DNA Verified | | 15 DNA matches through John Harris |
Birth | 1780 | He was born in 1780 in Brunswick, Virginia, United StatesBGO. John and Peter Harris are most likely the orphaned sons of David Harris 1743-1781 killed in the Revolutionary War at the Seige of Augusta. They are named in their grandfather's will and mentioned in their grandmother's will as David's orphaned sons. |
Land Purchased | 1803 | He bought land in 1803 in Wilkes, Georgia, United StatesBGO. 1803 Lottery records in Wilkes Co GA list individuals as they enrolled placing John Harris 2 draws next to Sarah Lowe wid with 2 draws. In same list Peter Harris 2 is next to Lesley Coats 2. |
Marriage | circa 1804 | He and Jane Low were married circa 1804 in Wilkes, Georgia, United StatesBGO. |
Land Purchased | 1805 | He bought land in 1805 in Wilkes, Georgia, United StatesBGO. 1805 Lottery Peter Harris (1 draw) and John Harris, son of David (1 draw). |
Death | 1817 | He died in 1817 at age ~37 in Wilkes, Georgia, United StatesBGO. |
Probate | 22 August 1817 | He had his estate probated on 22 August 1817 in Wilkes, Georgia, United StatesBGO. Wife Jane (Low) Harris Douglas is executor. Thomas Douglas her husband receives guardian support for Peter J Harris tuition in 1827. Simeon McLendon receives a share on behalf of his wife. |