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     Anna Mary Hardesty was born on 23 July 1911 at Ohio.¹ She married Howard Maxwell Lyons, son of Charles H. Lyons and Lunetta Frances Wendell, on 15 January 1938 at Guernsey Co., OH.
Note: Daughter of Samuel M. and Anna F. (King) Hardesty. No record found after Howard's October, 1940 WW II draft registration, on which she was listed as next of kin.

     Martin Theodore Hardesty was born on 18 August 1858 at Cochocton Co., OH. He married Catherine Isabella Stratton in 1882. Martin Theodore Hardesty died on 28 April 1924 at Nevada, Story Co., IA, at age 65. He was buried in 1924 at Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #120495697.

     Worley M. Hardesty was born on 21 November 1915 at Nevada, Story Co., IA. He was the son of Worley Melvin Hardesty and Susie Emma Berry. Worley M. Hardesty lived on 5 November 1965 at Iowa State Penitentiary, Ft. Madison, Lee Co., IA, admitted, sentenced to 5 years for larceny, Monroe County, Judge Charles N. Pettis. Transferred 11 APR 1968 to Anamosa. He died in October 1992 at Polk Co. (probably), IA, at age 76 per SSDI, last residence Des Moines.

     Worley Melvin Hardesty was born on 10 April 1884. He was the son of Martin Theodore Hardesty and Catherine Isabella Stratton. Worley Melvin Hardesty married Susie Emma Berry, daughter of Isaac M. Berry and Ellen Jane Smith, on 15 July 1912 at Boone, Boone Co., IA, or possibly Story County, per delayed birth index record. Worley Melvin Hardesty and Susie Emma Berry were divorced before 18 June 1918; Susie remarried to Claude W. Young on 18 JUN 1918. Worley Melvin Hardesty died in May 1928 at age 44. He was buried in 1928 at Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #116434316.

     John Hardick was born on 15 November 1865 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Ida Louise Leese. John Hardick died on 29 December 1941 at age 76. He was buried at Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, Lebanon Co., PA, Findagrave #72980528.

     Margaret I. Hardick was born on 20 June 1906 at Lebanon Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of John Hardick and Ida Louise Leese.¹ Margaret I. Hardick married William Charles Windle, son of Levi Franklin Windle and Sarah Margaret Shipe. Margaret I. Hardick died in June 1994.

     Laura Edna Hardie was born on 19 September 1883 at Mount Alton, McKean Co., PA. She was the daughter of Mark Alexander Hardie and Sarah Jane Stewart.¹ Laura Edna Hardie married James Henry Clark, son of Quinton Clark and Sarah Ellen Robinson, on 23 August 1916, Ceremony by Rev. W. H. Clippman.¹ Laura Edna Hardie died on 2 May 1944 at Lafayette, McKean Co., PA, at age 60. She was buried in May 1944 at McKean County Memorial Park, Lafayette, McKean Co., PA, Findagrave #113520007.

     Mark Alexander Hardie was born on 10 December 1843 at Scotland. He married Sarah Jane Stewart. Mark Alexander Hardie died on 11 December 1895 at Mount Alton, McKean Co., PA, at age 52. He was buried in December 1895 at Lafayette Cemetery, Lafayette, McKean Co., PA, Findagrave #86726741.

     Charles Frederiick Hardin was born on 10 May 1927 at London, Madison Co., OH. He was the son of Frederick Eldon Hardin and Ruth G. Windle. Charles Frederiick Hardin began military service U.S. Navy, per Ohio death record. He married Loretta (?). Charles Frederiick Hardin died on 25 May 1999 at Riverside, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 72. He was buried in May 1999 at Valley View Memorial Gardens, Xenia, Greene Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 144966689.

     Frederick Eldon Hardin was born on 6 February 1900 at Madison Co. (probably), OH. He married Ruth G. Windle, daughter of James William Windle and Ida Bell Axline, on 27 January 1925 at Franklin Co., OH.

     William Lawrence Hardin was born on 7 December 1915 at Washington, District of Columbia, son of Edward King and Kate (Glenn) Hardin Jr. He began military service on 20 December 1940 WW II service, U.S. Army, European Theater, discharged 20 FEB 1946. He married Helen Harrison Haws, daughter of Samuel Nathan Haws and Kathleen Reeves, on 8 March 1942 at Walterboro, Colleton Co., SC. William Lawrence Hardin died on 12 August 1990 at Walterboro, Colleton Co., SC, at age 74

Biographical Sketch:

William Lawrence Hardin was born in Washington, D.C., on 7 Dec. 1915. He married Helen Harrison Haws, daughter of Samuel N. Haws, on 8 Mar. 1942 in Walterboro, S.C.

