Background
Harris was the son of George Harris, 1st Baron Harris. He fought under his father during the siege and capture of Seringapatam in 1799 at the age of 17.
Harris was the son of George Harris, 1st Baron Harris. He fought under his father during the siege and capture of Seringapatam in 1799 at the age of 17.
He later became a Lieutenant-General in the British Army and a Colonel in the 73rd Regiment of Foot, and commanded the latter regiment at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. She was obliged by a previous will to continue the Temple name. William George Harris moved in to Waterstown House after the wedding.
His great-grandson is Michael Marriott.