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     Mary Priscilla Harn was born on 26 November 1852 at Carmichaels, Greene Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Thornton Fleming Harn and Martha Anne Cumpston. Mary Priscilla Harn married Peter David Pence, son of Robert Daniel Pence and Jane Fisher, on 10 March 1874 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.² Mary Priscilla Harn lived in 1933 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.


MRS. P. D. PENCE GLAD IS PIONEER; CAME HERE IN '56 (Patterson--Jan 2, 1999.FBK)
Has lived In County 78 Years and Has No Complaint to Make of Early Hardships
Another pioneer resident of Appanoose county admits that existence in the early days was rather strenuous, but she can look back and find much of pleasure in the early days. Mrs. P. D. Pence, of Moravia, contributes the following:
I am one of Appanoose county pioneers and am glad of it. I was born in Green county, Pennsylvania, the year of 1852, came to Iowa, Appanoose county, with my parents in the fall of 1856. Took the boat at Brownsville, on the Mongahala River floated down into the Ohio, then the Mississippi, landed at Keokuk, Iowa. We were met there with team and came across the country to five miles east of Moravia at a cousin of mine, Charley Hughes, who lived in a little log cabin. The woods around were great. We were there some time. Father and Charley had to have a hunt, woods full of wild game, soon had a deer and other game.
Later on we moved in to Moravia. Not much of a town, some little log houses here and there. As a little girl I used to stand at the window and watch the tumble weeds roll across the prairie, sometimes would come one, two, three, and then a bunch go on for miles. There were no fences to catch them.
Winters were cold. Father soon went to his trade making boots and shoes. There was a great demand for them. He soon had to hire help. Mother would bind the shoes by hand. A few years later, father went to selling goods and that got to be a good business. Our goods were hauled from Ottumwa. Those days the people were busy trying to get the people clothed. Women were busy at the spinning wheel and knitting, they were not invited out to tea and clubs as they are nowadays. We were invited … to wool pickings and sewing … to make clothing for the needy children, while the mother … the cloth. They were happy … though. Mother's health … very good … homes … back east … a hir… the ….

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1934 Reminisce of

Mary (Priscilla Harn) Pence
1852-1938
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wife of
Peter David Pence
1845-1913
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parents of
Rozell Pence
1885-1970
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father of
Zelma (Gertrude Pence) Patterson
1911-1998
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mother of
Richard Lee Roy Patterson
1937-.⁴ She died on 13 November 1938 at age 85.¹ Ellen Dorcas Harn Manuscript. In fall of 1857, with parents, moved to Moravia, Iowa. She died on 30 November 1938 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 86.²

     Mary Wharton Harn was born on 18 July 1898 at Greene Co., Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Carroll Duval Harn and Mary Whorton Cole. Mary Wharton Harn lived in 1920 at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama. She died on 31 July 1981 at age 83. She was buried at Cullman City Cemetery, Cullman, Cullman Co., Alabama.²

     Maryann Delores Harn was born on 14 September 1960 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.² She was the daughter of Kenneth Eugene Harn and Blanca Esther Oviedo. Maryann Delores Harn married William Knightlinger in 1980 at San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., California.^3,4 Maryann Delores Harn died on 7 February 1982 at Carson City, Nevada, at age 21.^3,4 Maryann Dolores was seven months pregnant when she died. The cause of death was shot in the head and died almost instantly. She was buried on 12 February 1982 at North Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., California.⁴

     Mathias Harn was born before 1770 at Carroll Co., Maryland.^1,2 He was the son of John Hearn and Dorcas Davis. Mathias Harn married Amelia Shipley on 6 July 1798 at Frederick Co., Maryland.

