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harris Origin and Immigration
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Origin: Looking for other researchers of HARRIS families in NJ, OH, MO. Ira Finch HARRIS b. Dec. 30, 1814 Madison Co., OH. Ira's father was David HARRIS b. April 6, 1784 Cumberland Co., NJ and Ira's mother was Rebecca CASTO b. 1786 Cumberland Co., NJ d. after 1870 Cass Co., MI.
Surnames: HARRIS
Submitted by: Lisa
Origin of harris, Meaning of harris
Origin: Harrison b. 1813-Ky Mother Rhoda Dougless Five Children, LAST Address Sevier,Co Ar. Killed in 1863,Hot Springs,Co Ar.from ambuse
Surnames: Harrison Dearborne Flowers
Submitted by: Bobbie Flowers
Origin of harris, Meaning of harris
Origin: Worthy of King Charles of Scotland circ.1300 (Lincolnshire UK). Information taken from Heraldry text UQ QLD Australia.
Surnames: harris
Submitted by: John
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