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Harman of Tazewell and Giles Counties

Daniel Harman, Sr., son of Adam Harman, was born ca 1729 in Pennsylvania. He came with his father to Virginia about 1735 and later settled on New River in Giles County. He was a known Indian fighter, and explored the country with George Draper. He was captured by Indians in 1757 at which time his brother, Valentine Harman, was killed. Daniel escaped. He went on an exploring expedition to the Abba Valleyand Ingles Crab Orchard in 1760. On 21 April 1764 he was married to Anna Bughsen in Rowan County, North Carolina. The couple resided in Rowan County until 1773 when he removed to the head of the Clinch River in Tazewell County where he died in 1820. Issue:

• Mathias Harman married Jane Harman. Issue:
  1. Rebecca Harman married Mastin Bailey 18 Jun 1837.
  2. Matilda Harman married William G. White 12 Dec 1838.
  3. Margaret Harman married Augustus w. Cole 16 Apr 1840.
  4. Levicy Harman married George Evans 22 Mar 1858.
  5. John Harman.
  6. Mathias Boyd Harman, killed by lightning in 1842.
  7. Jane Harman married William Thompson 27 Feb 1838.
  8. Daniel C. Harman married Margaret Gillespie 11 Mar 1830.
  9. Nancy Harman married James Peery 21 Jan 1820.
  10. James P. Harman.
• William Harman.
• Daniel Harman.
• Henry Harman.
• Adam Harman.
• Buse Harman.
• Phebey Harman married Mr. Davidson.
• Christina Harman.
• Rebecca Harman married Mr. Wright.
• Nancy Harman married Mr. Milam.
• Levicy Harman.

Sources:

Annals of Tazewell County, Virginia

Last Will and Testament of Daniel Harman of Tazewell County, Virginia

Last Will and Testament of Henry Harman of Tazewell County, Virginia

Last Will and Testament of Henry Harman of Giles County, Virginia

Last Will and Testament of William Harman of Giles County, Virginia