Emariah (Runion) Harmon (abt. 1826)

Born about Jul 1826 in Pike, Kentucky, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Daniel David (Harman) Harmon — married 10 Mar 1844 in Pike County, Kentucky

Descendants

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Biography

Emmeriah Runion ...

"More About ADAM RUNYON and WEALTHY ALDRIDGE:

Marriage: September 14, 1839, Pike County, Kentucky

Children of ADAM RUNYON and MARTHA HARRIS are:

POLLY7 RUNYON, b. August 04, 1826.

EMERIAH RUNYON, b. Abt. 1828; m. DANIEL HARMAN, March 10, 1844, Pike County, Kentucky

On March 10th, 1844 Daniel Harmon married Emariah Runyon in Pike, Kentucky.

Page 135, "Marriage Bonds of Pike County, Kentucky 1822 - 1865" by Clyde Runyon (1984) says that the marriage license was issued March 5, 1844 by John D. Mims Clerk who certified that orial consent for the marriage was given by Thomas Harris, Guardian for Emeriah.

Emeriah Runyon's mother was Martha Harris (relationship to Thomas Harris unknown). Why her father Adam Runyon, Jr. did not give the consent is unknown, but he was at the time married to Wealthy Aldridge, and he may have been living in Martin County, Kentucky at that time.

During the 1850 US Census:

Daniel Harman, age 35, was living in Logan county, part of, Logan, Virginia, with his wife, Elmira Harman, age 24, and their children,

Henry W Harman, son, age 9

James A Harman, son, age 5

Allen B Harman, son, age 1

Thomas Harman, son, age 1

Uriah Runyon, son, age 17

All family members were born in Virginia. Daniel's occupation is Tailor. Emariah cannot read and write. Henry and James attended school during the year.

During the 1860 US Census:

Daniel Harmon, age 45, was living in Logan County, Virginia, with his wife, Emmariah Harmon, age 34, and their children,

Henry Harmon, M, age 19

James A Harmon, M, age 15

Allen Harmon, M, age 13

Thomas Harmon, M, age 11

Martha J Harmon, F, age 9

Uriah Harmon, M, age 7

Napoleon Harmon, M, age 4

Florence Harmon, F, age 1

William Fisher, M, unknown relationship, age 23

William Fisher was born in Pennsylvania. Henry was born in Kentucky and all other family members in Virghina. The Postal Office is located in Mouth Pigeon. Daniel's occupation is Tailor and William is Cabinet Maker. Daniel's personal estate is valued at $225. Daniel and William can read and write. James, Allen and Thomas attended school during the year.

During the 1870 US Census:

David Haman, age 55, was living in Precinct No. 8, Lawrence County, Kentucky, with his wife, Emeriah Haman, age 44, and their children,

Uriah Haman, Son, age 16

Napoleon B Haman, Son, age 14

Flaurince Haman, Daughter, age 11

John D Haman, Son, age 5

Columbia Haman, Daughter, age 2

David was born in Virginia and all other family members in Kentucky. The Postal Office is located in Louisa. David's occupation is Farmer, Emeriah is Keeping House, Uriah and Napoleon are Farm Laborerd, and Florence is at home. David's Real Estate is valued at $600 and his Personal Estate at $160. David and Uriah can read and write. Uriah attended school during the year.

Living next door is Allen Harmon (age 23), and wife Mary J. Harmon. Next door to Allen is brother, Thomas Harmon (age 21), with wife Elizabeth and their son, Henry. Next door to Thomas is brother, Henry Harmon (age 28) with wife, Nancy, and children John and Eliza. Allen, Thomas and Henry are sons of David and Emeriah.

During the 1880 US Census:

Emesiah Harmon, age 53, is living in Justice's Precinct No. 1 Warfield, Martin, Kentucky, with

Uriah Harmon, Son, age 26

Napoleon Harmon, Son, age 24

Florence Harmon, Daughter, age 21

John D. Harmon, Son, age 14

Edward E. Harmon, Grandson, age 3

Effie Harmon, Granddaughter, age 6 months, born November 1879

James A. Harmon, Grandson, age 9

Benjamin A. Harmon, Grandson, age 3

Emeriah, now widowed, was born in West Virginia and all other family members in Kentucky. Emeriah's parents and the father of her children were born in VA. Edward and Effie's father was born in WV, and their mother in KY. James and Benjamin's parents were born in KY.

Emeriah and Florence's occupation is keeping house, Uriah, Napoleon and John each Works on Farm. Uriah is divorced. Emeriah cannot read and write, and Napoleon can read but cannot write. Uriah and Florence can read and write.

