Tag Archives: Martin Harless

Martin Harless was born on 25 July 1738. He was the son of Johan Philip Harless and Anna Margarette Price. Martin Harless married Catherine Lingel, daughter of Johan Jacob Lingel and Anna Ursula Banckhard, circa 1754.

Martin Harless died 1820 in Giles County, Virginia.

Children of Martin Harless and Catherine Lingel

Elizabeth Harless
Ferdinand Harless+ b. 1755, d. Jan 1853
Harriett Harless b. c 1756
Philip Harless+ b. 1760, d. Aug 1849
Patrick Harless+ b. 1761
Catharine Harless+ b. c 1763, d. 29 Dec 1855
Anna Maria Christina Harless b. s Oct 1763
Michael Harless+ b. 1768, d. bt 19 Oct 1832 – 28 Jan 1833
Martha Harless+ b. c 1772, d. 1838
Margaret Harless+ b. 11 Jan 1777, d. 17 Sep 1846

 

Wedding Wednesday – Marie Harless and Norman Brogan

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Almost 73 years ago, Marie Harless, the 17 year old daughter of Belva Lockwood Brown and Lightburn Bernie Harless, married Norman B. Brogan in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky. I have often wondered if the couple chose to marry in Kentucky because Marie was under age to marry in West Virginia without parental consent.

The newspaper reported:

Mrs. Norman Brogan is the former Miss Marie Harless, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Harless of Dunbar, who was married Sept. 14 in Russell, Ky., [to Norman Brogan,] son of Mrs. Rosamonde A. Black and nephew of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Brogan. Rev. John R. Gilpin read the ceremony in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Bever Justices of Oak Hill and Mr. Fred Harless.

The bride attended Madison schools and her husband, an employee of the Graveley Motor company in Dunbar, was graduated from Dunbar high school. The couple resides at 320 McAndrews street, Dunbar.

Marie Harless Wedding

 

The Charleston Gazette, Charleston, WV, 27 September 1940.

Marie Harless

Born: 6 March 1923.
Died: 
Parents: Lightburn Bernie Harless and Belva Lockwood Brown.
Spouse: Norman B. Brogan.
Known Children: unknown.
Relationship to Johan Philip Harless: 5th great-granddaughter.

  1. Johan Philip Harless.
  2. Martin Harless.
  3. Philip Harless.
  4. Philip Henry Harless.
  5. William Anderson Harless
  6. John William Harless.
  7. Lightburn Bernie Harless.
  8. Marie Harless.

Last Will and Testament of James Burwell Harless

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State of West Virginia, County of Kanawha and town of Marmet.

I, J. B. Harless, with a sound mind on this the 24th day of February, 1914 in the presents of Albert Hearrold and J. C. Leavens, make my last will and testament to-wit: at my death I hereby make the following disposal of my property:

W. B. Harless, C. D. Harless, Flora Evines and Sybil Harless are to have an equal part of my estate, Improvements to be considered. Sybil Harless is not to come in possession of his part untill he reaches the age of 21 years. In case I should not live I here by name W. B. and C. D. Harless as his Guardian untill he does reach the age of 21 years.

My full meaning of this document is that the Four above named heirs shall shear and shear alike.

Signature of J. B. Harless J. B. Harless
Signature of witnesses C. A. Harold
J. C. Leavens

P. S. In case that Sybil Harless should die without leaving heirs of his own. His part shall be divided equeal among the other three heirs above mentions.

At a regular session of the County Court of Kanawha County, continued and held forsaid County at the Court House thereof on Saturday the 21st day of March, 1914.

A paper writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of J. B. Harless,  deceased, late of said County, was this day presented to the Court for probate, and the same being duly proven by the oaths of C. A. Harold and J. C. Leavens, the subscribing witnesses thereto, the said paper writing is admitted to probate and ordered to be recorded as filed as and for the last will and testament of the said decedent.

Teste:  L C Massey. Clerk
Kanawha County Court.

Will of James Burwell Harless

James Burwell Harless last will and testament

“West Virginia Will Books, 1756-1971,” digital images, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 23 September 2013), image copy, will of J. B. Harless, dated 24 February 1914, Kanawha County Wills, Vol. 7, p. 285.

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James Burwell Harless

Born: 27 February 1840.
Died: 14 March 1914.
Parents: James Howard Harless and Spicey Barker.
Spouse: Mary Ellen Barker.
Known Children: Wyatt J. Harless, Myrtle J. Harless, Watson Berry Harless, Naoma Harless, Commodore D. Harless, Flora Belle Harless.
Relationship to Johan Philip Harless: 2nd great-grandson.

  1. Johan Philip Harless.
  2. Martin Harless.
  3. Philip Harless.
  4. James Howard Harless.
  5. James Burwell Harless.

Charlotte Evelyn Bush Harless Obituary

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Evelyn Bush Harless, age 80, of Granite Falls, passed away at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson. Our beautiful mom passed away, Wednesday, September 7, 2011. She was born January 19, 1931 in Caldwell County to the late Doyle Bush and Alma McRary Bush. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Bud Bush.

Mrs. Harless retired from Fairfield Chair in 1989. She was a member of Lenoir Community Church, and attended Solid Rock Baptist Church.

