Robert Lee Harmon born in Bonpas Twp, son of Andrew J Harmon and Rebecca Anna Emery.

On June 4 1880 Census in Bonpas Twp. Richland Co. IL., Andrew Harmon 35 years a Farm Laborer with wife Rebecca[Emery]31 years and children; Charlie 12, Alice 10, Robert 7, Emma 5 and Jesse 1 year old...Living next door are Rebecca's parents; Jesse and Nancy Emery's family.
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Robert Lee Harmon married 27 Nov 1890 to Nancy Olive Bartlett in Vincennes, Knox Co. IN.

On 19 Jun 1900 living in Bonpas Twp. Richland Co. IL., Robert L Harmon 29 years a Farmer with wife Nancy O [Barlett] 31 years, keeping house, having been married 10 years having 5 children with 4 living; Lee H 8, Ida M 7, Elzie E 5, Wm H 2 and Infant 0 months, May.

Around 1906-1908 Picture of Robert and Nancy Harmon family in front of their 2 Story Home.

The 5 May 1910 Census in Olney Twp Richland Co. IL., Living near Troy School, Robert L Harmon 38 a Farmer with wife Olive [Bartlett] 40, been married 19 years having 10 children with 8 living; Lee 18, Ida 17, Elza 15, Henry 12, Raymond 11, [Twins; Earl 7, Pearl 7 and Harvey 5 years.
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Before 21 Jun 1916 the picture of Robert & Nancy Harmon family was taken.
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21 Jan 1916 Death of Son; William Henry Harmon 18 years old, living near Troy School, died last Saturday of Bright's Disease.
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In 1920 Censu in Olney Twp Richland Co. IL., Robert L Harmon 48 a Farmer with wife Olive [Barlett] 49 and children; Elza E 26, Ida M 27, Ernest R(Raymond)19, Earl 17, Pearl 17 and Harvey 15 years.

On 1930 Census in Olney Twp richland Co. IL., R.L. Harmon 59 is Farming with wife Olive [Barlett] 61 keeping house, with son Pearl Harmon 28 years Single(Married)

The 19 Apr 1940 census in Olney Twp., Richland Co. IL., Robert L Harmon 70 with wife Ollie Harmon 72 years.
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Death of Robert Lee Harmon on 24 May 1945 in Olney, Richland Co. IL., with burial in Mt Pleasant Cemetery.
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Robert and Nancy Harmon 10 known Children;
1.Lee Howard Harmon: 1891-1972
Bur: Maple Dale Cem-Richland Co. IL
2.Ida May Harmon Wilson: 1893-1956
Bur: Haven Hill Cem-Richland Co. IL
3.Elza Worth Harmon: 1894-1940
Bur: Haven Hill Cem-Richland Co. IL
4.Infant Howard Harmon: 1896-1897
Bur: Mt Pleasant Cem-Richland Co. IL
5.William Henry Harmon: 1898-1918
Bur: Mt Pleasant Cem-Richland Co. IL
6.Everette Raymond Harmon: 1900-1926
Bur: Mt Pleasant Cem-Richland Co. IL
7.Earl Harmon: 1902-1953
Bur: Mt Pleasant Cem-Richland Co. IL
8.Pearl "Shorty" Harmon: 1902-1987
Bur: Mt Pleasant Cem-Richland Co. IL
9.Harvey Eugene Harmon: 1904-1991
Crest Haven Mem Park-Richland Co. IL
10.Johnie Harmon: 1906-1910
Bur: Mt Pleasant Cem-Richland Co. IL
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*"ROBERT LEE HARMON PASSES AWAY"
Robert L. Harmon, 74, passed away this morning at his home in east Olney after a long illness.

He is survived by his wife Olive, four sons, Lee, Earl, Pearl and Harvey of Olney, one daughter Mrs. Frank Wilson of Olney, several grandchildran and great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are in-complete. The body will remain at Olney Funeral Home where friends may call.

*"ROBERT LEE HARMON"
Robert L. Harmon, 74, passed early Thursday at his home in east Olney after a long illness.

He is survived by his wife Olive, 4 sons, Lee, Earl, Pearl and Harvey of Olney, one daughter Mrs. Frank Wilson of Olney, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday at the Church of Christ with Rev Wm. Reed in charge and burial in Mt Pleasant cemetery.

"OBITUARY"
*Robert Lee Harmon, the son of Andrew and Rebecca Anna Emery Harmon was born April 2 1869 in Bonpas twp. Richland Co. Il. Departed this life May 23rd, 1945, at the age of 76 years, one month, 21 days.

In the year of 1890 he was united in marriage to Olive Barlett, and together they spent 54 years of happy married life. To this union were born ten children, Lee, Ida, Earl and Pearl, who are twins, Harvey, Howard, Henry, John, Elza and Raymond.... Howard, Henry, John, Elza and Raymond having preceded him in death.

Shortly after his marriage he and his wife became members of the Church of Christ. He lived and died in the Faith of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He was very active in church work as long as his health permitted. He served as an Elder in the Congregation at Olney and Contributed much to its support.

Among those that remain to mourn his passing, are his wife, five children, Mrs Frank Wilson, Lee, Earl, Pearl and Harvey, all of Olney, one brother Charley,two sisters Mrs Charley Totten of Noble, and Mrs. William Plumley of Olney, thirty-four grandchildren and eight great-grand children, and many other relatives and friends.

*"CARD OF THANKS"
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement.
Family of Robert Lee Harmon.

*"IN MEMORIUM"
In loving memory of our husband and brother, R.L. Harmon, who passed away one year ago, May 24 1945.

The Moon and Stars are shining over a low and silent grave, where lies the one we love so dearly. Since death its gloom, its shadow casts, with in our home where all seemed bright. And took from us a shining light, we miss that light and ever will. His vacant place there is none to fill, down here we mourn but not in vain, for in heaven
we will meet again. Those whom we love will meet again, those whom we love go out of sight, but never out of mind, they are cherished in the hearts of those they leave behind loving to the end of his days. Sincere and kind in his ways up-right and true in heart and mind of beautiful memories he left behind.....Mrs. R. L. Harmon

*Many thanks to Georgeann for the Obits*
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