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A branch of a Harris family of Somerset and Virginia can be traced to a William Harris, who m. Dorothy Westbrooke, on Aug. 31, 1562, in Wiveliscombe. He was most likely a tenant of “The Farm of Wiveliscombe”, held under … Continue reading →

The parents of Thomas Harris who died in 1729/30 in Virginia were probably (not proven) the Thomas Harris who died in 1712 and a 1st wife. The notes that follow put this proposition within the framework of early Quaker records … Continue reading →

1. Ralph, Rou, Rollo de Bec-aux-Cauchois. Ralph’s family held two lordships: Bec-aux-Cauchois and Bec-de-Mortagne, both fiefs of the ducal domain of Fecamp, held by the bailiff of Caux, which was a Giffard prerogative. Walter II Giffard was the leading magnate … Continue reading →

Several centuries of printed supposition as to the origins of the Hamilton family can be summarised in terms of their proposed social, military, and concomitant kinship associations. The Hamiltons were: (1) Of a knightly class who were equipped by military … Continue reading →

Many assumed English genealogies in Virginia are like a hand of cards, chosen from a pack. The choice is guided by a handfull of Wills, in which some relationships are stipulated. It is the interpretation of such data that ‘constructs’ … Continue reading →

Emperor Charlmagne, m. (3) Hildegarde of Vinzgau.Emperor Louis I., m. Judith of Bavaria.Charles II King of France, m. Richilde of Provence.Judith Carolingienne, m. Baldwin I., Count of Flanders.Baldwin II, Count of Flanders, m. Aelfthryth of Wessex.Arnulf the elder, 897-964, Count … Continue reading →

Based on the presumption that those living today can authentically trace their ancestry to Thomas Harris, d. 1688, and Edward Harris d. 1677: * Their most recent common ancestor, Richard Harris, was born ca. 1563. * They were first-cousins. * … Continue reading →

  A kindly researcher supplied me with additions to my previous notes, and, having been requested to make those notes more concise as to the interconnections of the families of Harris and Lancaster, i have incorporated them in what follows. … Continue reading →

When it is given that the Lancaster family of Milverton, Somerset, bore for their arms Argent, two bars gules, on a canton of the second a lion passant guardant or, some qualification needs to be made, as, as was common, … Continue reading →

Some researchers of old see a strong link between the family of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, the Lancaster family, and the family of John Harris, son of Robert Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688. 1. Richard Harris, m. Eleanor … Continue reading →

PITWAY 1. … 1.1. John Pitway, m. Anne Robins, sister of Edward Robins Sr., who m. Joan Pitway, Nov. 25 1583, in Shipston-on-Stour, and aunt of Edward Robins Jr., and Elizabeth Robins, who m. Stephen Pitway. Edward Robins Sr. was … Continue reading →

1. Boudewijn (“von Flanderen”), count of Flanders, m. Ælfthryth, dau. of Alfred “the Great”, king of the Anglo-Saxons, and Ealhswith. 1.1. Arnulf I. (“the Great”), count of Flanders; born in 889, in Ghent, East Flanders, d. 965; m. Adele of … Continue reading →

The Harris families of Bishop’s Hull and Taunton, Somerset, were probably the same family. They were seperated by a distance of 1 mile, and each branch of this family intermarried into the same families – a clear signal of them … Continue reading →

1. Robert Bennett. 1.1. Edward Bennett. 1.1.1. Alice Bennett m. (1) Thomas Johnson,* (2) John Hardy.1.1.1.1. Lucy Hardy, m. Hodges Council. 1. Walter Johnson, b. ca. 1485, bur. July 12, 1542, Bengeworth. (All Saints, Evesham with Bengeworth, Worcester). 1.1. Thomas … Continue reading →

Simply put, did Edward Brantley Sr. m. a sister of Thomas Moore (b. 1632), who m. Elizabeth, dau. of Giles Elbridge, security given by George Moore (cousin of Thomas), and Edward Brantley Sr., thereby being br.-in-law of Priscilla Moore, wife … Continue reading →

The Thomas Harris of Cheddar designated as 1.4 hereinafter was not a br. of John Harris of Blagdon. They were kinsmen (of the “Harris of Bristol”), and lived with a few miles of each other. The notation given him is … Continue reading →

No one will ever know for sure the identity of Sergeant John Harris of Virginia, who had deceased by Oct. 14, 1638, yet the conjecture that he was he was baptised in the Somerset village of Blagdon in 1589/90 has … Continue reading →

It is impossible to understand the relationships in Virginia between English families without understanding the medieval norm of a continuing intermarriage between a small group of (kinship) families. For centuries such families had strengthened their bonds, furthering joint “business ventures”, … Continue reading →