Ohio Genealogy

Family of George M. Hitchcock (21) & Keziah Jane McComb(s)

95. Charles Americus Hitchcock. Born ca 1848 at New York. Charles Americus died at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Shot on battlefield. Buried in Buried on the battlefield.

Civil War Pension - Application number 28820 on 17 July 1863. He faught with the 1 Ohio Light Artillary. On 7 February 1884, George M. Hitchcock also applied as his father for a pension for Charles A.

Medina Gazettee, May, 28, 1886 "Listing of Soldiers who died in the Civil War from Medina County, Ohio," says, "Chas. Americus Hitchcock 1st Ohio Lt. Art., shot at Chattanooga, Tenn.; buried on battlefield."

96. [___] Hitchcock. Born ca 1848. [___] died in Feb 1857.

A brief article in the Western Reserve Chronicle, on 18 February 1857 states:
"Hitchcock, female, Montville Township, Friday last, burned to death, nine years, little daughter of George." The Chronicle indicates the story was first written in the Medina Gazzette. Abstract appeared in the Trumball County Ohio Newspaper Obituary Abstracts 1812-1870, Edited by Michael Clegg. Volume 1, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, 1984.

97. Erastus W. Hitchcock. Born on 13 May 1853 at New York.

1870 Monroe Township, Logan County, Ohio census has Erastus working as a farm laborer for a family named Stewart. He is 17. Elizabeth Stewart is 60, and Susan is 40. There is $1,000 in personal property. Next door, Nicholas Stewart is 30, Carrie is 29, and Ida Mae is 3. Real estate is worth $3900 and personal property $1760. All but Elizabeth were born in Ohio. She was born in Virginia.

Birthdate from Pension Application of George M. Hitchcock as the father of Charles A. Hitchcock

98. Dora Etta Hitchcock. Born on 20 May 1856 at Indiana. Dora Etta died at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, on 30 Dec 1915.

Notes from Alice Hope Race Joyce indicate Dora was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. However, other sources say she was born in Medina, Ohio. 1880 census says she was born in Indiana. Kent County death records state she was born in Ohio.

George Hitchcock's pension application states that Dora E. was born 20 May 1857, not 1856.

In the 1880 Medina Township, Medina, Ohio census Dora is still living at home with her sisters Ruth and Katie. She is 24.

Newaygo Republican 24 April 1902, "School News":
"May Joslin and Geo. Harden are both enjoying a double expansion this week. They hope however to return to their normal size soon. Two other children of Mr. Harden are also having the mumps."

30 November 1905, "Local News," Newaygo Republican:
"Dr. Dodge of Big Rapids, and Dr. Long of Fremont assisted by Dr. Massey of this village performed a critical surgical operation of Mrs. D. L. Harding on Tuesday last. At this writing the operation seems to have been successful."

7 December 1905, "Local News," Newaygo Republican:
"The operation upon Mrs. D. L. Harden which was made ten days ago appears to have been entirely successful. While the patient is suffering consideralbe pain, temperature and respiration are normal and no doubt is felt of her entire recovery."

Kent County Death Records indicate Dora died of Myocarditis on 30 Dec. 1915 in Grand Rapids. She was 59 years 7 months and 10 days old. She was married, a housewife and born in Ohio. Her parents were George Hitchcock and Jane K. Mc Comb. Both of their birthplaces were unknown.

Obituary - unknown source

Mrs. Dora E. Harden was born near Indianapolis, Indiana, May 20, 1856., and died at Butterworth hospital in Grand Rapids, December 30, 1915, at the age of 59 years, 7 months and 10 days.
She moved with her parents to Medina, Ohio, where she lived until she was married to D. L. Harden September 25, 1880. In 1882 she came with her husband to Newaygo, where she has spent the most of her life.
There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Harden six children, two girls and four boys, three of the boys and one of the girls having preceeded the mother to the great beyond. The two children remaining to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother are George of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Irving Race of Newaygo.
Mrs. Harden was a life long member of the Episcopal church and lived and died in the triumphs of a living faith in her Saviour, whom she found an ever present comfort during the heavy burdens of life and awful hours of suffering which she endured.
The remians were brought to Newaygo and funeral services, conducted by Rev. G. K. Fairbank, were held Sunday. Interment in Newaygo cemetery.

