Biographical Sketch of Michael HARLAN; Chester County, PA

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Michael Harlan, son of James Harlan, of Monkwearmouth, in England, came from the north of 
Ireland, with his brother George, about the year 1687, and married Dinah, dau. of Henry 
Dixon, of New Castle. Their eldest son, George, b. 10-4-1690, m. Mary, widow of Alexander 
Stewart, dau. of Joel and Ann Baily, and settled on the Brandywine in what is now Newlin 
township. Their son Joel, b. 11-10-1724; d. 9-3-1796; m. 10-17-1746, at Kennet Meeting,
Hannah Wickersham, b. 5-5-1723; d. 12-15-1811; dau. of Thomas and Abigail Wickersham of 
East Marlborough. They had children Dinah, Ruth, Mary, Caleb (m. Hannah Edwards), Joshua 
and Joel. Joel Harlan Sr., had 260 acres of land in Newlin which by will he divided 
between his sons, Caleb and Joel. The last named inherited the old home and continued to 
reside there.
 
 
 
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