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     Sarah Harr was born circa 1912 in West Virginia.¹
     

     Sarah Harr was listed as a daughter at age 8, born in West Virginia, in the household of Albert Harr in Winfield, Marion Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 22 January 1920.¹

     Sarah Adaline Harr was probably born in Monongalia Co., Virginia, on 7 January 1835.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7} She married Jacob Coffman, son of Michael Coffman and Elizabeth ?, on 20 March 1853 probably in Taylor Co., Virginia.¹ Sarah died on 22 August 1919 in Missouri at age 84.¹ She was interred in Scotland Co., Missouri.¹
     

     Adeline Harr was listed at age 15, born in Virginia, as a member of the household of Richard Harr in Taylor Co., Virginia, in the Census of 1850, enumerated 11 August 1850.²

     Sarah Adaline Coffman was listed at age 25, born in Virginia, as a member of the household of Jacob Coffman in Taylor Co., Virginia, in the Census of 1860, enumerated 13 June 1860.³

     Sarah Adaline Coffman was listed at age 35, born in Virginia, as a member of the household of Jacob Coffman in Benton Township, Knox Co., Missouri, in the Census of 1870, enumerated 1 July 1870.⁴

     Sarah Adaline Coffman was listed as wife at age 45, born in Virginia, in the household of Jacob Coffman in Colony, Knox Co., Missouri, in the Census of 1880 enumerated 7 June 1880.⁵

     Sarah Adaline Coffman was listed as wife at age 64, born in West Virginia, in the household of Jacob Coffman in Sand Hill Township, Scotland Co., Missouri, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 2 June 1900.⁶

     Sarah Adaline Coffman was listed as wife at age 75, born in West Virginia, in the household of Jacob Coffman in Washington Township, Clark Co., Missouri, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 25 April 1910.⁷

     Sarah Alice Harr was born in May 1870 in Tennessee.^1,2,3,4,5 She married Ben F. Cole circa 1902.⁴
     

     According to the 1910 U. S. Census Alice and Ben had 7 children of which only 1 was living.

     Sarah Alice Harr was listed at age two months, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of Jacob Droke Harr in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1870, enumerated 12 July 1870.²

     Sarah Alice Harr was listed as a daughter at age 9, born in Tennessee, in the household of Jacob Droke Harr in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1880 enumerated 21 June 1880.¹

     Alice S. Harr was listed as a daughter at age 30, born in Tennessee, in the household of Jacob Droke Harr in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 5 June 1900.³

     Alice Cole was listed as a daughter at age 39, born in Tennessee, in the household of Jacob Droke Harr in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 24 April 1910.⁴

     Alice Cole was listed as wife at age 48, born in Tennessee, in the household of Ben F. Cole in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 2 January 1920.⁵

     Sarah Ann Harr was born on 1 December 1954.¹ Sarah died on 29 August 1974 at age 19.¹

     Sarah Catherine Harr was born on 3 September 1891 in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4 She married Hunter Price Stewart circa 1917.^1,4 Sarah died on 30 June 1971 in Mullins, West Virginia, at age 79.¹
     

     Sallie Harr was listed as a daughter at age 8, born in Virginia, in the household of Edward Campbell Harr in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 9 June 1900.²

     Sarah Catherine Harr was listed as a daughter at age 18, born in Virginia, in the household of Edward Campbell Harr in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 23 April 1910.³

     Sally Stewart was listed as wife at age 37, born in Tennessee, in the household of Hunter Price Stewart in Mullins, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1930 enumerated 5 April 1930.⁴

     Sarah E. Harr was born in September 1858 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4,5 She married Nathanal W. Beard circa 1878.¹
     

     Sarah E. Harr was listed at age 2, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of Adam P. Harr in Blountville, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1860, enumerated 7 July 1860.⁴

     Sarah E. Harr was listed at age 12, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of Adam P. Harr in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1870, enumerated 14 June 1870.³

     Sarah E. Beard was listed as a daughter at age 20, born in Tennessee, in the household of Adam P. Harr in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1880 enumerated 16 June 1880.²

     Sarah E. Beard was listed as wife at age 41, born in Tennessee, in the household of Nathanal W. Beard in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 1 June 1900.⁵

     Sarah E. Harr was born in November 1866 in Tennessee.^1,2,3
     

     Sarah E. Harr was listed at age 4, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of James Leonadas Harr in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1870, enumerated 20 June 1870.²

     Sarah E. Harr was listed as a daughter at age 14, born in Tennessee, in the household of James Leonadas Harr in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1880 enumerated 21 June 1880.¹

     Sadie E. Harr was listed as a daughter at age 33, born in Tennessee, in the household of James Leonadas Harr in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 7 June 1900.³

     Sarah Evaline Harr was born in September 1852 in Taylor Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7} She married William M. Dunham, son of Daniel Dunham and Matilda ?, on 16 December 1869 in Taylor Co., West Virginia.¹ Sarah died in 1922 in Taylor Co., West Virginia.¹ She was interred in Harmony Grove Cemetery in Taylor Co., West Virginia.¹
     

     Sarah was also known as Eva.

