James Harlan worked in dry goods , and became a lawyer and politician , serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky from 1835 to 1839 .
Robert was purchased by James Harlan of Danville and his mother was sold South .
Robert   worked in dry goods , and became a lawyer and politician , serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky from 1835 to 1839 .
Robert was purchased by James Harlan of Danville and his mother was sold South .