Catherine Sears aka Zaher

F, #10039, b. circa 1766, d. 16 February 1860
Father*Johann George Sears aka Zaher1 b. c 1710
Mother*Barbara Miller b. 1735
ChartsPedigree - Judson Edwin Roberts
Reference3G Grm, J39
Birth*circa 1766 Catherine Sears aka Zaher was born circa 1766 at North Carolina. 
Marriage* She married George W Harmon at North Carolina census records etc seem to bear out her having children into her early 50s, though I suspect that oldest son Adam may be product of a first marriage for George due to the gap between him and other children. 
(Witness) Census18101810 Catherine Sears aka Zaher is assumed to be one of the household of George W Harmon in the 1810 census, pg 163, Logan Co., Kentucky, who has 2m0-10 (Henry & ?), 2m10-15 (Jacob & Absolom), 1m26-45 (Adam), 1m45+ (George), 1f0-10 (Margaret), 3f10-15 (Mary, Frances, ?, 1f45+ (Catherine). 
(Witness) Census18201820 Catherine Sears aka Zaher is assumed to be one of the household of George W Harmon in the 1820 census, pg 26, Petersburg, Simpson Co., Kentucky, who has Harmon, George 1m0-10 (Henry), 1m10-15 (?), 2m16-18 (Absolom & Jacob), 1m45+ (George)
1f0-10 (Celia), 1f10-15 (Catharine), 3f16-25 (Margaret, Mary, Frances), 1f45+ (Catherine). 
Religion*1827 Catherine Sears aka Zaher and George W Harmon were part of the Sugar Creek Brethren Congregation.1 
MovedTo Catherine Sears aka Zaher and George W Harmon moved to Jefferson Co., Iowa, from Illinois. 
(NotInHomeOf) Census18501850 Catherine Sears aka Zaher did NOT appear on the 1850 census in the household of Jacob Harmon, Des Moines, Jefferson Co., Iowa. Though her husband is in the household with their son Jacob, she is not, nor can she be found in Iowa. Did the census taker just miss her or is she visiting elsewhere?; Harmon, Jacob 51 b.NC presumed son Henry 24 b.KY also in household. 
Religion1854 Catherine Sears aka Zaher and George W Harmon were part of the Libertyville Brethren Congregation.1 
Death*16 February 1860 Catherine Sears aka Zaher died on 16 February 1860 at Jefferson Co., Iowa. 
Burial* She was buried at Fell Cemetery, Des Moines Twnshp Section 24, Jefferson Co., Iowa: in her 94th year per http://iagenweb.org/jefferson/Cemeteries/Fell/Fell_G-H.html#H - comments section says that George died 1825 Simpson Co. KY which is wrong as he's in the 1850 census with son Jacob. 

Family

George W Harmon b. c 1753
Marriage* She married George W Harmon at North Carolina census records etc seem to bear out her having children into her early 50s, though I suspect that oldest son Adam may be product of a first marriage for George due to the gap between him and other children. 
Children
Last Edited12 Aug 2010

Citations

  1. [S471] Major Brethren family of Kentucky and Indiana (SR-1 and SR-17).