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Re: HARLESS Ruth NEWBERRY 1893-1974

t42RoseHill — 2009-10-24 13:47:04Z

Gogo,
The reason this picture was taken was because it was in a cemetery that I photographed ALL the tombstones.

As I said, "Not my family." so I have no further information.

Re: HARLESS Ruth NEWBERRY 1893-1974

gogogaddy1 — 2009-10-17 19:53:16Z

I am trying to find some information on a Ruth Newberry that was a cousin to John Hopkins and lived in the Ft. Worth, Texas area in 1927-1928. I don't know how or why your looked up this gravestone - but I thought you might have some info that you could give me. I have no idea what her married name might be. Thanks.

? Harless of Caroline Co Va

oclarke11 — 2009-10-14 23:12:48Z

Need his name & the names of his parents & siblings. He was b abt 1970 & marr Wendy Chinault dau of Ernest Campbell Chenault Sr. & Betty J. Donovon.
Thanks, Ollie

HARLESS Sherrill L 1941 1998 beloved wife and mother

t42GreenAcres_JohnsonCoTX — 2009-08-18 00:25:49Z

HARLESS Sherrill L 1941 1998 beloved wife and mother

TeresaSmith photographed this gravestone in the Green Acres Cemetery, Cleburne, Johnson Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 205,711 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Harless/Brumfield/Broomfield/Ryals

KathernRodgers — 2009-08-16 08:14:40Z

Hi, just started my tree this week. Am looking for info along these lines(harless,brumfield,broomfield and ryals).I am Kathern Lynn Harless d/o Lloyd(Bud)George Harless s/o Annie Brumfield(Broomfield)Harless. His(my father's)brothers are Bobby,Lee,Harry,David maybe 1 or 2 others and a sister named Sue. My dad's mother was married I think twice(don't know there names). The families lived in and around the Virginia area. I am estranged from my family because I believe something of a secret is surrounding my birth and would like to get info on that and anything mentioned above. Oh, and my mother's name is Mary Carla Ryals Harless. I don't need inf on the whereabouts of my parents or siblings (Patricia(Patty)Welch)or(Steven Harless)since I already have that info.Please,anything woould be helpful as this has been very heavy on my heart since I was a child. You can email me at passionwithin22@comcast.net. Thank you...

Re: benjmen franklin harless

brofam88 — 2009-08-16 05:16:14Z

Benjamin Franklin Harless was my GreatGrandfather. I too am looking for information on Allie Harless. Have you been able to find anything.
Thanks,
K Harless

Re: Jasper Harless and Ollie Bell (Marion) parents, found Jaspers cemetery.

GrandmothersNextGeneration — 2009-08-01 00:40:19Z

Jasper Harless is buried in Mulberry Gap Church Cemetery in Hancock, TN. Lists Birth: May 18, 1881 and Death: Feb. 25, 1919. This is definitely Ollie's husband, and buried in the same cemetery as her parents.
source cited; http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GScid=1...;

Still searching for Jasper's parents

HARLESS Jean C 1930-

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-11 23:00:12Z

HARLESS Jean C 1930-

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

HARLESS James A 1935-2001

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-11 22:59:58Z

HARLESS James A 1935-2001

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Bland Co., VA & WVa. Harlesses

ecline67 — 2009-07-11 02:09:00Z

I have a William Harless b.1831 in Giles County, VA Hif wife was Harriet Epling. Children were Eliza, Dink, William and Anthony.

Ellen Cline
ecline@suddenlink.net

HARLESS Lee T and Drucila B

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-07 22:50:17Z

HARLESS Lee T and Drucila B

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Scott Harless

HarlessTree — 2009-07-04 23:15:18Z

If you are still at this address, I would love to make contact with you. I'm researching the descendants of John & Elizabeth Harless, whose sons include A.E. and Rufus S. (my great grandfather). You can contact me at harlesstree@aol.com and view my website at www.HarlessTree.com.

Debbie Harless

Re: Jasper Harless and Ollie Bell (Marion) parents?

GrandmothersNextGeneration — 2009-06-22 15:18:58Z

found Ollie Marion's parents record and sent you a copy; still searching for Jasper Harless parents.