     Sarah Evaline Harr was listed at age 8, born in Virginia, as a member of the household of Thomas Firman Harr in Taylor Co., Virginia, in the Census of 1860, enumerated 13 June 1860.³

     Sarah Evaline Dunham was listed at age 19, born in Virginia with real estate value of $1000, as a member of the household of William M. Dunham in Booths Creek, Taylor Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1870, enumerated 22 July 1870.⁴

     Sarah Evaline Dunham was listed as wife at age 26, born in West Virginia, in the household of William M. Dunham in Booths Creek, Taylor Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1880 enumerated 17 June 1880.²

     Sarah Evaline Dunham was listed as wife at age 47, born in West Virginia, in the household of William M. Dunham in Clay District, Harrison Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 14 June 1900.⁵

     Sarah Evaline Dunham was listed as wife at age 58, born in West Virginia, in the household of William M. Dunham in Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 16 April 1910.⁶

     Sarah Evaline Dunham was listed as wife at age 69, born in West Virginia, in the household of William M. Dunham in Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 17 January 1920.⁷

     Sarah Helen Harr was born on 28 September 1867 in Taylor Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Sarah died on 7 December 1873 in Taylor Co., West Virginia, at age 6.¹ She was interred near McGee, Taylor Co., West Virginia.¹
     

     Sarah Helen Harr was listed at age 2, born in Virginia, as a member of the household of James Minor Harr in Booths Creek, Taylor Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1870, enumerated 23 July 1870.²

     Sarah J. Harr was born circa 1849 in Virginia.^1,2
     

     Sarah J. Harr was listed at age 11, born in Virginia, as a member of the household of Adam Leonadas Harr in Washington Co., Virginia, in the Census of 1860, enumerated 14 September 1860.¹

     Sarah J. Harr was listed at age 21, born in Virginia, as a member of the household of Adam Leonadas Harr in Macoupin Co., Illinois, in the Census of 1870, enumerated 1 June 1870.²

     Seymour J. Harr was born on 9 March 1839 in Middletown, Monongalia Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married first Caroline Reed, daughter of R. Reed and Melinda ?, on 25 March 1866 in Taylor Co., West Virginia.¹ He married second Lucetta Robey in 1871 in Harrison Co., West Virginia.¹ Seymour died on 1 March 1917 in Tucker Co., West Virginia, at age 77.¹ He was interred in Tucker Co., West Virginia.¹
     

     Seymour J. Harr was listed at age 21, born in Virginia, occupation as a farmer, as a member of the household of Sophia Harr in Marion Co., Virginia, in the Census of 1860, enumerated 18 June 1860.²

     Seymour J. Harr was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census enumerated 16 June 1900, in Dry Fork, Tucker Co., West Virginia. He was listed at age 61, occupation as a farmer, born in West Virginia. Also enumerated in the household: Lucetta Harr, Jacob H. Harr, James M. Harr, John B. Harr, Mary C. Harr, Mamie S. Harr and Charlotte E. Harr.³

     Seymour J. Harr was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census enumerated 16 April 1910, in Dry Fork, Tucker Co., West Virginia. He was listed at age 71, occupation as a farmer, born in West Virginia. Also enumerated in the household: Lucetta Harr, John B. Harr, Della V. Harr, Dortha Harr, Bessie Harr, Hester Harr and Guy Harr.⁴

     Seymour Sylvester Harr was born on 2 March 1902 in Buena, Tucker Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Mary Magdaleen Smith on 19 October 1926 probably in West Virginia.¹ Seymour died on 4 May 1976 in Tucker Co., West Virginia, at age 74.¹ He was interred in Tucker Co., West Virginia.¹
     

     Vester Harr was listed as a son at age 7, born in West Virginia, in the household of James M. Harr in Dry Fork, Tucker Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1910 enumerated 16 April 1910.²

