Spouse: Mary Foster LE BROKE. Mary Foster LE BROKE and Erastus HARMON were married on 5 January 1843 in Dover-Foxcroft,,Maine.

1880 Census Place: Baltimore, Barry, Michigan
Source: FHL Film 1254570 National Archives Film T9-0570 Page 180B
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Erwin E. HARMON Self M M W 52 NY
Occ: Farmer Fa: MA Mo: NY
Phebe A. HARMON Wife F M W 45 NY
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NY Mo: NY
Addie M. HARMON Dau F S W 23 MI
Occ: School Teacher Fa: NY Mo: NY
Erwin E. HARMON Son M S W 13 MI
Occ: At School Fa: NY Mo: NY
Myra R. SWEET Dau F W W 20 MI
Occ: At Home Fa: NY Mo: NY
Harmon A. SWEET GSon M S W 4 MI
Fa: NY Mo: NY

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Spouse: Phoebe Ann HOLMES. Phoebe Ann HOLMES and Erwin Eugene HARMON were married on 2 July 1853 in Hartland, New York. Date of Marriage verified by family Bible--a picture of which was sent to me in Mar 2006 by CathyHrmon@aol.com Children were: Addie M. HARMON, Myra R. HARMON, Erwin E. HARMON.

This site and the happenings of this year have caused me to do a lot of thinking about our family. I thought it would be fun to do a little memory gathering. Many of you are young enough that you don’t remember the family gatherings in Fairview at the log cabin home of Esse and Estella Harmon – Grandma and Grandpa. I am fortunate enough to have lived many fun memory times in “the valley” and thought I would share a few. This will be an ongoing saga as things come to mind.

GOING TO GRANDMA AND GRANDPA’S

Fairview is only about 40 miles from Cokeville, where we lived. Many times Dad would call and tell Mother to be ready and we would drive to Fairview to “visit the folks” when he came home from work.
The excitement between the 3 of us would build and I’m sure Mother was about crazy before he arrived home. We would leave almost immediately upon his arrival after settling who got to sit by the windows and I even remember Dad saying, “for crying out loud, one of you get in the front with us. (This was always a treat because then the favored one could see where we were going better than the other two (at least that is the way we perceived it). I can close my eyes now and see the road as we traveled out to Border, turning north past the turnoff to Montpelier canyon, going by the canyon club into the canyon bottoms and all the time watching for deer and other animals on the road. Dad loved to challenge us by being the first to see the deer on the canyon wall. It was a real coup when we could find them first and yell out, “up there on the slope, on your right” or “down there by the river, there are three” or coming around a corner and finding the deer right along side the road. Sometimes Dad stopped and we were allowed to get a drink at the spring. (The best water I have ever tasted) then on around the canyon and at that time being able to look down on the river from the west side of the canyon. Up the switchback turns to the summit and down through the valley to Freedom. We always took the road west out of Freedom then along the foothills to Fairview. In the winter Jerry, Jeraldine and I always expressed the thought that we hoped we would become snowed in so we could stay for longer than just that night. Yes, this really did happen on occasion as the snow fell very deep in the canyons and there was not the manpower or the equipment to clear the canyon. Those snowed in would have to wait for a day or so in order for the roads to be cleared.

We loved being at Grandma and Grandpa’s. We were always welcomed with love and good food. Grandma baked many loaves of bread at a time and had wonderful jams to go with it as well as freshly milked milk to drink.

The adults would visit while we played in the yard or found a corner in the room to quietly read, played games or just listened to the conversations. Have you ever noticed that you find out a lot more by just quietly listening than asking? I loved to hear about what had been happening to the other members of the family even at a very young age.

One of my favorite memories is of coming down the road from Freedom, the car filled with wonderfully fragrant foods for Thanksgiving and trying to be the first one to see the house. The excitement level was so high as we all three leaned forward to catch that very first glimpse. I remember times when cars were parked all up and down the road as the families gathered. The house was overflowing literally as we enjoyed the fun of just being together. The spirit of love overflowed within the confines of that small log cabin home and I don’t remember ever feeling crowded, just happy to be with our loved ones.

PICKING RASPBERRIES

Grandma and Grandpa Harmon had a very large raspberry patch on the North side of the homestead. It filled the field and went clear back almost to the creek that ran back of the home to the East. It was large enough to hide in and not be found for a long time (if you were quiet).

