JONATHAN HARNETT, lumber dealer, was born in Pickaway county, Ohio, January 1, 1832. His father, James Harnett, was born in Perry county, Ohio, in 1809, and was married in 1829, to Miss Mary Pantaus, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1813. His father, James H., died in Ohio, and his mother came to Illinois with her son Jonathan H., locating in Pleasant Plains. Mr. Jonathan H. was married November 13, 1856, to Miss E. Fink, daughter of George and Mary Fink. Miss Fink was born December 17, 1830, in Muskingum county, Ohio. The fruits of this marriage were three children, viz: George, born January 21, 1858; Mary, born September 6, 1864; Libbie, born March 6, 1867. Mr. Harnett followed the carpenters' trade for twenty-four years, and then began his present business here. He carries a stock worth $3,500. He belongs to the A.F. and A.M., and in politics is a Democrat. Mrs. Harnett is a member of the M.E. church.