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     W. Howard Hanson was born on 3 Apr 1874.¹ He married Effie Ridgely, daughter of William S. Ridgely and Cora Mary Blood, on 16 Mar 1897 at Richland County, Illinois.^1,2,3 W. Howard Hanson died on 17 Nov 1911 at age 37.¹ He was buried at Marion Church Cemetery, Edwards County, Illinois.⁴

     Wallace Hanson was born on 14 Apr 1907.¹ He was the son of W. Howard Hanson and Effie Ridgely.¹ Wallace Hanson died on 11 Dec 1970 at age 63.²
     His obituary states:
     "Wallace Hanson, 63, life long resident of Richland County passed away Friday evening at Albion, where he was a patient in a nursing home.
"Mr. Hanson was born in Richland County on April 14, 1907, a son of Howard and Effie (Ridgely) Hanson. He lived just west of the Seminary Church for many years and spent most of his life as a carpenter, working in Richland County.
"He is survived by one sister-in-law, Mrs. Kell Hanson of Olney, rt. 1, one niece, Mrs. Donald (Kay) Jones of Fairfield, and two nephews, Monte R. Hanson of West Salem, rt. 1, and Keith A. Hanson of Olney, rt. 1.
"Mr. Hanson was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ellis and Kell.
"Funeral services for Wallace Hanson will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Zirkle Mortuary with Rev. Glenn Leathers officiating. Interment will be in the Marion Cemetery, southwest of Parkersburg.
"Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday."³ He was single and lived on a farm west of Parkersburg, Ill.

     Delilah Alice Hardin was born on 6 Mar 1885 at Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Francis T. Hardin and Julia Ann Bowers.¹ Delilah Alice Hardin married Claude Byron Wells on 16 Nov 1905 at Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.^2,3 Delilah Alice Hardin died on 16 Nov 1970 at age 85.^4,3,2 She was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. Her last residence was Port Arthur, Texas.
     Delilah Alice Hardin was also known as Alice Delilah.⁵ Her children Harold, Hardin Claude, and Phyllis (Wells) Whitmeyer have the name as Alice Delilah.

     Edith Grace Hardin was born on 27 Jan 1897 at Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.² She was the daughter of Francis T. Hardin and Julia Ann Bowers.¹ Edith Grace Hardin married Amos Dietzman on 10 Jul 1919.³ Edith Grace Hardin appears in the Social Security Death Index with the last place of residence listed as Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. Edith Grace's SSN was issued in Arizona. Also, her birth date is given as 27 Jan 1897.⁴ She died in Mar 1981 at age 84.⁴

     Edward Lutellis Hardin was born on 24 Aug 1878 at Richland County, Illinois.^1,2,3 He was the son of Francis T. Hardin and Julia Ann Bowers.¹ Edward Lutellis Hardin died on 7 Jan 1951 at Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri, at age 72.³ He was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.⁴
     They lived on a small farm near Sedalia, and he was employed at a grain elevator.⁴ He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War, a member of Woodmen of the World, and a member of the Baptist Church.³

     Francis T. Hardin was born on 21 Dec 1849 at Columbus, Ohio.² He married Julia Ann Bowers, daughter of Peter Bowers and Mary Brown, on 22 Nov 1877 at the home of the bride's parents, Richland County, Illinois.^1,3 Francis T. Hardin died on 15 Mar 1932 at Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri, at age 82.²
     He was a carpenter and a miller. He came from Illinois to Sedalia, which was quite a railroad town, because he planned to become a dispatcher for the railroads. A hearing weakness prevented that, so he continued with carpentry and later milling, being employed at the B. S. Rembaugh Mill.⁴

     Frank Tolbert Hardin Jr. was born on 20 Dec 1887 at Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.^1,2 He was the son of Francis T. Hardin and Julia Ann Bowers.¹ Frank Tolbert Hardin Jr. died on 1 Oct 1976 at Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri, at age 88. His body was cremated.³
     Tolbert, who was often called Tod, joined the Army when quite young. He had been in action in the Phillipines, for one place, and had retired as a Major. Some time after retiring he and his wife came back to the Sedalia area, bought a farm and raised cattle as long as his health permitted. He died in a nursing home.^2,3

     Jessie Buena Vista Hardin married Earl S. Brummet. Jessie Buena Vista Hardin was born on 19 Feb 1883 at Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Francis T. Hardin and Julia Ann Bowers.¹ Jessie Buena Vista Hardin appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died Feb 1985 with the last place of residence listed as Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. Jessie's SSN was issued in Missouri and her birth date is given as 19 Feb 1883.² She died in Feb 1985.²
     At age 95, Jessie still lived alone in her home in Sedalia, fortunate to have all her children in that town, too, some of whom lived quite close to her.³

