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Books on the Harley Family

StellaS77 — 2009-11-07 13:12:36Z

Greetings,

I just found a new online bookstore that gives away FREE SEARCHABLE CD-ROM with the purchase of any family history book, they have over 20,000 titles to choose from, I just tought that I will pass it along to you.

Their address is www.ancestralbooks.com

Books that I was able to find from their website for my research:

Kinfolks: A Genealogical and biographical Record of Thomas and Elizabeth (Stuart) Harlee, Andres and Agnes (Cade) Fulmore,…… - by Harlee, William C.
New Orleans, LA , 1934

Harley family from Indiana photos

odyssey1313 — 2009-10-16 13:18:31Z

I recently bought several photos of a Harley family from around 1900.. The names on the back are:
John D. Harley - Laurel, Indiana
George S. Harley - Hunt, Gas City Indiana
Edgar & Lizzie Harley

Anyone interested in these photos can e-mail me at odyssey1313@gmail.com

Re: Harley's from Donegal, Ireland

annajharley — 2009-08-27 06:54:12Z

Hi Dion,
Am certain we are related somehow - people from the same townland usually are. However I've just started doing research so can't help you with details. I lived in Gweedore ( across the water from Braade)as a child so speak some Gaelic and my mother's family are mostly still there. Only cousins on the Harley side though - they all migrated or died.

Some points that might help you. Braade was part of the Marquis of Conyngham's estate ( he owned the barony of Templecrone) and the rent was collected by a family called Alcorn who still live in the area - there should be some rental roll records.

1838 maps County Index Maps exist for Ireland that show details like houses, roads etc - will let you know what our area was like back then.

Patrick Campbell has a book called Death in Templecrone which deals with the famine era in our area- full of useful background info - it's available online.

anthonygallgher.blogspot.com gives history of Templecrone

There's a Donegal Ancestry Centre in Rathmelton 07491 51266

Our surname is also supposed to be originally O'Farrelly and legend has it that we were driven out of Monaghan where the Farellys originated at the time of Plantation. That would explain why Harley is not listed as an Irish Sept or clan and why Catholic Harleys are found chiefly in Donegal.

Re the Icelandic or Viking heritage: my father's people all very tall, strong boned and sandy haired with long faces. Even out in Australia my Dad was known as "Big Joe"

Hope this helps.
Regards

James Harley born 1940 Stepney

Jennyboo66 — 2009-08-26 16:19:22Z

Possibly married Patricia gregory 1964

Looking to connect with relatives of above. Common ancestor.

Re: Harley's from Donegal, Ireland

harleydion — 2009-08-25 15:17:25Z

Hi Ann,

Nice to hear from you.

I found out that Patrick (Paddy)was known as Paddy Mor - which in Irish means big Paddy, who would appears to be our common ancestor. My own grandfather was the youngest in his family.

I have started to hit brick walls because of the lack if public records before the 1901 census, due to a fire during the war of independence which destroyed a large amount of public records. I have e-mailed the Parish Priest in St. Mary's of Belcruit (pronounced Bell Critch)to find out how far back his records go, as this is going to be the only avenue available, but I have not heard anything from him. I intend to take a trip up to Donegal later this year and would hope to do some research when I get up there.

If I can be of any assistance please let me know, also I would be grateful for any information you have about your own branch.

Stay in touch

Regards,

Dion Harley

Re: Harley's from Donegal, Ireland

annjharley — 2009-08-25 13:34:57Z

Hello there,
My grandfather was Bryan Harley from Braade but his birthdate is vague. In the 1901 census his age is given as 32 but in the 1911 census his age is given as 45 which would make him born in 1966, so I believe we might be related. He died when my Dad was a teenager - approx 1928. I'm 61 and living in Australia but have just started doing the family history. My grandmother was Ann Boyle.

