You may have already accessed these links, but check them out anyway. There is always new information be added.
http://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=harness This one reports the obvious linkage of the surname to the occupation and shows the potential for meeting someone named Harness across the U.S. Apparently, the Midwest is the primary home locale.
https://www.houseofnames.com/harness-family-crest This one provides a glimpse of the family crest. It is disappointing to discover, however, that neither Wendell nor Angel made the list of: Contemporary Notables of the name Harness.
https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/harness/about/background This one is interesting. Two very different potential lines to follow. They need a fourteenth member.
http://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/harness/ This one can keep a person busy for many hours. Most names have many potential stories and questions to follow. Narrowing the search by first names and/or states can help.
