Nathaniel Harriman was born in Norwich,CT in 1758 He married Bethania Snow in Hardwick, MA in 1781 and they had 9 children. DNA tests have indicated that he is the great grandson of Leonard and a grandson of Matthew but we have not yet identified his father, for certain. Nathaniel received a land grant of 200 acres near the town of Cobourg, Hamilton Township, Northumberland County, Ontario (then called Hamilton in Upper Canada) on September 1, 1797. He may have been referred to as a "Simcoe Loyalist". Records show that he traded 100 acres for a yoke of oxen shortly after their arrival. A recently published progenealogist report, completed for the Harriman Family Association, although not conclusive, supports the idea that Nathaniel and Jonathan were indeed the sons of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Knight. We think Nathaniel was the son of Matthew and his as yet unknown second wife, and DNA seems to confirm this
Diadamia was the youngest daughter of Nathaniel and Bethania. She was reported to be "stolen from the lake shore" near Cobourg, Ontario by Mississauga Indians on June 7, 1797 just 4 weeks after the family arrived from Rupert, Vermont. A poem written by Bethania entitled "The Lost Child" is posted on the page below. Her poem was meant to tell her parents, Jesse and Mary Snow,(nee Eaton)in Hardwick, MA, about the loss of Diadamia. Marriages of the other siblings are also shown in the file.
Nathaniel, his second son, is the direct line ascendant to the author. He was a well respected person and served in the Provincial Dragoons during the war of 1812 -1815. His younger brother, Luther, was also in the Canadian Militia during that war. Luther then became a physician and was married twice; the first to Sarah White (5 children) (Sarah may have died as a result of childbirth complications) and the second to Abigail Dean. That marriage produced 7 children. Two sons, Weston Leroy and Elbridge also became physicians. After serving on the Union side during the Civil War, as surgeons, they both returned to establish practices in Lindsay, Ontario. Elbridge then moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota some time after 1879.
The Harriman History (Feudalism to Freedom)by Lois Ware Thurston,comments on the Harriman Name. The name Harriman was not uncommon in England, suggesting there was no one Harriman family, but several unrelated families with the same name. Some of the earliest Harriman records were found in Uldale and it was only in these records that another Harriman with the Christian name "Leonard" was found. Uldale is in Cumberland County (the Lake District) in Northern England near the Scottish border (and recent center of the outbreak of foot and mouth disease)
Charles W. Bardsley, author of “A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames”, claims the name Harryman is an occupational name meaning "servant of Henry" which when spoken sounds like "Harry”. When the Harriman’s left Uldale it was likely to find a better way of life, rather than religious freedom. Leonard and John Harriman found themselves caught up in the Great Migration of the 1630's. and arrived with Reverend E Rogers in New England in 1638. They set out from Rawley, Yorkshire, England.
Please refer to the InterneTree section on this web page to track family relationships. Thanks to the late Berkeley Henley, Historian of the Harriman Family Association, for his patience and guidance, cousins Dorothy Ozaruk (nee Hendry), Cora Farrow (nee Deacon), Nancy Horne (nee Herriman) and Michael Pearson (mother, Anne Irene Harriman)have supplied great assistance as well. We also thank Connie Chism, John Owen Melcher and Adrienne Pilz, who are related to the Harriman family and offer continued support.
Recent discovery regarding my maternal family (Moon) has extended that ancestry line by 3 generations. Great sleuthing and detailed study by cousin Chris Moon with a critical clue from cousin Eleanor Cook, both greatly appreciated.
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- Stafford, Karen and Salena Harriman (45 KB)
Karen, Salena and Stafford are shown celebrating a special event on June 14, 2002 in Toronto, Canada. Stafford is the son of Lloyd Charles Harriman and Ardis Cartwright and brother of Sarah Harriman, both resident in Toronto, Canada. He is the nephew of the web author.
- A Poem by Bethania Harriman 1797 (70 KB)
The Lost Child was composed by Bethania Harriman after the loss of her youngest daughter. Diadamia disappeared on June 7, 1797, while the family was preparing to take a boat to Kingston, Ontario from their home near what is now called Cobourg. This was only 4 weeks after the family had arrived from Rupert, Vermont as "Simcoe Loyalists". No trace of Diadamia was reported for 200 years but recently a researcher, Connie Chism, has hopes that she was in fact kidnapped and raised by the Mississauga Indians in the New Credit Reserve, (Brantford) Ontario. More details are forthcoming.
- Lloyd Eugene Harriman, wife Jessie & son Stafford (87 KB)
Taken in 1921, in Owen Sound, showing Lloyd and Jessie with their only son, Stafford Eugene Harriman.
- Drs. Elbridge & Weston Herriman and others (1381 KB)
Elbridge and his brother Weston were both physicians as was their father Luther. Grandsons of Nathaniel and sons of Luther Harriman and Abigail Dean, during the American Civil War they served as military surgeons in the Washington DC Area on the Union side. After the war they both returned to Lindsay, Ontario, to establish a medical practice. Elbridge then purchased land in Grand Forks, North Dakota and moved there some time after 1880. Weston then established a practice in Port Hope, Ontario. Shown below under related links, is a picture of his home at 66 John Street, Port Hope. Dr. Herriman graduated from the first medical school class of Queens University in 1855.
