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     William Grafton Harn was born on 30 September 1886 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.^1,2 He was the son of Frances Reese Harn and Mary Jane McMahon. The cause of death was Diphtheria. William Grafton Harn died on 25 October 1894 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 8.^1,3,2 He was buried on 26 October 1894 at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.^4,2

     The cause of death was lost in War of the Rebellion (Civil War.) William H. Harn was born in 1843 at Pennsylvania.² He was the son of Samuel D. Harn and Mary Moore.

     William Henry Harn was born on 2 April 1860 at Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on 14 April 1860 at Pennsylvania.² He was the son of John Harn and Elizabeth King. William Henry Harn married Sarah E. Porter, daughter of John N. Porter and Lavine E. (?), on 5 October 1887 at Uniontown, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.³ In 1920 William Henry Harn was a farmer.¹ He died on 14 March 1920 at Luzerne Twsp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, at age 59.¹ He was buried on 16 March 1920 at Redstone Cemetery, Brownsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     William Henry Harn was born on 15 July 1886 at Luzerne, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Alexander Harn and Elizabeth Porter. William Henry Harn married Martha Ethel Barnhart, daughter of Walter Barnhart and Dora Rose (?). William Henry Harn died on 22 February 1934 at Menallen Twsp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, at age 47.^2,1 He was buried at Acklin Cemetery, Brownsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹

The following undated obituary, in a letter from Mildred Harn in March 1995:
Funeral services were held for William Henry Harn 45, who died Feb. 22, 1934 at his home in Menallen Twp. on Sat. in the Hopewell Presby. church, in charge of funeral the Rev. R.C. Van Eman, pastor. Burial in Acklin Cemetery. Mr. Harn, a World War veteran, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ethel Harn, a son Edward, and the following brothers and sisters, Wesley and Albert E. Harn of E. Millsboro, Harry Harn of Greene Co. and Mrs. H.H. Robbins of Arensburg.

     William Hillery Harn was a in coal and lumber business. He was born on 17 December 1811 at Liberty, Frederick Co., Maryland.¹ He was the son of Denton Harn and Rachel Ruth Pickett. William Hillery Harn married Martha Grove on 12 June 1834 at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; Ellen Dorcas Harn Manuscript. William Hillery Harn died on 9 June 1881 at Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at age 69.^2,1 HISTORY OF FREDERICK CO., MD, 1910, pg 1557. HISTORY OF FREDERICK CO., says wife was Martha Cheneworth. E.B. HARNS Sheets lists William's birth as 17Dec1811. He was buried at Old Graveyard, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 27 April 2020), memorial page for William H. Harn (17 Dec 1811–9 Jun 1881), Find a Grave Memorial no. 37038327, citing Old Graveyard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Shari Hanson Frey (contributor 47119699) .

     William L. Harn was born in October 1867 at Fleming Co., Kentucky.¹ He was the son of Elijah Harn and Margaret Jane Lightfoot.¹ William L. Harn married Ida Mae Flora.¹ William L. Harn died on 8 December 1948 at Fleming Co., Kentucky, at age 81.¹

     William L. Harn was born on 18 May 1928 at Maryland. He was the son of Ambrose Clifford Harn Sr. and Helen Hunt Carmichael. William L. Harn married Dorothy Sands. William L. Harn married Betty Moyer. William L. Harn lived in February 1963 at Parkton, Baltimore Co., Maryland. He died on 10 May 2009 at Pennsylvania at age 80.¹ He was buried at Bainbridge Cemetery, Bainbridge, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     William Michael Harn Jr. is the son of William Oscar Harn and Donna Ann McCarthy. William Michael Harn Jr. married Evelyn Daigrepont, daughter of Mitchell Daigrepont and Margaritac Schott, on 26 March 1987 at Minnesota.¹ William Michael Harn Jr. and Evelyn Daigrepont were divorced circa September 1996. William Michael Harn Jr. married Namsun (?) on 1 June 2005 at Clark Co., Nevada.^2,3

     William Oscar Harn was born on 8 January 1926 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota. William Oscar Harn was a Barber, Maintenance Engineer. He was the son of Oscar Cecil Harn and Delta Ann Perkins. William Oscar Harn lived in 1941 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. He lived in January 1944 at 227 Park Ave., Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.

