William M. Harman (abt. 1826 - abt. 1891)

Born about 24 Jul 1826 in Tazewell Co., VA

Ancestors

Husband of Harriet (Browninig) Harman — married 19 Nov 1846 in Tazewell, Virginia, United States

Descendants

Died about 14 Mar 1891 at about age 64 in Logan, West Virginia, United States

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Biography

William was born about 1826. He married Harriet Browning in November of 1846 in Tazewell County, Virginia:

• Name: William M. Harman or Harmon
• Sex: Male
• Spouse's Name: Harriet Browning
• Spouse's Sex: Female
• Event Type: Marriage
• Event Date: 19 Nov 1846
• Event Place: Tazewell, Virginia, United States
• Source Details: Page 6
  • Source^[1]

The couple are listed together on the following census reports:

• 1850 Census^[2]
• 1860 Census^[3]
• 1870 Census^[4]
• 1880 Census^[5]

It is believed that William and Harriet had at least eight children; but it should be noted that ten are listed on Family Search - more research is needed for verification:

• 1. Mary "Polly" Ann Harmon (1848–after 1860)
  • Listed on the 1850 Census as Polly, listed on the 1860 Census as Polly Ann
• 2. Elizabeth "Betsy" Harmon (1849–1939)
  • Listed on the 1850 Census as Betsy, listed on the 1860 Census and the 1870 Census as Elisabeth
  • Linked by her marriage to Smith Hatfield^[6]
• 3. Jesse Harmon (1850–after 1930)
  • Listed on the 1860 Census and the 1870 Census
  • Linked by his marriage to Nancy Ann Browning^[7]
  • Record of death needed; last located on 1930 Census in Mingo, West Virginia
• 4. Narcissus Harmon (1852–1918)
  • Listed on the 1860 Census and the 1870 Census
  • Linked by her marriage to William H. Black^[8]
• 5. John Wiley Harmon (1855–after 1880)
  • Birth Record: July 28, 1855^[9]
  • Listed on the 1860 Census, the 1870 Census, and the 1880 Census
• 6. Rebecca Harmon (1858–1870)
  • Listed on the 1860 Census and the 1870 Census
• 7. Linza Zerila Harmon (1858-1859) - unverified child
  • Listed on Ancestry, not on Family Search
  • No sources listed on Ancestry
• 8. Henry Harrison Harmon (1862–1894)
  • Listed on the 1870 Census and the 1880 Census
  • Linked by his marriage to Mary Jane Browning^[10]
• 9. Wesley Harmon (1864–Deceased) - unverified child
  • Listed on Family Search; not listed on the 1870 Census
  • Believed to be linked by his marriage to Martha Lee^[11]
• 10. James H. "Jim" Harmon (1868–1934)
  • Listed on the 1870 Census and the 1880 Census
  • Linked by his marriage to Dora Jane Browning^[12]
  • His mother is listed in his residence on the 1900 Census
  • Linked by his record of death^[13]

At this time a record of death is needed to verify his exact date of death. He is listed on the 1880 Census and it is believed that he passed away about 1891. His wife is listed as widowed by the time the 1900 Census was taken.

Sources

1. ↑ "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRS1-VJ5 : 29 January 2020), William M. Harman, 1846.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1850", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8DT-X5T : Tue Jul 18 02:00:03 UTC 2023), Entry for Wm Harmon and Harriet Harmon, 1850.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M41D-DCL : Mon Jul 17 23:26:40 UTC 2023), Entry for Wm Harmon and Harriet Harmon, 1860.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZ4G-4YF : 29 May 2021), William Harman, 1870.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1880", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6RY-Q4V : Thu Aug 03 03:30:15 UTC 2023), Entry for William Harmon and Harriet Harmon, 1880.
6. ↑ "West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FRNW-6RP : 11 February 2018), Wm Harmon in entry for Smith Hatfield and Elizabeth Harmon, 10 May 1874; citing Logan, West Virginia, p 28 ln 29, county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 571,278.
7. ↑ "West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FRN4-WZP : 11 February 2018), Wm Harmon in entry for Jesse Harmon and N A Browning, 26 Oct 1882; citing Logan, West Virginia, P 43 ln 76, county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 571,278.
8. ↑ "West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FRNW-83V : 11 February 2018), Wm Harmon in entry for Wm H Black and Narcissus Harmon, 16 Sep 1875; citing Logan, West Virginia, p 29 ln 49, county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 571,278.
9. ↑ "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTH9-DGH : 28 January 2020), William Harman in entry for John Wiley Harman, 1855.
10. ↑ "West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FRN4-FGD : 11 February 2018), W Harmon in entry for Henry Harmon and M J Browning, 02 Nov 1884; citing Logan, West Virginia, p 48 ln 95, county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 571,278.
11. ↑ "West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FRNH-HH8 : 11 February 2018), Wm. Harman in entry for Wesley Harman and Martha Lee, Apr 1889; citing Logan, West Virginia, p 60 ln 80, county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 571,278.
12. ↑ "West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FRNC-3TR : 11 February 2018), Wm Harman in entry for James Harman and Dora J Browning, 05 Apr 1890; citing Logan, West Virginia, p 69 ln 49, county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 571,278.
13. ↑ "West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F119-B6G : 10 March 2018), Bill Harmon in entry for James Harmon, 13 Jul 1934; citing Logan, West Virginia, County Records, 17995, county courthouses, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 1,953,837.