Bios of Harlan, Charles Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1920.
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Harlan, Charles (page 556), one of the early settlers of Oakwood Township,
arrived in the township about fifty years ago, taking 80 acres of land in
section 23, which he began to improve and develop. Not satisfied with a
small farm, from time to time he purchased more land until he owned 320
acres, in the meanwhile erecting buildings, including a good house, barns
and outbuildings, fencing and otherwise improving his property until he
had developed an excellent farm. After an active and successful career he
died March 25, 1918, one of the best known and most respected citizens of
his township. Mr. Harlan married Catherine Hall, who preceded him to the
Great Beyond by only a few months, passing away in September, 1917. They
had been the parents of a numerous family numbering 14 children, namely:
Edward, who lives in California; Agnes (first), deceased; Clara, now Mrs.
J. J. Ryan; Harry, a resident of Lake City, Minn., Arthur, who lives in
Montana; Catherine, wife of E. R. Holzer, of Elgin Township; Loretta, now
Mrs. Julius Gessner, of Highland Township; Genevieve, widow of L. W.
Lyons; Angela, now Mrs. Paul E. Cruser, of Minneapolis; Eva, wife of Phil
Abrahamson, of Plainview; Carl, of Oakwood; Ralph A., of Oakwood, and
Agnes, residing in Plainview.
Webmaster's Notes: The biography mentions 14 children but only lists 13.
According to Dan, the 14th child is Carl R. Harlan, subject of the
previous biography.

Webmaster's Notes: This appears to be a duplicate of the Charles Harlan
biography on page 556, although it is not identical.

Harlan, Charles (page 647), one of the early settlers of Oakwood Township,
arrived in the township about 50 years ago, taking 80 acres of land in
section 23, which he began to improve and develop. Not satisfied with a
small farm, from time to time he purchased more land until he owned 320
acres, in the meanwhile erecting buildings, including a good house, barns
and outbuildings, fencing and otherwise improving his property until he
had brought it into excellent condition. After an active and successful
career he died March 25, 1918, one of the best known and most respected
citizens of his township. Mr. Harlan married Catherine Hall, who preceded
him to the Great Beyond by only a few months, passing away in September,
1917. They had been the parents of a numerous family of children, namely:
Edward, who lives in California; Agnes (first) deceased; Clara, now Mrs.
J. J. Ryan; Harry, a resident of Lake City, Minn.; Arthur, who lives in
Montana; Catherine, wife of E. R. Holzer of Elgin Township; Loretta, now
Mrs. Juius Gessenor of Highland Township, Genevieve, widow of L. W. Lyon;
Angela, now Mrs. Paul E. Cruser of Minneapolis; Eva, wife of Phil
Abrahamson of Plainview; Carl, of Oakwood; Ralph A., of Oakwood, and
Agnes, residing in Plainview.