Henry Harman (abt. 1823 - 1854)

Born about 1823 in King Twp, York Co., Ontario, Canada

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth Jane (Stooks) Shelson — married 29 Dec 1842 in Markham Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada

Descendants

Died 30 Nov 1854 at about age 31 in King Twp, York Co., Ontario, Canada

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Biography

Henry was born about 1823, son of William and Mary (Woodrow) Harman of King Twp, York in the Home District of Upper Canada. In 1852 Henry Harman owned 25 acres on Lot 19 of the 2nd Concession, all under cultivation. Livestock on the farm were three milk cows, four heifers or calves, three horse, six sheep, and six swine ... He passed away in 1854 - there is a burial recorded for the Aurora Cemetery which reads: Henry Harman died 30 November 1854, aged 32 years and seven months.

Sources

- On-line record of the marriages performed by Rev. Wm. Jenkins, as well as book, "Marriage Register of Rev. Wm. Jenkins of Richmond Hill, ON" for this marriage. Witness: Elihu Woodrow & Phebe Stouks.

- From "A Harman History" on p511.

- Census of 1851/2 for more info on his family.

Father’s 1877 WILL Whitchurch Register of Land Deeds. Film #008129823

• William Harman of the Township of King, York county, Province of Ontario
  • Will written: 30 April 1877
  • Will recorded 20th February 1879
  • Real estate to be rented, except the house garden and yard, during the life of my wife. At her death all real estate to be sold and proceeds divided as follows
    • son, Henry Harman, deceased, surviving children half a share