During the summer we were expected to help pick the raspberries. Grandma had made holders that were quart bottle jar rings attached to apron strings that tied round your waist. The quart jar would be attached and we were sent forth to the raspberry patch. When the jar was filled we took it in and got another. This did not seem like hard work. We would sit in the row between the bushes eating a handful and putting a handful in the jar, visiting and laughing. Sometimes it would take a while to fill the jars as we loved these large juicy berries, then our Mothers would come out to see what had happened to us as they were running our of berries to bottle. Sometimes Mother would be there picking with us, along with Aunt Mary and we were not able to sit around as long. They sort of encouraged us to get the work done. The reward for picking was a big bowl of fresh berries with sugar and fresh thick cream. There is nothing quite so delicious.

Grandma, Mother, Aunt Mary and whoever else was there would bottle the berries. They were wonderful to eat in the winter. We would eat them drizzled over fresh made cake with whipped cream, just plain in bowls or made into delicious pies again served with loads of freshly whipped cream. To this day I am partial to raspberry pie and whipped cream or ice cream. They also made wonderful raspberry jam. It was enjoyed in the evenings spread on thick slices or chunks of homemade bread with large glasses of fresh milk. One of Grandpa’s favorite meals was bread and jam and milk. This was made by spreading the jam on the bread. Breaking the bread into pieces in a large glass and filling the glass with fresh milk. Sometimes it was just bread and milk. I found that the jam made the bread a little less soggy and I was able to enjoy it better that way. This was also a special evening meal enjoyed by President David O. Mckay.

It seemed that there were always cousins at Grandma’s and Grandpa’s and we were all expected to help out. I’m sure there must have been complaints at times but my mind has blocked those out. When I think back it is to remember sun filled happy days of play and work when we were at that little log home in Fairview.

BONFIRE’S AND POTATO BAKES

Have you ever roasted a potato in its jacket in the coals of a bonfire? I remember nights when we would decide to have a bonfire in the way back yard, but still on the house side of the creek. Blair and Larry or Ted would gather the wood and get it all ready and kids from all around would come for a great evening of fun. We would all bring a big potato to bake. The trick was to put your potato where it was buried by coals but not in the flame of the fire. If it were too close to the flame it would burn on the outside and still be hard on the inside. If done correctly it was heaven, soft and fluffy and tasted like no potato you have ever tasted.

While the potatoes were baking we would play night games (yes this is not a new invention that you younger grandchildren have thought of). We played hide and seek, run sheep run, and kick the can. The bonfire was the goal and it was fun to work so hard to slip in without getting caught. Some nights we would just sit around the fire telling stories or talking. It was kind of neat to, once in a while, get a glimpse of our parents or grandpa as they walked out to see how things were going. Never coming close enough to disturb the fun but just checking to make sure all was well. As I remember it Dee Anna was usually there with me and the boys just put up with us. We were never made to feel unwelcome but always felt loved and included.

Some nights the bonfire would be lit at dusk and the whole family would gather around. On those occasions we usually had a picnic dinner and were able to roast marshmallows for desert. After eating we would be privileged to sit around and listen to the adults tell stories about the “olden days”. Grandpa was a great storyteller and had many trucking experiences to share. It was so fun to be there with Mom and Dad and the rest of the family. The clear starry nights adorned with the smell of clean smoke were wonderful.

I have found myself wondering why so many of my memories of my teenage years are centered in this little green valley and have decided that we are very blessed to have a family that loves to gather and just be with one another. The younger boys and Mary seemed more like brothers and sister than uncles and aunt. The boys were great at teasing, the same as brothers do in any family and Mary was always there to talk to or to just listen. She also seemed to always be baking something good to eat. How thankful I am for each of them and the example they set for me as I grew up surrounded by a loving family.

Occupation: Farmer & trucker.
Sources for family: Family records of Esse & Estella Harmon;
Certificates of Birth, Baptism, Marriage & Death

BIRTH: "Esse Harmon was born the 9[th] of Oct. 1894 to Henry Martin Harmon & his 2nd wife Mary Alzina Sperry. He was the twelth child in a family of thirteen children. His parents lived in a log cabin at the foot of the west hills in beautiful Star Valley Wyo. They were members of the Afton Ward in Star Valley Stake. At this time Afton was situated in Uinta County."

CHURCH: Patriarchal Blessing Index:
Blessing given 12 Jan 1918 at Fairview, WY
Lineage: Joseph
Vol 419; pg 58

CENSUS: 1930 District 11, Lincoln, Wyoming
Esse Harmon head; owns; age 35; md at age 21; b. WY' fb PA; mb UT; trucker for creamery
Estella B. wife; age 34; md age 20; b. Canada French; fb . Canada French; mb Michigan; speaks French
Jack B. son, age 13 b. WY
Helen dau 11 b. WY
Don B. son age 9; b. WY
Cyril B son 8 b. WY
Keith B.son 5 b. WY
Boyd B. son 3 6/12 b. WY
Mary dau 1 10/12 b. WY
Wynn son 8/12

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Parents: Henry Martin HARMON and Mary Alzina SPERRY.

