| In 1714 owned land adj. Charles Blancherd in Waynoak Parish, Prince George
on Blackwater Swamp River. In 1836 Aaron C. Blackard married a Mary Harrison in Caswell NC who may be a descendent of this family. |
"The Harrison family, of which there are several members in Callaway Co., is one of the most distinguished in America. It sprang from some of the best blood of England, and has given to that country and America, several of their most celebrated characters. John, Benjanin and Thomas Harrison were sons of a family of English nobility, and were born in the town of Feuby, Yorkshire.
Benjamin Harrison was born in 1694. He had 2 sons, Benjamin and Robert. The
former was the father of Hon. Benjamin Harrison, one of the signers of the Declaration
of Independence, and who was the father of General William Henry Harrison, President
of the United States. "
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Source: Harrison Genealogy Website 4. THOMAS3 HARRISON (WILLIAM2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1688 in Virginia, and died in Virginia. He married ELLINOR UNKNOWN Unknown in Virginia. Notes for THOMAS HARRISON: Prince George County, Wills & Deeds, 1710-1713, p. 105: Deed, this5March1711/12, Willia m Harrison, Sr. of Waynoak Parish, Prince George Co., to his son Thomas Harrison of same , f o r love and affection,150acres in same parish, bounded by May Apple Slash, Francis Wilkins, William Shortand Mr. Pigeon, reserving to me and my wife the right to carry away timber. signed: William Harrison Wit: James Moody, Thomas Smith. Recorded 11 March 1711/12 Prince George County, Wills & Deeds, 1713-1728, p. 13:Indenture(release)made the __ _ d a y o f May, 1714, between Thomas Harrison of the Parish of Westover in Prince George Count y a n d Adam Tarply, for 100acres. Wit:E. Goodrich and Thomas Simmons, Acknowledged in co u r t on May 1 2, 1714. Prince George County, Wills & Deeds, 1713-1728, p. 32:Indenture(lease)made the second day of November, 17___, between Thomas Harrison and Ellinor, his wife, and thomas House, l a n d o n Blackwater conveyed to the said Thomas Harrison and Ellinor, his wife, from Joshua Meecham by coveyance dated the 30th day of July 1686. Indenture acknowledged in court on Novemb e r 9, 1714 Prince George County, Wills & Deeds, 1713-1728, p. 398: Will of Thomas Harrison, date d t h e 2 nd day of April, 1720, and proved on May10,1720.Wife, Ellinor Harrison, Daughter An n H a ml in. To grandson, Thomas Hamlin, 10 pounds to be paid to him at the age of 21years. T o granddaughter, Martha Hamlin, 10 pounds to be paid to her at the age of 18years of marriage . Grandson, John Hall, son of Robert Hall and Elizabeth Hall. Daughter, Ann Hamlin, and grandso n , John Hall, son of Ann Hamlin. Granddaughter, Sarah Hall. To my other six grandchildren. Son-in-law Robert Hall named as executor with daughters, Ann Hamlin and Elizabeth Hal l , a s alternates. Wit: John Hamersly, Tim Bridges, Thomas Read, and Richard Warthen. Children of THOMAS HARRISON and ELLINOR UNKNOWN are: 7. i. ANN4 HARRISON, b. Bef. 1720, Prince George County, Va.; d. Virginia. 8. ii. ELIZABETH HARRISON, b. Bef. 1720, Prince George County, Va.; d. Virginia. |
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Prince George County, Wills & Deeds 1710-1713: Ledger "B" p. 201:Will of William Harrison , Sr. of Waynoak Parish, Prince George County. To my wife Rebecca, plantation I live on , with all houses, etc., and rents from all of my land. Item: To my son Thomas Harrison, 2 acres on west side of Southern Run, also a cart road from then toward Mr. Hardyman's mill, and all land between my said son and Francis Wilkins' , William Short's, Mr. Pigeons', Mr. Moody's , John Avery's and Flower de Hundred Creek, except 1 0 acres given to my son William; also a featherbed, etc., iron pot and hooks, andiron s , 2 leather chairs, a whipsaw, my red lined coat, my rapier, scabbard and belt and boots, a n d al l m y books except my bible. If he dies without heirs, then to my son William's son Richard, 1 00 acres lying at upper Long Point on Flower de Hundred Creek and mouth of Cross Creek . If Richard has no heirs, then to my grandson Henry Harrison |
"Indenture (mortgage) made the 23rd day of April, 1719, between Richard Harrison of the Parish of Martins Brandon, County of Prince George, and Frances, his wife, and William Blackley of the Parish of Bruton, James City County, conveying 682 acres, deeded to the said Richard Harrison and wife, Frances Harrison, from William Harrison, dec'd. by indenture dated the 5th day of March, 1712/11. Witnesses were Richard Wembles, John Kersey and Thos. Harrison. Presented in Court on October 13, 1719. DEEDS, ETC. 1713-1728, page 366, Prince George County, Virginia. " Ref