Individual Details
John HARMAN
(17 Dec 1807 - Bet 20 Jul 1877 and 10 Jun 1880)
There were many Hermans in Upper Paxton Township and the adjacent townships of Lykens and Mifflin Township in the late 1700 and early 1800's. An examination of the Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church records in Killinger, UHarman/Harmon is the same surname as Herman and its various spellings. pper Paxton Township, in Dauphin County and St. John's Lutheran Church near Berrysburg, Mifflin Township, in Dauphin County reveals many Herman baptisms and a couple confirmations. An examination of the estate records shows only one estate record for a John Herman whose wife Ann was named administrator of his estate since he died intestate before 1787. It also names three children under fourteen years of age: Elisabeth, John, and Daniel. All these children would have been born after 1773. Deed indexes were examined for Herman with the first name of Daniel, John, and Jacob. The pertinent deeds were then downloaded for furthers study.. It appears from the examination of the above records that their were three Herman men in Upper Paxtang Township in the 1770's and 1780's with children: John, Jacob, and David. Both John and David had a son named Daniel so it is not possible to determine which may have been the father of John Harman from the extant records.
It was possible however to determine how John's wife Catharine Harman fit into the Herman family in Upper Paxton and surrounding counties in Dauphin County. We know her father was Jacob Harman and that she had a sister Rachel and a brother Jacob from an Orphan's Court record in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (Number 11, June Term 1842). There are baptism records at St. John's Lutheran Church near Berrysburg, Mifflin Township, in Dauphin County for four children of Jacob Herman, Jr. and his wife Maria:
Rahel born 17 July 1799; baptized 18 August 1799
Elisabeth born 3 February 1801; baptized 22 March 1801
Jacob born 24 September 1803; baptized 2 January 1804
Catharina born 11 January 1808; baptized 23 March 1808
Jakob Hermann and A. Margaretha were the sponsors at the baptism of Rahel. Jacob Hermann and wife Anna Margaretha's son and daughter , Johann George and Catharina were confirmed on May 31, 1799 at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Killinger, Upper Paxton Township in Dauphin County. Jacob Herman later transferred property to his son George Herman, his son-in-law, John Umholtz, and Jacob Herman, Jr.
The father of John Harman's wife Catharine was Jacob Herman, Junior and her grandfather was Jacob Herman, Senior. She also had a brother Jacob Harman who appears in the 1850 census living next to John Harman in the 1850 census with his wife Hanna.
It is likely that the three Herman men having children in the 1770's and 1780's in Upper Paxton Township (Jacob Herman, John Herman, and David Herman) were somehow related but it was not possible to determine this from the records that were examined. Since Dauphin County was formed in 1785 from Lancaster County, perhaps earlier records in Lancaster County might shed some light on their relationship.
The Orphans Court record (number 11, June Term 1842) gives more information on Jacob Harman, the father of Catharine Harman. Jacob Harman died on 19 February 1840 after he had entered into an agreement with James Kerr on 7 January 1840 to sell him his propery of 42 acres in Redbank Township. James Kerr was to pay him $160 and he was to receive a deed for the property but Jacob Harman died before this occurred. The Orphans Court record lists all the heirs of Jacob Harman: Racheal intermarried with Henry Stopp, Jacob, and Catharine intermarried with John Harman. Since both daughters of Jacob Harman were deceased, it lists both daughters' children. Racheal's six children were Elias, Nathan, Susannah, Elizabeth, Henry, and Joseph, all minors living in the State of Ohio. Catharine's seven children were Hiram, Levina, Anna, Urias [Uriah], Elizabeth, Sarah, and John residing in Redbank Township, Armstrong County. Letters of Administration were granted to Jacob Harman and John Harman and John Harman was appointed guardian for his children. The Court ordered Jacob Harman's administrators on 23 September 1842 to execute a deed to James Kerr.
Events
| Birth | 17 Dec 1807 | Millersburgh, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |  |  | |
| Baptism | 1808 | Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Killinger, Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania | | | |
| Marriage | Abt 1827 | Catharine HARMAN | | ||
| Census | 1840 | Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania | | ||
| Marriage | Abt 1843 | Elizabeth BROOKS | | ||
| Census | 1850 | Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania | | ||
| Marriage | 12 Sep 1854 | Brookville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania - Lydia BISH | | | |
| Residence | 12 Sep 1854 | New Salem, Pennsylvania | | ||
| Census | 1860 | Eddyville Post Office, Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania | | ||
| Census | 1870 | Pierce Post Office, Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania | | ||
| Property | 22 Feb 1871 | 50 acres from John K. Smith and his wife - Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania | | ||
| Property | 22 Feb 1871 | 8 acres from John K. Smith and Susannah his wife - Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania | | ||
| Property | 16 Jul 1872 | 8 acres for $312.50 to John M. Shick - Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania | | ||
| Death | Bet 20 Jul 1877 and 10 Jun 1880 | | |||
| Property | 20 Jul 1877 | 50 acres for $1126 to William H. Lankerd - Redbank Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania | | ||
| Alt name | John HARMON | ||||
| Occupation | Blacksmith | |
Families
| Spouse | Elizabeth BROOKS (1826 - 1850) |
| Child | Emaline HARMAN (1843 - 1923) |
| Child | Emanuel HARMAN (1844 - 1919) |
| Child | William J. HARMAN (1847 - 1878) |
| Child | Mary Catherine HARMAN (1849 - 1931) |
| Child | Hannah HARMAN (1850 - 1926) |
| Spouse | Catharine HARMAN (1808 - 1842) |
| Child | Hiram HARMAN (1827 - ) |
| Child | Levina HARMAN (1830 - ) |
| Child | Anna HARMAN (1832 - 1860) |
| Child | Uriah HARMAN (1833 - 1907) |
| Child | Elizabeth HARMAN (1836 - 1862) |
| Child | Sarah HARMAN (1835 - 1907) |
| Child | John HARMAN (1840 - ) |
| Spouse | Lydia BISH (1815 - 1900) |
| Child | Irvin HARMAN (1855 - 1929) |
| Child | Cornelius HARMAN (1857 - 1900) |
| Child | Susanna HARMAN (1859 - 1948) |
| Child | Rachel HARMAN ( - ) |
| Father | Daniel HERMAN ( - ) |
| Mother | Elizabeth ( - ) |
| Sibling | Joseph HARMAN (1809 - ) |
Notes
Birth
Millersburgh in Dauphin County and Killinger, Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin County where he was born and baptized are about three miles apart.Baptism
His name is given as Johannes and parents' names are given as Daniel Herman and Elizabeth in baptism record. Herman is a surname variation for Harman/Harmon. Although no baptism date is given, it is probably 1808 since he was born on 17 December 1807 and baptism dates for children after him in record begin in 1808. Sponsors are Johannes Miller and Rahel.Marriage
John Harmon and Lydia Freedline were married by John T. Boyle, Brookville, Pennsylvania in a Methodist ceremony.Death
His wife Lydia is a widow in the 1880 census.Endnotes
1. Shirley Sharp, "Vitals: Marriage Records 1852-1855: Jefferson Co, PA," database, US GenWeb Archives (http://www.usgwarchives.net/: accessed 11 January 2012), Number 40 1854; citing Register and Recorders Office, Jefferson County Courthouse, Brookville, PA 15801.
