Individual Details

Rev. Christopher Harris

(21 Jul 1755 - 27 Jul 1841)


These are presumably the younger Christopher, although his father of the same name lived until 1797.
The Grantee Index for Madison Co KY shows that Christopher Harris bought a tract from Wallace Estill on Muddy Creek, 4 Nov 1788, and 200 acres on Calloway Creek from Caleb Callaway and wife, on 6 Oct 1790.

Dabney Harris issued power of attorney to Christopher on 9 Mar 1795 in Madison Co - presumably his brother.

1810 Census, Madison Co KY. Christopher Harris, age 45+, spouse same age. 2 boys under 10; 1m 10-16, 1m 16-26; 2f 10-16, 1f 16-26.

1820 Census, Simpson Co KY
Christopher Harris: 1m -10, 1m 16-18, 1m 16-26 [likely the same son], 1m over 45
1f -10, 1f 16-26, 1f over 45.

1830 Census, Simpson Co KY
Christopher Harris: 1m age 20-30, 1m age 70-80; 1f age 70-80
The youngest son, Hensley did not marry until 1831 - he's still at home with his parents.

Christopher and Elizabeth are buried in one of four "Harris" Cemeteries in Simpson Co. Designated as Harris, NW 17, on FindAGrave. Stones are pictured.

Events

Birth21 Jul 1755Albemarle County, Virginia
Marriage21 Oct 1776Albemarle County, Virginia - Elizabeth Grubbs
Death27 Jul 1841Simpson County, Kentucky

Families

SpouseElizabeth Grubbs (1758 - 1850)
ChildTyree Harris (1778 - 1779)
ChildThomas Harris (1780 - 1806)
ChildNancy Harris (1782 - )
ChildMourning Harris (1783 - 1865)
ChildRobert Harris (1787 - 1885)
ChildTabitha Harris (1791 - 1876)
ChildFrances "Fanny" Harris (1793 - 1888)
ChildChristopher V. Harris (1795 - )
ChildSusanna Harris (1798 - 1885)
ChildElizabeth Harris (1800 - 1847)
ChildJames Bell Harris (1802 - 1844)
ChildHensley G. Harris (1804 - )
FatherChristopher Harris (1725 - 1794)
MotherMary Dabney (1725 - 1762)
SiblingDabney Harris (1745 - )
SiblingSarah Harris (1747 - )
SiblingRobert Harris (1749 - 1833)
SiblingMourning Harris (1754 - )
SiblingMary Harris (1757 - )

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