Judge Robert Barclay Harlan b. 31 Jul 1808 Warren County, Ohio, United States d. 1 Sep 1877 Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States: Tangled Roots

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Name	Robert Barclay Harlan
Prefix	Judge
Born	31 Jul 1808	Warren County, Ohio, United States [1, 2, 3]
Gender	Male
Census	1850	Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States [4]
	as R. B. Harlan, attorney, head of household
Occupation	Between 1855 and 1857 [5]
	Judge
Census	1860	Union City, Clinton County, Ohio, United States [6]
	as R. B. Harlan, lawyer, head of household
	Also in this household is Sarah Johnson, age 20, weekly laborer.
Census	1870	Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States [7]
	as Robt. Harlan, attorney, head of household
	Also in this household: Susan Richards, age 50, domestic servant William Richards, age 9
Misc	was Director of Clinton County Colonization Society
Occupation	Attorney
Died	1 Sep 1877	Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States [3, 8]
	Cause: Heart disease
Buried	3 Sep 1877	Clinton County, Ohio, United States [9, 10]
	Address: Sugar Grove Cemetery
Person ID	I7971	TangledRoots
Last Modified	22 Oct 2021

Father	George Harlan, b. 1 Sep 1767, Chatham County, North Carolina, British Colonial America , d. 21 Dec 1846, Warren County, Ohio, United States (Age 79 years)
Mother	Esther Eulass, b. 15 Oct 1777, Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States , d. 29 Dec 1858, Warren County, Ohio, United States (Age 81 years)
Married	10 Nov 1796	Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, United States
Family ID	F3190	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family 1 Mariah D. Morris, b. Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States , d. 1843, Clinton County, Ohio, United States

Married 30 Nov 1836 Clinton County, Ohio, United States [11]

Children

	1. Morris Harlan, b. 25 Feb 1838, Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States , d. 9 Sep 1877, Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States (Age 39 years)
	2. Clara E. Harlan, b. Abt 1840, Ohio, United States , d. Yes, date unknown
	3. Son Harlan, d. Bef 1850

Last Modified 16 Jan 2022

Family ID F3247 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Family 2 Caroline Elizabeth Haworth, b. Nov 1826, Clinton County, Ohio, United States , d. 16 Apr 1896, Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States (Age 69 years)

Married 10 Mar 1848 [12, 13]

Children

	1. Lucy Maria Harlan, b. 28 Oct 1854, Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States , d. Yes, date unknown
	2. Antoinette Harlan, b. 12 May 1856, Ohio, United States , d. 24 May 1927, Clinton County, Ohio, United States (Age 71 years)
	3. Gertrude M. Harlan, b. 31 Jul 1859, Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States , d. 12 Apr 1930, Los Angeles, California, United States (Age 70 years)
	4. George Harlan, b. 3 Aug 1865, Clinton County, Ohio, United States , d. 29 Aug 1866, Clinton County, Ohio, United States (Age 1 years)

Last Modified 16 Jan 2022

Family ID F3248 Group Sheet | Family Chart

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]

