Charles Ryland Scott Family

Ancestors and Descendants

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John Harris

M, b. 1780, d. 1817

Parents

FatherDavid Harris (b. 1743, d. 1808)
MotherMary Vaughn (b. 1761)

Child with Jane Low (b. 1783, d. 1823)

DaughterBethenia Lowe Harris+ (b. 2 December 1805, d. 23 February 1882)
Pedigree Chart
Included in charts - listsJennifer Young Ancestors
Relationship6th great-grandfather of Katherine Gilstrap Scott
6th great-grandfather of Joseph Ryland Scott
6th great-grandfather of Charles Parker ("Parker") Scott

Biography

DNA Verified15 DNA matches through John Harris
Birth1780He 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 Purchased1803He 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.
Marriagecirca 1804He and Jane Low were married circa 1804 in Wilkes, Georgia, United StatesBGO.
Land Purchased1805He bought land in 1805 in Wilkes, Georgia, United StatesBGO. 1805 Lottery Peter Harris (1 draw) and John Harris, son of David (1 draw).
Death1817He died in 1817 at age ~37 in Wilkes, Georgia, United StatesBGO.
Probate22 August 1817He 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.
Last Edited15 April 2019