William Harris (Tudor person)

Sir William Harris (21 September 1556 – 14 November 1616) was an English knight, land owner, and a notable incorporator in the third Virginia Company of London.

This Harris family appears to have originated some 40 to 50 miles (64 to 80 km) east-north-east of London and on the north bank of the River Crouch.

[2] His elevation to the knighthood was the result of military service in Ireland during the Nine Years' War along with his cousin Sir William Harris of Shenfield, Essex.

[5] He made his home at Creeksea Place Manor[6] William married Alice Smythe on 6 May 1583 in St Gabriel Fenchurch, London, England.

[1] All Saints still displays a depiction of Sir William and his sword, a rapier, which was found in Creeksea Place and given to the church.