     Vester Harr was listed as a son at age 17, born in West Virginia, in the household of James M. Harr in Dry Creek, Tucker Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1920 enumerated 3 March 1920.³

     In the Census of 1930, enumerated 1 April 1930, Sylvester Harr was listed as head of household in Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia. He was listed at age 27, occupation as a laborer in a glass factory, born in West Virginia. Also enumerated in the household: Mary Magdaleen Harr, James M. Harr, Curtis Harr and Joe Harr.⁴

     Simon Harr was born on 3 July 1734 in Prussia, Germany.^1,2 He married first Elizabeth Schmitten on 1 July 1759 in Pennsylvania.^1,2 Simon married second Eve Printzler, daughter of Zacharias Bard, on 2 July 1774 in Shenandoah Co., Virginia.^3,4 Simon married third Margaret ?, widow, on 30 October 1790 in Shenandoah Co., Virginia.^3,4 Simon died in 1796 in Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.⁵
     

     Reliable family tradition indicates that Simon was born in Prussia, which is a coastal region on the southeast of the Baltic Sea on the Elbe River in northern Germany. Hans Jacob Haar (Hans is the diminutive for Johannes which in English is John) is among those listed as arriving on the ship Chesterfield, Thomas Coatam, Master, from Rotterdam, last from Cowes, on Sept. 2, 1749.⁶

     Germans most commonly gave their male children the first name of the given names of their grandfather as their first names and it was common for all male children children in a family to have the same first name. Generally then they went by their second give name to differentiat their identities.¹ This practice can be seen the naming of the male children of Simon's son, John, all who have the first given name of John. This would indicate that the first name of their grandfather, Simon or Hans Jacob, was John (Hans). This, plus other evidence, leads to the belief that Hans Jacob Haar and Simon Harr are one and the same.

     It is believed that Simon Harr and Henry M. Muhlenburg and his son, Peter knew each other in Pennsylvania before 1757 through work in the Lutheran Church, and that, at the direction of Henry Muhlenburg, Simon came to St. Paul's Lutheran Church in 1757 as an emmissary of the Lutheran Church. He arrived in the area of Winchester-Strasburg between 1755 and 1757.

     On Nov. 1, 1757, at Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, Jacob Harr, bought from Phillip Rameath essential items for living and furnishing a dwelling including a large Dutch Bible, spinning wheel, carpenter tools, wagon, horses, cows, and farm equipment. No other record of a Jacob Harr has been found in records searched.⁷ In 1797, similar items are included in the appraisal of the estate of Simon Harr who died intestate.⁸ This further supports the belief that Hans Jacob and Simon Harr are the same person. He may have taken the name Simon or was given it by his wife and/or others. Simon was the name of an apostle of Christ. "Simony" means the buying and selling of spiritual things such as sacraments. Also, the English, who ruled the colonies until 1776, wanted first names for records purposes and Hans Jacob may have changed his name to Simon to distinguish between him and his son John.¹ It is not unusal for an individual deeply involved in religious work to adopt an bibical name.

     Records indicate that he was in constant touch, by letters, with Henry M. Muhlenburg, and that, when Peter Muhlenburg, son of Henry came to the area in 1772 to minister to the church in Woodstock, Winchester, and other churches, Peter and Simon were close friends.⁵

     H. M. Muhlenburg came to Pennsylvania in 1742 and formed the Lutheran ministerium which shortly embraced the territory of what is now all of the states between Maine and Georgia. Many of those Lutherans who settled Frederick and Shenandoah Counties, Virginia from 1742 forward were from his congregations at New Hanover and Trappe, Pennsylvania, and he was particulary concerned about the churches in Virginia as evidenced by the fact that he sent his son, Peter, to serve in the churches in Frederick and Shenandoah Counties, Virginia. As documented in Mueller history, Peter Muhlenburg left the ministry during the Revolutionary War to become the General of the Eighth Virginia Regiment of the Continental Army.¹

     For years Simon was a worthy schoolmaster in Strasburg, Virginia, in a school maintained by St. Paul's Lutheran Church. During that time Moravian and other sectarians chiselled away at the congregation and Simon Harr was lured from his Lutheran moorings. However, the excess of emotion that characterized uninhabited wilderness Christianity soon caused him to return to the faith from which he had strayed. In 1793 he began a correspondance with H. M. Muhlenberg which lasted more than twenty years from whom he sought guidance and help in ministering to his fellow church members. When Peter Muhlenberg came to Woodstock, he and Simon Harr became good friends. There is no evidence that Simon was ever license or ordained by the Ministerium. He was content to serve and his standing was recognized in the community by his appointment by the county court to perform marriages. Records indicated he performed 369 marriages from 1781 to 1796, and referred to him as "Reverend" Simon Harr.⁵

