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Re: J. H. Harmony

coolvalley — 2009-02-12 01:59:32Z

you're welcome. who is he? what did he do in his life? where did you think he was? where are you located?

this cemetery has a lot of vets in it from all over who served in the civil war.

phil

Charles W. Harmony obit: York Co., PA, 1932

hughwilliams — 2009-02-11 20:21:28Z

From the "Evening Sun" newspaper (Hanover, Pennsylvania), 9 December 1932 issue, page 1 column 3:

OBITUARY
CHARLES W. HARMONY
Charles W. Harmony, 573 Broadway, died at his home this morning at 8:15 o'clock in his eighty-second year. Death was due to a complication of diseases. He was a son of the late Jeremiah and Hannah (Hershey) Harmony. His wife preceded him in death. Mr. Harmony was a charter member of Washington camp. No. 328, P. O. S. of A. and Constantine castle, No. 142, Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain, Hanover. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late home, with further services at Gerber's church, Menges Mills. The Rev. B. K. Mowrer, pastor of the Mt. Carmel Lutheran charge, will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Harry Loose. Burial will be made in Gerber's church cemetery.

Re: J. H. Harmony

hughwilliams — 2009-02-11 19:51:18Z

Thank you very much for posting this photo! Until now I was unaware of his place of burial.
While the gravestone clearly reads "22" for the regiment, numerous sources - both primary and secondary - record his regiment as the 21st.

J. H. Harmony

coolvalley — 2008-11-28 16:33:48Z

he's resting in kansas city.

pic of his stone.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/philmo/3057481446/

related news item

hughwilliams — 2008-05-16 04:19:39Z

From the Franklin Repository newspaper, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, 18 July 1912 issue, page 5, column 5:

Came For Funeral - J. P. Bowers of Annapolis, Md., is here to attend the funeral of his step-father, William Harmony, which takes place this afternoon. William F. Harmony, a son who is in the U. S. Navy was expected to arrive today in time for the funeral.

Another William Harmony obituary: 1912, Chambersburg, PA

hughwilliams — 2008-03-28 19:43:16Z

From the People's Register newspaper, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, 19 July 1912 issue, page 5:

On The Death Roster
...
WILLIAM HARMONY, Aged 73

William Harmony a veteran of the Civil War, died at the Chambersburg Hospital, July 16, from infirmities of age.
Mr. Harmony was a native of and spent most of his life in Chambersburg. He as [sic] 73 years of age - one of the many to answer President Lincoln's call for the Civil conflict and enlisted for four years. He served valiantly as a member of the Steven's battery and was given an honorable discharge. Following the close of the war he served as a teamster for Hunter & Springer at Franklin Furnace. Later he went to farming and continued until ill health incapacitated him. He was unassuming and industrious. was [sic] a member of Housum Post G. A. R. which organization with Rev. J. W. Burton had charge of the funeral.

William Harmony obituary: 1912, Chambersburg, PA

hughwilliams — 2008-03-05 20:59:16Z

From the Franklin Repository newspaper, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, 17 July 1912 issue, page 1:

The Death List
...
William Harmony died Tuesday morning at the Hospital, aged 73 years. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Harry of Hagerstown; William, in U. S. Navy; Charles, New York; Mrs. Harry Blocker, Fayetteville. He was a veteran of the Civil War and a member of G. A. G. [sic]

Funeral will be held from his home on Fourth street. Time later.

John F. Harmony obituary: 1886, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

hughwilliams — 2007-12-05 19:11:11Z

From the Shippensburg Chronicle newspaper (Shippensburg, Pennsylvania), December 9 1886 issue, page 2, column 5:

Oakville

We are sorry to record the death of Mr. John Harmony, which took place on Sunday last at 1 o'clock, at his residence in this place. Mr. Harmony has been a citizen of this place for a number of years and was Postmaster until last July. Interment in the U. B. grave yard on Wednesday, Dec. 8th, at eleven o'clock.

