Francis Harison

Francis Harison (died 1740) was a lawyer and politician in colonial New York.

Life

He was the son of Rev. William Harison, Rector of Cheriton, England. He came to New York about 1710.

On October 5, 1721, Harison was appointed Judge of Admiralty for New York, Connecticut and the Jerseys, in place of Caleb Heathcote, deceased. Harison was Recorder of New York City from 1725 to 1735 when he returned to England.

His son George Harison was the father of U.S. Attorney Richard Harison.

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Preceded by
David Jamieson
Recorder of New York City
1725–1735
Succeeded by
Daniel Horsmanden


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