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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
- Mason Harrison -- --, 1777 February 0, 1839 Virginia
- Namon Nathaniel Harrison -- --, 1841 August 26, 1920 Alabama
- William A. Harrison -- --, 1852 September 26, 1918 Ohio
- Harriet Ann Harrison -- --, 1877 August 8, 1964 Utah
- Pauline Harrison -- --, 1933 September 1, 1995
Harrison Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elizabeth Harrison -- --, 1776 December 0, 1816 Virginia
- Mary Anne Harrison -- --, 1878 May 22, 1909 Louisiana
- Shadrack Harrison -- --, 1788 December 0, 1870 South Carolina
- Lula Harrison -- --, 1903 January 24, 1972 Kentucky
- Fannie M. Harrison -- --, 1912 November 12, 1999 Alabama
