Source: Colony Of North Carolina, 1765-1775, Volume II Abstracts Of Land Patents By Margaret M. Hofmann Patent Book 18 Patent 77, pg. 147, William Hagens, 6 April 1765, 200 acres in Mecklenburgh - including the forks of Tarkiln Branch above Robert Harris. Patent 1124, pg. 353, James Mays, 25 April 1767, 200 acres in Mecklenburgh on the N. side of fair forest on both sides of Harrises Creek, joining Robert Harris and George Park. Patent 1211, pg. 372, Samuel Simpson, 25 April 1767, 400 acres in Mecklenburgh on the N. side of fair forest on both sides of Harris's branch, joining a small Branch by the side of the bottom above Robert Harris. ********************** Patent Book 20 Patent 1386, pg. 394, Robert Harris, 22 December 1768, 500 acres in Tryon on both sides of Harris Creek (which is) the waters of Fair Forrest - including the forks and James Harris old survey, joining James Mayes, Andrew Foster, a spring, Bullocks corner, and George Parks. Patent 1636, pg. 446, Felix Kenan, 4 May 1769, 300 acres in Duplin on the N. side of Kings Branch above Kenan's own land, joining William Cannon, the marsh, and Richard Harris - including the Goose Pond. Patent 2039, pg. 505, Hugh Henry, 16 December 1769, 640 acres in Hyde on the N. side of Matamuskeet Ridge, joining Thomas Harris, Gibbs Line, and the Savanna Patent 2130, pg. 519, Charles Harris, 16 December 1769, 150 acres in Mecklenburgh on the waters of Rockey river on both sides of big run, joining (a point) near Harris' old survey and (a point) nearly with McEllys Line. Patent 2537, pg. 580, Robert Harris, Jr., 11 December 1770, 47 acres in Mecklenburgh on the waters of Reedy Creek of Rockey river between Harris' own Line, David Flough, and the late Governor Dobbs tract Number two. ********************** Patent Book 22 Patent 3525, pg. 16, Thomas Respess, 15 May 1772, 300 acres in Beaufort on the S. side of Pamplico River on the E. side of Durhams Creek, joining James Blount and Alexander Stewarts Patent 3655, pg. 49, James Cozart, 19 May 1772, 300 acres in Tryon on the N. side of the little Catauba Creek, joining Hugh Berry. Patent 3656, pg. 49, James Cozart, 19 May 1772, 300 acres in Tryon on Kittle Shoal branch of the S. fork of the Catauba River, - including the Improvement Cozart bought of Fields, joining Kittles Line, both sides of the branch, and a Path. Patent 3669, pg. 52, William Gatlin, 20 May 1772, 200 acres in Craven on the N. side of Neuse and (on) the N. E. side of Swifts Creek on Bear Branch, joining John Harris, Edward Bryan, Lazarus Gatlin, John Gatlin, John Carney, and Cabbin Branch on the N. E. side of Swifts Creek Road. Patent 3782, pg. 79, Thomas Harris, 22 May 1772, 100 acres in Mecklenburg on the waters of four mile Creek between Harris' own land and Patrick Williams, joining a Path and Lewis's corner. Patent 4082, pg. 155, Walton Harris, 22 January 1773, 150 acres in Anson on both sides of the Yadkin River, joining McCulloh's corner at the head of the narrows. Patent 4408, pg. 224, James Gardner, 30 January 1773, 45 acres in Mecklenburg on the N. side of Rocky River between Robt. Smith, Wm. Gardner, and James Gardner's own Lands, joining Charles Harris Patent 4778-A,pg. 299, Isaac Edwards, 22 November 1771, 100 acres in Craven on the N. side of Neuse River between the Mouth of upper Broad Creek and Goose Creek, joining George Brins Harris near the Mouth of Goose Creek, upper Broad Creek to the Mouth thereof, and the courses of the sd. River. *********************** Patent Book 23 Patent 5911, pg. 91, Robert Harris, 26 October 1767, 250 acres in Mecklenburgh on the waters of Harris Creek falling in fair forrest, joining John Parks, both sides of a branch, Bullocks line, a little hollow, and (a point) near George Parks Patent 6678, pg. 244, Charles Harris, 29 April 1768, 100 acres in Mecklenburgh on Browns Creek (on) the S. side of Broad river, joining Harris' own Land. Patent 6793, pg. 288, Robert Harris, 29 April 1768, 200 acres in Mecklenburgh, joining Rockey river, the mouth and side of Mallard Creek, Governor Dobbs, (a point) near the Waggon ford, William Alexander, and Daniel Alexander. Patent 7051, pg. 335, Adam Meek, 22 December 1768, 200 acres in Mecklenburgh on the waters of Rockey river, joining Moses Alexander, George Alexander, Charles Harris, and Meeks own line. Patent 7103, pg. 345, Samuel Selby, Sr., 22 December 1768, 200 acres in Hyde on the S. side of Mattamuskeet Lake, joining Stephen Harris, Selbys other late survey, and the meanders of the sd. Lake. Patent 7120, pg. 348, John Harris, 22 December 1768, 135 acres in Tryon on the little Catawba Creek, joining John Gullick, Andrew Armour, and Harris' own land. ******************** Patent Book 25 Patent 7394, pg. 46, Daniel McAllister, 4 March 1775, 100 acres in Mecklenburg on the E. side of Rocky River - including McAllister's improvement, joining James Harris and the Kings line. Patent 7395, pg. 47, John Ramsey, 4 March 1775, 150 acres in Mecklenburgh on both sides of the middle fork of Sugar Creek, joining (a point) near Thomas Polk, Arthur Alexander, and the Waggon road. Patent 7407, pg. 50, Harris McKinley Wyley, 4 March 1775 90 acres in Mecklenburg on the N. side of Reedy Creek, joining Wyleys own corner and James Stafford. Patent 7528, pg. 91, Walter Harris, 4 March 1775, 206 acres in Anson N. E. of the Yadkin, joining McColaughs line and Harriss own line. Patent 8265, pg. 342, Christopher Neale, 14 March 1775, 300 acres in Hyde on Mattamuskeet, joining Tar Creek road in the Indian line, Nelson Spencer, Henry Gibbs, Thos. Harris, and Edward Spencer. ******************** Patent Book 26 Patent 8417, pg. 31, Edward Spencer, 23 July 1774, 640 acres in Hyde, joining Thomas Harris and the N. side of old Mattamuskeet Creek Road on the Indian Line. Patent 8637, pg. 92, Peter Johnston, 25 July 1774, 220 acres in Mecklenburgh on the Waters of four mile Creek between John Ramsey, Robert Stewart, and Thomas Harris, joining Stewarts path and a branch. Patent 9021, pg. 200, John Harris, 28 February 1775, 201 acres in Tryon on both sides of Maple Creek of Mountain Creek, joining (a point) near Dickey's corner. **************** Does anyone recognize any of these Harris'? What Harris line(s) do these Harris belong? Any insight is appreciated. Please respond through HH or H-NC so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Evansville, Indiana |