Cards of Thanks

We desire to thank the nurses of Butterworth hospital for their kindness during the recent illness of our beloved wife and mother; also themotormen and conductors of Hall street car barns for their sympathy and beautiful floral offering.

David. L. Harden,
Mr. and Mrs. George Harden
Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Race

WORDS COMPOSED ON THE DEATH OF MRS. DORA HARDEN, IN LOVING MEMORY

Mother has gone and left me lonely,
Made a void which none can fill,
But the Saviour sayeth calmly,
"Troubled heart, oh! peace be still."

Mother's words of love and truth
Are now hushed forever more,
But we know she dwells with Jesus
On that happy, blissful shore.

Though we miss her form and presence
In this land of toil and strife,
But she has crossed Death's silent river,
She hath gained eternal life.

I will follow this blessed Savior
That dear mother lived to love,
And the ties of earth are broken,
Still she lives and reigns above.

Jesus, Saviour, keep me faithful
'Till my soul has reached the goal,
Then I'll meet my darling mother
In that homeland of the soul.

There no parting words are spoken,
There no tear bedims the eye,
There no ties are ever broken
In that haven beyond the sky.

Every one who trusts in Jesus
And obeys the Lord's commands,
You can meet the long-lost loved ones
Who have gone to happy lands.

Jesus Christ, the world redeemer,
Has invited all to come;
Now, dear children, serve Him truly,
You shall gain a heavenly home.

Ferry, Mich. -- Mrs. Belle Van Camp Unattributed newspaper clipping found in the Harden bible owned by Erwin Race, Jr.

On 26 Sep 1880 Dora Etta married David Louis Harden (62) , son of Samuel Harrison Harden (11) (11 Jan 1836-16 Aug 1901) & Sarah Ann Grubaugh (29) (28 Aug 1835-12 Jul 1917), at Medina, Medina County, Ohio. Born on 22 Jul 1857 at Independence or Loudenville, Ohio. Buried on 11 Jan 1927 in Newaygo Cemetary, Section H, Lot 179, Grave 1. David Louis died at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, on 9 Jan 1927. They were divorced on 21 Apr 1913 in Newaygo Village, Newaygo County, Michigan.

Marriage License Records from Medina County, Ohio:

Marriage License
David L. Harden of Richland County having made application for a MARRIAGE LICENSE for himself and Dora E. Hitchcock of said county, and being duly sworn, on his oath, says he is of the age of twenty-one years, that he has no wife living, and that said Dora E. Hitchcock is of the age of 18 years, that she has no husband living, and that the parties are not nearer than second cousins, as he verily believes.
Subscribed and sworn to, the 25th day of September, 1880,
Albert Mason, Probate Judge
David L. Harden

1884 Census, Brooks Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, David and Dora are living next to his parents Samuel H. and Sarah Harden. Both are 26. George is seven months old and was born in Michigan. Both David and Dora are listed as having been born in Ohio. David's parents were born in Pennsyvania. Dora's mother was born in Ohio and her father in Vermont or Virgina.

22 February 1900, "Local and General News," Newaygo Republican:
"Get Harden's prices on wall paper before you buy, at Gauweiler's." and, "See Harden and get prices on wall paper, window shades, room molding and paints."

1900 census Brooks Township, Newaygo County, Michigan indicates David is 45, was born in July 1857 and a house painter. Dora is 44 and was born in May, 1856. He was born in Ohio and she in Indiana. His father was born in Pennsylvania and his mother in Virginia. Her parents were both born in Ohio. They have been married 19 years and own their own home. George J. was born December 1883, Ida F. in July 1887, Donna J. in June 1892 and Carl b. at February 1898. George and Ida were born in Michigan and Donna and Carl in Ohio.

