Individual Details

James married Zerelda Clements, 8 Jun 1881, Boone Co IN. she was born 27 May 1862, died 3 Mar 1918.

In the Harmon surname file at the Lebanon Library is what appears to be a clipping from a newspaper. There is no date. From the article it is evident that James M. Harmon of Eagle township, is running for the office of county treasurer on the Republican ticket. He was at that time, 47 years of age, dating the article as 1906. He was the father of eight sons, all living, from age 1 to 18 years. Mr. Harmon lived 4 and 1/2 miles southwest of Zionsville on his farm of 179 acres. He was the son of the late James D. Harmon, commonly known as Jay Harmon. Mr. Harmon has never before held office. He was the nominee of the Republican party for county auditor eight years earlier was was defeated by David H. Shockley. "If he shall be elected, and all evidence points in that direction, he will make a worthy and efficient official."

1900 Census. Eagle Twp, Boone, IN, Hh 95
James M. Harmon, b. Apr 1859, age 41, married 19 years, farmer
Zireldia, wife, b. May 1862, age 38, 10 children - 5 are living
Ernest A., son, b. Apr 1889, age 11.
Francis M., son, b. May 1892, 8.
Ivan, son, b. Mar 1894, age 6
Guy, son, b. Feb 1896, age 4
Myron, son, b. Aug 1899, age 10 months
Murtle Lamer, servant, b. Jan 1882, age 19
Frank Haustaun, Boarder, b. Sep 1877, age 22, b. IN, parents b. Germany, farm labor

1910 Census. Eagle Twp, Boone, IN, Hh 145
James M. Harmon, age 51, married 28 years
Zerelda, wife, 46, 8 children - all living [there were others - at least 13 - I have identified 12 children, but she said in 1900 that 5 had died and I only found 4 that had died before 1900.]
Marion, son 18. Ivan, son, 16. Guy, son 14. Theodore, son 10. Walter, son 8. Rush, son 6. Dare, son, age 4.
There is a photo on an Ancestry family tree, said taken 1910, that does indeed show the eight children Son Dare at about age four is still in a dress as was the custom.

24 Jul 1914. Last Will and Testament of James M. Harmon
I James M. Harmon of Eagle Township, Boone County, State of Indiana, being of full age and sound mind, make this my last will and testament. After the payment of just debts, I give and bequath my estate and property as follows:
First Item: I give and bequeath to Zerrelda Harmon my wife, after the just debts are made and suitable monument erected to my memory, all of my personal property and real estate during the time she remains my widow; if my wife should remarry again, my property is to be divided according to the laws of the state.
I appoint Ernest A. Harmon of Eagle Township, Boone County, State of Indiana, as executor of my ths will.
In witness whereof I have signed, published and declared this instrument as my last will, on this 24 day of July 1914:
Signature: James M. Harmon
The foregoing instrument was signed, declared and published by the testator James M. Harmon as his last will and testament in the presence of the undersigned, who in his presence and in the presence of each other at the request of said testator, have signed our names as subscribing witnesses to said will.
Dated this 24 day of July 1914.
Wit: Simpson, Burgin, Ora E. Sanders
17 Apr 1915. Simpson Burgin made oath and proved the above will. Admitted to probate.

Indiana Death Certificate #105
James Marion Harmon died 11 April 1915 of acute sepsis - he had a spinal tumor & gangrene. He died, Eagle Twp, Boone Co. He was married, his wife Zerelda Harmon. Born 21 Apr 1859 in Indiana. He was a farmer. Parents listed as James D. Harmon & Martha Cooper, both born in Indiana. Zerelda Harmon was the informant. He was buried April 13th, Salem Cemetery.

Indiana Death Certificate #7683
Zerelda L. Harmon of Eagle Twp, Boone Co IN, died 3 Mar 1918 of cancer of the right breast. She was the widow of James Harmon, born 23 Mar 1862 in Indiana. Her father was William Perry Clements; her mother Mary Clements, both born in Kentucky. The informant was Ernest Harmon of Zionsville (son). Buried Salem Cemetery on March 5th.

Salem Cemetery, Zionsville, Boone Co IN:
HARMON
James M. Harmon 1859-1915
Zerelda, His wife 1862-1918
and
Walter H. Harmon, b. 1 Oct 1881, d. 11 Oct 1881
Charley Harmon
Son of J. M. & L. Z. Harmon, age 6y 3m 25d
Died 23 Jun 1893 [so born 28 Feb 1887)
Lizzie Harmon - shares stone with Willie "Children of J. M. & Z. Harmon"
Aged 10y, 3m 5d
Born 28 Mar 1883, d. 3 Jul 1893
Ivan Clements Harmon, b. 1894, d. 1992 - shares stone with wife Jessie M. 1899-1987 - SSDI gives his date of birth as 25 Mar 1894; died 24 Aug 1992
Rush John Harmon, b. 30 Dec 1902, d. 11 May 1989 - share stone with wife Josephine E., 1902-1958.


Children - from the above census and cemetery records:
Walter H. Harmon, b. 1 Oct 1881 – d. 11 Oct 1881
Lizzie, b. 28 Mar 1883 – d. 3 Jul 1893
Willie, buried with Lizzie, b. 13 Jun 1885, d. 1 Jul 1893
Charley, b. 28 Feb 1887 – d. 23 Jun 1893
Ernest Alvin, b. 13 Apr 1889
"Little" Mary Harmon, b. 23 Apr 1891 - d. 17 Sep 1891
Francis Marion, b. 27 May 1892
Ivan Clements, b. Mar 1894 – d. 1992
Guy D., b. 22 Feb 1896 - d. 15 Aug 1997
Theodore Myron, b. Aug 1899 - d. 24 Jun 1923
Walter H, b. 10 May 1901 - . 17 Aug 1989 (2nd child named Walter)
Rush John, b.30 Dec 1902 (or 1904), d. 11 May 1989
Dare Howard, b. 10 Jun 1905, d. 1 Mar 1990, Sharpes, Brevard, FL

Birth	21 Apr 1859	Boone County, Indiana
Marriage	8 Jun 1881	Boone County, Indiana - Zerelda Clements
Death	11 Apr 1915	Boone County, Indiana
Burial		Salem Cemetery, Zionsville, Boone County, Indiana

Spouse	Zerelda Clements (1862 - 1918)
Child	Ernest Alvin Harmon (1889 - 1972)
Child	Francis Marion Harmon (1892 - 1966)
Child	Ivan Clements Harmon (1894 - 1992)
Child	Guy Dickerson Harmon (1896 - 1997)
Child	Theodore Myron Harmon (1899 - 1923)
Child	Walter Herald Harmon (1901 - 1989)
Child	Rush John Harmon (1902 - 1989)
Child	Dare Howard Harmon (1905 - 1990)

Father	James Dickerson "Jay" Harmon (1828 - 1897)
Mother	Martha Ann Cooper (1832 - 1865)
Sibling	Elizabeth Eunice Harmon (1852 - 1873)
Sibling	Lavina Ann Harmon (1853 - 1861)
Sibling	Mary Ellen Harmon (1854 - 1914)
Sibling	Philadelphia J. Harmon (1861 - 1937)
Sibling	William Morton Harmon (1865 - 1939)