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Subject: Harlan.Silas.1752.Mercer.BIOS


Silas Harlan 1752 - unknown
Mercer County KyArchives Biography

Author: The Biographical Encyclopaedia of Kentucky, J. M. Armstrong & Company, 1878
Major Silas Harlan was born, in 1752, in Berkely County, Virginia. He came to 
Kentucky in 1774, and became one of the most valuable of the early pioneers. 
He accompanied General Clark in his campaigns of 1779, commanding a company of 
spies; and was esteemed by General Clark as one of the most accomplished, and 
brave men, who ever fought by his side. In 1778, he built the fort which was 
named Harlan's Station, near Harrodsburg. He was a major in the memorable 
battle of the Blue Licks, where he fell at the head of his command. He was a 
man of fine personal appearance, of great strength of body, and was 
distinguished for his patriotism. Major Harlan was never married.



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