Re: Bland Co., VA & WVa. Harlesses

mtchristie1965 — 2009-06-02 20:29:53Z

Luther May Harless S/O Everett Ward Harless and Talitha Ann

Everett Ward Harless S/O George Jackson Harless and Matilda Ellen

George Jackson Harless S/O Clara Harless, Im not sure who the father was, she did married/living with Henry Link. Im not sure if he is the father or if they were married at this point.

Clara Harless D/O Michael Harless and Irene Jane Adkins

Michael Harless S/O John Martin Harless and Catherina Lingel

John Martin Harless S/O Johann Philipp Harless and Anna Margaretha Price

ets...

Re: Harless Ancestors in Germany

JamesGould80 — 2009-06-02 04:28:56Z

Thank you for your generous and thoughtful response - I appreciate the information you shared. An inquiry I've been working on is to find the source information for the fore-bearers of Johan Philip Harless. Another Harless researcher posted a family tree on ancestry.com that gave the following parents and grandparents for Johan P. Harless: Ferdinand Harless (his father) and Anna Christina Volger (his mother); Ferdinand's father in turn was Heinrich Harless and his mother was Catharina. I'm wondering if there's anyone "out there" who can confirm this information and reference some reliable sources? It would be great to confirm these fore-bearers to the first Harless to come to America.

Re: Harless Ancestors in Germany

mtchristie1965 — 2009-05-31 03:02:46Z

If you seach on line for "St Peters Evangilical Lutheran Church 1750 - 1885 there is a great monuement picture with a brief history of the people listed (Harless-Price.
You could seach John Michael Price to find it too.

More information I have listed below.

Lutheran Church records of Billigheim- Phillip Herlas von Muehlhofen was comfirmed at age 15.

In 1738 Philip and Anna Margarette, along with her brothers (Johann) Michael, (William) Augustine, Henry and Daniel, immigrated to America. They sailed from Rotterdam at the mouth of the Rhine River in Holland to Philadelphia on a galley called Winter (often called the Winter Galley). On 5th September 1738 in Philadelphia, Philip made his oath of allegiance, a requirement of all male immigrants aged over 18 at that time.

A Brief History of Johan Philip Harless

According to J. L. Pritchard, who has published several writings on the Harless Family; most of the families in the United States are descendants of John Philip and Anna Margaretha (Preiss) Harless. However around 1812 there were three Harless brothers who came to this country. One settled in Chicago, another is believed to have settled in Tennessee, and the other one settled in the Nebraska Territory.

JOHAN PHILIP HARLESS 1716 -1772 married ANNA MARGARETHA PREISS in Offenbach, Germany on 17th of February 1738, but were residents of Germersheim, Bavaria, Germany.

There was still great political and religious unrest in Germany, and many people were fleeing for the "New World'. These people were known as Palatinates.

Philip and his new wife left Germany for America with several of her brothers. He arrived in Philadelphia on a ship named the "Winter Galley". He took the Oath of Allegiance on the 5th of September 1738.

Philip and Anna built their first home in the Shenandoah Valley in Orange County, Virginia. They later moved to a tract of land on Cow Pasture River near Lexington, four miles from Natural Bridge. It is likely that all of their children were born here. Philip moved again to the German New River Settlement, southwest of what is now Roanoke, probably because it was thought to be safe from Indians attacks. This is where Philip acquired land, and raised his family. He was also among those who in 1750 built the first Lutheran Church west of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Philip and his sons', main occupation was farming and raising stock. However in addition they were asked to build roads for the military. It seems that the Indians had been peaceful, until 1749 when some Indians attacked the home of Adam Harmon, who lived on New River. They did considerable damage to his property, in addition to stealing some valuable skins. This is thought to be the first such act west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. However from then until after the Revolutionary War, the settlers in this area were never safe from attacks. In 1755 Vause's Fort, located on the James River, was attacked and destroyed by Indians. Twenty-four people were either killed or captured. Most of the livestock at the fort was slaughtered. Forts, stockades, and military roads then became a necessity. Several records of those years show that Philip and his sons were appointed Overseers for the construction of military roads.

Philip and Anna had seven children. Philip and Anna are buried in the Harless Cemetery at Long Shop, Virginia. A monument for their gravesite was unveiled on Memorial Day, 30th June 1948, to honor them.

