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Harrison Family History
Harrison Genealogy & Family TreeHarrison is an English surname from Lancashire, England, where the family held a seat from the 11th Century. It means “the son of Harry” or “the son of Henry,” which means “home ruler.” Roots from the name can also be found in Germany. In recent years it has been used as a given name. The family motto is Vincit qui patitur which means “He conquers who endures.”
Other spellings include “Harris,” “Harryson,” “Harrysson,” “Harreson,” “Harrisen,” “Harrisson,” “Harison,” and “Harieson.” Notable people with the surname include American President William Henry Harrison (9th President of the United States), American President Benjamin Harrison (23rd President of the United States), and British musician George Harrison (The Beatles). The first Harrison to come to America was Harmon Harrison in Virginia in 1607.
Harrison Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- James Harrison -- --, 1914 June 6, 1969 Kentucky
- Frank Harrison -- --, 1896 August 3, 1971 Tennessee
- Melissa Harrison -- --, 1572
- Joseph Harrison -- --, 1732 October 29, 1751 Virginia
- Elmer Francis Harrison -- --, 1891 September 28, 1975 Kansas
Harrison Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Matilda Caroline Harrison -- --, 1807 October 11, 1874 Kentucky
- Lucy Mae Harrison -- --, 1895 January 22, 1991 Arkansas
- Joseph Clinton Harrison -- --, 1868 September 1, 1943 Arkansas
- Bessie Virginia Harrison -- --, 1907 February 29, 1940 Arkansas
- Hattie Alice Harrison -- --, 1914 August 27, 1978 Arkansas
