In 1856, after "a two-year, long-distance engagement," Harlan was married to Malvina French "Mallie" Shanklin.<ref name="ANB"/> Together they had six children.<ref name="ANB"/> They were married until his death in 1911. | In 1856, after "a two-year, long-distance engagement," Harlan was married to Malvina French "Mallie" Shanklin.<ref name="ANB"/> Together they had six children.<ref name="ANB"/> They were married until his death in 1911. |