William Oscar Harn completed a World War II draft registration card on 08Jan1944. He listed his residence as 227 Park Avenue, Faribault, MN, unemployed. Physical description of 5'6", 117 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair and light complexion.¹

Circa 1950 William Oscar Harn was a converted from Methodist to Catholic. He married Donna Ann McCarthy, daughter of William Charles McCarthy and Katherine Rose Sklenar, on 8 November 1950 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa. William Oscar Harn also went by the name of Bill.

William O. Harn entered active duty with the USCG - Merchant Marines on 04 May 1944, and was separated on 13 Jul 1945, with the end of hostilities. Decorations received include the Atlantic War Zone Medal, Merchant Marine Emblem, Honorable Service Button, and Mediterranean Middle East War Zone Medal. William O. Harn received an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Coast Guard on 13 Jul 1945. Received an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Army on 16 May 1952 as a Sergeant - NGUS (NG-27-344-187). William O. Harn received an Engineer's License - Second Class, Grade C, on 01 Feb 1983. As of between June 1975 and May 2016, William Oscar Harn lived at 6960 French Lake Court, Faribault, MN. He lived in May 2016 at 6960 French Lake Court, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.

Around June 2016, Bill began using a P.O. Box to receive mail and began living with his daughter, Judy. As of December 2021, William Oscar Harn lived at P. O. Box 954, Faribault, MN. He died on 18 April 2022 at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice, Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 96.²


William O. Harn
January 8, 1926 ~ April 18, 2022 (age 96)

William O. Harn, age 96, of Faribault, MN, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park, MN.

William Oscar was born on January 8, 1926, in Red Wing, MN, to Oscar C. and Delta A. (Perkins) Harn. Bill served in the U.S. Coast Guard/Merchant Marine during WWII from May 1944 – July 1945. He was united in marriage to Donna McCarthy on November 8, 1950, in Mason City, Iowa. He entered the U.S. Army in January 1951 and was discharged in May 1952. Bill worked as a barber for his entire career. He operated his own barbershop in Minneapolis for many years while raising his family in Richfield, MN. He also worked at Normandale Community College for many years as a custodian and boiler engineer and was known as Mr. Dependable. In retirement, Bill continued his work as a barber, filling in for local barbers and volunteered at the State Schools. He cherished his time at the lake with his children and grandchildren, swimming, waterskiing, and tubing well into his 80’s. He and Donna enjoyed square dancing and taking their camper south for the winter. Bill also enjoyed hunting for deer and grouse. He volunteered for the St. Patrick’s Church fall festival, Faribault Community Thanksgiving dinner, and Rice County Central Veteran’s Association. He was a member of the Faribault Knights of Columbus, VFW and American Legion.

He is survived by his children, Judy Anderson (Dennis), William M. Harn (Namsun), Kathleen Sherman (Joe), and Kristine Harn; 11 grandchildren, Kirsten (Peter), Naomi (Jeff), Ryan, Reece, Trenton, Samuel, Tori (Bea), Alonzo, Peter, Michelle (Aidan), and Ben (Justin); 7 great grandchildren, Liam, Oliver, Xander, Teddy, Aubrey, Rose, and Mabel; son-in-law, Steve Gray; sister-in-law, Jeri Lien; special nephew, Steve Redman (Terri); and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; parents, Oscar and Delta; daughter, Linda Gray; siblings, Doris Spilman (Don), David Harn (Cecilia), Elizabeth Swanke, and Jerry Harn (Mary Lou); and many other family members.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Patrick in Shieldsville, 7525 Dodd Road, Faribault, MN, with Fr. Thomas Niehaus, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at the St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Shieldsville, with military honors provided by the Rice County Central Veterans Association.

