Brief Life History of William Burr
When Capt. William Burr Harrison was born on 13 September 1702, in Stafford Courthouse, Stafford, Virginia, British Colonial America, his father, Captain William Harrison Sr., was 39 and his mother, Sarah Hawley, was 16. He married Isabella Triplett in 1723, in Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, British Colonial America. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 4 daughters. He died on 1 December 1745, in Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, British Colonial America, at the age of 43, and was buried in Overwharton Parish, Stafford, Virginia, United States.
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Sources (3)
- William Harrison, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
- William Harrison in entry for Hester Harrison, "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991"
- Willm. Harrison in entry for Sarah Harrison, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
Spouse and Children
1702–1745 Male
1695–1763 Female
Children (5)
1725–1773 Female
1736–1805 Female
1738–1825 Female
1740– Female
1742– Male
Parents and Siblings
1663–1745 Male
1686–1778 Female
Siblings (8)
1702–1745 Male
1705–1787 Female
1707–1748 Male
1708–1785 Female
1710–1785 Female
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Name Meaning
English (northern): from the Middle English personal name Harry or Herry + -son. These were the common pronunciations of Henry (see Harry ).
History: Harrison is an extremely common surname in northern England. One important and influential American family of bearers are descended from Benjamin Harrison, who emigrated from England to VA in 1633 or 1634. Descendants include another Benjamin Harrison (c. 1726–91), who was an activist in the American Revolution and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. His son William Henry Harrison (1773–1841) and great-grandson Benjamin Harrison (1833–1901) both became presidents of the US.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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