Biographical Sketch of T. W. Harl, Rush Township, Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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T. W. Harl, attorney, East Atchison, was born February 26, 1844, in 
Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and was raised and educated in his native city. 
During the late war he enlisted in Company A, Fourth Ohio Infantry,
in 1861, and served until the close of the war, having taken part in
many hard fought battles, among which were Cheek Mountain, the seven
days' battle, second Bull Run, Antietam and Gettysburg.  After this
he entered the commissary department at Washington, remaining there
until the close of the war, with the exception of one month spent 
with General Grant's command.  He emigrated West in the fall of 1865, 
and settled at Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he resided until 1868, en-
gaged in the study of law.  Then moved to Jackson County, Kansas,
engaging in the practice of his profession until 1877, when he came 
to this place and opened an office.  He has built up a good practice
owns considerable town property and stands among the leading citizens
of the county.  Was married in 1867, to Miss Lizzie J. Birt, a daugh-
ter of F. A. Birt, of Council Bluffs.  She was born May 15, 1846, in
Brownsville, Pennsylvania.  They have had a family of two children,
Frank F. and Charles.  Mrs. Harl is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

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