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.

Reunion Report
Harlans Meet in San Antonio

The Web Site Staff is working to compile pictures and stories from the recently concluded reunion that celebrated 325 years of Harlans in America and we need your help!

Send us your stories, pictures, or links to pictures you have posted online. Send them to Harlan Reunion Recap and you may see them posted on our Reunion Recap Special.

Meanwhile, checkout this story that was posted by San Antonio Express-News.

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
Ken Harlan, Webmaster - krharlan14@gmail.com
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

Harlan Family Cookbook
Volume II

The second volume of favorite recipes of the Harlan family was released at the national reunion in San Antonio in July. 2012. With 626 recipes and family history included, the cookbook was well received. Special features include pictures and descriptions of important sites for the Harlan family through the years, a dedication to Dan Harlan, and Texas Style and Lighter Fare recipes. The cookbook is priced at $15.00 plus $5.00 for shipping.

For more information including how to order and to view a sample recipe visit the Harlan Family Store

The Harlan Family In America

Harlan Family Web Site Staff Members

Seeking Newsletter Input

Some Harlan Related Internet Sites

Some Genealogy Sites