     Beginning with the arrival of Simon Harr ca. 1755, and the establishment of the Town of Strasburg in 1761, services at St. Paul's Lutheran Church were held on a more regular basis. Simon, an intimate friend of Peter Muhlenberg during his Shenandoah ministry, served as the first school master. Harr's presence in the community until his death in 1796 is unquetionably responsible for preserving solely Lutheran traditions and restraining the encroachments of ministerial vagabonds.⁵

     Simon Harr began teaching at Strasburg in 1763 and ended his career in 1796. His services was not continuous throughout those years. Heinrich Simund took his place in 1778 althought his length of stay is not known. Herr Hachmann succeeded Harr in 1796. The Strasburg German School continued in operation utnil about 1832. The property was sold in 1842.⁵ There is a bronze plaque at the front of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Strasburg, Shenendoah County, Virginia which states that "this church was established in 1747 by German settlers, that the congregation's first school was conducted by Simon Harr beginning in 1778 until 1815."⁹ However, the 1815 date has to be incorrect as Simon Harr died in 1796.

     The parish of the Lutheran Church covered Winchester, Newtown (Stephens City), Steinkirche (Stone Chapel, Clarke County), and Stovertown (Strasburg). Winchester had four services a month, Steinkirche and Newtown two services, and Stovertown one service. Stovertown had the services of Simon Harr, schoolmaster and catechist, who likewise conducted worship.¹⁰

     The Journal of H. M. Muhlenburg contains the following concerning Simon Harr: Wednesday, December 3, 1783; "I received a letter from a schoolmaster who lives two hundred and fifty miles away in Virginia. Many years ago he was awaken through devotional writings and led upon the way to life through God's Word and Spirit. But when a fanatical sect arose in that locality he permitted himself in good faith to be snatched away with the chaff. By God's mercy, however, he recovered. His letter as follows." The contents of the letter from Simon Harr, dated Strasburg, Virginia, November 14, 1783, was omitted from the journal.¹¹

     According to tradition, Simon Harr joined the forces commanded by General Peter Muhlenburg, and served as a clerk which was the equivalent of chaplain. This likely explains Simon's presence in Winchester in 1778 and 1779. Additionally, he may have been in Winchester performing church restoral work. The Lutheran church in Winchester was severly damaged by military actions during the Revolutionary War. However, the record shows that Simon Harr returned to his church duties in Strasburg after his military stint.¹ Brumbaugh's Revolutionary War Records shows Simon Harr as a clerk in Alexander Machir's company of Strasburg, Virginia.¹² His military service is of record in the archives department of the Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia, national number 282828.

     St. Paul's Lutheran Church was destroyed by federal troops during the Civil War and was partially restored in 1867, with complete restoration by 1897 through redesigning and additions.

     Simon's name can be found in the following records in Frederick and Shenandoah Countys, Virginia.

     Simon Harr along with Jonas Lortz/Lotz witnessed a lease between Christian Bumgartner and Jacob Taylor in Frederick County, Virginia on 1 June 1767.¹³

     On 11 August 1769, Simon along with Henry Piper and Barbara Dellinger witnessed a deed transaction between Mathias Funk and George Keller in Frederick County.¹⁴

     The records of St. Paul's Lutheran Church show that in March 1770 Simon Harr and his wife Elizabeth were named God Parents of Catherine Schmitt, daughter of Valentine and Maria Schmitt, when Catherine was baptized. All of the church records were written in German script until 1830 and Strasburg, where the church was established and continues today, was first named Staufferstadt.^1,15

     On 7 May 1771, Simon Harr along with Jacob Stover witnessed a mortgage between John Funk and Peter Stover in Frederick County.¹⁴ On 22 July of that same year, also in Frederick County, Simon along with Leonard Batlhias witnessed a lease between John Yoho and Alexander Machir.¹⁶

     A deed between Jacob Bowman and Martin Roler was witnessed by a Simon Karr [sic] on 1 September 1772, in Shenandoah County.¹⁷

     In 1774 there are two entries for the marriage of Simon Harr; one on 5 July to Eve Brouzler and one on 2 July to Eve Printzler. These are obviously the same individual with the latter being the correct name. Other records prove that Eve was the widow of Frederick Printzler and that her maiden name was Beard (Bare). The recording of Brouzler is probably a transciption error in trying to read the name Printzler.⁴

