St. Julian Hartwell was born on July 5, 1943 in Charleston, South Carolina to Ellen and Julian Hartwell.

St. Julian was educated in Charleston, South Carolina and upon completing his education he joined the United States Army. After his term in the military he migrated to New York in 1963.

St. Julian was also clean as the board of health. He enjoyed music and he was known for his two step, cooking, spending time with his family and he had a love for cars.

St Julian working for the Coke Cola Company as a driver and he later work as an elevator operator.

St. Julian Hartwell fondly known as (Cowboy) met and fell in love with Frances Leach and their union produced 6 children. He was proceeded in death by 3 brothers; Fred, James and Richard. 3 sisters; Alberta, Delores and Clarissa.

He is survived by his common law wife; Frances Leach and his 8 kids; Anthony Leach , Tara Leach , Tommy Leach, Christina Leach, Tamika Leach and Ebony Leach. Outside of that he had 2 other children 2 daughters name Karen and Judy.  4 brothers; Lloyd, Jessie, Johnnie and Jerome and 3 sisters; Alpharetta, Lovey and Celeste. He also leaves a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and cousins.