John F. Harmony obituary: 1886, Carlisle, Pennsylvania

hughwilliams — 2007-10-03 14:00:58Z

From the Carlisle Herald newspaper (Carlisle, Pennsylvania), December 6 1886 issue, page 1:

John F. Harmony Dead
Mr. John F. Harmony died at his home in Oakville yesterday (Sunday), aged 54 years. Funeral, Wednesday at 11 o'clock. Will be buried in the United Brethren graveyard at Oakville.
The subject of the above notice was well known and highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. He came here from Carlisle in 1866 to work at his trade, saddler. As a mechanic he was a number one workman. He was commissioned postmaster in 1873 on the recommondations [sic] of Gen. Todd and held the place until a few months ago. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death. They have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood. Peace to his ashes.

Elizabeth Harmony death record: 1883, Johnson Co, MO

hughwilliams — 2007-08-11 05:29:37Z

In the following transcription, anything in square brackets [] represents either information that I have entered which is not exactly as it appears in the document or indicates items that were difficult to read and so might be incorrectly transcribed. The former case refers to items in a date field that were simply "carried down" from a previous entry by using "ditto" marks (").

Missouri State Archives
Johnson County Death Registers
Vol. 1, page 3, entry #37:

Date of Report - Month Day Year: " [Nov] 17 " [1883]
Name: Elizabeth Harmony
Sex and Color: Female, White
Age: 71 years, 9[?] months
Occupation: House wife
Date of Death - Month Day Year Am or PM: Nov 7 " [1883] 12
Single, Married Widower or Widow: married
Nationality: am
Where Born: Virginia
How long Resident in this State YEARS: March[?]
Place of Death: Warrensburg Tp Johnson Co
Cause of Death: ulceration of [???]
Complication: [blank]
Duration of Complication: [blank]
Duration of Disease: [??] days
Place of Burial: Warrenbg[?]
Date of Burial: [illegible]
Name of Undertaker:[?] Maurgat[?]
Place of Business: Warrensburg[?]
Name and Residence of Physician Returning Certificate: Les[?] Hauk[?], Warrensburg Mo

John Harmony obituary: 1880, Chambersburg, PA

hughwilliams — 2007-08-07 22:58:37Z

From the Public Opinion newspaper (Chambersburg, Pennsylvania), 21 Feb 1880 issue, page 3:

DEATH OF AN AGED CITIZEN

The numerous friends and acquaintances of Mr. John Harmony, who for many years resided near New Franklin, this county, will learn, with regret, of his death which occurred on Sunday evening last, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Susan Oyler, on South Main street. For nearly thirty years the deceased suffered from a pulmonary affection, but it was only within a year or two that the malady gave him any trouble, and he continued to grow worse until he peacefully and painlessly expired as above. Mr. H. was a peaceable and quiet citizen, liberal to a fault, and there are many now living who, since he has passed away, lose a valued and steadfast friend. His funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, and the remains were followed to their last resting place-Cedar Grove cemetery-by a large concourse of relatives and acquaintances. Mr. Harmony leaves an aged widow, and a large number of children and grand children to mourn his loss. He was in the 79th year of his age.

John H. Harmony obituary: 1892 Kansas City, MO

hughwilliams — 2007-08-07 21:36:48Z

From the Kansas City Star newspaper (Kansas City, Missouri), 15 September 1892 issue, page 6:

JOHN H. HARMONY DEAD

A Real Estate Man Who Was Sandbagged Last Winter Found Dead in Bed.

