Individual Details

William Lee Harris

(Abt 1714 - 1788)



Will of William Harris, Oct 26, 1788; Proved 11 Dec 1788.
Albemarle Co VA WB III, p. 55
Bequeath: Son Matthew, plantation where he now lives in Amherst Co. Son Benjam, the plantation where I now live on waters of Green Creek. Land to grandson William Harris Mosby. To children, Matthew Harris, Sarah Hawkins Mosby, Elizabeth Deggs, Catherine Steccer, John Harris, William Harris, Marry Woodfol, Benjamin Harris, Ann Coleman and Judith Coleman, the negroes and properties heretofore given and in their possession. To wife Mary, plantation, livestock, furniture, negroes, etc. during her natural life. Sons John, William & Benjamin Harris to be Executors and are to managed my property for maintenance of wife Mary.
Signed: William Harris
Wit: Richard Farrar, Lee Harris, L. McLean, John Farrar, Isham (x) Bradley, Sam Shelton.

Events

BirthAbt 1714York County, Virginia
MarriageAbt 1736Mary Netherland
Death1788Albemarle County, Virginia

Families

SpouseMary Netherland ( - )
ChildSarah Hawkins Harris ( - )
FatherMatthew Harris ( - 1727)
MotherElizabeth Lee (1685 - 1748)