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AUSTIN
HARMON. This gentleman became a
resident of the township of Andover in the year 1825, and has had
his full share of pioneer hardships. He was born in Wheatland,
Genesee county, New York, on the 12th day of June, 1822, and is the
third of a family of eight. His parents, Samuel and
Clarissa Harmon, formerly
from Berkshire county, Massachusetts, removed to Ohio, locating in
Andover township, in the year 1825. The farm upon which they
made settlement is now occupied by the subject of this sketch, the
death of the elder Harmon occurring in the year 1834.
Austin, with his brothers and sisters, were left to battle,
unaided, with the difficulties of life.
Gradually step by step has he acquired his ample
competence. His has not been a remarkably eventful life. In
his township he has held several offices, filling them in an
acceptable manner. He was united in marriage on the 17th day
of December, 1848, to Hannah L. Stillman. Two children
were born to them, —Sarah Adelaide, born June 9, 1S50
; and Lee Samuel, born Apr 10, 1857. This latter yet remains
beneath the family roof. On the 8th day of November, 1873,
occurred the death of Mrs. Harmon. The present wife of Mr.
Harmon was Eliza J. Case, of Andover, to whom he was
married September 8, 1875.
Source: 1798 History of Ashtabula County, Ohio with Illustrations
and Biographical Sketches of its Pioneers and Most Prominent Men by
Publ. Philadelphia - Williams Brothers - 1878 - Page 217 |
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EDWARD HARMON.
Edward Harmon was the son of Samuel and Ruth
Harmon, and was born in New Marlborough, Berkshire county,
Massachusetts, Dec. 21, 1815. He was the oldest child, and
removed with his parents to Andover township, in this county, in the
spring of 1825. His father died at the place of his first
settlement, Apr. 26, 1834, and Edward, being the eldest son,
was called upon to assume the chief part of the responsibilities and
duties that had hitherto devolved upon his father. His
education was obtained at the district school of his neighborhood,
and was necessarily limited. When seventeen years of age he
went to Wheatland, Genesee county, New York, at which place his
father had resided a short time prior to his removal to Ohio,
accomplishing the journey on foot. He spent the winter of
1822—23 at that place, and attended the winter’s school.
Aug. 15, 1823, he was united in marriage with Miss
Eve Border, who then resided in Andover, but who was born at
Little Falls, Herkimer county, New York. From this union were
born two children,—the elder, Charles E. Harmon, born Feb.
21, 1854; and William Henry, born Aug. 23, 1855.
The younger child lived but a short time. The surviving son
was married to Lucinda Vickery, Apr. 16, 1874, and he and his
wife now reside on the farm where his father made for himself his
first improvement. Edward Hannon was a man of
great and untiring industry. By prudent management, assisted
by exemplary habits, he amassed a fine property, the inheritance of
his son, and lived a useful and honorable life. He died in
Andover, July 19, 1872.
Source: 1798 History of Ashtabula County, Ohio with Illustrations
and Biographical Sketches of its Pioneers and Most Prominent Men by
Publ. Philadelphia - Williams Brothers - 1878 - Page 218 |
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