     On 15 November 1777, there is a lease, along with a release on 17 November, between John Lemly and Catherine, his wife, of Frederick County to Simon Harr of the same place for total consideration of 50 pounds, five shillings, a lot of land in the addition to the town of Winchester laid off by James Wood, Gent., deceased, and joining a lot belonging to John Greenfield, Gent., deceased, and opposite Patrick Kirk, known as lot no. (unreadable, later transaction indicates that it was lot no. 7), containing nineteen thousand seven hundred and forty square feet or there abouts, the said lot having been conveyed by Mrs. Mary Wood, Executrix of the aforesaid James Wood, Gent., deceased, to John Lemly by deeds of lease and release the 16th and 17th of June 1769. It was signed by John Lemly and witnessed by two individuals who signed in German and by Thomas Wood.¹⁸

     On 22 and 23 September 1778, there is a lease and release between Mathias Hite and his wife Sarah, County of Shenandoah, to Simon Harr, County of Frederick, for total consideration of 260 pounds, five shillings, certain lots or parcels of land in the town of Strasburg known as lots no. 17, 18, 19, and 20.¹⁷

     Simon Harr along with Thomas Wood and Michael Aldred witnessed a lease and release between Mary Wood, Executix of James Wood, Gent., deceased, and James Gamul Dowdall on 16 July 1778.¹⁸ Also on 16 July and 17 July there is a lease and release between Mary Wood and Simon Harr of Frederick County for total consideration of 100 pounds five shillings, lots 8 and 9 in the addition to the town of Winchester, each lot containing 19,740 square feet, being the same laid of by said James Wood, deceased, in 1758, and being part of the land granted to said James Wood by deed from the Proprietor of Northern Neck and by him devised by his last will and testament to said Mary Wood. It was signed by Mary Wood and witnessed by Thomas Wood, Michael Alred, and Robert Wood.¹⁸

     On 3 August 1779, there is a transaction between Simon Harr and wife Eve of Shenandoah County and Adolph Stroval of the town of Winchester in Frederick County, in consideration of 300 pounds, for a certain lot of land in the addition made to the town of Winchester by James Wood, Gent., deceased, known by No. 7 and joining the lot of John Greenfield, deceased, and opposite Patrick Kirk. This is the lot purchased from John Lemly on the 16th and 17th of November 1777. It was signed by Simon Harr and Ever Harr, with no witnesses given.¹⁸

     On 8 June 1780, there is a deed transaction recorded between Frederick Segchrist and Simon Harr; whereas Frederick Printzler, deceased of the County of Shenandoah deceased intestate leaving no will and no other issues but one female child who also died intestate being about three years old ... whereas by the death of said Frederick Printzler the said estate descended to his next heir ... whereas said Frederick Segchrist of the age of twenty one years now personally receive and claimed my said estate so descended to me and in trust of Simon Harr who since intermarried with Eve Harr widow and relick of the said Frederick Printzler deceased ... that I have received from said Simon Harr several lots of land ... three in lots and two out lots. Signed by Frederick Segchrist, and witnessed by Alexander Hite and Jacob Yost.¹⁷ The sister of Frederick Printzler, Maria Elizabeth, married Henry Sechrist. Frederick is probably their son and since there were no other heirs to Frederick Printzler, he inherited Frederick's estate when he came of age, the estate being held in trust by Simon Harr who married Frederick Printzler's widow, Eve. The will of Zacharias Beard (Bare) names daughter Eve, wife of Simon Harr and mentions her son David Harr establishing that Eve's maiden name was Beard (Bare).¹⁹

     On the 8th and 9th of June 1780, there is a lease and release between Frederick Sigchrist of County of Frederick and Simon Harr of County of Shenandoah, in total consideration of 50 pounds, five shillings two out lots of five acres each in the the town of Strasburg, the said lots having been granted from Peter Stover to Jacob Faggott by deeds recorded in Frederick County and said Jacob Faggott to Frederick Princelar deceased by deeds of lease and release, and by the death of said Frederick Princelar said lots descended to said Frederick Sigchrist being heir. Signed by Frederick Sigchrist and witnessed by Alexander Hite and Jacob Yost.¹⁷ In August 1780, the deeds of lease and release from Frederick Seechrist to Simon Harr was proved by two of the witnesses and ordered to be certified.²⁰