Regards
Anna Harley (I don't use my married name )

Re: Albert Edwin HARLEY

morley59 — 2009-06-20 18:38:55Z

Not sure if related. My grandfather was Edwin Larson, married to Dagmar. He came from Norway. Before moving to Saskatchewan lived in Cooperstown, North Dakota. Went to Norway to bring back his bride Dagmar Johannsen. They homestead along the Battleford Trail near the Saskatchewan Landing. Their 1st child Ralph Larson was born June 24, 1906 in a tent while they were building their house. My father was born Mar 8, 1910, Alfred Edward Larson

James William Harley III -- Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, UK

FoxxTrotter — 2009-06-06 02:07:13Z

I'm trying to find out any information on James William Harley III, who was born on May 1, 1874 in Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey. He was a son of James William Harley II (1849-1892) and Louisa Jane Abbott (1852-ca. 1922). I believe his wife's name was Alice (born 1877). The only items I found on him so far was on the U.K. Census reports. I don't know if he had any children, when or where he died or where he is buried. James William Harley III had three siblings...John Francis (1875-1953), Charles Leonard (1878-1920) and Arthur Emil (1889-ca. 1911). James also went by the name "Turner." Much of the Harley family immigrated to the United States around 1910, but I believe James remained in England. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. :0)

Re: cindy stoner------catherine mitchell

dannyroysmith — 2009-04-22 20:52:37Z

hi i am related i am brother to cindy stoner thelma gleaton was my birth mother please email me Dannyroysmith@sbcglobal.net or write me at 2075bluebird lane sacramento ca or call 916-924-3981 james edwin-/smith was my birth father,i have brothers and sisters as well mary robert david and ive heard i have relitivesa in south carolina as well any one with information please contact me thank you

Re: Harley's in Ontario

chriskim191 — 2009-04-14 01:53:03Z

I would love to exchange information with you. It does sound like we are working on the same family for sure. Thomas Ettrick, George Norman and John Dudley were some of the children of Thomas Titus Finch Harley and Margaret Jane Gibson. I also have pictures on my Harley tree that maybe you might recognize. I'll have to go and take a look but I think I also have a picture of Thomas Titus, Margaret and some of their girls but I can't put names to them. I think if you were to search the family trees on this site you should be able to come up with mine and see all the pictures. If you can't let me know. I can be reached at chriskim@telusplanet.net

Re: Harley's in Ontario

bevnmarie — 2009-04-14 01:21:09Z

Kim, if you are still looking, I may have a little info. I am pretty sure my stepfather is the Thomas Ettrick, b. 1897. He died in 1969 in Barrie, ON. I can't remember the day, but it was March. Uncle Norm lived in Orillia; his son is still there. His brother, Dudley, lived in South River, ON, where I presently live. He had a large family, & at least one daughter is still living here.

Re: Harley Family

linjenpat — 2009-04-10 12:57:39Z

Any ideas how the Christian name Brilliana might have got into the Greer family, farmers in Co. Down, Northern Ireland, around the 1850's?

Re: Fife, Scotland Harleys

alisonsnell54 — 2009-03-26 10:37:45Z

Not sure if we are looking at the same family. only new at this. my father Noel Harley son of Henry Harley born 1915 died 1986 Wife Jane Eaton

Re: harley link

maryharley62 — 2009-03-05 05:52:51Z

hi wendy do you have any details .mine come from greenock scotland as far as i can goback to 1800 , if you can give a name or dob or death i might be able to help have a good database of family from 1800-date

Re: Harley Scotland>Australia

maryharley62 — 2009-02-01 00:32:38Z

Hi THERE MY 4TH GGG FATHERS BROTHER LEFT GREENOCK AROUND 1835 WAS IN 1841 CENSUS AGE 12, SAILED TO AUSTRALIA AND MARRIED A JESSIE DUNNET WHO ALSO CAME FROM PAISLEY IN SCOTLAND SADLY HE DIED IN C 1860S BUT HIS SIBLINGS AND WIFE LIVED ON . DETAILS THAT I KNOW ARE DUNOLLY AUSTRALIA IF YOU CAN HELP IT WOULD BE SO GRATEFUL
YOURS MARY FROM GREENOCK SCOTLAND

Re: Hemophilia

H_MCKISSICK — 2009-01-30 20:34:42Z

I have found second cousins (McKissicks) with vonWilliebrands but have not determined if Eli or his wife Hester had it. Eli died younger than she. The search goes on.
Who are your Postons. I am researching Hester Poston, daughter of Benjamine and Margaret from Pamplico/Hyman area.I went to school in Johnsonville, class of '69.