- The Story of Old Cobourg (228 KB)
An article that appeared in the Cobourg World in December 1924 referred to the tragedy of June 7, 1797 when Diadamia was lost at the lake shore as the family prepared to travel from Cobourg to Kingston by boat. Information was quoted from a letter written by Nathaniel's grandson, Dr. Weston L. Herriman. Note that the spelling in this article was shown as Harriman.
- Stafford Eugene Harriman and cousin Dorothy Hendry (830 KB)
Collage of Stafford age 8 and Dorothy age 2 1/2 taken in Owen Sound at 222 7th E circa 1929. 2nd from top right includes Jessica Helen Hendry holding Dorothy. Dorothy lives in Kitchener Ontario with husband Walter Ozaruk and provided these pictures.
- Alexander, Dominique and Wyatt, Taiwan, Jan 2002 (102 KB)
Alexander McConnell, the son of Rev. Faun Heather Harriman, shown in Taipei with his wife Dominique (nee Chang) and son Wyatt. Alex and Dominique (an architect) own and operate an English language school in Lo Tung, Taiwan. Wyatt shown here is just 11 months.
- Lloyd Charles Harriman and Paul Eugene Harriman (118 KB)
Taken in December 1949 at Simpson's Department store in Toronto, Ontario. The note is written by their great Aunt Clara Agnew (nee Benner). Stafford Eugene Harriman is their father.
- Another Moon, Benjamin Paul marries Helen Ann (75 KB)
Benjamin Paul Moon married Helen Ann Winstanley on May 24th 2008 in Greenwich. At left is Rob Weir with wife Chloe nee Moon, proud parents Jane and Christopher Moon at right. Lineage Benjamin, Christopher, Roy, William, Francis, Francis, Phillip and Francis Moon (1773)
- Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews (29 KB)
Celebrating the birthday of Stone Arthur Harriman (son of Stafford Eugene and Dorothy Sendel)in Toronto on June 28, 2002, Left to Right - Sarah Harriman, daughter of Lloyd Charles, Paul Eugene,her uncle, Skye Elizabeth her aunt, Sheila (her aunt and Paul's wife) Stafford Gordon, Sarah's brother, Stone Arthur,uncle and Karen, Stafford's wife. A good time was had by all!
- Nathaniel Harriman b. 1785 d. 1860 (55 KB)
Nathaniel Harriman sketch drawn in about 1850.
- The Web Author (76 KB)
Sheila and Paul taken in December 2000, Christmas in La Jolla
- Lloyd Charles Harriman b. 2.8.1945 d. 4.6.2008 (43 KB)
Lloyd Charles Harriman was the first son of Stafford Eugene Harriman, brother of the author, Paul Eugene, Marsha, Susan, Faun, Skye and Stone Arthur. Spouse of Diane Raineault. He rests at Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario alongside 6 generations of his family.
- The VanWeert Family (47 KB)
Pictured from left to right, Sheila, Susan Van Weert (nee Harriman) Victoria,Samuel, Paul with Matthew in front, Calvin Van Weert, Titus in front and on the right the oldest, Jonathan. Elisha and Daniel were away on June 29, 2002
- Elbridge "Ted" Herriman and Nancy (98 KB)
Nancy shown with her father Elbridge "Ted" Herriman. Ted is the second great grandson of Nathaniel and Nancy is the 4th cousin, once removed, to the author and his siblings. Active on the internet and busy with continuing research, Nancy helped greatly to finally connect Luther as a son of Nathaniel
- An article taken from Grey County Records, Ontario (256 KB)
An interesting piece written about Nathaniel Harriman and his civil service record in Ontario. He was a veteran of the 1812-1815 War between Canada and the US and served with the Provincial Dragoons. His younger brother, Luther, was in the Canadian Militia, both participating in the battle of Lundy's Lane and Luther's regiment were referred to as the Redcoat Ploughboy's. Although this article states that Nathaniel was of both English and German heritage, this is incorrect. His grandson, Eugene Augustus, married Mina Benner, and her family was from Germany, adding that mixture to subsequent generations. See information on the Benner family through the InterneTree and Surname list on the web page.
- Alex, Dominique and Wyatt McConnell (240 KB)
Alex sent a recent photo of his family taken this summer, they went on a short holiday to Hong Kong, took a Cruise & went to Disney Land in Hong Kong
- Matthew Donovan, about 30 months, Gagetown, NB (743 KB)
Matthew, the son of Zack and Genevieve Donovan , grandson of Rev.Faun Harriman, poses on top of a Leopard Tank. His father, Master Corporal Zack Donovan is an instructor at CFB Gagetown with the Royal Canadian Dragoons. The Donovans live in Oromocto, New Brunswick.
