Hardman.Washington.1813.BIOS

WASHINGTON HARDMAN, of Orleans Township, is a son of Daniel and Elizabeth
(Stright) Hardman, and the oldest of their six children.  In 1813 Daniel
came to Orange County and established his cabin home, returning in 1816 to
Kentucky for his family.  Mrs. Hardman died in April, 1831, and for his
second wife he took Elizabeth Leatherman.  His death was August 11, 1851, at
the age of sixty years.  Washington Hardman has been a resident of Orange
County since 1816, and has devoted his whole life to agricultural pursuits.
His marriage with Sarah Tegarden was solemnized April 5, 1838, and to their
union the following children have been born:  Henry W., Eliza A., Polly J.,
Mary E., Matilda E., Alexander C., Sarah M. and William A.  Both Mr. and
Mrs. Hardman are natives of Shelby County, Ky., his birth occurring June 10,
1813, and hers September 18, 1818.  She came to Orange County with her
parents at the age of seven years, where her father, Basil Tegarden, died in
1843, and her mother, whose maiden name was Annie (Todd) Tegarden in 1863,
at the age of eighty-four years.  Mr. Hardman and wife are among the best
people of their community, and are members of the Christian Church.  He
votes the Republican ticket and takes a healthy interest in public affairs.


"HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA"  GOODSPEED BROS.
1884.



Submitted by: Diana Flynn <ivie@tima.com>
Date: Tues, 08 Jul 1997