     On 31 May 1781, Simon Harr was granted a license in pursuance of the Act of Assembly to join in holy matrimony any person or persons that may apply for that purpose.²¹ Simon preformed as many as 368 wedding cermonies.¹⁹

     On 18 January 1782, there is a deed from Mary Wolf of town of Strasburg and County of Shenandoah to Simon Harr of said town and County, in consideration of 100 pounds current money, all and every of them four lots and two parts of lots adjoining them and Christopher Lamparts out lots ... in said town of Stasburg ... four lots of half acre each. Signed by Mary Wolf, witnessed by Alex. Hite, Phillip Smith, and Martin Zea.¹⁷ On that same day there is a deed from Simon Harr and Eve his wife of the County of Shenandoah to Mary Wolf of town of Strasburg in the County, for consideration of 100 pounds ... all them four half acre of lots adjoining the same half acre lots (?) ... said lots convyed by deed from Anthony Hullenthal to said Simon. Signed Simon Harr and witnessed by Alexander Hite, Phillip Smith, and Martin Zea.¹⁷ On 27 June 1782, Eve Harr is examined by Alexander Hite and John Snap ... she released her right of dower.¹⁷ On this same day an indenture of bargain and sale from Simon Harr and Eve his wife to Mary Woolf was proved by the oaths of Alex. Hite, Philip Smith, and Martin Zea and ordered to be recorded. Certification of the examination of Eve Harr for coveyances Harr to Woolf was returned and ordered to be recorded.²¹

     It would appear by the above that Simon Harr and Mary Wolf were exchanging ownership of certain lots on an equal cost basis. About a year later, 28 October 1783, Mary Wolf sold her lots to Jeremiah Eberly, Junior.¹⁷

     In the Heads of Families in Virginia, 1783, Simon is listed with 7 white and 0 black.²²

     Overseers of the Poor bind William Ruse, age seven, a base born child to Simon Harr on 25 December 1783.²¹

     On 25 August 1785, Simon Harr, Jacob Keller, and Christian Coop witnessed the will of David Huddle.²³

     In the Heads of Families in Virginia, 1785, Simon is listed with 5 white souls, 1 dwelling, 1other building. John Harr is listed with 3 white souls.²² Simon and John lived next door to each other and the renown Lutheran Minister, Paul Henkle, lived only one door away. Paul Henkle was from Pennslyvania and carried Lutheranism to the people of the valley of Virginia, east Tennessee, and western North Carolina, and, on occasions, between 1785 and 1790, he preached at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Sullivan County, Tennessee. John subsequently moved to the area of Immanual Church and became a member of the Church.¹ John's half brother, David, also moved to the Sullivan County area.

     On 26 January 1786, Simon Harr along with George Miller witnessed the will of Jeremiah Eberly.²³ Later that year, 28 September, Simon Harr, John Harr, and Martin Zek witnessed the release and quit claim of dower rights and title of dower of lots of land belonging to said Christopher Lambert, deceased, by Barbara Lamber, widow and relick of Christopher Lamber of the town of Strasburg, Shenandoah County, to Alexander and Jacob Lambert, executors of the last will and testament of Christopher Lambert.²⁴

     On 8 December 1789, Simon Harr, John Harr, Martin Bearth, and Lawrence Snapp witnessed the will of Peter Snapp.²³ John Harr's wife, Susannah, was the sister of Peter Snapp and Lawrence Snapp.

     Simon Harr, Lewis Miller, and another (unreadable) witnessed the will of Henry Miller on 5 September 1791.²³

     On 11 April 1797, John Harr was appointed administrator by the Shenandoah Co. Court for the estate of Simon Harr who died intestate.²⁵

     On April 27, 1797, by order of the court of Shenandoah County, Virginia, the estate of Simon Harr, deceased, was appraised. The estate, as inventoried and appraised showed household furnishings, etc. and books, including a large Dutch Bible, and other items like those purchased by Jacob Harr in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, in 1757. The inventory included several smoking pipes and accessories. His personal property was appraised at a total value of 147 pounds in Virginia currency, which was considerable at the time, and this did not include the value of land, dwelling, and other building structures. He appears to have been financially sound even when he arrived in Virginia. The sale of personal property in settlement of his estate was held Apr. 28, 1797. His widow and sons, and Lawrence Snapp, were among those purchasing items. His widow and sons took most of the books in his library written both in German and English.⁸

     Three of Simon's sons, Frederick, John, and David became the heirs of Simon's property. They disposed of some if not all of the lots owned by Simon on the 13th and 21st of May 1799, as indicated by the following entries in the Shenandoah County deed books.

