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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
- William Lewis Harrison -- --, 1847 August 25, 1924 Indiana
- George Harrison -- --, 1566 September 7, 1635 England
- Benjamin Harrison -- --, 1645 January 30, 1713
- Thomas Harrison -- --, 1545 December 0, 1594
- Elizabeth Harrison -- --, 1625 December 0, 1701
Harrison Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Ann Harrison -- --, 1632 December 0, 1690
- Elizabeth Harrison -- --, 1791 March 19, 1862 North Carolina
- Lenora Harrison -- --, 1925 January 26, 1994 Mississippi
- Merle Harrison -- --, 1898 August 14, 1970 Nebraska
- Albert Leonard Harrison -- --, 1909 April 20, 1968 Nebraska
