Monthly Archives: July 2026

THE TRUE ANCESTRY OF MAJOR WILLIAM HARRIS AND MARY (HARRIS) LIGON

Posted on July 26, 2026 by genealogy1066

For many years the ancestry of a Harris family of Ludlow, from which came Major William Harris, has not been known. His ancestry has been submerged beneath a sea of speculation, with various compositions making him derive from a minor … Continue reading →

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THE ANCESTRY OF THE HOLLAND FAMILY OF BURWARTON revised

Posted on July 23, 2026 by genealogy1066

Commencing an account of the ancestry of the Hollands of Burwarton with Thurstan de Holland is a safer option than giving credence to the earlier supposition of antiquarians, a major one being: William Farrer’s commentary in the footnotes of his … Continue reading →

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ANCESTRY OF THE WOODSON FAMILY OF VIRGINIA – suggested

Posted on July 15, 2026 by genealogy1066

When stripping away centuries of family lore, oral traditions, and romanticized genealogies, very few primary, 17th-century historical records remain for John Woodson Sr. of Virginia. Genealogists and historians point out that the vast majority of the famous details – including … Continue reading →

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