Hardin served in the European Theatre during World War II and was stationed in Iceland, Ireland, England, France, and Germany. He served in the 118th Infantry Regiment, reaching the rank of major, and was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and two bronze service stars.
As the ranking officer in some of the camps in which he was stationed, his duties included training, courts martial, postal censorship, and interviewing foreigners who wished to marry soldiers under his command. Several of these activities are referenced in the collection. His letters also discuss the deaths of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Adolf Hitler.

Both of Hardin’s brothers also served in the armed forces. One brother, Edward K. Hardin (b. 1912), was also stationed in European Theatre as a member of the Army Air Force. Brother Lyles Glenn Hardin served in Pacific Theatre, was captured by Japanese forces ca. DEC 1943 and held in POW camp in the Philippines, and died in transit to Japan on 7 SEP 1944.

Prior to entering military service, William Lawrence Hardin worked in the forestry industry. After the war, he went into business with his father-in-law, Samuel N. Haws, and they formed the Haws-Hardin Lumber Company.

He was buried in August 1990 at Live Oak Cemetery, Walterboro, Colleton Co., SC, Findagrave #204695498.

     Alfred Paul Harding was born on 28 May 1924 at Bridgeport, Belmont Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Walter Ross Harding and Elizabeth Labanna Rhinehart.¹ Alfred Paul Harding died on 26 December 2004 at Belmont Co., OH, at age 80 Dates per SSDI, last residence Bridgeport.

     Alice Florence Harding was born circa 1877 at Ohio.¹ She married Jacob Andrew Clary, son of Richard M. Clary and Rachel Wendell, on 10 December 1902. Alice Florence Harding died in 1956. She was buried in 1956 at Antrim Community Cemetery, Antrim, Guernsey Co., OH, Findagrave #70312743.

     Betty Jane Harding was born circa 1921 at Bridgeport, Belmont Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Ross Harding and Elizabeth Labanna Rhinehart.¹

     Blanche A. Harding was born on 12 August 1864 at Homer, Licking Co., OH.¹ She married Samuel E. Morrow. Blanche A. Harding died on 9 October 1956 at Ohio at age 92.

     Note: Only one Derwood H. Harding is listed in the SSDI, showing a date of birth of 1 jun 1930, and a date of death of 26 feb 2001, last residence St. Louis, with the SSAN having been issued in Missouri. This unusual name is only found for one individual in the 1940 census, that being the son of Frank and Tressa (Windle) Harding, who was clearly born about 1925. I presume the SSDI listing is for this individual, and there was some error regarding the date of birth. DLB 2012. Derwood Harding was born circa 1925 at Macon Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Frank E. Harding and Tressa J. Windle.¹

     Elizabeth Harding was born in March 1782 at New York. She married Alexander McCoy. Elizabeth Harding died on 7 February 1875 at Washington Co., OH, at age 92.

     Enos Harding was born on 14 December 1860 at Somerset, England.¹ He married Anna Beaumont on 8 May 1886 at First Methodist Church, Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL. Enos Harding lived on 14 June 1900 at 115 North Division Street, Du Quoin, Perry Co., IL, foreman in mine.¹ He died on 14 September 1936 at Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL, at age 75

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

VETERAN COAL MINE OPERATOR DIES IN HOME

Enos Harding, Mine Manager for Patterson-Harding Coal Co., Succumbs

Enos Harding, 75, a coal mine operator in this vicinity for 45 years, died of pneumonia at 3:50 o'clock this morning in his home at 408 Portland Avenue.

Mr. Harding caught a cold six weeks ago which developed into malaria and finally into pneumonia.

Until his illness, he had been mine manager for the Patterson-Harding mine, now owned by the Stiehl brothers.

Mr. Harding and his wife, the former Miss Annie Beaumont, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on May 8. The couple had eleven children, including triplets, and seven survive. The triples were the last three children born and they died before they were two months of age.

CAME HERE WHEN 21 YEARS OLD

Mr. Harding came from England to this country when he was 21 years of age, following the death of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harding. He took up residence with an uncle and aunt, the late Mr. and Mrs. William Harding of East St. Louis and while residing there became interested in coal operating. William Harding was an enterprising coal operator in the old days in East St. Louis. His sons were real estate operators in that city.