Spouse: Leman PRITCHARD. Esther HARMON and Leman PRITCHARD were married about 1759 in Suffield,Hartford,Connecticut.

Spouse: Reuben POST.

Name as Hester/Esther: Atremus Harmon pg. 171
Name as Esther in Burlingame Records

CENSUS: 1830 Burrilville, Providence, Rhode Island
Esther Burlingame Wd (Widow)
males 1 (10-15); 1(15-20);
females 2 (under 5); 1 (50-60); 1(60-70)
Ira Burlingame next door:
Males 2(under 5); 1(5-10); 1(30-40)
females: 1(under 5); 1(10-15); 2(15-20); 1(40-50)

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Name as Hester/Esther: Atremus Harmon pg. 171
Name as Esther in Burlingame Records Parents: Nehemiah HARMON and Abigail NORTON. Parents: .

Spouse: John BURLINGAME IV. Esther HARMON and John BURLINGAME IV were married in 1783 in Sufffield, Hartford, Connecticut. Children were: Betsey BURLINGAME, Rufus J BURLINGAME, Mary Polly BURLINGAME, Olive BURLINGAME, John BURLINGAME, Daniel BURLINGAME, Ira BURLINGAME, Jos BURLINGAME.

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Parents: Levi Nehemiah HARMON and Eunice CHIDESTER.

Spouse: James CANFIELD. Esther Ella HARMON and James CANFIELD were married on 4 November 1887 in St. George, Washington, Utah. Children were: Esther CANFIELD, Beulah CANFIELD, James Willard CANFIELD, Lillian Emily CANFIELD, Luella CANFIELD, David Lester CANFIELD, Eunice Story CANFIELD, Bernice CANFIELD, Phyllis CANFIELD.

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Spouse: Amos MANSFIELD. Eunice HARMON and Amos MANSFIELD were married on 16 February 1792 in New Marlboro, Berkshire, Massachusetts. They were married on 16 February 1792 in New Marlborough, Berkshire, Massachusetts.²⁶⁶⁴ Children were: Alanson MANSFIELD, Sally MANSFIELD, Anna P. MANSFIELD, Amos MANSFIELD, Mercy MANSFIELD, Harmon MANSFIELD, Almira MANSFIELD.

POSSIBILITIES: Is Cyrenaus Dewey a brother of Rhoda?
This is from Ancestry.com Message Boards: Submitter was Steven Barnhoom
My question: What connection is there between Peletia Dewey and Selah's wife, Rhoda Dewey?"
"23 May 1783 Selah received 20 pounds from Cyrenias Dewey for 10 acres land in Rupert, VT. Transaction witnessed by Nehemiah and Martin Harmon. Nehemiah was Justice of the Peace at this time."
Steve's answer: Peletiah, Rhoda and Cyrennius Dewey were siblings, children of David Dewey and Hannah Hall. They were born in Suffield, CT.
I'm descended through Cyrennius Dewey who was married to Jemima Graves. Their son Oliver Dewey is my ancestor and I believe he was married to Eunice Harmon, daughter of Alpheus Harmon and Dorcas Gibbs. According to the death certificate of their son Henry Sheldon Dewey, parents names listed on Henry's death certificate were "Oliver Dewey and Eunice Dewey."
The Dewey and Harmon families lived nearby according to the 1800 US Census of Rupert, Vermont. Would have have any evidence of a marriage between Oliver Dewey and Eunice Harmon?

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CENSUS: 1860 2nd Ward Great Salt Lake, Utah age 5

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Parents: Levi Nehemiah HARMON and Eunice CHIDESTER. Parents: .

Spouse: Simeon Adams DUNN. Eunice Emily HARMON and Simeon Adams DUNN were married on 6 November 1876 in ,Washington,Utah. Children were: Simeon Harmon DUNN, Levi DUNN, Tesse DUNN, Elmer DUNN, Emily DUNN, Eunice DUNN, Etholen Silver DUNN, Charles Albert DUNN, Jared Willard DUNN.

Spouse: Cyrus FOOTE. Eunice Semantha HARMON and Cyrus FOOTE were married on 8 September 1834 in Austerlitz, Columbia, New York.

Spouse: Michael Dick DALY. Fannie Elmeda HARMON and Michael Dick DALY were married on 2 June 1902.

Spouse: David GILLESPIE.

Spouse: Stephen FOWLER.

