Colusa County CA Archives Biographies.....Harlan, Thomas William April 5, 1874 - July 18, 1936
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Source: History of Colusa and Glenn Counties, California
Author: McComish

"THOMAS WILLIAM HARLAN 

A native son of Colusa County, and one whose name now ranks high in 
agricultural circles in the Sacramento Valley, is T. W. Harlan of Willows. He 
was born on April 5, 1874, a son of the late Thomas Helm and Jane (Haynes) 
Harlan, of whom more extended mention is made elsewhere in this volume, in a 
sketch of the life of T. H. Harlan [page 514 and 517-518]. 

Thomas William Harlan was reared on his father's ranch, and attended the public 
schools in pursuit of an education. As he was growing to manhood, he learned 
the various branches of farming and the care of stock; and thus equipped, he 
began his career as a grain farmer on rented land west from Williams. After 
this he was employed for one year by the Hamilton Sugar Company, in the 
capacity of foreman of the teams used in farming their lands. His next work was 
in the Sierra Valley, where he assisted in the construction work on the Western 
Pacific Railroad. On settling in Willows he leased some two thousand acres of 
the Hoag tract and began raising wheat, barley, stock and rice. He has met with 
very satisfactory returns, so much so that he now owns the greater part of the 
land. He gives much attention to raising stock, and has some fine specimens on 
his ranch northeast of Willows. 

Mr. Harlan was united in marriage with Miss Anna M[argaret]. Otten, a native of 
New York; and they have one son. Helm W. Harlan. Mr. Harlan is president of the 
Glenn County Cold Storage and Creamery Company, and a director of the Electric 
Railway Corporation. While busily engaged in looking after his own interests, 
Mr. Harlan finds time to devote to such duties as claim the attention of public-
spirited citizens who are interested in the welfare of their own community, and 
he is always ready to lend his services and give his advice to the 
inexperienced, to help them on their road to prosperity and happiness. The 
lessons learned in his childhood have alwavs stood him in good stead. When a 
child he was obedient, and faithful to his parents; and in his mature years he 
was a faithful and loving companion to his mother and sisters, assisting them 
in their every effort to do good. Indeed, his entire bearing toward the gentler 
sex has always been characterized by marked courtesy and politeness. A man of 
strong character and determination, he has always directed his business affairs 
along the lines of strict integrity and honor. As a result he has been truly 
blessed with the love of his family and the esteem of his friends and 
associates. He finds his greatest pleasure in doing his duty by his family, and 
in giving pleasure to others as he goes through the busy routine of daily 
business life. Mr. Harlan is a great lover of his work, his stock, and his 
ranch; and he is especially kind and considerate in his treatment of his 
employees. Like his father before him, he tries to do all the good he can to 
all the people he can, and feels that in this way he is 
doing his share towards uplifting humanity, spiritually and intellectually."

Additional Comments:
History of Colusa and Glenn Counties, California
by Charles D. McComish and Mrs. Rebecca T. Lambert
Los Angeles: Historic Record Company, 1918

Pages 518-519.  Portrait on page 515


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