The deceased was born in Paulton, Sommersetshire, England on December 14. He married Miss Beaumont on May 8, 1886, in the parsonage of the First Methodist Episcopal Church here, the ceremony being read by the Rev. David, then pastor. She survives.

The living children are: Mrs. Naomi Everett, wife of Carl Everett of Denver, Colo; Joseph Harding, 3440 Belt Avenue, St. Louis; Mrs. Salina Littrell, wife of Harry Littrell of Shiloh Valley; Mrs. Pearl Gerber, wife of Joseph Gerber, 706 East D Street, Belleville; Mrs. Olive Bub, wife of Elmer Bub, Sherwood Forest; Mrs. Ruth Wagner, wife of Ervin Wagner, Washington D. C; and Mrs. Corrine Williams, wife of Lloyd Williams, Lebanon, Ill.

Mr. Harding also has seventeen grandchildren, only one, Gladys Harding, the second oldest grandchild, having died. Gladys was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harding and met death by falling from a porch thirteen years ago.

The other grandchildren are: Charles Simmons, the oldest grandchild, 27 years of age of Denver, Colo., being the son of Mrs. Naomi Everett, who together with his mother, has already arrived for the funeral; Lloyd Littrell, at home; Mrs. Ruth Moore, wife of Wilson Moore of the Smithton Road and Margaret, Harry Robert, Enos, Elmer, Louise and Julia Littrell, at home, all children of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Littrell of Shiloh Valley; Edith, Joseph and Mildred, at home, all children of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gerber of Belleville; Rodney Bub, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bub of Sherwood Forest; Ervin and Warren Wagner, children of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Wagner of Washington, D. C. and Ivan Lee Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Williams of Lebanon.

There is also a great-grandchild, Billy Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Moore of the Smithon Road.

MEMBER OF M. E. CHURCH

Mr. Harding was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church.

The body will be taken from the Gundlach and Company Funeral Home at 5 o'clock this afternoon to the residence, where it will remain until 11 o'clock Wednesday morning when it will be returned to the Gundlach Chapel. Services will be held there at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

Rev. W. I. Terhune, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, here and Rev. Mayhew of Greenville, a personal friend of Mr. Harding, will officiate. The cemetery has not been selected.

SOURCE: Belleville News-Democrat, 14 September 1936.

He was buried in September 1936 at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL, Findagrave #167291496.

     Etta L. Harding was born circa 1925 at Bridgeport, Belmont Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Ross Harding and Elizabeth Labanna Rhinehart.¹

     Eva A. Harding was born in October 1876 at Wisconsin.¹ She was the daughter of William V. Harding and Elizabeth (?)^1,2 Eva A. Harding married Edwin Winters Dryden, son of David C. Dryden and Jemima Bevington, on 11 October 1899 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Eva A. Harding died in March 1963 at age 86. She was buried in March 1963 at Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, Nassau Co., NY, Findagrave #171428869.

     Frank E. Harding was born circa 1880 at Illinois.¹ He married Tressa J. Windle, daughter of William H. Windle and Lottie F. Propst.

     Frank I. Harding was born circa April 1910 at Bridgeport, Belmont Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Walter Ross Harding and Elizabeth Labanna Rhinehart.¹

     Gertrude W. Harding was born circa June 1908 at Bridgeport, Belmont Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Ross Harding and Elizabeth Labanna Rhinehart.¹

     Hazel Loreen Harding was born on 27 February 1912.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Harding and Lela Myrtal Miller.

     Helen M. Harding was born circa 1914 at Bridgeport, Belmont Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Ross Harding and Elizabeth Labanna Rhinehart.¹

     Ida Jean Harding was born on 29 April 1859 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Josiah Harding and Eliza Provin. Ida Jean Harding married Anson Jerome Preston, son of Alva L. Preston and Margaret Bushong, on 6 June 1894 at Covington, Tioga Co., PA. Ida Jean Harding died on 28 November 1942 at age 83. She was buried in December 1942 at Acacia Park Cemetery, North Tonawanda, Niagara Co., NY, Findagrave #63904853.

     Jacob O. Harding was born circa 1906 at Belmont Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of Walter Ross Harding and Elizabeth Labanna Rhinehart.¹

     Jacob Oliver Harding was born in May 1848 at Ohio.¹ He married Nancy Elizabeth Stullenberger circa 1875.¹

     James Leroy Harding was born circa June 1916 at Bridgeport, Belmont Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Walter Ross Harding and Elizabeth Labanna Rhinehart.¹

     Jesse Harding was born circa 1825 at Ohio.¹ He married Martha (?) circa 1857.¹