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About Edward Harriss:
Edward lived and was married in Charlotte Co., Virginia to Mary Johnson, a sister to Miniard's wife.
These Harriss families migrated into Wilkes Co. and Burke Co. NC by 1778. Edward Harriss is said to
have lived for a time in Buncombe Co. NC, and also migrated to SC about 1795. He and his brothers Miniard
and David fought in the Revolutionary War. ..................................................
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Edward Harris was found in the 1800 Census, SC, Laurens Co., p. 16, img. 7. Living very close to a
Harris Gilliam and a Johnson Harris. It showed one male over 45 years old (living alone), which would
be correct for this Edward Harriss. ...................................................
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