DEATH: not on 1880 census; did she die?

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Spouse: Katerine CREWETT. Katerine CREWETT and Francis HARMON were married on 8 January 1624 in London,London, England.

Spouse: Sarah MARTIN. Sarah MARTIN and Francis HARMON were married about 1612 in London,London,England. Children were: Nathaniel HARMON, John HARMON, Sarah HARMON.

Spouse: Sarah MARTIN. Sarah MARTIN and Francis HARMON were married. Children were: James HARMON.

BIRTH: Listed as a child of Alma Harmon, deceased, in probate packet of Grandmother, Huldah Bassett of Cache County, Utah. She died 12 Oct 1886.
He was 30 years old and residing at Glenwood, Iowa at the time his sister wrote a letter on 5 Jan 1891. She stated that he would be age 33 on 13 Mar 1891. This clearly puts his birth year as 1858. Since he was born in March, that makes his birth prior to his parent's marriage. The letter was written by Matilda Olena Harmon next in age to Francis Marion. She gives her own age as age 31 on 30 Nov 1890. This makes her birthdate: 30 Nov 1859. If Francis Marion were born in 1858 AFTER his parent's marriage, there would only be 8 1/2 months between the births of the two children which is highly unlikely--ESPECIALLY since one of the two children in question is the one who is giving the ages and birthdates. The 1860 census lists him as 1 year old and born in Iowa; therefore I am putting 1859 as his birth year.

DEATH: Cause of death: Cancer

DEATH: Top of Form 1
ID: 730
Last Name: Harmon
First Name: Francis Marion
Age:
Gender: U
Cemetery: Ririe Shelton
Birth Date: 13 MAR 1859
Birth Place: Ohio or Iowa
Date Died: 27 MAR 1918
Death Place: Rigby,ID
Father: Alma Harmon
Mother: Elizabeth Scott
Spouse:
Sources: Post Register 11 p2, Rigby Star 28 p1
Remarks: Cancer
Bottom of Form 1

POSSIBILITIES: F.M. Harmon witnessed the marriage of Jno. Franklin Stout and Minerva Baker 25 Dec 1883. Is there a connection? Notice that a Marion Harmon md. Minerva Utterback.

POSSIBILITIES: Is this a child of F.M. Harmon? [No, dates don't jive, but is there a connection somehow?]
Harmon, Fielding, 23 of Mills Co, Iowa, farmer; son of Marion Harmon and Minerva Utterback
md. 24 Feb 1881 at Malvery, Iowa Isabel Boyd, 18 years old dau of Joshua Boyd and Nana Flowers of Mills co, Iowa.

POSSIBILITIES: A Francis Marion of Revolutionary fame could be the person that Francis Marion Scott--for whom Francis Marion Harmon was named after. The Revolutionary Soldier was called The Swamp Fox. Francis MARION (1732-1795) was the son of Gabriel MARION and Esther CORDES, of Huguenot ancestry, according to some publishedgenealogies.
1885 Census:
Harmon, Fielding 26m/md. farmer, Mills Co, Iowa
Harmon, Bell 21f md. Iowa, Mills
Harmon, Minnie 2f Iowa, Mills
Harmon, Marion 1m Iowa, Mills

RESIDENCE: http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaemmet/1904h.htm
1904 City directory of Estherville:
Hankins, Claus and wife Celestia blacksmith 508 East Main res 321 North 4th
Hankins, Mrs Anna 321 North 4th

RESIDENCE: Harmon, C H and wife Ella farmer 920 North 11th
Harmon, F M carpenter 914 North 4th
Harmon, Miss M O 914 North 4th
Harmon, Mrs E 914 North 4th

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Parents: Alma HARMON and Elizabeth SCOTT. Parents: Alma HARMON and Elizabeth SCOTT.

Parents: Mason HARMON and Nancy Minerva BARNES.

Spouse: Laura Sophia PORTER. Laura Sophia PORTER and Frank Gocia HARMON were married on 25 November 1886 in West Springfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts.

Spouse: Rachel Matilda FORD. Rachel Matilda FORD and Franklin Porter HARMON were married on 24 March 1858 in , , New York.

Spouse: Emily P. SCOBLE.

Spouse: Jane "Jennie" PARKHOUSE. Children were: Eliza HARMON.

Spouse: Mary PARSONS. Mary PARSONS and Gaius HARMON were married in 1782 in Elbridge, Onondaga, New York. Children were: Reuben HARMON.

Spouse: Christina Lynn CHAMBLISS. Children were: Jessica Lynn HARMON.

Spouse: Melody Jane BRADSHAW.