Fife, Scotland Harleys

dharley2_1 — 2009-01-16 18:51:49Z

I am researching the Harley's from Fife. I have tracked my GT-GT-GT-GT Grandfather to Alexander Harley born about 1811 in Moonzie Fife Scotland, he was married to an Ann Stevenson born in 1815 in Kinaird, Perth. They had 9 children and lived in Kingsbarns Fife (Bells Wynd). One of his sons was also Alexander Harley who also livede in Kingsbarns and had 5 children to Janet D Harley (dont know maiden name.

Does anyone have information on this family group, marriages, children etc. Also I would like to track further from Alexander Harley (1811) if anyone has any information or useful advice.

Thanks everyone in advance for any help.

Kind Regards, David Harley, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
(email address is d.harley2@ntlworld.com)

HARLEY Damon C 1951-1972

t42Moore — 2008-12-25 13:41:37Z

HARLEY Damon C 1951-1972

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 198,993 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: Joshua S. Harley & Ann Williams of S.C.

majones1998 — 2008-04-08 03:16:11Z

I'm sorry to say that I have o further info on Ann Williams or the Williamson that she married. If I find anything though I will be glad to share it with you.
Patsy

Re: Hemophilia

georgemac3 — 2008-06-15 06:16:32Z

Do you know where his family came from before SC.? My mom and Grandpa, husband and 2 out of 4 kids and myself have Von Willabrands or low factor 8. My husband and kids also have low factor 11. If you can get me some names to check I can find out if you attach to my family tree. It would be interesting. Thanks Georgette

Re: Harley, Australia to USA - tea broker

venks12 — 2008-08-03 12:01:33Z

Hi, I am interested in your Harley connection to Sri Lanka. Would u pls give details. My Grandfather was Louis Harley & my Father is George Harley, & both were managers on different tea plantations in Sri Lanka. My cousin, Basil Harley, (Sri Lanka), is very involved with tea, too. My father brought his wife & children to Australia in 1961.
Yours, Veronica

Re: Harley, Australia to USA - tea broker

venks12 — 2008-10-29 07:32:19Z

Hi, Lauraine,
Thanx 4 your info. The STEANE line is unfamiliar to me in my HARLEY research, but I will run it past my parents. It is a coincidence that our family doctor in Adelaide, was a Dr. MARTINUS and he too, was from Sri Lanka. Any connection?
Cheers, Veronica.

Marie Antoinette Perrin aka Jane Davis

conquistador_1 — 2008-04-27 08:39:42Z

I am seeking information about an interesting relation. When she was born she was named Marie Antoinette Perrin. At some stage she was adopted by Elizabeth Matilda Perrin and Captain James Jeremiah Davis, and her name changed to Jane Davis.

Jane lived on Flinders Island, Tasmania and Married Charles Harley in 1878. She died in 1905.

I am seeking information on all of the above. James.J.Davis was a Scotsman, and Elizabeth.M.Perrin from Mauritius. I would be grateful for any information you can share.

Kind regards.

Mary Martin, Tasmania

conquistador_1 — 2008-04-27 08:32:08Z

I am seeking information about Mary Martin, who was married and died in Tasmania.

Name- Mary Martin/ Born- c.1821-24/ Married- Jonathan Skipper (convict)2 May 1844 Launceston, Tasmania/ Died- 6 January 1901/

I would like to know where Mary was from, who her parents were, whether she was a convict or a free person, and if so how she came to Tasmania.

I'd appreciate any information. Many thanks.

