Heathcock Genealogy Database - Person Sheet
Heathcock Genealogy Database - Person Sheet
NameWilliam David Harriss 
1027, GGGG Grandfather
1027, GGGG GrandfatherBirthabt 1772, Pittsylvania Co VA320
Deathaft 23 Apr 1855, Clarke Co GA Age: 83
FatherDavid Harriss Sr. (ca1745-~1815)
MotherElizabeth Rich (ca1740-ca1820)
Spouses
ChildrenTyre (ca1800-1854)
William Moore (ca1801-1876)
Hendley (ca1802-<1850)
Mary Margaret (1807-1884)
Cinthia (1805-1865)
Elizabeth (1813-)
Cinthia “Cynthy” (1805-1865)
Notes for William David Harriss
Note from Marvin Harris:1026
In 1840 he owned 1 male slave age 36-55 (1840 Georgia Slave Index).
On June 2, 1807 sold to John Blakeley seventy-seven acres on Shoal Creek, Clarke County, Georgia for $200. (Record of Deed Clarke County, Book C, D, & E; Book C, p. 448)
On June 22, 1807 William Harriss and wife Deademma sold to John Blackley for $215 seventy-seven acres on Shoal Creek, Clarke County, Georgia. Signed in presence of John Martin, O. P. J. (Record of Deed Clarke County, Book C, D, & E; Book C. p. 474)
Again on June 22, 1807 William Harriss and wife Deademma sold to Tyre Harriss thirty acres on Shoal Creek, Clarke County, Georgia, for the sum of $84. Signed in presence of William Strong, J.P. and John Martin, J.P. William and Deademma made marks instead of signatures. (Record of Deed Clarke County, Book C; p. 477)
On February 28, 1851, William D. Harris for $1,200 sold to Henry L. Brittain 211 acres of land on the Oconee River, which tract he had gotten from James Shields on January 25, 1808. J. Dawson Brown witnessed the document. (Record of Deed Clarke County, Book U, 1-350; pp. 51-52)
1850 Census of Puryears, Clarke Co GA
Name Age
Wm D Harris 78 b VA
Elizabeth Edwards 37 b VA
In 1840 he owned 1 male slave age 36-55 (1840 Georgia Slave Index).
On June 2, 1807 sold to John Blakeley seventy-seven acres on Shoal Creek, Clarke County, Georgia for $200. (Record of Deed Clarke County, Book C, D, & E; Book C, p. 448)
On June 22, 1807 William Harriss and wife Deademma sold to John Blackley for $215 seventy-seven acres on Shoal Creek, Clarke County, Georgia. Signed in presence of John Martin, O. P. J. (Record of Deed Clarke County, Book C, D, & E; Book C. p. 474)
Again on June 22, 1807 William Harriss and wife Deademma sold to Tyre Harriss thirty acres on Shoal Creek, Clarke County, Georgia, for the sum of $84. Signed in presence of William Strong, J.P. and John Martin, J.P. William and Deademma made marks instead of signatures. (Record of Deed Clarke County, Book C; p. 477)
On February 28, 1851, William D. Harris for $1,200 sold to Henry L. Brittain 211 acres of land on the Oconee River, which tract he had gotten from James Shields on January 25, 1808. J. Dawson Brown witnessed the document. (Record of Deed Clarke County, Book U, 1-350; pp. 51-52)
1850 Census of Puryears, Clarke Co GA
Name Age
Wm D Harris 78 b VA
Elizabeth Edwards 37 b VA
Notes for Diadamia (Spouse 1)
OBITUARY of Diadamia Harris; Sept. 14 1848 "The Southern Banner" (Athens, GA):

Died at home in Clark County on the 11th of Sept., 1848, Mrs. Diadmia Harris, consort of William D. Harris, in the 75th year of her life. Mrs. Harris had been a constant member of the Baptist Church for about thirty-six years. She was baptised by the late Rev. Milliard Bledsoe. She died relying on the mercy of that Savior. whom she had so long trusted. She leaves behind her an aged husband, with whom she has lived in the endearing relationship of wife, for fifty-three years. He with many other relations mourn her loss. (courtesy of researcher Marvin Harris)

Died at home in Clark County on the 11th of Sept., 1848, Mrs. Diadmia Harris, consort of William D. Harris, in the 75th year of her life. Mrs. Harris had been a constant member of the Baptist Church for about thirty-six years. She was baptised by the late Rev. Milliard Bledsoe. She died relying on the mercy of that Savior. whom she had so long trusted. She leaves behind her an aged husband, with whom she has lived in the endearing relationship of wife, for fifty-three years. He with many other relations mourn her loss. (courtesy of researcher Marvin Harris)