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There are at least three popular groups of Harrimans.
1. The Harriman Family Association is an association of the descendants of Leonard and John Harriman, immigrants to Rowley, Massachusetts, and New Haven, Connecticut, c. 1638. The descendants of Leonard and John are found in most of the New England states; some moved to the mid-west and some are thought to be found in Canada. The known descendant lines have been published in "The Harriman Family: Research In Progress" by Lois Ware Thurston. The web site can be found at www.harriman-family.org.
2. Descendants of John Harryman who appeared in Baltimore, Maryland around 1650.
3. Descendants of William Harriman who came to New York in 1795. His descendants include railroad owner E. H. Harriman and diplomat William Averell Harriman.
While primarily concerned with (1), the HFA is interested in (2) and has some information on (3).
There are other Harrimans thought to have arrived in the 17th and 18th centuries.
We are interested in Y-DNA tests for any male of the Harriman/Harryman last name and have funding to help support tests that we feel would further our research into these lines.
For more information, contact the project administrator or go to the HFA website.
1. The Harriman Family Association is an association of the descendants of Leonard and John Harriman, immigrants to Rowley, Massachusetts, and New Haven, Connecticut, c. 1638. The descendants of Leonard and John are found in most of the New England states; some moved to the mid-west and some are thought to be found in Canada. The known descendant lines have been published in "The Harriman Family: Research In Progress" by Lois Ware Thurston. The web site can be found at www.harriman-family.org.
2. Descendants of John Harryman who appeared in Baltimore, Maryland around 1650.
3. Descendants of William Harriman who came to New York in 1795. His descendants include railroad owner E. H. Harriman and diplomat William Averell Harriman.
While primarily concerned with (1), the HFA is interested in (2) and has some information on (3).
There are other Harrimans thought to have arrived in the 17th and 18th centuries.
We are interested in Y-DNA tests for any male of the Harriman/Harryman last name and have funding to help support tests that we feel would further our research into these lines.
For more information, contact the project administrator or go to the HFA website.