Morris Harlan

Other Events:

• Occupation: Vice United States Consul to Hong Kong, China
• Census: 1850, Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Morris Harlan, in the household of R. B. Harlan
• Census: 1860, Union City, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Morris Harlan, in the household of R. B. Harlan
• Census: 1870, Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Moris Harlan, court clerk, in the household of Robt. Harlan

Other Events:

• Misc: was Director of Clinton County Colonization Society
• Occupation: Attorney
• Census: 1850, Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as R. B. Harlan, attorney, head of household
• Occupation: Between 1855 and 1857; Judge
• Census: 1860, Union City, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as R. B. Harlan, lawyer, head of household
• Census: 1870, Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Robt. Harlan, attorney, head of household

Notes:

Judge Robert Barclay Harlan, deceased, was born July 31, 1808, in Warren County, Ohio, and is the seventh of ten children whose parents were George and Hester (Eulass) Harlan. Robert worked on a farm until he was sixteen years of age, attending the winter district school. In 1828, he came to Wilmington and secured the position of Deputy to the County, Clerk, remaining in the office eight years, and reading law during his leisure hours. In 1837, he passed the requisite examination, and was admitted to practice at Chillicothe. He immediately entered upon his professional duties at Wilmington, where he resided till the time of his death. In early life, Judge Harlan's political views were strongly in sympathy with the Whig party; but in 1854 he became a charter member of the Republican party, and was a faithful and earnest champion of its principles through the remainder of life. In 1840-41, he represented Clinton County, in the Ohio Legislature, and again in 1850-51. In 1856, he was elected Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the Second Judicial District, holding that office only one term, but being recognized as one of the ablest men ever occupying that position. Judge Harlan was Captain, Colonel and Major General successively of the Ohio Militia, under the old laws. During the Mexican war, he raised a company of volunteers, but upon the completion of the roster it was found that the quota was filled, and the company was therefore disbanded. When President Lincoln issued his memorable call for 75,000 men to crush the rising rebellion, Judge Harlan immediately went to work, raised a company of volunteers, and offered their services to the State, being the first company of men to respond to duty's call in Ohio. This body of men subsequently became Company B, of the Twelfth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and afterward did good service in Ohio and Virginia. Judge Harlan raised another company which was equipped and sent to the field, but he remained in Wilmington. He was engaged in the practice of his profession, which was very large, and proportionately remunerative until his demise. His general health was excellent, although he had frequent momentary attacks of heart disease. Judge Harlan was an active, enterprising and valuable member of the Clinton County, Pioneer Association. On September 1, 1877, he was preparing a paper to be read at a meeting of that society, and while sitting on the porch attached to the east of his residence, he was suddenly taken with heart disease and passed away before help could be summoned. He was married in 1838, to Maria D., a daughter of Isaiah Morris, a native of Wilmington. Mrs. Harlan departed this life in 1843, leaving three children. One son died soon after, and on September 9, 1877, another son, Morris, also passed away. He was Vice United States Consul to Hong Kong, China, for seven years previous to his death, resigning his position and coming home on account of ill health. He was very sick at the time of his father's death, which no doubt hastened his own, as just eight days elapsed between the two. The other child -- Clara E., married D. H. Barley, formally United States Consul to Hong Kong, now a resident of Cincinnati. On March 10, 1848, Judge Harlan was united in marriage to Caroline E. Haworth. Four children were the fruits of this union; three daughters are living -- Lucy M., wife of Alfred Thorne, of Wilmington; Antoinette, wife of A. E. Clevenger, a prominent young attorney of Wilmington; and Gertrude, wife of Arther W. Eastman, of Mainville, Warren County, Ohio. George is deceased. Mrs. Harlan's parents were George D. and Edith (Hadley) Haworth. Her father was a native of Tennessee, who came to Ohio in 1804, locating two miles north of the present site of Wilmington. He was a prominent agriculturist of Clinton County, and for nearly a quarter of a century served its citizens as Treasurer. Mrs. Harlan's mother was a native of North Carolina, who came to Highland County, Ohio, in 1811, and a few years later to Clinton County,. Judge Harlan was a member of the Legislature when the bill was drafted to build the Cincinnati, Wilmington & Zanesville Railroad, now the Muskingum Valley Branch of the "Pan Handle" road, and by the exertion of his eminent legal powers, and the weighty influence he personally controlled, the charter was granted. Judge Harlan was a man respected by all the citizens of Clinton and adjoining counties. He was eminent for his legal attainments, and before a jury, though somewhat hesitating at the commencement of a speech, finally grew strong and argumentative, and rarely failed to win the case. Throughout his career at the bar, no client ever lost by his inattention to the merits of the case, his inability to present all the good points to the jury, or by his failing to consult all the authorities that sustained the case. He was recognized as the most noted counselor in Clinton County, and distinguished for simplicity of character, frankness and earnestness of purpose. In bushiness matters, he was austere and eccentric, firm but not domineering; and adhering with great tenacity to his own opinions. His originality of thought, coupled with his great knowledge of all local questions, gave him a hold on the people never equaled by any man in the county. His great love of pioneer history, and its reminiscences brought him into close communion with the aged and weary, and possessed his soul to such an extent as to lead him to write a large part of the interesting matter that forms our county history proper. No man in Clinton County, was better learned in its pioneer history, and no man could collect and compile reminiscent sketches in a better manner than the subject of this notice. Writing history was the sole labor of Judge Harlan in his latter days, and to the excellence of this work the people owe Judge Harlan a debt of gratitude only to be paid by due reverence to his memory. Socially Judge Harlan was quiet and unobtrusive. He was kind-hearted and benevolent when reached by a tale of suffering, an object of unquestionable charity, or a cause worthy of philanthropy. In the home circle, he demanded strict obedience of his children, and repaid them by meritorious acts of filial affection. Having been reared a Quaker, Judge Harlan accepted the views of that society, but was subsequently a Methodist, and in later years enjoyed the largest liberty of thought, "Love to God and love to men," being his doctrine. Few men have achieved such results, if compelled to attempt them with no outfit from school instructions beyond the little received from childhood, as was the case with him. While every man is self-made, Judge Harlan was one who made himself with fewer helps than most who have reached such positions as he filled and occupied. His career illustrates the advantages of specialty in labor, and the success which may follow an entire devotion to a single department of professional work. Free and upright in all his duties, he left a name truly honorable, and a character worthy of emulation. A learned friend has said: "Clinton County, never produced or developed a greater man that Judge Robert Barclay Harlan." [Source: Chicago: W. H. Beers & County, 1882, "The History of Clinton County, Ohio", reprint, Evansville, Indiana: Unigraphic, Inc., 1971, Biographical Sketches, Union Twp., pg. 861, 862, 863]

