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After years of research, I am unable to determine the name of the father of William “Henry” Harris,

HarrisScott
HarrisScott ✭
February 25, 2021 edited March 15, 2021 in General Questions

He died in Bayboro Township (Horry County, SC) on 01 March 1901. His actual birthplace was Conway, South Carolina, Bayboro, South Carolina, or Loris, South Carolina. There are numerous family trees online that indicate his father was Henry Gustavus Harris - but that cannot be possible. Henry Gustavus Harris (York County, SC) was never married to Amy Hardee (mother of William Henry Harris, Sr., and the Will of Henry Gustavus Harris lists his wife (Patricia "Patience" Harriet Shurling) and children, with a child (completely different name) born the same year as William Henry Harris, Sr. I keep getting "hints" of information leading to northern North Carolina as a likely place where his family may have lived at some point. The mother of William Henry Harris, Sr. (Amy Hardee Harris) is also a great mystery. She is mentioned one time in a federal census when she is a child living with her family in Pitt, North Carolina. She was born on 16 August 1780. She entered eternal life in 1850 in Horry County, South Carolina (was living with her son - William Henry Harris, Sr.), but there is no record of her death, burial location, or any information at all.

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  • M Hardee
    M Hardee ✭
    February 26, 2021 Answer ✓

    I pretty sure they are also in my Hardee line. Send me a message and I’ll share all the information I have. I’m also signed into Roots Tech Relatives where you can message me there also.

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  • Anitra Whittle
    Anitra Whittle ✭✭✭
    March 20, 2021 Answer ✓

    Hello Scott,

    Were you able to get together with M Hardee and compare notes?

    If not and you still need some help, it would help us to have a Family Tree person ID. Not your sign in information, but the person ID of William "Henry" Harris.

    Thank you ,

    Anitra



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  • Brett .
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    February 25, 2021

    @HarrisScott HarrisScott​ 

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    Welcome to the "CommunityFamilySearch" Forum ...

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    I see that you have raised the same 'Question' in the 'Group' being "South Carolina Genealogy", in this Forum.

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    As an aside ...

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    Just in case ...

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    I am ALSO "Tagging" this (General) 'Question' of yours in this "Community.FamilySearch" Forum, to some other specific 'Groups' in the Forum being:

    (1)  "North Carolina Research"; and,

    (2)  "Southern States Family History Research"; and,

    (3)  "United States Genealogy Research",

    in the hope that, the members of those groups may be able to answer/assist you.

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    Those Groups, are "Public", which you can join, if you wish. 

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    Brett

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    @North Carolina Research​ 

    @Southern States Family History Research​ 

    @United States Genealogy Research​ 

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  • Brett .
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    February 25, 2021

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    Related 'Question' ...

    South Carolina Genealogy

    After years of research, I am unable to determine the name of the father of William “Henry” Harris, Sr. Born: 07 December 1818 Kingston County, South Carolina - was changed to Horry County in 1801.

    He died in Bayboro Township (Horry County, SC) on 01 March 1901. His actual birthplace was Conway, South Carolina, Bayboro, South Carolina, or Loris, South Carolina. There are numerous family trees online that indicate his father was Henry Gustavus Harris - but that cannot be possible. Henry Gustavus Harris (York County, SC) was never married to Amy Hardee (mother of William Henry Harris, Sr., and the Will of Henry Gustavus Harris lists his wife (Patricia "Patience" Harriet Shurling) and children, with a child (completely different name) born the same year as William Henry Harris, Sr. I keep getting "hints" of information leading to northern North Carolina as a likely place where his family may have lived at some point. The mother of William Henry Harris, Sr. (Amy Hardee Harris) is also a great mystery. She is mentioned one time in a federal census when she is a child living with her family in Pitt, North Carolina. She was born on 16 August 1780. She entered eternal life in 1850 in Horry County, South Carolina (was living with her son - William Henry Harris, Sr.), but there is no record of her death, burial location, or any information at all.

    https://community.familysearch.org/s/question/0D54V00005DrBEESA3/after-years-of-research-i-am-unable-to-determine-the-name-of-the-father-of-william-henry-harris-sr-born-07-december-1818-kingston-county-south-carolina-was-changed-to-horry-county-in-1801

    Brett

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  • LegacyUser
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    February 26, 2021

    That would be great if you have information that I cannot find. I will be waiting with fingers crossed!

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  • M Hardee
    M Hardee ✭
    February 27, 2021

    I do have them in my tree but haven’t made it that far back on verification.

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  • Anitra Whittle
    Anitra Whittle ✭✭✭
    March 15, 2021

    Hello again.

    I forgot to mention it would be helpful to have your Family Tree person ID for the relatives you are searching for.

    Thanks loads,

    Anitra

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  • JanieCobb
    JanieCobb ✭
    September 5, 2021 edited September 5, 2021

    I have tried to figure out Carrie Harris Peek's father (married Earnest Peek), her grandmother and grandfather Her mother may be Eliza Harris. And she may have a daughter Mattie Peek Edom, (married Gene Edom). Anyone knows how to connect the names. Possible born in Etowah County Alabama or Rutledge, Crenshaw. Alabama. Possible on Eastern Band Roll for Cherokee tribe.

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