Abram Douglas Harlan (September 3, 1833 – June 1908) was an American politician from Pennsylvania.

[3] In the spring of 1862, he worked in the Christian commission and provided care to the sick at Fort Monroe, Harrison Landing, Washington, D.C. and Antietam.

[4] He then enlisted as a private with the 157th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment on October 16, 1862.

[2][4] In 1868, he helped secure the charter of the Coatesville Gas Company and in 1871, he served as its secretary.

[3][4] In 1873, he edited and published Constitutional Convention of Pennsylvania, 1872 and 1873, its Members and Officers.

[3] He was elected as a member of the Pennsylvania Senate, succeeding James B. Everhart in April 1883.

They had three children, Walter Lourie (1858–1858), Justin Edward (1860–1935) and Wallace Scott (1862–1924).

[3][4] Harlan died on June 11, 1908, at his home in Wenonah, New Jersey.