BIO:  HARBISON, James P., s/o James P. & Elizabeth Harbison

Submitted by:  phill@redrock.net   (Phyllis Hill)

HARBISON   MILLER   

History of Pike & Dubois Counties, Indiana; Chicago
Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885
Dubois County, Harbison Twp., page 659

JAMES P. HARBISON is a son of James P. and Elizabeth Harbison.  The father
was born in Kentucky February 12, 1803, and the mother was born March 18, 
1808.  They married in Kentucky, and in 1827, removed to Dubois County, Ind.,
where the father followed farming as an occupation.  His death occurred
August 18, 1841, and the mother died October 11, 1885.  Our subject was born
in Harbison Township, February 14, 1830, and lived with his parents until his
marriage, which took place December 19, 1851.  His wife, Allatha Miller, was
born May 13, 1834.  This union was blessed with four children:  Eva, Emma,
Lota B. and one not named.  His wife died October 24, 1880, and about a year
later he married Mary J. Miller, his present wife.  They belong to the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  Mr. Harbison is a Republican, and has held
the office of justice of the peace for twelve years.  He is one of the old
pioneer settlers of Harbison Township--a successful farmer and an honest
and respected man.
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