Harless Ancestors in Germany

JamesGould80 — 2009-05-19 01:25:37Z

Hello,
Does anyone have any sourced or record-backed information to confirm the information I've found (from publicly-posted family trees) for the Harless ancestors in Germany (the ones before Johan Phillip Harless and Anna Margaretha Preiss who came to America in 1738?) I would love to confirm earlier generations such as "Ferdinand Harless" and "Heinrich Harless" (and spouses). Thank you for your consideration of this request!

Kenneth Spottswood Harless

JamesGould80 — 2009-05-16 22:20:56Z

Does anyone know the exact birth date for Kenneth Spottswood Harless, son of Martin Luther Harless and Ella Brown? I gather Kenneth was born in 1908, and I think it was in August. Also, does anyone know his birth location (city or town in Montgomery County?) Thanks!

Re: Bland Co., VA & WVa. Harlesses

wooise — 2008-08-31 23:51:18Z

Suzette,

I'm sorry I don't have any information. My Harlesses are from southwestern Virginia and West Virginia - but I know very little about them myself and I do not know of a William. Sorry I can't be of help.

Whitney

Re: Bland Co., VA & WVa. Harlesses

wooise — 2008-08-28 17:43:45Z

Regina,

I would be so grateful of any information you can share. My grandfather was Orville Lafayette Harless (Luther May Harless' son). I'm not sure exactly if we are connected, but could you please e-mail me @ lilbrowneyedgirl@yahoo.com so I could share more detailed information and find out. Thanks so much!

Whitney

Bland Co., VA & WVa. Harlesses

wooise — 2008-01-19 04:06:58Z

I'm looking for any info on my great-grandparents Luther (Maye?) and Lena Minnick Harless. I believe Luther was born Oct. 1891 and died Sept. 1979 in Bland Co., VA. I know this is more recent but unfortunately this is the branch where my information ends. ANY help on these two people or the Harlesses of VA & WVa would be greatly appreciated.

Re: scott harless

HarlessTree — 2009-04-09 05:15:55Z

While I don't have much info on Scott, I can provide info on his father, A.E. "Dock" and A.E.'s siblings, parents, and lineage. Do you need that?

A.E. went to Indian Territory from Union County, Tennessee and I've done in depth research on his family. A.E.'s brother, Rufus S. is my great-grandfather. I also have photos of several of A.E.'s siblings and his parents if you are interested.

You can email me at HarlessTree@aol.com

Harless in Western Va.

Lwilson181 — 2009-03-04 12:22:03Z

I have not researched the Harless Family, but I do have a connection to it.

Elisha Harless born about 1830 lived in western VA. He married Jerusha Williams (my family) about 1851 - she was from Russell County. I have a listing of their eleven children.

Elisha and Jerusha died in Washington County, Va circa 1910.

J.P. Harless family... confirmation on dates found...

JulsGo — 2009-03-05 15:04:14Z

Hello everyone... I am needing some help or guidance on where to confirm information that I have found online about the children of Philip and Anna Margaretha...

John Martin Harless
b. 25 Jul 1738 (on the Winter Galley at sea)
bp. 11 Mar 1739
d. 1820 Giles Co, VA
mrd.
Catherine Lingel (need confirmation of marriage date in 1754.. most likely took place in Montgomery or Augusta Co, VA

Mary Dorothy Harless
b. about 1740
d. 13 Sep 1804
mrd. around 1758 in Augusta Co, VA
Johann Jacob Seiler

Philip Harless, Jr.
b. 30 Nov 1743
d. 1822
(The year date is confirmed through tombstone inscription... how did his full birth date become known)
mrd. 7 Dec 1767 Augusta Co, VA
Johanna Boscher
b.1749
d.1823
(the dates confirmed thru tombstone inscription)

David Harless
b. 5 Jan 1745
d. 1817
mrd.
Catherine Elizabeth

Margarette Harless
b. 1750
d. 1822
mrd. in Augusta County
George Henry Williams

Henry Harless
b. 1752
d. 1815
(The dates confirmed thru tombstone inscription)
mrd.
1. Charity (Anders) d. 1807
2. Elizabeth Province

Emanuel Edmund Harless
b.
d. 1796
mrd
Elizabeth Seiler

I am trying to use this as a guide and haven't entered anything into my file as I like to have confirmation/proof of the info before putting it there... I sometimes do add it with notations but would like to confirm...

Are there baptism records around for these children?

Anna Margaretha Price was a sister to my 7th great grandfather, Augustine Preiss/Price...