Census:

Also in this household is Sarah Johnson, age 20, weekly laborer.

Census:

Also in this household:
Susan Richards, age 50, domestic servant
William Richards, age 9

Robert married Mariah D. Morris on 30 Nov 1836 in Clinton County, Ohio, United States. Mariah was born in in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died in 1843 in Clinton County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Religion: Society of Friends (Quaker)
• Residence: 1796; From North Carolina to Columbia, Ohio
• Residence: 1797, Warren County, Ohio, United States

Notes:

George Harlan was a native of Chatham, North Carolina, a Quaker in religious belief, and a farmer by occupation. He removed to Ohio in 1796, locating first at Columbia, and in 1797 proceeded to Warren County, north of Lebanon, where he resided until his death, December 21, 1846. He was the first Sheriff of Warren County, and also served as County, Commissioner, Justice of the Peace, and Associate Judge of Common Pleas Court. He was a member of the General Assembly of Ohio from 1807 to 1809. His wife Hester (Eulass) was a native of Harrisburg, Virginia., in the Shenandoah Valley, and a daughter of Jacob Eulass, an early pioneer of what is now Scott County, Ky., settling there in 1787, of Holland descent. She died December 29, 1858, in her eighty-first year. The preceding facts are taken from an old family Bible, once the property of Judge Robert Harlan's grandfather, and handed down to the present generation. It was probably published about 1700.

So far as is known this was the first Quaker family to locate in Ohio. [Source: W. H. Beers & County, Chicago, 1882, "The History of Clinton County, Ohio", (reprint, Evansville, Indiana: Unigraphic, Inc., 1971]

August 4, 1783 - Hopewell Monthly Meeting, Frederick County, Virginia, pg. 398, George Harlan, received on certificate from Cane Creek Monthly Meeting, Orange County, North Carolina, dated March 2, 1782.

Reason R. Harlan in his journal says:
"April 11, 1829: ....came 26 miles to-day through mud to George Harlan's.
"April 12, 1829: This is the Sabbath. and I shall spend it reading at the home of my blessed relative. George Harlan: and such a blessed family I have never seen before in all my life.
"April 14, 1829: ....yesterday George and I went to see Samuel and his family.
"April 15, 1829: George and I went to see Aaron and family, and spent the day very agreeably with them."