Going back one census page, Living next door is Emeriah's son, Henry, his wife, Nancy, and their seven children.

During the 1900 US Census:

Emmariah Harman, age 73 and born in July 1826, owned her farm free of mortgage located in Martin, Kentucky with

Charly Smith, grandson, age 29 and born in November 1870

Effie Smith, Grand-Daughter, age 20 and born in November 1879

Lou Emma Smith, Grand-Daughter, age 3 and born in October 1896

Florence Smith, Grand-Daughter, age 2 and born in March 1898

Eddie Harman, Grand-Son, age 23 and born in April 1877

Wildie Harman, Grand-Daughter, age 18 and born in March 1882

Dewey Harman, Grand-Daughter, age 2 and born in June 1898

Cecil Harman, Grand-Son, age 1 and born in January 1899

Dwelling #145 Family #145, race: white. Emmariah was born in Virginia same as her mother, her father was born in North Carolina. Charley was born in Ohio same as his mother, his father was born in Germany. Effie, Lou Emma, Florence, Eddie and Wildie were born in Kentucky same as their parents. Dewey and Cecil were born in West Virginia, their father in Kentucky and their mother in West Virginia.

Emmariah is widowed and she has birthed 11 children and 4 are living. Charley and Effie Smith have been married for 7 months. Effie has birthed 2 children and they are living. Eddie and Wildie Harmon have been married for 1 month. Wildie has not birthed any children.

Emmariah's occupation is Farmer, Charley and Eddie are Farm Hands. Emmariah can read but cannot write. Charley, Effie, Eddie, and Wildie can read and write.

More About DANIEL HARMAN and EMERIAH RUNYON:

URIAH RUNYON, b. 1830.

LEWIS GARRETT RUNYON, b. 1831, Logan County, Virginia.

Children of ADAM RUNYON and WEALTHY ALDRIDGE are:

Notes for SAULSBURRY RUNYON:

Saulsburry was b. 1840; he enlisted in the Union Army and served during the Civil War.

Saulsburry's children:

HARAFORD RUNYON, b. 1842. ALEXANDER RUNYON, b. 1845. MARIAH RUNYON, b. 1846, Lawrence County, Kentucky; m. ? BURGETT. CAROLINE RUNYON, b. 1848, Lawrence County, Kentucky; m. ? BORDERS. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON RUNYON, b. 1851, Lawrence County, Kentucky. MATILDA J. RUNYON, b. 1853; m. (1) WALLACE BORDERS; m. (2) WALLACE FITCH. JAMES BERTRAND RUNYON, b. 1855. JOHN W. RUNYON, b. 1855. MARGARET RUNYON, b. 1858, Lawrence County, Kentucky."

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Sources

• 1844 Kentucky Marriage Record: "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWY1-NM6 : accessed 29 December 2016), Daniel Harmon and Emariah Runyon, 10 Mar 1844; citing , Pike, Kentucky, United States, Madison County Courthouse, Richmond; FHL microfilm 839,494.

• 1850 US Census: "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8DZ-ZKS : 12 April 2016), Henry W Harman in household of Daniel Harman, Logan county, part of, Logan, Virginia, United States; citing family 417, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

• 1860 US Census: "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M41D-XKT : accessed 4 April 2016), Napoleon Harmon in entry for Daniel Harmon, 1860.

• 1863 Daniel Harman, Emariah Harman is the Beneificiary; United States General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934: "United States General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KD1X-YZY : 13 March 2018), Emariah Harman in entry for Daniel Harman, 1863.

• 1870 US Census: "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXWJ-3Z5 : 17 October 2014), Uriah Haman in household of David Haman, Kentucky, United States; citing p. 4, family 31, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,979.

• 1880 US Census: "United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MCZX-Z4V : accessed 08 Dec 2013), Emesiah Harmon, Martin, Kentucky, United States; citing sheet 280C, family 0, NARA microfilm publication T9-0432

• 1900 US Census: need link, found family on Julia Nora Harmon family in census group. Emeraiah is on page 17 of 35

Footnotes

HOLD: [link is for a different couple, BUT] on this image is a marrige between Daniel Harmon and Polly Garge? Emariah Runion Harmon is a witness and the ceremony is at her house. March 18, 1887 in Martin County, KY.

1887 Kentucky Marriage Record: ["Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4QY-RVM : accessed 2 January 2017), Nathanael Layne and Tincy Williamson, 24 Feb 1887; citing , Martin, Kentucky, United States, Madison County Courthouse, Richmond; FHL microfilm 838,134.]

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