Pearl Harmon-born in Bonpas Twp, son of Robert Lee Harmon and Nancy Olive Bartlet. Married Violet Dunlap, March 22, 1930, Clay County, IL. Information from Obituary.
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Shorty Harmon and siblings went to Troy School, not far from their home.

When one of his brother (Raymond) died he took over the Janitor job at the school.

He work at Shoe Factor and Vinegar Plant in Olney, Farm the family land with help of his children.

Pearl "Shorty" Harmon and Violet Ellen Dunlap Harmon had 10 children, one died an early age.

Helen Phebe Odene Harmon: 1946-1948
Bur: Mt Pleasant Cem-Lot 27NI
Marion Edward Joe Harmon: 1944-1995
Bur: Mt Pleasant Cem-Lot 27NI
Neil Owen Andrew Harmon: 1942-1999
Bur: Crest Haven Memorial Park
Carl Raymond Harmon: 1939-2005
Bur: Crest Haven Memorial Park

Pearl "Shorty" Harmon was a TWIN to brother Earl Harmon.

Obit: PEARL (SHORTY) HARMON, 84
Olney Daily Mail Newspaper:

Pearl(Shorty)Harmon, 84, Rt 4, Olney, died at 6:06 p.m. Sunday, Aug 9, 1987 in R.M.H.

Private family graveside services, will be 11 a.m. Tues in Mt Pleasant Cemtery with Rev. Joe Morgan presiding. Private family visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time at Summers Funeral Home.

Mr. Harmon was born Aug 24, 1902 in Claremont, the son of Robert Lee and Nancy Olive Barlett Harmon.

He married Violet Dunlap Harmon, Mar 22, 1930 in Clay County.

He was a retired farmer.

Survivors, include his wife Violet: four sons, Robert Harmon, Calhoun, Neil Harmon, Olney, Raymond Harmon, Joliet and Edward Joe Harmon, Houma, La: five daughters, Mrs. Roscoe(Juanita)Runyon, Mrs. George (Ruby)Haws and Linda Sue Jackson all of Olney, Carolyn R. Dickerson, Albion and Mrs. Francis (Elizabeth) Govers.
A brother, Harvey Harmon, Olney. 24 grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren, 22 Great-grandchildren & several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, seven brothers & an infant daughter.
@ Georgeann
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WWII Draft Card...Inf; Weight 102, Complexion Sallow - Eye Color Gray,= Hair Color Brown- Height 4 11