Memorial visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the church.
https://www.parkerkohlfuneralhome.com/obituary/William-Harn.² He was buried on 28 April 2022 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Shieldsville, Rice Co., Minnesota.^2,3

     William R. Harn was born on 12 March 1855 at Illinois.¹ He was the son of William G. Harn and Mary Ann Caplinger. William R. Harn married Sarah E. Brooks on 20 February 1879 at Fulton Co., Illinois.² William R. Harn died on 25 March 1896 at Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 41.¹ He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois.¹

     William R. Harn died in 1887.¹ He was born in 1887.¹ He was the son of Wesley W. Harn and Anna Belle Shaffer. William R. Harn was buried at McClellandtown Presbyterian Cemetery, McClellandtown, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     William Robert Harn is the son of John Robert Harn and Nancy Louise Perry. William Robert Harn married Susan Ann Balyeat, daughter of Ray Milton Balyeat and Katherine Koontz, on 26 May 1972 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.²

     William Robert Harn II is the son of William Robert Harn and Susan Ann Balyeat. William Robert Harn II married Bethel Everingham on 18 October 1997.²

     William Singleton Harn was born circa 1830 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.^1,2 He was the son of Elisha Lemuel Harn and Keziah Griswell. William Singleton Harn was a Carpenter. Came to Oregon by way of New York and Isthmus of Panama in 1852. He married Juliette Ann Reed, daughter of Calvin Reed Jr. and Laura Minerva Fuller, on 17 March 1859 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon; Marriage ID#386879, volume I, page 53. Ellen Dorcas Harn Manuscript. William Singleton Harn died on 10 October 1895 at Hood River, Hood River Co., Oregon.¹ He was buried at Idlewilde Cemetery, Hood River, Hood River Co., Oregon, Plot: Block 3, Lot 17, Grave 1.^3,4

     William Tyler Duval Harn was born on 7 May 1838 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.^1,2 William Tyler Duval Harn was a Farmer, Bookkeeper. He was the son of Levi Orendorf Harn and Zerua Ann Duval. William Tyler Duval Harn married Mary Agnes Duer, daughter of Johann Christian Friedrich Duer and Mary Stanley, on 11 July 1861 at Rose Hill, Harris Co., Texas.³ William Tyler Duval Harn lived in 1893 at Waco, McLennan Co., Texas.


Pension Application for William Tyler Duval Harn


Mary Agnes Duer Harn filed for a Texas Confederate Widow's Application for a Pension on 27 Oct 1923, it was approved on 08 Nov 1923, and a pension was allowed from 01 Sep 1923 until her death in 1925. This pension was "For Use of Widows of Soldiers Who Are in Indigent Circumstances."
In the pension application she made a series of sworn statements:
That her husband, William Tyler Duval Harn, who died on 28 May 1897. His command was originally organized in Harris Co., Texas. He served four years; enlisted first of was, discharged 25 May 1865. He was in the Calvary service as a First Lieutenant when company organized, made Captain on 31 Jul 1864, the rank he continued until the end of the war.

Part of the pension application included an Affidavit of Witnesses for Bradford Hancock taken on 28 Aug 1923. He stated the following:
"I served in the same Regiment with Capt. W. Tyler D. Harn, being 26th, Texas Calvary, in which X.B. DeBray was Colonel, Capt. Harn was a First Lieutenant of Texas, E. 26th, Texas Calvary, DeBray Regiment, and was promoted to Captain of said Company, July 31st, 1864. I know these facts from a personal acquaintance with Capt. Harn while in the service of the Confederate Army, and for many years while we both lived in Texas after the war, the name is spelled Horn in some of the rolls that were made of this Regiment, but Harn is the proper name, and W. Tyler D. Harn was the person enlisted in said Company, as the W. Tyler D. Harn in said Company and Regiment."

Part of the pension application included copy of the military record of W. Tyler D. Harn:
"War Department, The Adjutant General's Office, Washington, 02 Nov 1923
William T.D. Harn, 1st. Lt. & Capt. Co. E, 26th. (Debrays) Tex. Cav. C.S.A. Enlisted Oct. 1, also shown, Oct. 5, 1861, at Hockley, and on muster roll Jan. & Feb. 1864 (last on file) is shown, Absent detached service, as A.Q.M. at Perrys Landing Dec. 13, 1863, by order of Maj. Gen. Magruder. The name T.D. Harn, Capt. Co. E, 26th. Tex. Cav. Appear and he is shown present for duty at Richmond, on Regtl Return for Mar. 1865. No later record has been found."