COPY OF GEORGE HARLANS LETTER TO HOWARD (HIS SON) Jan 23, 1845
Jane Harlan received permission from Haveford College to post George's letter on the Harlan Family web site. Jane transcribed the original and made small alterations to make it more readable (like adding commas and semi-colons and modifying spellings that would confuse the reader). Link to letter: http://www.harlanfamily.org/documents.htm#George672

George married Esther Eulass on 10 Nov 1796 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, United States. Esther was born on 15 Oct 1777 in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States; died on 29 Dec 1858 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jan 1859 in Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Esther Harlan, head of household

Notes:

Esther's birth date is given as 1788 in "History of the Harlan Family", but I find this unlikely as she was married and had a child by 1796. She was supposed to be 81 years of age at death and a more likely birth date would be 1777 which I have used.

Other Events:

• Name: George Harland
• Religion: Society of Friends (Quaker)
• Will: 10 Jan 1819, Warren County, Ohio, United States
• Probate: 7 Aug 1821, Warren County, Ohio, United States

Notes:

This George added the d on the end of Harland as his great-great grandfather's name was spelled this way. George was a farmer and in 1766 he took his wife and two children and moved from Kennett Twp. Chester County, Pennsylvania to Chatham County, North Carolina, six more children were born here. In 1783 they moved to Fayette County, Pennsylvania. In 1805 they moved to Hamilton, Ohio.

In 1766 George Harlan, his wife and two children, removed from Kennet Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania and settled in Chatham County, North Carolina where the other children were born; and from there, in 1783 removed to and settled in Fayette County, Pennsylvania and in 1805 moved into Hamilton, (now in) Warren County, Ohio.

June 12, 1766 - Cane Creek Monthly Meeting, North Carolina, George Harlan produced a Certificate from Pennsylvania.

August 4, 1783 - Hopewell Monthly Meeting, Frederick County, Virginia, pg. 398, George Harland and wife and children, Joshua, Aaron, George, Elizabeth, Sarah and Samuel, received on certificate from Cane Creek Monthly Meeting, Orange County, North Carolina, dated March 2, 1782.

March 1, 1805 - Redstone Monthly Meeting, Pennsylvania, pg. 91, George Harlan and wife Margery and children Aaron, Samuel and Moses, granted certificate to Miami Monthly, removed about 1793.

July 11, 1805 - Miami Monthly Meeting, Warren County, Ohio, pg. 66, George Harlan and wife Margery and children, Aaron, Samuel and Moses, received on certificate from Redstone Monthly Meeting, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, dated March 1, 1805.

This George added the d on the end of Harland as his great-great grandfather's name was spelled this way. George was a farmer and in 1766 he took his wife and two children and moved from Kennett Twp. Chester County, Pennsylvania to Chatham County, North Carolina, six more children were born here. In 1783 they moved to Fayette County, Pennsylvania. In 1805 they moved to Hamilton, Ohio.

Will
dated January 10, 1819,
proven August 7, 1821, Probate Court, Warren County, Ohio

Be it remembered that I George Harlan of Warren County and State of Ohio considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and perfect memory, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say)
First I give to my beloved wife Margery Harlan one equal third part of all my estate both real and personal during her natural life. Secondly to my youngest son Moses Harlan I give and bequeath all my estate both real and personal of which I may die seized out of the proceeds of which he is to pay first all my just debts which are but few and none of magnitude and secondly the legacies herein after mentioned to my son Joshua Harlan the sum of ninety dollars, to my son Aaron Harlan ninety dollars, to my son George Harlan ninety dollars, to my son Samuel Harlan ninety dollars, to my son-inlaw Richard Lackey ninety dollars, to my grandson Silas Harlan (the heir of Elizabeth Sharp) ninety dollars all which legacies are to be paid as soon after my decease as circumstances will admit and finally I appoint my son George Harlan the sole Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the tenth day of January eighteen hundred and nineteen.
George Harlan (seal)

Signed sealed and published by the above named George Harlan to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses to the same.
Jacob Harlan
Jacob L. Jennings
Seneca Ball

George married Margery Baker on 21 Apr 1762 in New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America. Margery (daughter of Joshua Baker and Mary Hill) was born on 6 Apr 1743 in Christiana Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America; died on 14 Feb 1821 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Feb 1821 in Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Religion: Society of Friends (Quaker)

Notes:

July 12, 1766 - Cane Creek Monthly Meeting, North Carolina
Margery Harlan produced a certificate with her husband from Kennet monthly meeting in Pennsylvania which was read and accepted.

August 4, 1783 - Hopewell Monthly Meeting, Frederick County, Virginia, pg. 398
Margery Harlan, received on certificate from Cane Creek Monthly Meeting, Orange County, North Carolina, dated March 2, 1782.

March 1, 1805 - Redstone Monthly Meeting, Pennsylvania, pg. 91.
Margery Harlan, granted certificate to Miami Monthly, removed about 1793.

July 11, 1805 - Miami Monthly Meeting, Warren County, Ohio, pg. 66
Margery Harlan, received on certificate from Redstone Monthly Meeting, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, dated March 1, 1805.