clark county

HARLEY A. HARMON, the first County Clerk of Clark County, Nevada, was born in Kansas, May 9, 1882. He acquired his education in California, where his parents removed in 1891. His father, Elmer D., was a prominent attorney in Los Angeles, and also in Kansas in the early days. He died in 1902. His mother, Isabelle (Kinch) Harmon, was a native of Delaware. There were two children in the parents' family, William G., who died in Los Angeles in 1910, and our subject. After finishing school, Harley A. was identified with various papers in Los Angeles, in the advertising and circulation departments, holding various positions for some years. He afterward became connected with the mechanical department of the Salt Lake Railroad, which he followed for seven years. He served as engineer on this road for three years. Mr. Harmon has the distinction of running one of the first trains to Las Vegas, during the construction work. He came to Las Vegas to remain in 1907, and in 1909 was a delegate to the Democratic Convention, which met at Pioche, and he was chairman of the southern delegation that created Clark County. Was appointed first County Clerk and when the city was incorporated he was appointed first City Clerk. He is a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and socially belongs to the Eagles. He was united in marriage to Miss Leona Frances Gates of Truckee, California, September 11, 1911. Mr. Harmon is held in high esteem by all who know him and he is appreciated for his sterling traits of character. He is faithful and efficient and serves the people of Clark County in a capable manner.

Source: pages 1151-1152, The History of Nevada - Volume 2, Sam Post Davis, 1918