Thanks!

Juls

Re: Harless Line-- John Martin Harless

JulsGo — 2009-03-04 16:45:55Z

Does anyone know the location in Giles Co, VA where John Martin Harless is buried? Do you know if he had a will?

Also I have seen where he was married twice... Once to Catherine Lingel and 2nd to Selah Kirk on 13 Oct 1818 in Giles... Any information on that?

Thanks,
Juls

Re: John Philip Harless

JulsGo — 2009-03-04 03:56:54Z

Thanks for the information... Sorry to hear about your mother...

I do have a question... how could your gr. grandfather only have one child who was childless?

Talk soon,
Juls

feel free to email me at goheen@frontiernet.net

Re: John Philip Harless

JulsGo — 2009-03-03 16:25:11Z

I am also working on the HARLESS/PRICE family... Anna Margaretha Price married John Philip HARLESS... Anna Margaretha was a sister to my 7th great grandfather, Augustine Price...

Any sources that you could share would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks,
Juls

Re: Mary Harless Taylor Giles County

LindaSueSanders — 2009-04-06 17:33:55Z

Whom did your Mary Harless descend from? My gr gr gr grandmother was Lucinda (Lucy) Harless from Giles County and I cannot find "any" information on her people.
Thanks,
Linda
lil1055@yahoo.com

Re: Minnie Eliza Harless, John Wesley Harless -- From Texas, including Nevada area at some point

DebbieHonig — 2008-08-10 21:11:12Z

John,
Minnie Eliza Harless was my grandmother. My mother is Opal Dodson Mendenhall. I would love any information you have on the Harless family.
Thanks so much!
Debbie

Jasper Harless and Ollie Bell (Marion) parents?

Graywolfpa — 2009-02-19 19:22:02Z

Jasper Harless, b. in Virginia est.1886 - d. 1920 in TN. Ollie Bell Marion, b. in TN 1897 - d. in MD 1980. Jasper Harless married Ollie Bell Marion, had 4 children born in TN; John Henry b. 1914 - d. 2002, Marion b. 1918 - d. 2003, Perry b. 1916 - d. 1969, and Mae b. 1912 - d. 1992.
Jasper had a brother named William b. 1880, and their fathers last name was Harless. Searching for their fathers first name? their mothers name? and also Ollie's parents names? Researching for Jasper and Ollie Harless' Greatgreatgreatgrandsons.

Re: John Philip Harless

thomas_harless36 — 2009-03-04 16:10:40Z

Sorry Laura, I may have cut you off, I didn't mean too, I am not good at all this new phone systems. Please call me back if you get this.

Tom

Re: John Philip Harless

thomas_harless36 — 2009-03-04 12:02:55Z

Hi Laura, I am Tom Harless from Cross Lanes, Kanawha County, now living in FL, but still working on my family history, I have a Cecil Harless born 1915 in WV, son of Walter & Augustua Jarrell, but have no other Cecil or infro, would love to get you line of harless.

Tom Harless
5130 ABC Road Lot 125
Lake Wales, FL 33859
1-863-537-2552

P.S. I have free long distant calling so I could call you.

Mary Harless Taylor Giles County

cshradel — 2008-06-20 20:24:18Z

I am searching for any descendants of Mary Harless Taylor 1839-1911 and Raeborn Taylor of Giles Co Virginia.
They were my gr gr grandparents.

Re: scott harless

trentjlee — 2009-03-30 04:27:24Z

I too am related to Scott Harless through Scottie D. Harless of Everett Wa. any info would be greatly appreciated !!! Thank You !!! You can email me at trentjlee@gmail.com

Re: Scott Harless

trentjlee — 2009-03-30 04:24:18Z

Gerald McDaniel...My great grandfather was appearently Scott Harless as my grandfather was Scottie D. Harless of Everett Wa. Any family info you have would be greatly appreciated !!!
Thank You !!! You can email me at trentjlee@gmail.com

Re: SCOTT HARLESS

trentjlee — 2009-03-30 04:17:38Z

My grandfather was appearently the son of Scott Harless as he was from Everett, Wa. born 1908 died 1976. Any info you have concerning the family would be greatly appreciated !!!
You can email me at trentjlee@gmail.com Thank You !!!

