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| Michael Harness, Milford, farmer, was born in Ross County, OH Sept. 12, 1813. His parents were John and Prudy Harness. The family emigrated to IN in the fall of 1829, when soon after the father died. The mother died in 1820. Mr Harness' father and an uncle George Clifford, served in the war of 1812, and were among the forces surrendered by Hull at Detroit. His uncle died while in the US service. Mr. Harness came to IL and afterward returned to Warren Co., IN where he remained several years. Returning to IL in 1836, he settled in Iroquios Co., town of Milford, where he was married July 22, 1836 to Miss Sally Thomas. In politics he was a staunch republican. Census 1870 Milford, Iroquois Co., Illinois 114 116 William Reeves 63 MW Farmer 100 200 Ohio -1------1 Rebecca Reeves 53 FW housekeeper Ohio ------1 William Reeves 12 MW Indiana---1 118 120 Michael Harness 56 MW Farmer 6000 300 Ohio --------1- Asa Harness 22 MW __ Illinois --------1- John 18 MW Illinois ----1----- Ira E. 16 MW Illinois ----1----- Benj. F 14 MW Illinois ----1----- | ||||||||||||||||||||
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