Mrs. Bernice Swainson, in her research notes, shows "Vol. 47" (not identified further) in "Certificate of Head Rights" 50 acres "granted to Emigrants & patents (sic.) given Land Office At Richmond" showed George Harrod of Norfolk, VA 1637.Helynn considered that this evidence suggests that immigrant ancestors of the Harrod family may have come to this country far earlier than had been considered before.
This George Harrod would have to be at least 21 years of age to qualify for a land grant and thus was born before 1617. He could have had 30 or more grandsons by the year 1700.
Helynn goes on to provide a lineage based on her opinion that the relationships existed. She reached that conclusion "based on convincing evidence and/or the judgment of respected genealogical researchers."
1. James Harrod, born probably in England, but possibly born in this country ca. 1665 or earlier, and/or came to Baltimore from Englandshire, Bedfordshire, England ca. 1717 with his wife and sons: [Source: Lois J. Bakewell cites The Harrods of Happy Hollow by Homer C. Richie for this data. No documentary evidence was provided.]
Children of this James Harrod are listed as:
1. Samuel Harrod, probably born in England, but perhaps in this country ca. 1690 or earlier, died ca. 1748; married first to an unknown woman; married second to Jemima (____) Sherewood, "she being a widow before"
2. John Harrod, said to have been born in England, but probably in this country ca. 1703-07, died perhaps Pennsylvania ca. 1754-58; married first King George Co., Virgina 4 August 1728 to Mary Ellis; married second ca. 1734 to Sarah Moore, born New Kent or James City County, Virginia 7 Feb. 1713; daughter of John and Elizabeth (___) Moore.
3. Thomas Harrod probably born ca 1714 or earlier; perhaps the one of that name who married Catherine Winters
4. William Harrod?
5. James Harrod?
6 George Harrod?
More to follow....
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