Charles Henry Harley

conquistador_1 — 2008-04-27 08:25:36Z

I am seeking information on Charles Henry Harley who lived on Flinders Island, Tasmania. Another member was looking for the same person, but I have not seen any updates since 2000.

Name- Charles Henry Harley/
Born - c.1818/
Married - Catherine Barry 4 August 1851, George Town, Tasmania/
Death - c.1890, Tasmania, Australia/

I would like to find out where he is from, who his parents were, basically any information would be helpful, as would any about Catherine Barry.

Many thanks.

Re: Charles Harley

chriskim191 — 2008-04-07 00:34:13Z

I'll definately keep my eyes open for you.

Kim

Re: Charles Harley

chriskim191 — 2008-04-04 00:25:48Z

Hi there, I don't know if I'm much help but I have a Frederick James Harley born in Canada but he married and lived in Pennsylvania. Some of the last names are Noll, Givens, Bortzfield and Collums.

Kim

Re: Thomas Harley in Bandon Ireland

chriskim191 — 2007-12-03 03:39:53Z

Thank you so much. I appreciate any time that you can give my query. I also know he was born in Bandon because that's what it states in his obit. His parents might have came from Clare but Thomas was born in Bandon.

Kim

Re: Thomas Harley in Bandon Ireland

chriskim191 — 2007-11-30 22:47:46Z

Oh my goodness, I'm I ever glad to hear from you. Thanks so much for replying to my query. I haven't had much luck on my Ireland Harley's and I don't know a whole lot either. My ggg grandfather Thomas Harley I have as being born in Bandon but another one of my relatives here in Canada have that he was born in Clare. He has born in 1797 and I'm not sure who the parents were. He was Church of England here so I did send 30 pounds to the Church of Ireland for Bandon and they never came up with any information. I believe I have him sailing out of the port of Cork in 1833. He is listed as being a weaver. When he arrived here in Canada he was a weaver in Ontario. The other thing I know is that here the family were Orangemen and Masons. I don't know if that means anything or not. Anyway any info on my family would be so truly appreciated. I can never thank you enough for taking the time for answering my query.

Thanks
Kim Nielsen

Re: NARCISSA JANE HARLEY BOWMAN of KY

mebateman1 — 2008-09-10 00:36:10Z

1880 KY Mercer Co Sharps tsp
Bowman James H 32 blacksmith KY KY KY
Bowman Narcissus J 28 wife KY KY KY
Bowman Wm W 11 son KY KY KY
Bowman Thomas G 8 son KY KY KY
Bowman Cora C 4 dau KY KY KY
Bowman Marlan? 2 son KY KY KY

1860 KY Washington Co Dist1
George Harly 28 farming KY*
Mary Harly 21 KY
Narcissa Harly 8 KY
Sarah R Harly 6 KY
Wm Harly 4 KY
Naseau? Harly 3 KY
John C Harly 2 KY

1870 KY Washington Co North tsp
Harley George 36 farmer KY
Harley Sarah 33 KY
Harley George 15 KY*
Harley Wm 13 KY
Harley Arthursy? 9 KY
Harley Susan 2 KY

Have you seen this tree of rootsweb.com:

http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op...

I hope this is helpful. This is not my family.

Re: NARCISSA JANE HARLEY BOWMAN of KY

REDTATTOOHEART — 2008-09-11 22:56:05Z

Thank you so very much! I appreciate it!

NARCISSA JANE HARLEY BOWMAN

REDTATTOOHEART — 2008-07-24 01:26:58Z

Narcissa Jane Harley Bowman is my great great grandmother, born 1852 and passed 1919, she married James Henry Bowman, one of their sons is William Walker Bowman. I have George Harley as her father. If anyone has any other information please let me know. Thanks.