John H. Harmony, who was sandbagged by thugs last spring, died suddenly this morning at his home, 1108 Euclid avenue. He never recovered from the injuries inflicted by his murderous assailants and his death was no doubt a result of the sandbag.
Mr. Harmony was a real estate broker with an office in the Whitney building. Until last spring he was a man of powerful frame and the best of health. One morning he left home for a little town not far from this city transacted some business and, about 7 o'clock that night, he returned to Kansas City, carrying some valuable papers in a small valise. He went to his office in the Whitney building and then started for home. About 10 o'clock a policeman saw him stagger past the corner of Ninth street and Woodland avenue, and, thinking that he was only drunk, directed him toward his home. An hour later his wife heard a noise at the front door and opening it found him there unconscious. He was brought to the light and was hardly recognizable. His derby hat was beaten down over his eyes and his face and clothes were covered with mud. He had a large welt on the side of his head, but the skin was not broken. In the course of a day Harmony regained consciousness so that he noticed movements around him and at the end of a week he was able by signs to recognize his wife and daughter, but he was unable to make complete sentences or to speak connected words. Gradually his speech returned until he was able to make himself understood, but he never fully recovered. When able to talk he said two men struck him in the hallway of the Whitney building and that he walked all the way to his home. He could give no descriptions of the men or tell more of the assault. His papers were stolen and were never found. Of late Mr. Harmony has been able to attend to his business affairs and was in fair health.
This morning he arose about 6 o'clock, as usual, and greeted his wife. While he was dressing she went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. When he failed to answer the breakfast bell an hour later, she went upstairs and found him on the bed, dead. Coroner Langsdale will make an autopsy, and if he finds that death was the result of the sandbag he will probably hold an inquest. No arrangements have been made for the funeral.
At the time of the assault police detectives were detailed to make an investigation, but discovered nothing. The janitor of the Whitney building declared that the assault was not made in that building, and Mr. Harmony wasn't himself positive where he was.

Jeremiah Harmony obituary: 1862, Hanover, PA

hughwilliams — 2007-08-07 00:30:26Z

From the Spectator newspaper (Hanover, Pennsylvania), 10 Oct 1862 issue:

Local Affairs - Sudden Death
About 8 o'clock on Thursday evening last, the 2nd inst., our citizens were considerably startled on learning that Mr. Jeremiah Harmony, the gentlemanly superintendent of the Golden Star Hotel, cor. Carlisle & Chestnut Sts., had fallen over dead while sitting in a chair in the Bar-room of the Hotel. He appeared to those who were sitting in the bar-room at the time, to be enjoying his usual good health, when suddenly he fell back in his chair, stricken with a paralytic stroke, and died instantly. Mr. H was well and favorably known to all our citizens, having resided here for a long time, and some years ago was proprietor of the Franklin House, on York Street. He leaves a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn his loss. He was aged about 45 years.

Christian Harmony obituary: 1892, Shelby County, OH

hughwilliams — 2007-08-03 05:49:35Z

From the Shelby County Democrat newspaper (Sidney, Ohio), 10 June 1892 issue, page 5:

"Death of Christian Harmony"
Christian Harmony, for nearly forty-five years a resident of Loramie township, died at his home on Thursday morning. He was born near Chambersburg, Franklin county, Pa., April 14, 1807, and was therefore in the 86th year of his age. In 1834, in the county whence he came, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Palmer and In 1847 he came West, locating on the farm where he always lived afterward, with the exception of about two years. To them were born six children - three sons and three daughters, and of these all the sons and one daughter are living. Mrs. Harmony, who was a most estimable woman, died in 1889. The subject of this sketch was well known in the western part of the county, and was highly esteemed for the virtues that always are remembered when things of earth have passed away. The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, the burial being near Houston.

William Harmony obituary: 1905, De Soto, MO

hughwilliams — 2007-08-03 05:13:14Z

From the Weekly Republican newspaper (De Soto, Missouri), 24 February 1905 issue, page 5:

"Obituary"
William Harmony, aged 89 years, died in St. Louis last Friday morning. His remains were brought here on Saturday, and Sunday they were interred in the city cemetery. Mr. Harmony was born in Pennsylvania in 1815 and came to this county when a young man. He resided here until about two years ago, when he went to St. Louis to live with some of his relatives, his wife having died about five years ago.
The funeral services were held at the home of C. W. Harmony and were conducted by Rev. Wm. B. North of the M. E. Church, south.

