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2. Where did the last name Harrison come from?
The last name Harrison came from Lancashire in England. Where they had a family seat, from ancient times, some say before the arrival of duke William at Hastings in 1066 AD.
Some of the Harrison’s then moved to Ireland.

3. What is the meaning of the last name Harrison?
The last name Harrison’s meaning is ‘Henry’s Son’ .. ‘ The son of Henry’
There are many different ways off spelling Harrison.. Some being: Harrison, Harryson and Harrieson. ??

4. Coat of arms. This is one of the older Coat of arms,as the motto
is not at the top. There are 39
Harrison Family crest’s!
- Motto: Vincit qui patitur
- Translation: He conquers all
Who endures.
Colour meanings:
Gold: Generosity
Silver and white: Sincerity, Peace.
Red: Warrior, Military, Strength.
Green: Hope, Loyalty, Love
Black: Constancy, Grief.

5. Very first recorded Harrison.
Some of the very first Harrison’s where found to have arrived in North America to access some of the possibilities they could not have in their homeland.

6. Harrison timeline in the 17th, 18th and 19th Century.
1607: Harmon Harrison settled in Virginia.
1623: Rafe Harrison settled in Virginia.
1631: Benjamin Harrison arrived in Virginia.
1635: Hugh Harrison settled in Virginia.
1700: Coll Harrison landed in Virginia.
1718: Anne Harrison, New England.
1719: Andrew Harrison, Virginia
1724: Elir Harrison, Carolina.
1832: George Harrison, New York.
1833: David Harrison, New York.
1834: Mary Harrison (age:21) aboard the small ship “Breeze” from Dublin.
1834: Michael Harrison (age:24) borded the small ship “Charlotte” from Cork.
1841: Mary Harrison (age:28) aboard the ship “Salus” from St John.
1925: James Herbert Harrison arrived in Alabama.

7. Few people with the name Harrison
George Harrison, ( ) member of the Beatles ( ), English musician, singer and song writer.
President William Harrison ( ) American general, Ninth president of United States 1841.
Craig Harrison (b.1942) retired New Zealand Lecturer, author and play writer.

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