like is father, Edward was originally settled in Lancaster: Col. Edward Carter, Esqr. 1650 acs. Lancaster Co., on N. Side of Rappa. Riv., Apr. 29, 1665. Part of an Indian Habitation (Indian Towne*) Called Old Morticond, beg. at a point on the NWd. side of the mouth of Harrises Cr., adj. land of Edward Harriss &c. to Swd. side of Swd. branch of the dividing Cr. belonging to Cottowoman River &c. The Will of Thomas Harris, d. 1672: It is my Will and desire, that the same shall equally devided, betweene my two sonnes, John and Thomas Harris, And both of them to live upon it … Item for my land, Wh I have att the *Indian Towne, Wh is in quantitie, two hundred & sixtie Acres, wh doth properlie belong to me, I give & bequeath, the said land, to my sonne Thomas Harris & his heires forever … Item for my land in Corotoman, in the County of Lancaster, beinge seaven hundred Acres, I bequeath Unto my Eldest sonne, John Harris, and to his heires forever …’.

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