- Nathaniel Harriman 1785 - 1860 Gravestone (103 KB)
This is taken at the Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario. Note the U E L symbol, which is an acronym for United Empire Loyalist. His father, Nathaniel was probably a "Simcoe Loyalist" so we believe this to be an error as he is not registered as a UEL. His son Angus Augustus and grandson Eugene Augustus are buried at this site and their names appear on the stone on the left side. Angus's wife, Sarah Connell is also buried there.
- The sibings meet in Owen Sound (98 KB)
L to R Paul Marsha Susan Faun Skye and Stone siblings attending Lloyd Charles Harriman's memorial service in Owen Sound, Ontar 9 20 2008
- Sheila and Paul Banko, Gulf Shores, AL Feb 2004 (753 KB)
Enjoying a winter's day, a walk along the beach at Gulf Shores, just a few minutes from home in Fairhope, AL Y'all come visit!
- Rev. Faun Heather Harriman, Ordination May 2002 (73 KB)
Faun Heather Harriman, shown front right, was ordained as a Traditional Deacon of the Anglican Church of Canada on May 12, 2002 at the Cathedral of St. George, Kingston, Ontario. The Celebrant was The Rt. Rev. Peter Mason, Bishop of Ontario. Her daughter, Genevieve Donovan, sisters Marsha and Skye and her Aunt Isobel D. Moon witnessed the service. Rev. Harriman gave communion to her siblings, daughter and Aunt after her ordination.
- Luther Herriman b. 16 Sept. 1796 d.May 26,1880 (179 KB)
Luther is the ninth child of Nathaniel and Bethania. The recent discovery of this obituary gives interesting details of his life and times. This appeared in the Port Hope Guide and was obtained with the assistance of local resident, Peter Bolton. See the link below which takes readers to the Battle of Lundy's Lane, 1814, in which Luther saw action. His brother, Nathaniel, also served in the area with the Provincial Dragoons. Luther was a physician as were his sons Elbridge and Weston.
- Wyatt Chang McConnell (14 KB)
Wyatt, son of Alexander and Dominque McConnell, is 3 years and a few months old in this photo. Wyatt is the 6th great grandson of Nathaniel Harriman. His grandmother is Rev. Faun Harriman, the author's sister.
- John Long Horne, Jr. and Nancy Curtiss Herriman (91 KB)
This is a photo of Nancy Curtiss Herriman and her husband, John Long Horne taken in Peterborugh, Ontario in May 2002. John and Nancy recently visited Ontario, Canada and stopped at interesting sites in Port Hope, Cobourg, Peterborough, Lindsay and Toronto to learn more about and verify family history. They also toured Nancy's great grandfather's (Dr. Weston L. Herriman)home where he also had his medical practice in Port Hope. This is now owned and occupied by Lois and Lynn Brown. Lynn is an Ontario Surveyor and both are in contact with researchers for the Harriman Family Association. They also met with Marsha Rennie and Skye Graham (both nee Harriman and sisters of the web author)during their journey.
- Meeting President George W. Bush (165 KB)
Paul and Sheila had an opportunity to meet and greet George W. Bush and Jeb Bush when they visited Eglin Air Force Base, Fort Walton Beach, FL on February 4, 2002
- A Family Gathering in Toronto, Canada 1978 (1417 KB)
L to R Marcia Moon (Grandmother, Dr. Isobel Moon (Aunt, sister of Ruth),Jack Banko, Lloyd, Ruth (Mother) Paul (web author) Doug McConnell husband of Faun with son Alex, Skye, Gwendolyn, Jessamyn, Heather & Jane (daughters of Marsha) Genevieve (Faun's daughter), Front sisters Marsha and Susan. This is the last get together of all 8 siblings in once place
- Cousins meet in Ontario, July 2, 2002 (51 KB)
The author, met with cousin, Dorothy Ozaruk (nee Hendry) and Cora Farrow (nee Deacon) with Walter Ozaruk at Chesley Lake, Ontario, just west of Owen Sound.
- Stafford Gordon Harriman (27 KB)
Stafford is the son of Lloyd Charles Harriman, his line to Nathaniel is Lloyd, Stafford, Lloyd, Eugene Augustus, Angus Augustus, Nathaniel, Nathaniel.
- Rev. Francis W. Moon and family (44 KB)
Taken in Ilfracombe, Devon cir. 1909. Francis W Moon and wife Charlotte Isabel Moon nee Kemp with their 7 children. Lto R are George H. , Harold H., Frances E. Frederick A, William J. Seated, Charlotte, Francis W. Moon, Alice and Charles Osborn Moon who is the maternal grandfather of the author.
- Residence of Angus Augustus Harriman and Family (33 KB)
Located on the Concession 3 line, on land orginally granted to his father Nathaniel in 1839, Angus, his wife Sarah Connell and their six sons, Nathaniel, Martin, Worthy, Russell, Stafford and Eugene, lived here between 1856 and 1870. This is near Inglis Falls and not far from his father's original saw mill.
- Charles "Osborn" Moon, 1908 Age 16 (13 KB)
My maternal grandfather, Charles Osborn Moon, taken in Ilfracrombe, Devon in 1908. Quite the young gentleman!
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