This page is dedicated to Moses Harlan 1786-1842 who served with Abraham Lincoln in the Illinois Legislature. The Harlan family in America was founded by George and Michael Harlan, Quakers who came to Pennsylvania in 1687 from England. More info at: Send inquiries or comments to craighullinger@gmail.com

Moses Harlan 1786-1842

This page is dedicated to Moses Harlan 1786-1842 - Served with Abraham Lincoln in the 1838-40 Illinois Legislature, was a member of the Whig Party with Lincoln, usually voting with Lincoln.


The Harlan family in America was founded by George and Michael Harlan, Quakers who came to Pennsylvania in 1687 from England. The family history was compiled in the "History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family," by Alpheus H. Harlan in 1914. On page 224, it says, "Moses Harlan (#676), son of George (#180), farmer (Friend or Quaker), born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, in 1786; died in Peoria, Ill., 1842, and is buried there in the cemetery at Radnor, Peoria County, Ill. Was married near Ridgeville, Warren County, Ohio, in 1813 to Ann Jennings, daughter of John and Sarah (Hopkins) Jennings, who was born in 1791 and died in 1824. She is buried in Friends burying ground, Miami Meeting House.


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