Comments on: From Stone Country to High Country

By: Merron Riddiford

Merron Riddiford — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:14:28 +0000

Hi Ben. Congratulations of your marriage and fancy it’s a Western District girl. Can’t do better than that! I have not come across a photo of Joseph Harman yet and I think I would be pretty lucky, but I will not give up the search. Merron

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:18:48 +0000

Merron, funny you should say that, you may be interested to know last year I married Carynda McFarlane from Branxholme so now our branch of the family tree has an even stronger link to the area. I have been unable to find any pictures/photos of Joeseph Harman, can you help ?

By: Merron Riddiford

Merron Riddiford — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:55:14 +0000

Thanks for your comment Ben. It’s great to hear from a direct descendent of Walt and Lydia and a cousin (4th cousin x 1 removed). I am always a bit envious of descendants of Walt & Lydia as they have such a great story and a rich history in the Omeo/Ensay area. Henry too, left plenty of history behind. I’m sure all their future descendants will be proud of their pioneering spirit. I hope they also remember their strong links to the Western District through the Harman and Poynton lines.

By: Ben

Ben — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 10:44:49 +0000

I am Geoff Harmans son Ben, my grandfathers name was Lindsay, his fathers name was Henry, and his fathers name was Walter. That gives you part of the rest of the tree. I’m sure that when my niece and my cousins children get older ( they will be Walters GGG grandchildren), they will be fascinated with our family history.

By: Merron Riddiford

Merron Riddiford — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:56:48 +0000

Thanks Kerryn. I’m pretty lucky to have them. I wish some of my tree’s other branches were just as fruitful!

By: Kerryn

Kerryn — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:28:44 +0000

Merron the Harman’s sound like a wonderful family. What a rich history.
It seems Selina was a popular name in the family.