     Mary Lillian "Mayme" Hardin was born on 31 Jan 1880 at Richland County, Illinois.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Francis T. Hardin and Julia Ann Bowers.¹ Mary Lillian "Mayme" Hardin married Franklin M. Bruckner on 12 Jan 1920.⁵ Mary Lillian "Mayme" Hardin died on 15 Jan 1970 at Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri, at age 89.^4,2 She was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.²
     Mayme frequently wrote letters to her Aunt Maranda (Bowers) Ridgely, keeping her informed of happenings to members of the Hardin family. Mayme and her mother lived together for some years until her mother died; then Mayme continued to live at the same place, in Sedalia, Missouri, until her death.⁶

     Mildred Bowers Hardin was born on 23 Feb 1895 at Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.^1,2 She was the daughter of Francis T. Hardin and Julia Ann Bowers.¹ Mildred Bowers Hardin married Benjamin Harrison Sanders on 6 Oct 1915 at Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.³ Mildred Bowers Hardin died on 21 Dec 1989 at age 94.⁴
     In Sept. 1909, when Howard Ridgely wrote a card to his cousin, Miss Mildred Hardin, it was addressed to 235 Morgan Street, Sedalia, Mo.⁵ About 1978, Mildred lived alone near Santa Rosa, California, just out of town where she raised a few chickens and rabbits.² In February of 1989, Mildred was hospitalized several times and then her daughter, Evelyn, moved to the house to take care of her, with help from her sister, Lucille, and son, Brian. Mildred had a little house on an acre of what used to be a prune orchard but by this time was surrounded by sub divisiions. On 12 Dec 1989, they finally had to move Mildred to a nursing home.⁴

     Myrtle Jane Hardin died __ ___ young____.² She was born on 13 Nov 1881.¹ She was the daughter of Francis T. Hardin and Julia Ann Bowers.¹

     Angeline G. Harding was born in Jan 1841.¹ She married Frederick Taft Olds, son of Frederick Augustus Olds and Sally Curran McAfee, on 12 Jul 1859.¹

     Marion Hardwick was born on 22 Feb 1886.¹ She married Harold Edward Olds, son of Augustus Bernard Olds and Irene J. Hills, on 18 Sep 1913 at Portland, Oregon.¹

     (?) Hare married Mabel A. Nix, daughter of Frank H. Nix and Sarah F. Olds.¹

     Sallie Rebecca Hargis married Herbert O. Fishback, son of Thomas Lacy Fishback and Elizabeth Jackson Olds, on 24 Apr 1884 at Pierre, South Dakota.¹

     Mrs. Fannie A. Harkins married Lyman Condit Olds, son of Ira Mather Olds and Phoebe Young, in 1863.¹

     Arthur L. Harlow was born on 14 Dec 1865.¹ He was the son of Augustus N. Harlow and Melissa N. Olds.¹ Arthur L. Harlow married Carrie E. Lewis on 7 Mar 1894.¹

     Augustus N. Harlow married Melissa N. Olds, daughter of Samuel Olds and Polly Fuller, on 18 Dec 1849.¹

     Corydon Harlow was born on 15 Oct 1852.¹ He was the son of Augustus N. Harlow and Melissa N. Olds¹, and died on 5 Oct 1855 at age 2.¹

     Flora L. Harlow was born on 21 May 1860.¹ She was the daughter of Augustus N. Harlow and Melissa N. Olds¹. and died on 22 Jan 1864 at age 3.¹

     Jennie E. Harlow was born on 12 Jul 1858.¹ She was the daughter of Augustus N. Harlow and Melissa N. Olds.¹ Jennie E. Harlow married George A. Lane on 28 Jun 1883.¹

     Martha J. Harlow was born on 1 Aug 1855.¹ She was the daughter of Augustus N. Harlow and Melissa N. Olds¹, and died on 13 Mar 1858 at age 2.¹

     Mary V. Harlow was born on 14 Nov 1850.¹ She was the daughter of Augustus N. Harlow and Melissa N. Olds.¹ Mary V. Harlow married Henry W. Calkins on 5 Mar 1874.¹

     Dorothy Helen Harmon was born on 8 Jun 1899 at Richland County, Illinois.³ She married Benjamin Bowers Bunn, son of William Benton Bunn Sr. and Fannie Bowers, on 2 Dec 1920 at Olney, Richland County, Illinois.¹ Dorothy Helen Harmon died on 14 Feb 1977 at Urbana, Illinois, at age 77.³

