Born in the United States, Harmon immigrated to Liberia at age six.
Harmon was converted to Methodism by minister Francis Burns.
[1] Harmon was ordained a deacon in 1869 and was admitted to the Liberia Annual Mission Conference in 1872.
[1] Harmon served in the Legislature of Liberia for ten years.
[3] On January 1, 1878, Payne was suspended from office following impeachment by the national legislature.