Frederick Harmony obituary: Johnstown, PA 1885

hughwilliams — 2007-02-01 14:40:02Z

From the Johnstown Tribune newspaper, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 30 January 1885 issue, page 8, column 2:

Frederick Harmony
The funeral of the late Frederick Harmony took place on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mr. Harmony was born in Franklin County, this State, on the 10th of October, 1810. He was a farmer and was prominent among the agriculturists of his section until ten years ago, when he moved to Missouri. There his wife died about a year since. Last fall he came East to see his relatives, and while visiting at the residence of Mr. Homer McGarvey, in this place, was prostrated with a complication of disorders under which he steadily sank until death ended his sufferings on Saturday.
Mr. Harmony was the father of ten children, seven of whom survive, as follows: Mary, wife of Homer McGarvey, Johnstown; Samantha, wife of Pearson Hershey, Johnstown; Martha, wife of Johnson Wagoner, Johnstown; Mrs. Frank Orr, Altoona; John, Missouri; Helen, wife of S. B. Shaffer, Missouri; Margaret, wife of John Palmer, Iowa; Frank of Somerset.
Mr. Harmony was a member of the Methodist Church for forty years.

[Notes: Even though the obituary states that seven children survive, it lists eight. I believe that the one listed as "Helen" should really be "Ellen" and that her husband's surname should be "Shaver" rather than "Shaffer". Frank is listed as a surviving son, but he actually died in 1878 probably in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Another son, Frederick, survived his father but is not listed.]

William Jackson Harmony obit: Kansas, 1921

hughwilliams — 2005-12-27 23:29:25Z

From The Hutchinson News newspaper, November 28 1921 edition, published in Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas

William Jackson Harmony
William Jackson Harmony died suddenly last evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James C. Clark of 324 Fifth avenue west, at 7:30. While he had been in poor health for some time his death came as a shock to his immediate family and friends. No funeral arrangements have been made pending word from relatives away from here.
Mr. Harmony was born at DeSota [sic; should be DeSoto], Mo., on June 4th, 1840. He was a devout member of the Hadley Methodist church and a member of the G. A. R.
He is survived by the following children, Mrs. Edna Belt, Knobview, Mo., Mrs. H. K. Scandrett, Liberal, Mrs. Walter Koontz, Rosalia, Charles W. Harmony, Orel Harmony and Mrs. James C. Clark of this city together with twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Some Basic Harmoie/Harmony Notes

JohnRay43 — 2004-08-08 22:45:05Z

I am actually a researcher for another line, but I have put together some background data on the Harmonie/Harmony family in the USA. Maybe this will help someone else.

Johannes Harmonie (Abt 1725 - 1801) came to America aboard the ship "Leslbie" ... sailed from Rotterdam on Oct 17, 1749. His wife (whose name I don't have was, like him, of Palatine stock)

He had 5 sons, but I have only authenticated 4 names at present (Adam, John, William, and Daniel)

Adam was born abt 1764 in Franklin Co, PA, and died abt 1859 in Barron Co, Wisconsin.

Adam served in the American Army during the Revolutionary War (8th Battalion, 3rd Company (Home Guard) of Pittsburg, PA.

Adam married Barbara Heinicke, and according to the 1790 census for PA had seven children. He also appears on the taxtables for Guilford Township, Franklin Co 1786.

I have only two children for sure, Samuel and William.

Samuel (1789 - 1850) married Leah Schumacher, and had 4 children. Noah Sylvester (Oct 17, 1839 - May 8, 1919); Daniel (June 1846 - Aft 1908); Eliza (Bef 1850); and George Washington (Apr 21 1850 - Nov 22 1914)

Noah married Isabell Bellman and had 6 children (Samuel, Emma, Laura, Aaron, Priscilla, aand Archibald)

Daniel married Mary Brown, and had 5 children (Leah Lee, Sina Jane, Ida, Clara, and Charles)

Elizah married Heremiah Rossbach, and they had 15 children! 3 died of diptheria at one time, and 7 others died of diptheria together at another time) Of the surviving, there were: Leah, George, John, Emma, and Conrad.

George Washington married Louise Mary Elizabeth Dorthea Schloemer, and had 4 children: Samuel (Aug 8, 1880 - June 1881 - died of consumption); Leah (Jul 31 1882 - Oct 17 1961); Emilie Rosina (Mar 20 1884 - May 29 1951); and Mildred Eliza (Jan 19 1891 - Oct 19 1896).

Leah married Rudolph Carl Henninger (my greatgrandfather).

