Jonathan Harnett, lumber dealer, was born in Pickaway county, Ohio January 1, 1832. His father, James B. Harnett, was born in Perry county, Ohio, in 1809, and was married in 1829, to Miss Mary Pantaus (ed.: Pontious), who was born in Pennsylvania in 1813. His father, James (B.) Harnett, died in Ohio, and his mother came to Illinois with her son Jonathan, locating in Pleasant Plains. [ed.: According to "13th Annual Reunion of Old Settlers Society", he settled in Sangamon County in 1854.]
Mr. Jonathan H. was married November 13, 1856, to Miss E. Fink, daughter of George and Mary Fink. Miss Fink was born December 17, 1830, in Muskingum county, Ohio. The fruits of this marriage were three children, viz: George, born January 21, 1858; Mary, born September 6, 1864; Libbie, born March 6, 1867.
Mr. Harnett followed the carpenters trade for twenty-four years, and then began his present business here [ed.: Pleasant Plains, IL]. He carried a stock worth $3,500. He belongs to the A. F. and A. M. [ed.: Masons] and in politics is a Democrat. Mrs. Harnett is a member of the M. E. [ed.: Methodist-Episcopal] Church.
Jonathan Harnett, lumber dealer, was born in Pickaway county, Ohio January 1, 1832. His father, James B. Harnett, was born in Perry county, Ohio, in 1809, and was married in 1829, to Miss Mary Pantaus (ed.: Pontious), who was born in Pennsylvania in 1813. His father, James (B.) Harnett, died in Ohio, and his mother came to Illinois with her son Jonathan, locating in Pleasant Plains. [ed.: According to "13th Annual Reunion of Old Settlers Society", he settled in Sangamon County in 1854.]
Mr. Jonathan H. was married November 13, 1856, to Miss E. Fink, daughter of George and Mary Fink. Miss Fink was born December 17, 1830, in Muskingum county, Ohio. The fruits of this marriage were three children, viz: George, born January 21, 1858; Mary, born September 6, 1864; Libbie, born March 6, 1867.
Mr. Harnett followed the carpenters trade for twenty-four years, and then began his present business here [ed.: Pleasant Plains, IL]. He carried a stock worth $3,500. He belongs to the A. F. and A. M. [ed.: Masons] and in politics is a Democrat. Mrs. Harnett is a member of the M. E. [ed.: Methodist-Episcopal] Church.
Bio by: RJ Harnett
Family Members
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Susannah Harnett
1833–1845
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Daniel "Dan" Harnett
1838–1878
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Mary Elizabeth "Libbie" Harnett Donovan
1840–1901
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Louisa Harnett McLean
1844–1882
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Catharine Harnett
1845–1862
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James Pontious Harnett
1846–1929
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Joseph S. Harnett
1849–1873
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Martha "Mattie" Harnett Purvines
1851–1931
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Mary Harnett Purvines
1852–1940
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Wilson P. Harnett
1857–1879
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