Part of the pension application included copy of burial notice for Col. Tyler D. Harn:
"Waco, Texas, May 29, The funeral and burial of Col. Tyler D. Harn, this afternoon, at Oakwood, was attended by his comrades of Pat Uleburne Camp, and veterans of neighboring camps, as well as Union Veterans. Col. Harn's title as Colonel was a militia preferment by the governor after peace was restored.
He served during the war in the twenty-sixth Texas Calvary, commanded by DeBray, and by gallantry won a Captain's commission. He brought away from the army, after the surrender, his broadsword, spurs, camp-knife, and the colors of his regiment, all of which were in sight and lent interest to the funeral today. After the stroke of paralysis yesterday, he never recovered.
The last few murmurings that escaped his lips related to incidents of the war in which he participated. His walls were hung with pictures of Generals Lee, Stuart Jackson, Beauregard and other Southern commanders. All his surroundings were indicative of the bent of his mind, which was military and Southern to a high degree.
He was buried near the Confederate monument, Rev. Frank Page, the chaplain of the Pat Cleburne Camp, officiating, and his grave was decorated by his comrades of the group and the veterans of the blue, by whom he was highly esteemed."³
He died on 28 May 1897 at McLennan Co., Texas, at age 59.^3,4 He was buried on 29 May 1897 at Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan Co., Texas, Plot: Block 9. Lot 26.^3,4,5


Burial of Colonel Harn.

Waco, Tex., May 29.-The funeral and burial of Colonel Tyler D. Harn this afternoon at Oakwood was attended by his comrades of Pat Cleburne camp and veterans of neighboring camps, as well as union veterans. Colonel Harn's title as colonel was a militia preferment by the governor after peace was restored. He served during the war in the Twenty-sixth Texas cavalry, commanded by Colonel Debray and by gallantry won a captain's commission. He brought away from the army, after the surrender. his broad sword, spurs, camp knife and the colors of his regiment, all of which were in sight and lent interest to the funeral to-day. After the stroke of paralysis he never revived. The last few murmurings that escaped his lips related to the incidents of the war In which he participated. The walls of his home were hung with pictures of Generals Lee, Stuart. Jackson, Beauregard and other southern commanders. All his surroundings were Indicative of the bent of his mind, which was military and southern in a high degree.

Galveston Daily News (Houston, TX, United States) Issue: 67
Sunday, May 30, 1897.⁵

     Willie Duval Harn was born on 8 September 1870 at Calvert, Robertson Co., Texas.¹ He was the son of William Tyler Duval Harn and Mary Agnes Duer.¹ Willie Duval Harn died on 26 July 1875 at age 4.¹

     Willie E. Harn was born circa 1868 at Maryland according to 1870 MD Census. He was the son of Wesley Jaleel Harn and Urith Mannahan.

     Winfield Scott Harn was born on 22 March 1851 at Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Hanson Thornton Harn and Frances Leighty. Winfield Scott Harn married Fannie Louisia Stein, daughter of John M. Stein and Anna Catherine Vogt, on 18 January 1876 at McDonough, Illinois.¹ Winfield Scott Harn died on 14 March 1922 at Union, Union Co., Oregon, at age 70.^1,4,3 He was buried at Union Cemetery, Union, Union Co., Oregon.^4,3

Following from an undated obituary:

