His father was the slave owner of his mother , Mary Harlan , and himself .
Robert James Harlan was born on December 12 , 1816 probably in Mecklenburg County , Virginia .
Robert James Harlan 's father was the slave owner of his mother , Mary Harlan , and himself .
Robert James Harlan was born on December 12 , 1816 probably in Mecklenburg County , Virginia .