     On 13 May 1799, Frederick Harr and Frainey his wife, John Harr and Susannah his wife, and David Harr of Shenandoah County sold to Christian Stover son of Jacob Stover, deceased, for consideration of 75 pounds, a five acre lot of land which was conveyed by Frederick Segchrist by deed of lease and release the 8th and 9th of June 1780 to Simon Harr father of said Frederick, John Harr, and David Harr now deceased who died intestate. Signed by above sellers and witnessed by Abraham Hite, Philip Spengler, and Jacob Funk.²⁰ On 13 April 1804, Christian Stover sold this five acre lot to Lenhard Balthis Sen. for the consideration of $200.²⁶

     Also on this date Frederick, John, their wifes, and David Harr sold to Joseph Conrad and Jacob Sonner both of the town of Strasburg, for consideration of 48 pounds, a five acre lot of land which was conveyed by Frederick Segchrist by deed of lease and release to Simon Harr on the 8th and 9th of June 1780, the lot being in the commons of the town of Strasburg and known by the number 31, witnessed by Alexander Hite, Philip Spengler, and Jacob Funk.²⁰

     Frederick, John, and David on this date (13 May 1799) also sold to John Cooper, saddler, son of George Cooper of the town of Strasburg, for consideration of 40 pounds, lots nos. 119 and 152 along with a piece adjoining lot no. 152 and John Lamberts out lot, witnessed by Alexander Hite, Philip Spengler, and Jacob Funk.²⁰

     On 21 May 1799, Frederick Harr and Frainey his wife of Augusta County, John Harr and Susannah his wife, and David Harr of Shenandoah County sold to Christian Stover for the consideration of 120 pounds two half acre lots together with the land lying between lot number 153 and Jacob Lambert five acre lot being the same house and two lots which Simon Harr died possessed of intestate leaving no will, the said lots descending to Frederick Harr, John Harr, and David Harr his lawful heirs, the lots being in the town of Strasburg and known by lots nos. 1 and 153. Signed by the above and witnessed by Alexander Hite, Philip Spengler, and Jacob Funk.²⁰

     On 16 December 1800, Jacob Yost and Christina his wife of Strasburg sold to Benjamin Cleavinger for $60 a half acre lot known by no. 26 and being one of two lots conveyed to Jacob Yost by Simon Harr and his wife Eve.²⁶

     In the museum at Strasburg, Virginia, are two historical bibles. The large Bible survived an Indian atrocity in 1764. While attacking the Miller family, the Indians placed hot coals on the open book burning several pages. As a further act of derision, they killed the family cat and threw its body on top, smothering the fire. (Published 1738). The smaller Bible belonged to Peter Stover who founded Strasburg in 1761. (Published 1740). Both bibles are written in German with handsome formats and illustrations.

     Included in the smaller bible is a separate paper by Simon Harr, written in English, who was Strasburg's first schoolmaster, teaching from 1778 to 1815 [sic]. This last date of 1815, same date that is inscribed on the plaque in front of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Strasburg, is incorrect as Simon died in 1796.

     Simon Joel Elkanah Harr was born on 20 January 1841 in Tennessee.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7} He married Ellen Peters on 5 December 1872.¹ Simon Joel Elkanah Harr was buried in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹
     

     Simon was also known as Elkanah.

     Simon Joel Elkanah Harr was listed at age 9, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of John William Harr in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1850, enumerated 30 August 1850.²

     Simon Joel Elkanah Harr was listed at age 19, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of John William Harr in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1860, enumerated 11 July 1860.⁵

     Simon Joel Elkanah Harr was listed at age 29, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of John William Harr in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1870, enumerated 19 June 1870.⁴

     In the Census of 1880, enumerated 21 June 1880, Simon Joel Elkanah Harr was listed as head of household in Sullivan Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 39, occupation as a farmer, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Ellen Harr and Edney Harr.³

     Simon Joel Elkanah Harr was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census enumerated 8 June 1900, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 59, occupation as a farmer, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Ellen Harr, Solomon L. Cole, Edna A. Cole, Joseph E. Cole, Willie Rufus Cole and Lannie Cole.⁶

     Simon Joel Elkanah Harr was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census enumerated 30 April 1910, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 69, occupation as a farmer, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Ellen Harr, Solomon L. Cole, Edna A. Cole, Joe Cole, Rufus Cole, Earle Cole, Roy Cole, Orlena Cole, Lynn Cole, Ollie Pearl Cole and Robert Cole.⁷

     Simon Wesley Harr was born on 22 May 1838 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8} He married Lydia Catherine Harr, daughter of John William Harr and Eleanor Phagan Droke, on 10 May 1866 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹ Simon died on 3 April 1923 at age 84.¹ He was buried in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹
     

     The 1850 U. S. Census lists his name as Samuel while other sources list him as Simon.