Mrs. Harless is survived by five children, Pamela Harless of Granite Falls, Jeff Harless and wife Maria Jo Harless of Manheim, PA, Hal Harless and wife Martha Clawson Harless of Kernersville, NC, Andrea Harless and life partner, Tracey Kern of St. Petersburg, FL and Matt Harless and wife Catherine of the U.S. Air Force; sister, Pat Fox of Cornelius; two cats, Maja and Littlebit; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at Greer-McElveen Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Jerry Stines and Rev. Jon Cameron. Interment will follow at Union Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Serving as pallbearers will be: Robert Harless, Jonathan Harless, David Harless, Steve Tolbert Jr., Lee Resor and Rustin Clawson.

Honorary pallbearers will be James Harless and Tim Clawson.

The family respectfully request donations and memorials be made to: Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood St., Lenoir, NC 28645.

Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Charlotte Eveyln Bush Harless

Born: 19 January 1931.
Died: 7 September 2011.
Parents: Doyle Bush and Alma McRary.
Spouse: Andrew Frederick Harless.
Known Children: Pamela Harless, Jeffrey Boye Harless, Hal Gordon Harless, Andrea Evelyn Harless, Matt Warner Harless.
Relationship to Johan Philip Harless: wife of 5th great-grandson.

  1. Johan Philip Harless.
  2. Martin Harless.
  3. Patrick Harless.
  4. John Harless.
  5. Anderson Harless.
  6. James Matheson Harless.
  7. James Vernon Harless.
  8. Andrew Frederick Harless and Charlotte Evelyn Bush.

Arlene B. Harless Obituary

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Arlene B. Harless, 78, of Saville Twp., Elliottsburg, died Saturday, June 5, 2010 as the result of an automobile accident.

She was born Oct. 21, 1931 in Juniata County to Alton and Sally (Swartz) Comp.

She had worked for the former Newport Dress Factory and enjoyed gardening and flowers, cooking and bird watching.

She was the widow of Maj. Jerry Harless, Floyd Mauk and Harry Campbell.

Surviving are two children, Brian T. Mauk and Sue E. Snyder, both of Elliottsburg; three brothers, Dale and Glen McNaughton, both of Elliottsburg, and Wayne McNaughton of Shermans Dale; three sisters, Ethel Sledzinski and Cynthia Pickel, both of Shermans Dale, and Aletha McGowan of Holiday, Fla.; and four grandchildren, Luke Snyder, Charles and Catelyn Kimmel and Ben Mauk.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, James, Carl, Bruce and Frank McNaughton; and two sisters, Annie Fry and Marie Crockett.

Services were held June 15 in David Myers Funeral Home, Newport. Burial was in Newport Cemetery.

Arlene B. Comp

Born: 21 October 1931.
Died: 5 June 2010.
Parents: Alton Comp and Sally Swartz.
Spouse: Jerry Eugene Harless.
Known Children: none known.
Relationship to Johan Philip Harless: wife of 5th great-grandson.

  1. Johan Philip Harless.
  2. Martin Harless.
  3. Ferdinand Harless.
  4. Isaac D. Harless.
  5. James Harless.
  6. James Marion Harless.
  7. James Bob Harless.
  8. Jerry Eugene Harless and Arlene B. Comp.

Charlie Clinton Harless Obituary

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Charlie Clinton Harless LONGWOOD, Fla. Charlie Clinton Harless, age 84 , passed away Sept. 29, 2009, at Lake Mary Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lake Mary, Fla. Born May 3, 1925, in Russell County, Va., Charlie had lived most of his life in the Abingdon/Bristol area moving to Florida in 2003 to be near his daughter and son-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Harless and Gertude Caudell Harless; two brothers, Ira Harless and Warren Harless; and one sister, Eileen Harless Dove. Mr. Harless was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving as a torpedoman’s mate on PT Boat 345 in Squadron 25 during World War II. He was honorably discharged when his tour of duty was over in 1946. He was an active member of the community taking an interest in youth sports activities by officiating baseball and football events. He retired from Raytheon Corporation as a tool and die maker/machinist in 1987. He was a member of VFW Post 6975 in Bristol Tennessee/Virginia and was a master mason in Zollicoffer Masonic Lodge 444 in Bluff City, Tenn. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Helen Tate Harless of Longwood; his daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and Mike Bennett of Longwood; and his son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Beth Harless of Marietta, Ga.; three siblings survive him, Clarence Harless of Bristol Tennessee, Evangeline Singleton of Church Hill, Tenn., and Mary Harless of Abingdon, Va. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Chris, Caitlin and Kim Harless, all of Marietta; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements entrusted to Collison Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Seminole Chapel, 335 East State Road 434, Longwood, Fl. 32750 (407-260-5400).

This obituary was originally published in the Bristol Herald Courier.

Charlie Clinton Harless

Born: 3 May 1925.
Died: 29 September 2009.
Parents: Estell Lee Harless and Willie Gertrude Caudill.
Spouse: Helen Tate.
Known Children: Valerie Harless, Dean Harless.
Relationship to Johan Philip Harless: 5th great-grandson.

  1. Johan Philip Harless.
  2. Martin Harless.
  3. Ferdinand Harless.
  4. Isaac D. Harless.
  5. David Jackson Harless.
  6. George W. Harless.
  7. Estell Lee Harless.
  8. Charlie Clinton Harless.