     Ruth Esther Harmon was born on 22 Jan 1902. She is a sister of Dorothy Harmon who married Benjamin Bunn.² She married Lee Bernard Bunn, son of William Benton Bunn Sr. and Fannie Bowers, on 23 Apr 1919 at Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana.^1,3,4 Ruth Esther Harmon died on 26 Dec 1989 at Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois, at age 87⁵ and was buried on 29 Dec 1989 at Eureka Cemetery, Claremont Township, Richland County, Illinois.⁵
     Her obituary states:
     "Ruth E. Bunn, 87, of Olney and Tavares, Florida died 10:35 p. m., December 26, 1989 at Burgin Nursing Home, Olney, Ill.
"Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 29, in the Memorial Chapel of Summers Funeral Home, Olney with Bro. Lyle Berry officiating. Burial will be in Eureka Cemetery.
"Visitation will be Friday, 10 a.m. until the time of service.
"Mrs. Bunn was born January 22, 1902 in Bonpas Twp., Richland Co., Ill., the daughter of Joseph E. and Sarah A. (Gardner) Harmon. She married Lee B. Bunn, April 24, 1919 in Vincennes, Ind. and he died April 14, 1988.
"She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She was also active in Senior Citizens in Tavares, Fla.
"Surviving are two sons, Walter "Bud" Bunn, Olney and Wayne Bunn, Mt. Dora, Fla; one daughter Mrs. Mickey (Joan) Wright, Olney; one brother Kenneth "Bud" Harmon, Champaign; one sister, Mrs. Opal Steuber, Olney;[sic] 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
"She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter, Thelma; two sisters and three brothers.⁵

     Julia Harrington was born c 1884.² She married Ira Peter Olds, son of Nelson Harvey Olds and Phebe Livengood, on 19 Apr 1900 at Yamhill County, Oregon.^1,2 Julia Harrington and Ira were divorced.¹

     Louise C. Harrington married Alfred A. Olds, son of Marcus Dela Fayette Olds and Jane Campbell.¹ Louise C. Harrington was born on 31 May 1846.¹ She died on 3 Aug 1922 at age 76.¹

     Mary Harrington married Ebenezer Frisbie, son of Edward Frisbie and Hannah (?). Mary Harrington died on 11 Dec 1732.

     Andrew J. Harris was born c 1861 at Jackson County, Michigan.¹ He married Clara Olds, daughter of Norman A. Olds and Clarissa Eleanor Lindley, on 28 Sep 1891 at Blackman, Jackson County, Michigan.¹ Andrew J. Harris was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.²
     Andrew J. Harris and Clara Harris appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1900 at 106 First Street (Boarding House), Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, as follows:
     1/1 Harris, Andrew J., boarder, b. June 1861, 39, marr. 9 yrs, b. Mich., father b. Mich., mother b. New York, Evangelist
      , Clara E., boarder, b. May 1863, 39, marr. 9 yrs, 0 children, 0 living, b. Mich., father b. Vermont, mother b. New York.³
Andrew J. Harris and Clara Harris appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1910 at part of 8th Civil District, Davidson County, Tennessee, as follows:
     190/211 Harris, Andrew J., head, 48, marr once for 17 yrs, b. Mich., parents b. "un[known]", physician, general practice
      , Clara C., wife, 46, marr. once for 17 yrs, 0 children, 0 living, b. Mich., parents b. N. Y., osteopath, in office
      Longley, Myrtle, niece, b. Washington, father b. Mich., mother b. "un[knpwn]"
      Rubinscher, Louise, boarder, 18, b. Ill., parents b. "un[known], binder., publishing house.⁴

     Arthur Harris married Martha (?).¹ Arthur Harris was born b 1620.² He died bt 31 Mar 1674 - 7 Jul 1674 at Boston, Massachusetts.³
     Arthur Harris was in Duxbury, Massachusetts by 1 June 1640 when he was granted four acres of upland and in the next August he was granted twenty-five acres in the woods for an unspecified service.⁴ He was one of the men between ages sixteen and sixty able to bear arms in 1643 and took the oath of fidelity at Duxbury in 1657 and he was in Duxbury by 1658.⁵ He was admitted a freeman in June, 1658.⁶ By Oct. 1671, he was in Boston where he probably lived in the South End.⁷
He signed his will by mark in Boston on 17 March 1673/4, a codicil was dated 29 March and acknowledged on 31 March 1674 and the will was probated on 7 July 1674. He named his oldest son Isaac, son Samuel, and mentioned an unnamed wife and oldest daughter. In the codicil, daughter Mary is mentioned.⁸ Probate records in June and July of 1679 show that his widow was named Martha.⁹