Robert HARRIS
Birth:
Abt 1712
Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland
Death:
23 Jul 1798
Cabarrus, North Carolina
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The other five sons of Robert--John, James, Robert, Charles and Samuel--about 1750 to 1755, moved to Mecklenburg county, North Carolina (now Cabarrus County) and settled on Rocky River.
Died at age 86.
Col. Robert Harris wife was not named in his Will. Possibly she was dead at the time of making his will. He died 23 Jul 1798, Cabarrus Co., NC; the will was made in 1796. Will probated October, 1798.
1755- page four of the "Presbyterian Congregation on Rocky River" by Thomas HughSpence, Jr.
to the effect that 'the New Side Synod of New York on October 3, 1755 appointed a Mr. John Clark
to take a journey into Virginia and North Carolina. On October 12, which fell onSunday, he
preached at the home of Justice Alexander. On Wednesday, at Major Harris' and onFriday at the
residence of David Caldwell, five or six miles further on.' In recording the movement of the early
settlers from the North of Ireland to this region, Foote identifies the particular points of their
residence in the followng words: 'As was usual, they came in a company; Colonel Robert Harris on
Reedy Creek, his brother, Samuel Harris on Clear Creek, Andrew Davis on Reedy Creek, Moses
Shelby on Clear Creek, William White and his two brothers, James and Archibald, on or near
Rocky River, David Caldwell on Caldwell's Creek and Adam Alexander on Clear Creek. The
Morrison family came early to Rocky River from Scotland, making a short soujournin
Pennsylvania. James Glen, son of Ninian, seems to be identical with James of Boyturn, Tyrone,
whose will of 13 Sep 1740 was proven 23 May 1747. This James married, second thewidow of
one Caldwell, mother of David Caldwell, executor of his step- father's will, butwho in 1747 was in
Pennsylvania. (Ms. Gerry Hill gerryinga@Yahoo.com)
Ann HARRIS
Birth:
Abt 1715
Ireland
Death:
1786
Mecklenburg, North Carolina
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.--"Ancestors and Descendants of Robert Harris St. 1702-1788" by Mary Harris Stratton..
Ancestors & Desc. of Robert Harris Sr. 1702-1788 by Mary Harris Staratton has Caldwell info.
It is speculated that Ann Harris was the daughter of James Harris and his first wife, Mary Simpson, before they came to America between 1740/1747, and it is felt that she and her husband, David Caldwell, must have lived there or close by (Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland). Her grandfather was Edward Harris who married Flora Douglas. She is descended from a long line of Harris' that are traced to the 1000s. The citation I have on this is: "Isaac Harris of Havana", published in 1938. From Dorothy Alford
At his death, her husband, David Caldwell, bequeathed to her allhousehold furniture, 2 cows and her horse and saddle as well as her bed as well as two negroes Nightingale and Emmy (Son William was to take care of her, and get balance of estate on her death)
Ms. Gerry (Brown) Hill-Albany Ga gerryinga@yahoo.com
This is a copy from book by Robert Stewart:"William, son of James and Mary Simpson married Catharine Wilson; emigrated from Ireland; settled at Swatara; had James, John, William who died young, Sarah, Mary and Robert."Ann, sister of William, married David Caldwell; emigrated to Pennsylvania; moved to Carolina; had a family of of children. After the death of D. Caldwell she married Robert Harris, son of Robert and Dorothy Wiley.
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Robert Harris - Ann Harris
Robert Harris
was born at Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland Abt 1712.
His parents were Robert Harris and Dorothy Wylie.
He married Ann Harris . Ann Harris was born at Ireland Abt 1715 daughter of James Harris and Mary Simpson .
Robert Harris died 23 Jul 1798 at Cabarrus, North Carolina .
Ann Harris died 1786 at Mecklenburg, North Carolina .