Tag: Stila Myrtle Harlan

When my Grandmother Stila M. (Harlan) Gleason passed away on May 7, 2002, not only did we lose the family matriarch but we lost the our family historian.  I had been dabbling with the family tree for a couple of …

Finding Uncle Walter – Mining and Murder in Searchlight Read More »

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During his lifetime John Paxon “Jack” Harlan’s career involved being a miner, merchant, farmer, trapper, teacher, soldier, historian, public servant, civic leader, timber cruiser, coroner et al.  Following is a brief synopsis of his life: John Paxon Harlan John “Jack” Paxon Harlan was born …

Jack of All Trades, Master of Many – J. P. Harlan Homesteads in Idaho Read More »

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