Samuel Harnden was born June 28, 1751, in Wilmington, Middlesex Co, MA, and died after 1820 in Granville, Washington Co., NY. He is the son of Jonathon Harnden of Wilmington, Middlesex Co., MA, and Phebe Unknown.

Johanna Draper was born April 2, 1756, in Killingly, Windham Co., CT, and died Unknown. She is the daughter of Nathan Draper of Unknown.

Samuel Harnden and Johanna Draper were married February 15, 1776, in Nathan Draper's home, Killingly, Windham Co., CT. She was the daughter of Nathan Draper of Unknown and Johanna Roberts/Robards of Unknown.

Samuel Harnden and Johanna (Draper) Harnden had ten children:

1. Ziba Harnden: Born February 9, 1778, in Pomfret, CT; Died December 7, 1835, in Unknown (age 57).
2. Zadock J. Harnden: Born May 22, 1779, in Pomfret, CT; Died December 17, 1871, in Unknown (age 92).
3. Sarah Harnden: Born September 19, 1780, in Pomfret, CT; Died May 21, 1849, in Unknown (age 68).
4. William Harnden: Born September 19, 1780 in Pomfret, CT; Died Unknown.
5. Hosea Harnden: Born 1782 in Granville, NY; Died 1807 in Unknown (about age 31).
6. Luther Harnden: Born November 17, 1782, in Granville, NY; Died May 24, 1876, in Unknown (age 95).
7. Orbin Robert Harnden: Born 1785 in Granville, NY; Died Unknown.
8. Simon Harnden: Born 1788 in Granville, NY; Died Unknown.
9. Samuel Harnden Jr.: Born 1790 in Granville, NY; Died Unknown.
10. Pliny Harnden: Born 1793 in Granville, NY; Died Unknown.