W. Scott Harn
Died, in Union Tuesday March 14, 1922, W. Scott Harn, age 70 years, 11 months and 23 days.
W. Scott Harn was born in Pennsylvania March 22, 1851, where he spent his boyhood days until January 18,1876, when he was married to Miss Louisa Stone, moving to Nebraska in 1878, where they lived for 24 years. In 1902 they moved to Oregon and have resided in Union ever since. To this union 11 children were born, two boys and two girls having passed on. He is survived by his widow and seven children. Albert of Murdo, South Dakota; Mrs. P. C. Lindsay of Arlington, Nebraska; Frank of Rupert, Idaho; Mrs. Anna Conally, of Mineral, Washington; Steve, Arthur and Russell, of Union; twenty three grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and many other relations and friends.
Mr. Harn was a highly respected citizen, quiet and unassuming, a kind and loving husband and father. He suffered greatly in his last illness, but was always patient and everything that a devoted wife and children could do was done for him until the Grim Reaper claimed him. Many friends extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.
the funeral was held at the undertaking parlors at 2 P.M. Thursday March 16. Services by Rev. Cook of the Methodist Church. Interment at the Union Cemetery.⁴

     Zachariah Harn was born on 17 February 1849 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of John Hanson Thornton Harn and Frances Leighty.¹ Zachariah Harn died on 18 July 1920 at Alameda Co., California, at age 71.

     Zachary Caleb Harn was born on 10 June 1847 at Frederick Co., Maryland.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Allen Harn and Ruth Spurrier. Zachary Caleb Harn died on 30 December 1868 at Ohio at age 21.^1,2 He was buried at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.³

     Zeda Lavina Harn was born on 25 February 1876 at Buffalo Co., Nebraska. She was the daughter of John Thomas Harn and Mary Frances Richardson. Zeda Lavina Harn married James M. Jackson on 5 September 1909 at Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana. Zeda Lavina Harn died on 29 February 1968 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 92. She was buried at Section 122, lot 314, Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.¹

     Zerue Duval Harn was born on 31 December 1894 at Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Carroll Duval Harn and Mary Whorton Cole. Zerue Duval Harn died in 1929.

     Zetta Ellen Harn was born in February 1897 at Illinois Birthdate data from the 1900 Federal Census in Illinois. She was the daughter of Stephen Adrian Harn and Mary Etta Blodgett. Zetta Ellen Harn married Ross Abbott. Zetta Ellen Harn died on 20 March 1960 at Beardstown, Cass Co., Illinois, at age 63.

     Zilpha Harn was born on 21 July 1878 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.² She was the daughter of Elisha Lemuel Harn Jr. and Zilpha St. John. Zilpha Harn died on 18 May 1881 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 2.³ Death Record listed age as 2yrs-10mos. The cause of death was Spinal Meningitis. Birth Record had no given name for girl of E.L. and Z. Harn.

     Erastus Harper married Nancy Jane Davis, daughter of Owen Davis and Mary Ann Davis.¹

     John E. Harper was the son of Erastus Harper and Nancy Jane Davis.¹

     Rachel Harriman was born on 27 November 1852.¹ She married Charles W. Buck. Rachel Harriman died on 10 August 1937 at age 84.¹ She was buried at Norland Cemetery, Chambersburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Gerald Harris is the son of Jack Edison Harris and Rosella Perkins.

     Glenda Sue Harris is the daughter of Jack Edison Harris and Rosella Perkins.

     Jack Edison Harris married Rosella Perkins, daughter of Preston Wesley Perkins and Anna Catherine Harn. Jack Edison Harris was born on 16 April 1950 at Brownsville, USA.¹ He died on 12 November 1989 at Newberry, Newberry Co., South Carolina, at age 39.¹

The following is an undated obituary for Jack Edison Harris:
Jack Edison Harris, 39, of 1313 Fourth Street, Newberry, S.C., formerly of California, died Sunday November 12, 1989, in Newberry County Hospital. Mr. Harris was born April 16, 1950, in Brownsville, a son of Olan and Ava Bair Harris of California. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, California, and was employed as a heavy equipment mechanic for Eagle construction in Newberry. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Rose Perkins Harris of Newberry; three children, David, Rebecca and Jamie, of California; one brother, Donald Harris of Belle Vernon; and one sister, Charilyn Louch of St. Petersburg, Fla. (Highland Cem., California, Pa). He was buried at Highland Cemetery, California, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.