Harrison Genealogy Repository

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"The earliest record of John Harrison is 1793 in Prince Edward Co. VA. He came to Jefferson Co. TN around 1797. Jefferson County deeds dated 11 Nov 1797 and 3 Apr 1807 show that he owned 600 acres of land on Long Creek, exact location of his home is not known. In his will dated 2 Nov 1810 he names his wife Sally (she was second wife, no information of first wife)".

Will Book 1 1792-1810

Jefferson Co TN records: Settlement of Estate 9 Sep 1833

Charles Harrison Adm. Heirs: Peter, Reps Jones & Wife Delila, Benj, Willis Taylor & wife Anna, Troyless Barnes & wife Elizabeth, John Buckner & wife Polly, William Carter & wife Sally, Charles Harrison.

Land discription in will: to Benjamin 100 acres lying on Long Creek beginning on a pine on the south side of the creek and intersecting with William Love's line so as not to interfer with the cleared land of the home plantation, but to include the creek field. To Charles 150 acres being part of the tract purchased of McCrory to be taken in one oblong square adjoining the lands of Elijah Witt deceased. To Peter, all the rest including the home plantation at my wife Sally Harrison's death. All the household furniture, goods, and chattles after her death to be equally divided between the heirs now living in number eight.. Executors: Thomas Snoddy, esqr, true & trusty friend, and Sally Harrison. Wit: Gabriel House & Charles Harrison.

"Torrence Allied Families by Robert Torrence"

Prior to moving to Jefferson Co, TN, John Harrison made a deed of gift of personal property to his four children in Prince Edward Co. VA; Benjamin, Charles, Peter, and Polly. His wife may have died and the other four children in his will may be by 2nd wife, she may be a Knight or Robertson.

James and Benjamin, brothers and sons of William Harrison of Prince Edward Co. MD and John a nephew or lst cousin settled in Jefferson Co. TN. James first in 1787 md Jane Todd, dau of Low Todd; 2nd Hannah Van Pelt widow of Benj Langston. and dau of Rev Benj Van Pelt. Property was on the Nolichuky Creek River, (Greene Co. TN) they later moved to Hamblem Co. TN. Benjamin came c1789 and had property adjacent to James, his wife was Philedelphi Inman. John was in Prince Edward Co in 1793 and abstract shows he owned property on Long Creek TN in 1797.

James' wife Hannah and step-sons, James, Jr. and John moved to Roane Co. TN which later became Loudon Co. James dau Mary md Daniel Jones. Benjamin moved to Madison Co., AL and md Anna Walker in 1812.

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