Re: scott harless

trentjlee — 2009-03-30 04:02:20Z

I'd appreciate any info you have on Scott Harless as my grandfather was Scottie D. Harless of Everett, Wa. I believe he was the son of Scott Harless...........correct me if I'm wrong. Thank you !!! You can email me at trentjlee@gmail.com

Mary Ann Harless

trentjlee — 2009-05-13 04:03:10Z

I'm looking for Mary Ann Harless. Born in Everett, Washington around 1936. Her father was Scottie D. Harless and mother was Mary Ellen Erickson Harless. Last known whereabouts were the Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C. or Baltimore area. She married around 1958 - '60 era and shortly afterward moved back east. Approx. age is 72. Married name unknown. Heard a rumor that she had M.S. or cancer so I don't know if she is even still alive. If anyone knows her or of her please contact me at this email address. trentjlee@gmail.com. Thank you. Trent J. Lee (Harless)

Re: Scott Harless

trentjlee — 2009-04-25 06:50:38Z

Scott Harless is buried in Snohomish, Wa. He died April 19, 1925 at age 70.

Re: Looking for relatives of Lulu Elizabeth Harless

trentjlee — 2009-04-25 06:42:49Z

You have a cousin living in Cali. email me and I'll put you in contact with her. trentjlee@gmail.com.

Re: Harless in Julian,Whitesville,Madison

shawnalevonne — 2007-09-06 19:24:10Z

I'm Von's daughter.

Re: Minnie Eliza Harless, John Wesley Harless -- From Texas, including Nevada area at some point

john999gle — 2008-08-10 22:14:29Z

I am the son of Minnie's sister Laura Ann (Harless) (Dodson) Glenn. My mother was married to Frank Dodson's brother Marlin. He was killed in a tornado in 1925. I remember Opal very well. I played with Johnny and LaVoy when I was a boy when we visited Haskell. Your grandmother was a very kind and loving woman. I have a great deal on the Harless family. Please feel free to contact me at
john999gle@sbcglobal.net-- your mother will remember me as "Johnny" with red hair. Good to hear from a cousin. John Glenn

Re: Minnie Eliza Harless, John Wesley Harless -- From Texas, including Nevada area at some point

john999gle — 2007-09-14 15:56:16Z

Minnie Harless (Dodson) was my mothers sister. My mother was Laura Ann Harless (Glenn). I have a lot on the Harless Family that I will be glad to share. John Glenn

HARLESS Ruth NEWBERRY 1893-1974

t42RoseHill — 2009-04-24 19:48:09Z

HARLESS Ruth NEWBERRY 1893-1974

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,261 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

HARLESS Ruth NEWBERRY 1893-1974

t42RoseHill — 2009-04-30 22:07:11Z

HARLESS Ruth NEWBERRY 1893-1974

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,283 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Bland Co., VA & WVa. Harlesses

gina24314 — 2008-08-25 03:07:49Z

My name is Regina Harless I was looking up info for a scrapbook of my husbands family history his grandpa was Luther may harless and his dad is luther may jr. I will share anything interesting I find. :D

Re: Johan Phillip Harless

raslin3 — 2007-09-06 20:32:56Z

I am trying to build up my tree from Johm Harless. would like to communicate with you on what you have. i go thru henry

Re: John Philip Harless

cissymccrary — 2009-03-04 03:33:12Z

I assume you know the name before it was anglicized, was PREISS-- not Price. At least that's how we have it in our records. I may have some other information about her (Margaretha), but my mother, Lou Harless Porter McCrary is very ill and not expected to survive long-- hence our increased interest at this time. My family's line of Harlesses moved to Texas right after the Civil War-- I believe there were several brothers and some sisters. There are still Harlesses in the Dallas area from that family, although my gr.grandfather had only one son who died childless.

Harless family from Missouri Tennesse and W.Virginia

SuzetteLorance — 2008-08-31 07:05:39Z

My Grandmother was Mary Marjorie Harless believe father was William Mary married William Ransom Garner and then Paul Herman Wolfenbarger any info anyone might have please email me sulorance@aol.com

Re: Bland Co., VA & WVa. Harlesses

SuzetteLorance — 2008-08-31 07:01:49Z

My Grandmother was a Harless I believe her fathers name William . I know she lived for a while in Missouri but that is not wherre they wee from I'm thinking W. Virginia any information someone might have would be appreciated
Sue