Re: Slawson

ary47 — 2008-09-20 19:31:11Z

Hi, I am trying to find any info on Alexander Haley, Jr. Bn 1921...was a merchant seamen of possible Syrian extraction. In 1949 he was 28. It has been confirmed that there is a DD201 (personnel record) on file with the Coast Guard Records Center, but, without permission of the service member or proof of his death I cannot have access.. Any help would be so very much appreciated. GB, Ari

ary 47 aol

Re: Slawson

ary47 — 2008-09-21 22:12:12Z

Hi, that's ok. I am searching for someone who was adopted. He is 59, and he was abandoned as a child. His BF was a MMarine, which is different from Merchant Navy? I believe his BF came from NY. His BM, was from Phil, Pa. That's about all I have to work with....really not too much. TYVM for any help. GB, Ari

Sorry I do not have an Alexander Harley b 1921 although the Harley's I am researching were in the Merchant Navy so there may be a link at some point. Do you know where He was born or lived? did he have any siblings?
Shirley

Re: Slawson

TORROX — 2008-09-21 21:35:54Z

Sorry I do not have an Alexander Harley b 1921 although the Harley's I am researching were in the Merchant Navy so there may be a link at some point. Do you know where He was born or lived? did he have any siblings?
Shirley

Re: Harley, Australia to USA - tea broker

lmartinus — 2008-10-23 05:07:21Z

Hi Veronica
Edward Steane Harley (tea broker) migrated to Victoria from UK in 1852. His son Edward Steane Harley then travelled to Sri Lanka c 1866 to work as a planter and marry a local girl. He later returned to Victorian goldfields but died a pauper early 1900's
Lauraine (martinus at t p g)

Re: Harley, Australia to USA - tea broker

lmartinus — 2008-10-29 09:03:16Z

Our Harley family came from Leicestershire. Dr Eric Martinus, a family cousin on my husband, Ivan's side. He moved to Adelaide andwas also a famous pianist. Ivan migrated from Sri Lanka to Sydney over 30 years ago

Re: Harley, Australia to USA - tea broker

granita61 — 2008-11-02 07:32:03Z

I am doing research for Canterbury cricket. An edward steane harley (born 9/10/1839 in leicester) lived in christchurch new zealand and played 3 cricket matches for Canterbury in 1864, 1865 and february 1869. One researcher indicates he ran a wine and spirit business in the city and died at Rakahu on 9/6/1901. Could he be the harley who moved to Sri lanka at one stage

Re: Harley family, Lincolnshire U.K.

ericharley41 — 2008-08-17 15:16:32Z

Hi My name is Eric Harley, James Harley was my grandfather my farther was joseph Harley one of four brothers my mother is Vera Harley n Devereaux and is still alive to day age 93.I have various birth certs and marriage certs.I beleve Ian interviewed my mother during his research.If this is of any good to you good luck .E Harley

HARLEY Ollie Lee Sr 1911-2000

t42Moore — 2008-12-25 13:41:26Z

HARLEY Ollie Lee Sr 1911-2000

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 198,993 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: Joshua S. Harley & Ann Williams of S.C.

JuneGardner71 — 2008-04-27 01:02:01Z

After Joshua Harley, she married for the 3rd time,a Patrick Henry "Tobe" Hoover and had 8 more children by him. She had two by Mr. Williamson, 3 by Joshua Harley for a total of 13 children. If you want more information on the Hooveer children, let me know.

H.L. & S.L. HARLEY - 1906 Texas Deed

CallMeBee — 2008-05-29 15:57:43Z

In my personal collection:

1906 Texas Deed for a H.L. & S.L. (his wife) HARLEY. Deed is from Parker County, Texas.

The Harley's bought 640 acres of land from W.M. LONG.

If you have any questions, please contact me via email : )

I hope this helps those researching this family line.

Re: Charles Harley

Frogtown1 — 2008-04-06 21:26:29Z

Hi,
My father was born in 1896 in Sandy Valley and in 1944 moved to Borcton, New York, died in 1971. I do not have any names to go by. He told me that his father died before he was born and mother died when he was about 10. He went to live with an anut but I do not have her name either. he may have had some cousins by the name of Benajamin Franklin Harley, is about the only name we have come up with.
Thank You
Mary
frogtown_mhd@sbcglobal.net

Re: Charles Harley

Frogtown1 — 2008-04-07 13:05:13Z

Thank You,
If you have any information for me please feel free to e-mail me
Mary

Charles Harley

Frogtown1 — 2008-04-02 20:04:16Z

I am looking for any one that is related to Charles harley born on October 5, 1896 in Sandy valley, Pa and died on October 5, 1971, in Brocton New York.

