Tracing the Harris Line
Our early ancestor Thomas Harris arrived on a pilgrim ship eager to start a new life in New England in the early 1630s. Recent discoveries of his orgins as the son of Andrew and Jane Harris of Northbourne, Kent, England have opened up new exciting areas for research.
Thomas helped settle Providence, R.I. and from there a rich history unfolds of generations caught up in the formation of a new country, seeking to be free from oppressive traditions of the old world. Through the years the Harris families were participants in a religious fervor, pursuing God's truths even at great personal sacrifice. These early generations believed in God's directing care over them they, had a strong work ethic, and they diligently served their families and their emerging country. Some migrated westward to New York, Ohio, Illinois and onward to the far reaches of the western frontier. Utah, then Idaho, Nevada and California have all been home to our direct Harris line.
All in all we count thirteen generations and over 425 years of family history.