Arthur Harris (High Sheriff of Essex) facts for kids

Sir Arthur Harris (born around 1530, died 7 July 1597) was an important person from Creeksea Place in Essex, England. He held several key roles in his time.

Sir Arthur Harris's Life and Roles

Sir Arthur Harris served as the High Sheriff of Essex in 1589. A High Sheriff was like a chief law enforcement officer for a county. He was also a Justice of the Peace. This meant he helped keep order and settle disputes in his local area. In 1577, he was part of a special group called Commissioners. Their job was to investigate and stop sea crimes, like piracy, along the coast of Essex.

His Family and Home

Sir Arthur Harris married Dorothy Waldegrave. Her father was Sir William Waldegrave. Sir Arthur Harris lived in several places in Essex, including Creeksea, Woodham Mortimer, and Cold Norton. He also had a home in the City of London. He is famous for building the beautiful manor house known as Creeksea Place in Creeksea, Essex. This house is still standing today.

His Children

Sir Arthur Harris and Dorothy Waldegrave had two known children:

• Sir William Harris
• Dorothy Harris, who was born around 1561 and passed away in 1626. She married a man named Robert Kempe.

Sir Arthur Harris passed away on 7 July 1597. He was buried at St. Mary's Church in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex.

See Also

See also his nephew, by his brother William:

• Herrys (Harris), Sir Arthur (c. 1587–1632), of Creeksea Place and Woodham Mortimer, Essex