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| His will contains very precise directions for the construction of his tomb and the celebration of his obsequies, and shews, as Machyn remarks, that he was a man of great wealth and had large possessions. He describes himself as of Southminster, in the county of Essex, Esq., and sometime inhabiting in the parish of Rochford. | |
| Link to the Harris family line from Sir William who immigrated to America. (Duane Hall) | |
| Here are several valuable documents from the research of J. Phillip Harris which he agreed to share with us. It is: "Theories about Captain Thomas Harris", "Introduction to William Harris of Jamestown" and "Harris/Gurgaynie information". Contact Phil Harris | |
| Events of hidden treasure. A Percy link to a Harris family of Essex. Extract of correspondence from William L. Deyo, Former President, Virginia Genealogical Society. And will of William Harris who died in 1534. |
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| Will of John Smith the Father-in-Law of William Harris | |
| Will of Arthur Harris of Creeksea, Essex, England. The father of Sir William Harris |