The Harlan Family In America

The Harlan Family in America is a non-profit association formed in 1987 to perpetuate and promote the Harlan family heritage and genealogy. Most Harlans/ Harlands/ Harlins alive today are direct descendants of George or Michael Harland who emigrated from England and Ireland or from Thomas Harland who remained in Ireland. The family genealogy is documented in "The History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family" by Alpheus Harlan originally published in 1914.

These original Harlans were Quakers and came to the new world seeking religious freedom. They arrived at William Penn's Colony at New Castle, Delaware in 1687. Since that time their descendants have multiplied, diversified and spread across the United States. For more than 310 years, they have managed to stay together as a family by maintaining a family organization, publishing a newsletter, The Harlan Record, and holding national family reunions. Further information on these subjects is available on this site.

Other Harlans have immigrated to the United States in later years from England, Ireland, and Germany. We welcome the addition of their descendants to our extended family.

We assume no responsibility for the authenticity or accuracy of any material referred to in this web site or any other material that might be made available by the association. The following sites are made available to those interested in learning more about our family; those interested in doing research in genealogy; and those in our family interested in contacting others through e-mail.

Contributions to the association are not tax-deductible.

Harlan Family Cookbook

In conjunction with the 2012 Reunion, a new, second cookbook with favorite Harlan recipes will be available. If you are a Harlan descendant (or spouse of one), we invite you to contribute your family's favorites. Please contact Dorothy Harlan Sperry at dorothysperry@mchsi.com for information on how to submit recipes online. All recipes must be submitted before April 27, 2012

Harlan Family Web Site Staff Members

This site was established by The Harlan Family in America in October, 1997. Our staff members are:

Junior Harlan, Site Coordinator - harlanjay@cox.net
Kurt Harlan, Website Technical Advisor- kurt@kurt-harlan.net
Cynthia Rhoades, Genealogy Director - cr.rhoades@comcast.net

The staff continually strives to improve and expand its contents and invites you to voice your comments and opinions. Please address your views to Junior Harlan.

Seeking Newsletter Input

Many members of the Harlan Family have been (or could be) featured in human interest stories. Please send accounts of Harlans involved in good deeds, adventures, service, etc. to: Ruth Harlan Lamb harlamb@aol.com

2012 Family Reunion

San Antonio, Texas

July 5-8

The National Reunion of the Harlan Family celebrating 325 years in America is quickly approaching.

Registrations for this fun and exciting time are now being accepted.

Reunion information, events & schedule

This year there are multiple ways to Register for the 2012 Harlan Family National Reunion

Download a registration form and mail it with check or money order Click Here

Register and pay on-line with a credit card or PayPal Click Here

View and order Harlan Family clothing on-line - Coming Soon

View logos and Download a clothing order form Click Here

The Marriott Plaza San Antonio Hotel is the official reunion hotel where all of the activities will be taking place. Special room rates are available for reunion guests.

1-800-266-9432 is a direct number to the Marriott Pass Key reservation area handling group reservations.

It is a very compact property with historical significance, just a couple of blocks off the Riverwalk and a fairly short walk to The Alamo. Another plus is the full-sized swimming pool.

San Antonio, Texas is one of the great destination cities in America with plenty of activities for the entire family.

A great way to learn more about San Antonio is to visit http://www.visitsanantonio.com

The 4th of July falls on a Wednesday so come early and enjoy the city festivities and then our reunion will start on Thursday.

A reception for all will be held Thursday evening on the hotel grounds.

Friday and Saturday, tours of San Antonio's old missions will occur along with historical and genealogical seminars being presented.

Sunday we will hold church services in an historic non-denominational church a few blocks away. A brunch at the Hotel will be offered after the 9:00 a.m. church service, which will close the 2012 Harlan Family in America National Reunion.

The Harlan Family In America

Harlan Family Web Site Staff Members

Seeking Newsletter Input

Some Harlan Related Internet Sites

Some Genealogy Sites