Harley's from Donegal, Ireland

harleydion — 2008-12-04 14:53:46Z

Hi,
I am researching Harley's from Donegal.

I would love to hear from other Harley's out there with any connections to Donegal, I imagine that somewhere in the past we have a common ancestor.

Interesting family story is that some we descend from one of two brothers who immigrated from Iceland. Ferdinand is an Icelandic name and has been assumed here - based on the name Ferd. indicated in Griffith's Valuation. Also I believe that Icelandic people do not have last names, at least no in the same tradition as we have.

I believe that the Patriarch is Ferdinand (Ferd.) Harley from Braade & Mullafind (Dungloe Area), Donegal, Ireland (c1780).
He appears to have had 3 children Patrick c1800, James c1800 and Catherine b.1803 (from Griffith’s Valuation 1857 and 1901 Braade Census).
James Harley had 3 sons, Paddy c1830, Bryan b 1821 and Charles c1840. All still living in Braade, Donegal at census.
Paddy had 3 sons, James b.1851, Charles b.1858 & Bryan b.1866.
James is my Great-Grandfather.
Mary O'Donnell (John) married James Harley (Paddy, Braade) on Feb 16 1879 in St. Mary’s Belcruit. Mary's Mother was Madge Ferry.

Additional information is John Harley immigrated to United States in 1912, he travelled on the Columbia, registered to stay with Aunt Hannah Noonan (nee Harley) 192w 10th Street New York.

There appears to be English, Scottish and Irish Harley's.
In Donegal, Harley appears to be an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hEarghaile ‘descendant of Earghal’, a variant of the personal name Fearghal without the initial F. And from what my Father has told me, this is how he spelled his name when at school.
Further, although Cromwell did send forces into Ulster I think that any English Harley's would have likely remained Protestant.
Scottish Harley's are also an unlikely source for my family as it is probable that any “Ulster-Scots” would have been more towards the East of Northern Ireland.
This means that any Harley's from the east (from Cork to Dublin) are likley to not be related as they are most likely from Cromwellian stock.

Children of William Allen Deas & Elizabeth Livingston Harley

JuneGardner72 — 2008-04-03 09:41:08Z

I'm having trouble finding info on the following of their children:

JOHN B: When did John B. and Emmoline Bullock Harley die and where are they buried?

EMILY: Have only date of birth for Emily (1834). Did she die young?

WILLIAM BENJAMIN: Would like to extend the line of William Benjamin and Sarah. Have 3 children listed for them but nothing more.

Re: Joshua S. Harley & Ann Williams of S.C.

JuneGardner72 — 2008-04-03 08:58:08Z

Have been looking for more info on Ann Williams Williamson Harley. Do you have any more info on who her parents were or who the Williamson was that she maried. I have in my direct ancestors -- Williams, Williamson, and Harley from Orangeburg County. My gr gr gr grandfathers were David Williamson and William Allen Deas Harley.

Re: Thomas Harley in Bandon Ireland

CatherineFitzMaurice — 2007-12-01 08:58:43Z

It is very likely that Thomas was a weaver before he left here. In the early 1820s over 2000 weavers lived in this small town. This was the principal corduroy manufacturing centre in Ireland. However there was a rapid decline by the mid 1820s and there were a huge number of redundant workers depending on charity by the 1830s. During this time there was mass emigration which ties in perfectly with Thomas. I will try to trace him for you but it might take a while! I'll keep you posted.

Re: Thomas Harley in Bandon Ireland

CatherineFitzMaurice — 2007-11-30 20:00:15Z

Hi Kim,
I run the site www.bandon-genealogy.com. Perhaps I can help you with your search if you are still looking. What religion was your gggg father Thomas Harley?