Richard Owen ( 1810 -- 1890 ) , the youngest son of Robert Owen , came to New Harmony in 1828 and taught school there . Richard Owen ( 1810 -- 1890 ) , Robert Owen 's youngest son , came to New Harmony in 1828 and initially taught school there . Robert Owen ( 1810 -- 1890 ) , the youngest son of Richard Owen , came to New Harmony in 1828 and taught school there .