Sources

[S967] Book: The History of Clinton County, Ohio, Clinton County, Biographical Sketches, pg. 861.
[S21] Book: History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family, pg. 223.
2259. Robert Barclay, b. 7, 31, 1808
[S1888] Find A Grave, MEMORIAL ID 131492663 Judge Robert Barclay Harlan.
Judge Robert Barclay Harlan
BIRTH 31 Jul 1808 Warren County, Ohio, USA
DEATH 1 Sep 1877 (aged 69) Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, USA
BURIAL Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, USA
PLOT Section 2 Lot 107 Grave 4
MEMORIAL ID 131492663
Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio
Robert Barclay Harlan 1808-1877
[S996] 1850 Federal Census: Ohio, Clinton County, Wilmington, p701.
DW 501-501
...line 23 - R. B. Harlan, age 40 male, attorney, born Ohio
...line 24 - Caroline Harlan, age 22, female, born Ohio
...line 25 - Morris Harlan, age 12 male, born Ohio
...line 26 - Clarissa E. Harlan, age 10 female, born Ohio
...line 27 - Tamsin? Whitman, age 27, female, born Ohio
...line 28 - Matilda Cline, age 16, female, born Ohio
Wilmington, Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio p701
[S967] Book: The History of Clinton County, Ohio, pg. 342.
[S1304] 1860 Federal Census: Ohio, Clinton County, Wilmington, p89.
DW 646-646
...line 1 - R. B. Harlan, age 48, male, white, lawyer, born Ohio
...line 2 - Caroline Harlan, age 31, female, born Ohio
...line 3 - Morris Harlan, age 22, male, white, clerk, born Ohio
...line 4 - Clara Harlan, age 20, female, white, born Ohio
...line 5 - Mariah L. Harlan, age 5, female, white, born Ohio
...line 6 - Nettie Harlan, age 3, female, white, born Ohio
...line 7 - Lydia Harlan, age 1, female, white, born Ohio
...line 8 - Sarah Johnson, age 20, female, weekly laborer, born Ohio
Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio
p89
[S1004] 1870 Federal Census: Ohio, Clinton County, Union Township, p39.
DW 224-336
...line 35 - Robt. Harlan, age 60, male, white, Attorney at law, born Ohio
...line 36 - Caroline Harlan, age 40, female, white, keeping house, born Ohi
...line 37 - Morris Harlan, age 29, male, white, clerk in court house, born Ohio
...line 38 - Lucy M. Harlan, age 15, female, white, at home, born Ohio
...line 39 - Nettie Harlan, age 13, female, white, at school, born Ohio
...line 40 - Gertrude Harlan, age 10, female, white, at school, born Ohio
More on next page.............40
...line 1 - Susan Richards, age 50, female, white, domestic servant, born Ohio
...line 2 - William Richards, age 9, male, white, born Ohio
Wilmington, Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio p39
[S1088] Ohio: Clinton County, Death Records, pg. 95.
Robert B. Harlan, died Sept 1, 1877 Union Twp., Clinton County, married, age 68-12-1, born Warren County, attorney, Cause of Death - Heart disease, last residence - Union Twp.
[S7] Book: Cemetery Records of Clinton County Ohio 1798-1999, 977.1765 V3c., pg. 505.
Harlan, Robert Barclay, Wilmington Ohio, B. 7-31-1808 Warren Co. Ohio, D.9-1-1877, Bur. 9-3-1877 Sec 2 Lot 107, wife Caroline Haworth Harlan (M.3-10-1848) Sugar Grove/U
[S1888] Find A Grave, MEMORIAL ID 131492663 Judge Robert Barclay Harlan.
Judge Robert Barclay Harlan
BIRTH 31 Jul 1808 Warren County, Ohio, USA
DEATH 1 Sep 1877 (aged 69) Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, USA
BURIAL Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, USA
PLOT Section 2 Lot 107 Grave 4
MEMORIAL ID 131492663
Robert was the son of George (1767 - 1846) and Esther Eulass Harlan (1777 - 1856)
Robert Barclay Harlan served as the Common Please Judge in Clinton County, Ohio from 1855-1857.
He first married Mariah D Morris on 30 Nov 1836 in Clinton County, Ohio by Joseph T Irwin. They had three children: Morris, Clara and another son name unknown.
His second wife was Caroline Elizabeth Haworth. They were married on 10 Mar 1848 in Clinton County, Ohio by S.G. Miller. They had four children. Lucy, Antoinette, Gertrude and George.Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio
Robert Barclay Harlan 1808-1877
[S1162] Ohio: Clinton County, Marriage Records, FHL#568595., vol. 3, pg. 90.
State of Ohio, Clinton County
R. Barclay Harlan and Maria Morris Nov. 30th 1836, by Joseph T. Irwin, J.P.
Clinton County, Ohio
30 November 1836
[S967] Book: The History of Clinton County, Ohio, Clinton County, Biographical Sketches, pg. 862.
[S21] Book: History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family, pg. 223 (Info0002).
2259. Robert Barclay, b. 7, 31, 1808; d. 9, 1, 1877; m. Maria Morris; (2) Caroline Haworth.