Person:Ephraim Harris (1)
Ephraim Harris
b.28 Dec 1712 Preston, New London, Connecticut, United States
d.Nov 1781 Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 17 Mar 1709
  1. Asa Harris1709 - Bef 1757
  2. Daniel HarrisAft 1709 -
  3. Anna Harris1711 - 1750
  4. Ephraim Harris1712 - 1781
  5. Mercy Harris1714 - Aft 1751
Spouse and Children
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m. Abt 1735
  1. Ephraim Harris1736 -
  2. Elizabeth Harris1738 - 1834
  3. Elijah Harris1739 - 1834
  4. Phebe Harris1741 - 1807
  5. Hannah Harris1743 -
  6. Elias Harris1747 -
  7. Mercy HarrisAbt 1748 -
  8. Mary Harris1750 - 1840
  9. Lydia HarrisAbt 1754 - 1826
  10. Olive Harris1756 -
  11. Sarah Harris1760 - 1839
  12. Alice Harris1762 -
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Facts and Events
Name[1] Ephraim Harris
Gender Male
Birth[2] 28 Dec 1712 Preston, New London, Connecticut, United States
Marriage Abt 1735 probably Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticutto Elizabeth Unknown
Will? 20 Apr 1781 Colchester #1782 at the State Library, Hartford
Death? Nov 1781 Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States
Other? Colchester, New London, ConnecticutResided

His will, waterstained, mildewed, and generally showing its age, confirms the names of his children. There is no mention of Ephraim's wife, so I assume she was already deceased. Elijah was named sole executor. It is a very confusing document, lacking ending to sentences and other clarifications a 21st century reader would expect. He bounces between children, dividing his land and other belongings, but does manage to mention everyone's name and relationship. Jabez Rogers and Ephraim Cross are mentioned as adjacent neighbors.

The "... east part of my dwelling home and barn all which is to be equally divided between them and further more I give my Wood Lott to be equally divided between my said three sons Ephraim Elijah and Elias..."

Ephraim reserves "...for the use of my daughters untill they are married..." his west room. Further on, "my Suskehanuch Write of Law I give to be equally divided half between my three sons and other half between my Nine Daughters Elizabeth Phebe Hannah Mary Marcy Lydia Olive Sarah Elise..."

Thomas' female children were not neglected. "My last named Daughters having Received part of their portion before Therefore my Will is that my other three viz Lydia Sarah and Alice shall be made equal with the fore named six daughters and furthermore I give my Daughters after this Day one Cow in part of portion to come..."

Finally, "... if any shall Remain it Shall be Equally Divided amongst all my sons and daughters and if it should happen to be not enough my three sons shall make it good."

Nathaniel and David Rogers and William Welch witnessed the will.

References
  1. ↑ General Society of Mayflower Descendants (Plymouth, Massachusetts). Mayflower quarterly. (Boston, Massachusetts, United States: General Society of Mayflower Descendants)
    Sept, 2000. Samuel Holmes of Montville, Connecticut by Margaret Harris Stover, C.G.
  2. ↑ Preston Vital Records, in Connecticut, United States. The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records
    1:78.

    HARRIS, Ephraim, [s. Asa], b. Dec. 28, 1712

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