Descendants of John Harris of Pennsylvania
In 1903, Joseph Smith Harris published “Record of the Harris Family Descended from John Harris, Born in 1680 in Wiltshire, England,” a detailed account tracing the lineage and migration of the Harris family from their English roots to their settlement in Pennsylvania. The book begins with John Harris, Sr., an early investor in William Penn’s Pennsylvania colony, and covers the family’s decision not to emigrate, the eventual sale of their Pennsylvania lands, and the subsequent movements of his descendants. Published in Philadelphia by G. F. Lasher, this genealogical record provides insights into the Harris family’s involvement in colonial American settlements, their economic activities, and the continuation of their lineage through subsequent generations, making it an essential resource for both family members and historians interested in the dynamics of early American settlers.