2. Phillip A. Rice;Jean A. Dellock, SALEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: Killinger Upper Paxton Twp Dauphin County Pennsylvania (1770-1859) (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, copyright Schuylkill Roots January 1996), page 26.
3. Phillip A. Rice;Jean A. Dellock, SALEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: Killinger Upper Paxton Twp Dauphin County Pennsylvania (1770-1859) (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, copyright Schuylkill Roots January 1996), page 26.
4. Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County Orphan's Court Records , Bill for the Specific Performance of a Contract, James Kerr versus The Administrators of Jacob Harman, Deceased, Number 11 June 1842; Armstrong County Courthouse, Kittanning, Pennsylvania.
5. 1840 census, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Red Bank Township, page 75, John Hallman; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 23 May 2012); from National Archives microfilm M704, roll 442.
6. 1850 census, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Redbank Township, page 281B, dwelling 915, household 918, John Harmon; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 22 January 2012); from National Archives microfilm M432, roll 749.
7. Bureau of Vital Statistics, Pennsylvania Department of Health, "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 18 April 2014), Emanul Harmen, died 4 March 1919; citing Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Death certificate 38368.
8. Bureau of Vital Statistics, Pennsylvania Department of Health, "Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963," database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 3 August 2014), Mary Cathryne Troutman, died 21 September 1931; citing Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
9. 1850 census, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Redbank Township, page 281B, dwelling 915, household 918, John Harmon; digital image, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 22 January 2012); from National Archives microfilm M432, roll 749.
10. Shirley Sharp, "Vitals: Marriage Records 1852-1855: Jefferson Co, PA," database, US GenWeb Archives (http://www.usgwarchives.net/: accessed accessed 11 January 2012), Number 40 1854; citing Register and Recorders Office, Jefferson County Courthouse, Brookville, PA 15801.
11. Shirley Sharp, "Vitals: Marriage Records 1852-1855: Jefferson Co, PA," database, US GenWeb Archives (http://www.usgwarchives.net/: accessed accessed 11 January 2012), Number 40 1854; citing Register and Recorders Office, Jefferson County Courthouse, Brookville, PA 15801.
12. 1860 U.S census, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Redbank Township, Eddyville Post Office, page 581-582 (stamped) , dwelling 91, household 91, John Harman; digital image, Heritage Quest Online (http://www.persi.heritagequestonline.com : accessed 26 January 2012); from National Archives microfilm M653, roll 1070.
13. 1870 U.S. census, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Redbank Township, Pierce Post Office, page 389 (stamped), page 28 (penned), dwelling 207, household 210, John Harman; digital images, Heritage Quest Online (http://www.persi.heritagequestonline : accessed 26 January 2012); from National Archives microfilm M593, roll 1301.
14. Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County Deed Records, instrument number 188600710 from www.landex.com, John Harman and Lydia his wife to William H. Lankerd, 20 July 1877; recorded 24 November 1886; Armstrong County Courthouse, Kittanning, Pennsylvania.
15. Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County Deed Records, instrument number 187200632 from www.landex.com, John Harman and Lydia his wife to John M. Shick, 16 July 1872; recorded 2 September 1872; Armstrong County Courthouse, Kittanning, Pennsylvania.
16. Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County Deed Records, instrument number 187200632 from www.landex.com, John Harman and Lydia his wife to John M. Shick, 16 July 1872; recorded 2 September 1872; Armstrong County Courthouse, Kittanning, Pennsylvania.
17. Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County Deed Records, instrument number 188600710 from www.landex.com, John Harman and Lydia his wife to William H. Lankerd, 20 July 1877; recorded 24 November 1886; Armstrong County Courthouse, Kittanning, Pennsylvania.
18. Shirley Sharp, "Vitals: Marriage Records 1852-1855: Jefferson Co, PA," database, US GenWeb Archives (http://www.usgwarchives.net/: accessed accessed 11 January 2012), Number 40 1854; citing Register and Recorders Office, Jefferson County Courthouse, Brookville, PA 15801.