     Matthew Harn is the son of Paul David Harn and Maricella Sanchez.¹

     Maxine Genevieve Harn was born on 14 June 1914 at Beardstown, Cass Co., Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of John Thomas Harn and Wilma Demy. Maxine Genevieve Harn died on 21 May 1981 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 66.¹ She was buried at Beardstown City Cemetery, Beardstown, Cass Co., Illinois.¹

     May Blanche Harn was born in 1875 at Pennsylvania estimated birth date from 1880 Census. She was the daughter of Thornton Fleming Harn and Margaret Esther Molter. May Blanche Harn was born on 18 April 1875 at West Bridgewater, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania. She married William J. McMasters on 7 May 1901 at West Bridgewater, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania. May Blanche Harn died on 31 December 1943 at New Brighton, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania. She was buried at Beaver Cemetery and Mausoleum, Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Melvin Harn was born on 28 November 1861.¹ He was the son of Perry O. Harn and Mary Tuite. Melvin Harn died on 19 March 1865 at age 3.¹

     Melvin Gerald Harn was born on 2 June 1907 at Baltimore, Maryland.¹ He married Edna May Gerhard. Melvin Gerald Harn was the son of Dalton Ernen Harn and Clara Jane Scheller. Melvin was married, but had no children. Melvin Gerald Harn died on 25 April 1985 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 77.¹ He was buried at Taylorsville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Taylorsville, Carroll Co., Maryland.²

     Melvin Levi Harn was born on 2 November 1922 at Frederick, Schuyler Co., Illinois.² He was the son of Elmer Levi Harn and Myrtle Barbara Rohn. Melvin Levi Harn was born circa 1923 at Illinois. Need additional research to see if Melvin L. Harn buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, is the person that had lived in Illinois.³ He died on 21 August 1992 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 69.² He was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.²

     Michael David Harn is the son of Steven Michael Harn and Barbara Welling.¹

     Michael Kenneth Harn is the son of Kenneth Eugene Harn and Blanca Esther Oviedo. Michael Kenneth Harn married Gail Arlene Gibb on 1 December 1973 at Chatsworth, Los Angeles Co., California.^2,3 Michael Kenneth Harn and Gail Arlene Gibb were divorced on 28 July 1981 at Los Angeles Co., California. Michael Kenneth Harn married Tafi Hernandez, daughter of Antonio Leon Hernandez and Carolyn Cruz, on 25 November 1989.⁴

     Michael Lee Harn is the son of Charles Harold Harn and Bonnie Jean Ellis. Michael Lee Harn married Tina (?)

     Michelle Megumi Harn is the daughter of John Peter Harn and Etsuko Matsunaga.¹ Michelle Megumi Harn married Sam (?) in 2022 at Portland, Oregon.

     Mildred Harn is the daughter of Elmer Levi Harn and Myrtle Barbara Rohn.

     SOURCE: Mildred Harn letter March 1995. Mildred Louise Harn was born on 30 September 1929 at McMechen, Marshall Co., West Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Paul Duff Harn and Mildred Virginia Bauch. Mildred Louise Harn graduated in 1950 at Bentleyville High School, Bentleyville, Washington Co., Pennsylvania. She married Michael Kotchman. Louise Kotchman died before her sister Betty.² Mildred Louise Harn died on 2 November 1962 at Cokeburg, Washington Co., Pennsylvania, at age 33.^2,1 She was buried at Beallsville Cemetery, Beallsville, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Milton Hamilton Harn was born on 1 July 1853 at Frederick Co., Maryland.^1,2 He was the son of William Allen Harn and Ruth Spurrier. Milton Hamilton Harn married American Olivia Hackett in September 1876 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.¹ Milton Hamilton Harn died on 1 June 1884 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 30.¹ He was buried on 4 June 1884 at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.³

     Minerva A. Harn was born circa 1846 at Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of William G. Harn and Mary Ann Caplinger. Minerva A. Harn married James K.P. Jenkins on 20 November 1864 at Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois.² Minerva A. Harn died circa 1926 at Fulton Co., Illinois.¹ She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois.¹

     Minnie Grace Harn was born on 7 August 1891 at Vermont, Fulton Co., Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Malin Harn and Minnie Mae Heflin. Minnie Grace Harn married Lester B. Palmer. Minnie Grace Harn died on 2 May 1968 at Rochelle, Ogle Co., Illinois, at age 76.¹ She was buried at Lawnridge Cemetery, Rochelle, Ogle Co., Illinois.¹

     Miranda Harn was the daughter of Mathias Harn and Amelia Shipley. Miranda Harn married male Pickett.² Ellen Dorcas Harn Manuscript. She had three girls and two boys.