Hope this helps someone.

e.e. harmony uniform ( chaplin. civil war)

2001-11-23 19:35:09Z

I have found an old civil war chaplin uniform with a white star like medal attached and inside is the name of e.e. harmony. would like some help here in ohio to find out more about him and the uniform.
thanks,
steve

frinfrock

2001-02-06 21:30:37Z

I am the great great granddaughter of a Sarah Frin(a?)frock who was married to Charles W. Painter (died 1901). Have no further information, except that his son, Charles F (b. 1876 d.1926), married Mary Bertha Zinkand and lived in Schuykill Cty, PA. You are the first person I have even found with the name. The children of Charles F and Mary were raised catholic. Oh, Charles W. and Sarah Frinfrock had four children (John, Charles, Frances, and Alice -in birth order)

Jessie Ruth Harmony

2000-06-22 14:21:46Z

I am looking for information on my great-grandmother Jessie Ruth Harmony. She was born 9/18/1899 to Ida Sarah Ticknor Swezey and Elno Jay Swezey in New York state. Can you help me?

Sarah Harmony

2000-04-30 14:05:56Z

Hi, I am looking for ancesters of my gggrandmother: Sarah Harmony Mertz. What I do know about Sarah is she was born December 23, 1803 in PN. She married John Mertz prior to 1830 in PN. All her children were born in Pn and appartently she and John moved to Ohio after 1847. Sarah died August 11, 1875 in St John's Union, Auglaize Co., Oh and is buried in St John's Cemetary. Hypothesis is Sarah's family may have been from Middleburg, Union Co., PN as this is where John Mertz was born. Can use ay help or suggestions as to who were Sarah's parents and where they were from. Can contact me at avilionwhippets@webtv.net Thank you, Janet Etheredge

William Harmony

JMR0303 — 2003-01-25 17:16:39Z

Married to Anna Wenninger Ohio Northern

J. H. HARMONY - Kansas City, MO - 1891

JohnWOBrien — 2002-11-12 05:00:21Z

"The Kansas City Times) (Missouri) Monday, December 14, 1891

STILL IN DELIRIUM

J. H. HARMONY Vainly Tries to Talk of His Assailants.

At his home, 1116 Michigan avenue, J. H. HARMONY is still struggling in delirium, striving to tell who are the men who waylaid and sandbagged him on Thursday night.

Mr. HARMONY's condition yesterday showed a trifling improvement. He recognized friends and answered trivial questions intelligibly, but whenever questioned about the men who assaulted him, his excitement would carry him back into delirium.

"They--they--" the wounded man would gasp, then fall back, muttering senseless words.

Members of the family asked him if Negroes assaulted him.

"No, no," declared the wounded man.

"Did you know them?"

"Yes, yes!"

Detectives who are working on the case think that when HARMONY is able to talk he will tell startling things. It is believed that he was struck by men who knew him well, who were aware of his trip to Cameron supposably with a large sum of money intended to be used in the purchase of the Cameron Vindicator.

HARMONY's physicians urge that the man be not excited by questions until he recovers some measure of strength. His condition is most serious.

(I have no connection with this family but let me know if you do.)
neirbo

Harmony

kennethmoore14 — 2001-07-13 00:33:25Z

Hi Bonnie:
Your EWard Harmony hy was a brother to my grandmother Mary Elizabeth Harmony.
I have the Harmonys in Franklin Co. Pa. for several generations.
I too would like to know more about their European background.
Please come back to me at my E. mail address as I do not get on the message boards very often.
Thanks
Kennie

Harmony and Frinfrock

bonandcon — 2001-08-16 21:32:10Z

I am the great granddaughter of ward harmony and grace frinfrock. I would like to have information as to our ancestors in Scottland, Ireland, Germany and Holland.

Frinfrock

bonandcon — 2001-08-16 21:32:10Z

Hello Megan, Thank-you for answering my mail so quickly. I do not know if our relatives are connected but I will continue the search. I found out about the Ohio Genealogy Society. I will be collecting everything I can get my hands on. First I will be sending for the birth cert. of Ward and Grace Harmony. Maybe the parents of Grace(Frinfrock) Harmony will lead us to useful information.I was told Grace came from Holland but I think the Dutch connection was farther back. Maybe you would want to check out the Pa. Genealogy Society. I would think there is one. Sincerely, Bonnie Anderson