Ralph Harmon, son of Leo M. and Marie Hall Harmon, was born at Carrington on December 19, 1921. He married Arlys Skadberg at Carrington on December 27, 1946. Arlys was born at Carrington on March 21, 1926, the daughter of John and Mamie Stokes Skadberg. They are of the third and fourth generation on the farm. Both Mr. and Mrs. Harmon are graduates of Carrington High School. Mr. Harmon also graduated from NDSU in 1948. They live on section one in Wyard Township. The land was bought by Mr. Harmon's grandfather, Ralph Hall, from the Northern Pacific Railroad.
The Harmons have seven children: Michael, Jane, Mary, Joan, James, Thomas and Anne.
James Harmon farms with his father.
He was a pilot in the China, Burma and India theaters during World War II. He has served on various community committees, including the Garrison Conservancy District.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 106B