     Simon Wesley Harr was listed at age 13, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of John John Harr in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1850, enumerated 1 September 1850.²

     Simon Wesley Harr was listed at age 22, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of John John Harr in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1860, enumerated 11 July 1860.⁵

     In the Census of 1870, enumerated 16 June 1870, Simon Wesley Harr was listed as a head of household in Sullivan Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 32, occupation as a farmer, with real estate value of $650 and personal property value of $500, born in Tennessee.. Also enumerated in the household: Lydia Catherine Harr, John William Harr, Jacob E. Harr, John John Harr and Elizabeth Harr.⁴

     In the Census of 1880, enumerated 12 June 1880, Simon Wesley Harr was listed as head of household in Sullivan Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 42, occupation as a farmer, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Lydia Catherine Harr, John William Harr, Jacob E. Harr, Alice E. Harr, Charles J. Harr and Elizabeth Harr.³

     Simon Wesley Harr was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census enumerated 14 June 1900, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 62, occupation as a farmer, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Lydia Catherine Harr, Jacob E. Harr and Alice E. Harr.⁶

     Simon Wesley Harr was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census enumerated 20 April 1910, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 71, occupation as a farmer, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Lydia Catherine Harr, Alice E. Harr, Anna M. Harr, Robert Carl Harr and James W. Harr.⁷

     Simon Wesley Harr was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census enumerated 3 January 1920, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee. He was listed at age 81, occupation as none, born in Tennessee. Also enumerated in the household: Catherine Harr, Carl Harr and James W. Harr.⁸

     Socrates Harr was born on 24 December 1854 in Marion Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Elizabeth Ann Cosner, daughter of Unknown Cosner and Catherine ?, on 5 May 1881 in Marion Co., West Virginia.¹ Socrates died in 1925 in Tucker Co., West Virginia.¹ He was interred in Tucker Co., West Virginia.¹
     

     Socrates was also known as Crate.

     Socrates Harr was listed at age 5, born in Virginia, as a member of the household of Zimri Harr in Marion Co., Virginia, in the Census of 1860, enumerated 18 June 1860.³

     Socrates Harr was listed at age 15, born in Virginia, as a member of the household of Zimri Harr in Marion Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1870, enumerated 4 September 1870.⁴

     Socrates Harr was listed as a son at age 25, born in West Virginia, in the household of Zimri Harr in Union, Marion Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1880 enumerated June 1880.²

     Socrates Harr was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census enumerated 8 June 1900, in Dry Fork, Tucker Co., West Virginia. He was listed at age 45, occupation as a farmer, born in West Virginia. Also enumerated in the household: Elizabeth Ann Harr, Carl Harr, Daisy Harr, Burlington Z. Harr, Walter B. Harr and Catherine Cosner.⁵

     Socrates Harr was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census enumerated 16 April 1910, in Dry Fork, Tucker Co., West Virginia. He was listed at age 55, occupation as a farmer, born in West Virginia. Also enumerated in the household: Elizabeth Ann Harr, Carl Harr, Bessie Harr, Walter B. Harr, Flossie M. Harr and Herman Marshall Harr.⁶

     Stella Harr was probably born in Marion Co., West Virginia, in June 1880.^1,2
     

     Stella Harr was listed as a daughter at age 19, born in West Virginia, in the household of Richard Phenox S. Harr in Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia, in the Census of 1900 enumerated 4 June 1900.²

     Stewart Harr was born on 15 August 1903 in Red Creek, Tucker Co., West Virginia.¹ Stewart died before 1910. He does not appear on the 1910 U. S. Census..

     Stuart Harr was born on 5 October 1911.¹ Stuart died on 2 July 1912.¹ He was buried in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

     Susan Harr was born circa 1831 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹
     

     Susan Harr was listed at age 19, born in Tennessee, as a member of the household of John John Harr in Sullivan Co., Tennessee, in the Census of 1850, enumerated 1 September 1850.¹