1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Sandy District, Iaeger, taken on 3 Apr 1930, Page 163B,
Family #38.
Listed as Harry E. Harman, age 7 months, born in WV, in household of father, Burrell B. Harman.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV: Sandy River District; Iaeger; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 1081A;
Household #236.
Listed as Harry E. Harman; age 10; born in WV; 5th grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Burrell B. Harman, Sr.
3. McDowell Co, WV: WW II Draft Registration Card #W-644; 28 Aug 1946; Ancestry.com Website.
Harry Edward Harmanl age 18; born 27 Aug 1928 in Iaeger, WV; living at Box 87, Iaeger, WV; high
school student at Iaeger, WV; name of person who will always known address; Mr. Burl Harman,
father, Iaeger, WV; 5'10" tall; 155 lbs; hazel eyes; brown hair; ruddy complexion; scar on left eye.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 25; Apt 5; Dwelling #300.
Listed as Harry E. Harman; age 21; born in WV; married; rodman for city engineer; head of
household.
5. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Harry E Harman
Birth Date 27 Aug 1928
Address 158 Riverside Dr
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code 24801-2512"
6. Mercer Funeral Home; Bluefield, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bluefield, VA- Harry Edward “Sonny” Harman, 93, of Bluefield, died April 26, 2023, surrounded by his family."Born August 27, 1929, in Iaeger, WV, he was a son of the late Burl Blair Harman and Ethel Brumfield Harman. Harry was a 1947 graduate of Iaeger High School where he played football and was on the All-State basketball team. He attended Concord College from 1947-1948, and later graduated from West Virginia University in 1958 with a degree in mining engineering. Mr. Harman worked for US Steel for 37 years as a professional mining engineer, serving as Superintendent of #9 mine in Gary, WV, for much of that time. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Welch, Princeton Elks Lodge, Welch Lions Club, and the American Legion. Sonny was inducted into the McDowell County Hall of Fame in 2015. Harry loved spending time with Joan, his wife of 75 years, along with his family and friends, and he enjoyed playing golf and watching all WVU sporting events.
"In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his siblings, Lois Christian, Bill Harman, and Kenneth Harman.
"Survivors include his wife, Joan “Jo” Harman; son, Greg Harman and daughter-in-law, Trish Jones; daughters, Robin Harman, and Jill Harman and son-in-law, Bill Peery; granddaughter, Casi Noble and fiancé Cesar Gandera, and great-grandson Lorenzo Gandera.
"A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
"In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Bluefield Virginia Lions Club, Attn: Vision Program, P.O. Box 1158, Bluefield, VA 24605.
"Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 25; Apt 5; Dwelling #300.
Listed as Joan G. Harman; age 18; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Harry E. Harman.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 25; Apt 5; Dwelling #300.
Listed as Gregory N. Harman; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Harry E. Harman.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 327; WV Archives Website.
Joseph F. Goncalves; age 28; born in Portugal; single; living at Keystone, WV; married on 6 Mar 1947
in Keystone, WV; Pearl A. Petsco; age 21; born and living in Keystone, WV; single.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 327; WV Archives Website.
Joseph F. Goncalves; age 28; born in Portugal; single; living at Keystone, WV; married on 6 Mar 1947
in Keystone, WV; Pearl A. Petsco; age 21; born and living in Keystone, WV; single.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 299; WV Archives Website.
James R. Graham; age 28; in Mullins, WV; single; living in Coalwood, WV; married on 17 Feb 1947
in Welch, WV; Mary Belle Bishop; age 24; in Boissevain, VA; single; living in Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 299; WV Archives Website.
James R. Graham; age 28; in Mullins, WV; single; living in Coalwood, WV; married on 17 Feb 1947
in Welch, WV; Mary Belle Bishop; age 24; in Boissevain, VA; single; living in Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 490; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Graham; age 23; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; Colored; married on 19 May 1947
in Kimball, WV; Sarah Lee Holland; age 23; born in Kimball, WV; single; Colored; living at Superior,
WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 490; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Graham; age 23; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; Colored; married on 19 May 1947
in Kimball, WV; Sarah Lee Holland; age 23; born in Kimball, WV; single; Colored; living at Superior,
WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 460; WV Archives Website.
Phillip Homer Graham; age 20; born in Vivian, WV; single; living at Eckman, WV; married on 16 Nov
1947 at Eckman, WV; Louise Jarrels; age 17; born in Kimball, WV; single; living at Eckman, WV; with
consent of Rhoda Graham, mother of Phillip Homer Graham; and John Jarrels, father of Louise
Jarrels.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 460; WV Archives Website.
Phillip Homer Graham; age 20; born in Vivian, WV; single; living at Eckman, WV; married on 16 Nov
1947 at Eckman, WV; Louise Jarrels; age 17; born in Kimball, WV; single; living at Eckman, WV; with
consent of Rhoda Graham, mother of Phillip Homer Graham; and John Jarrels, father of Louise
Jarrels.
1. McDowell Co WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1947); Page 61; WV Archives Web Site.
O'Dell Graham; age 24; born in Gary, WV; single; living at Keystone, WV; married on 9 Jun 1947 in
Welch, WV; Clara M. Presley; age 28; born at Anawalt, WV; single; living at Keystone, WV.
1. McDowell Co WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1947); Page 61; WV Archives Web Site.
O'Dell Graham; age 24; born in Gary, WV; single; living at Keystone, WV; married on 9 Jun 1947 in
Welch, WV; Clara M. Presley; age 28; born at Anawalt, WV; single; living at Keystone, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 436; WV Archives Website.
Chester Grant; age 39; born in Cleveland, OH; divorced; Colored; living at Maitland, WV; married on 8
Nov 1947 in Welch, WV; Elizabeth Martin; age 41; born in Howlesville, VA; widow; Colored; living at
Maitland, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 436; WV Archives Website.
Chester Grant; age 39; born in Cleveland, OH; divorced; Colored; living at Maitland, WV; married on 8
Nov 1947 in Welch, WV; Elizabeth Martin; age 41; born in Howlesville, VA; widow; Colored; living at
Maitland, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 278; WV Archives Website.
William Irvin Graves; age 21; born in McDowell, WV; single; Colored; living at Pageton, WV; married
on 16 feb 1947 in Anawalt, WV; Mary L. Smyre; age 26; born in Coeburn, VA; single Colored; living
at Anawalt, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 278; WV Archives Website.
William Irvin Graves; age 21; born in McDowell, WV; single; Colored; living at Pageton, WV; married
on 16 feb 1947 in Anawalt, WV; Mary L. Smyre; age 26; born in Coeburn, VA; single Colored; living
at Anawalt, WV.