     Morgan Harn was born on 21 September 1838 at Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He was the son of Perry G. Harn and Eva Strohm. Morgan Harn married Ariadne Hackney. Morgan Harn died on 28 May 1908 at Luzerne Twsp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, at age 69.^4,3 He was buried at Hopewell Presbyterian Cemetery, Luzerne, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.^4,3

     Morris Adais Harn was born in November 1891 at Texas info from 1900 Texas Census. He was born on 29 November 1891 at Austin, Travis Co., Texas, info from WWI Draft Registration Card. He was the son of Camp Collins Harn and Margaret Lavinia Morris. Morris Adais Harn was born on 29 November 1892 at Austin, Travis Co., Texas.¹ World War I Draft Registration Card for Morris Harn in 1917, lists birthdate as 29 Nov 1891 in Austin Texas, single, states he is crippled in hip. He married Mary Annie Waggoner on 9 December 1924 at Travis Co., Texas. Morris Adais Harn and Mary Annie Waggoner were divorced before 1930.

Morris listed as single in 1910 and 1920 Census, listed as divorced in 1930 census and his death certificate.


The cause of death was chronic myocarditis.¹ Morris Adais Harn died on 31 January 1948 at Austin State Hospital, Austin, Travis Co., Texas, at age 56.¹ He was buried on 1 February 1948 at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Travis Co., Texas.^1,2

     Myers Wesley Harn was born on 2 June 1934 at Westminster, Carroll Co., Maryland.¹ He was the son of Abraham Wesley Harn and Edith Ellen Ambrose. Myers Wesley Harn married Margaret Grace Weaver. Myers Wesley Harn died on 14 September 1989 at age 55.¹ He was buried at Alto Reste Burial Park, Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Myrtle Marie Harn is the daughter of Harry Harn and Florence Jenkins. Myrtle Marie Harn married Olan Ray Keener Jr. on 21 May 1950.¹

     Nancy Harn is the daughter of Gerald Willard Harn and Ora Mae King.¹ Nancy Harn married Mike Bock.¹

     Nancy Kathryn Harn died on 12 April 1945.¹ She was born on 12 April 1945 still-born.² She was the daughter of John Robert Harn and Nancy Louise Perry. Nancy Kathryn Harn was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery and Memorial Park, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.³

     Nancy Lois Harn is the daughter of John Robert Harn and Nancy Louise Perry. Nancy Lois Harn married Henry Perry Catts III on 23 June 1973 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.² Nancy Lois Harn and Henry Perry Catts III were divorced after 1979. Nancy Lois Harn married Richard Moser after 1980.³

     Natalia Ashley Harn was born on 19 December 1994 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.¹ She died on 20 December 1994 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of David Allen Harn and Evelyn Lopez.¹ Natalia Ashley Harn was buried at Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois.¹

     Nellie Harn was born on 9 January 1881.^2,3 She was the daughter of Jonathan Harn and Mary Levingston. Nellie Harn died on 27 July 1899 at age 18.^2,3 She was buried at Saunders-Blackaby Cemetery, Bryant, Fulton Co., Illinois.³

     Nellie D. Harn was born in 1868 at Pennsylvania estimated birth date from 1880 Census.¹ She was the daughter of Thornton Fleming Harn and Margaret Esther Molter. Nellie D. Harn married male Fields. Nellie D. Harn died on 6 February 1900 at Bridgewater, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She was buried at Beaver Cemetery and Mausoleum, Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.¹