Newaygo Republican, "Local and General News," 2 May 1901:
"D.L. Harden is repapering Gleason's drug store and making it shine like a bottle."

Newaygo Republican, "Local and General News," 18 July 1901:
"D.L. Harden is suffering with a severe attack of la grippe."

6 March 1902, Newaygo Republican, "Local and General News":
"D. L. Harden is in Big Prairie township this week, finishing the inside of Township Treasurer Charles P. Dunham's splendid new house with paint and paper, and also doing some decorating in Supervisor Haight's new home."

29 May 1902, Newaygo Republican, "Real Estate Transfers":
"Fred W. Riblet and wife to David L. Harden blk 101 Newaygo -- $204."

17 July 1902, Newaygo Republican, "Additional Local News":
"D. L. Harden is painting the residence of Spafford Shear of Everett this week."

15 June 1905, "Local News," Newaygo Republican:
"George F. Cook of Grove was in town on Tuesday last and took D. L. Harden home with him to do some paper hanging and painting. Mr. Cook is looking in much better health."

22 March 1906, Newaygo Republican, "Local News":
"D. L. Harden made a business trip to Grand Rapids Tuesday, returning yesterday."

23 August 1906, "Local News," Newaygo Republican:
"D. L. Harden went to Grand Rapids Monday and returned Tuesday, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Sara A. Harden who will remain here for some time."

18 October 1906, "Local News," Newaygo Republican:
"D. L. Harden has just completed the painting and paper hanging on the interior of Mr. McPhail's house. Mr. McPhail has been making extensive repairs and when he gets the cement on the exterior of his house he will have as comfortable a residence as there is on the pike from here to Croton.

1910 Brooks Township, Newaygo Village, Newaygo County, Michigan census states David is 52, Dora E. is 53, Donna J. is 17, and Carl H. is 12. Sarah A. Harden, David's mother is 74 and living with them. David and Droa have been married 29 years. She has had six children, three of whom are living. Sarah has had eight children, six of whom are living. Sarah and her parents were all born in Pennsylvania. David says he was born in Ohio and both of his parents in Pennsylvania. Dora was born in Indiana, her father in Ohio and her mother in Pennsylvania. David is a paperhanger. The family lives on East Street. They live in a mortgaged home.

1912 and 1913 Newaygo County Circuit Court Records. These Records indicate that Dora E. Harden began divorce proceedings against David Harden on 9 February, 1912. David was served with a supeona at that time. He did not appear. Circuit court records for 26 April 1912 state, "Personal service of a Supeona was made upon defendant Feby 9, 1912 by R. B. Hall deputy Sherriff of said County as appears by the return of said officer now on file in this Court, and Cause that the default of said defendant for want of an appearance was entered April 26, 1912. That defendent Stated to Affiant that he would never live with complainant again and would give her one half of all his real estate for her support. That the witnesses for complainant are sacattered some living in Newaygo and some in Grand Rapids and all are busy at work and there fore it would be not only very inconvenient for them to attent a session of Court in White Cloud, but also expensive."

Three depositions were taken, all three indicated David was verbally abusive, one indicated he was also physically abusisve. Donna June Harden, testified as follows,: (Note, the stenographer taking notes is an uncertain speller).

"My age is twenty years. My Brother Carl is fifteen year's old, my occupation is school teacher. I am now teaching school in the township of Ensly, Newaygo Co. Mich. I have a vacation this week, next week I will commence teaching again and will busy for the next twelve weeks and could not get away to testify. My testimony must be taken this week if (it) is to be used.
The parties in this case are my Father and my Mother. I have been away from home most of the time for the last three years part of the time teaching part of the time going to school before that I lived at home all of the time. I know as far back as I can remember my Father has ben verry unreasonable toward my Mother and for the past four or five years he has been growing worse scolding her without cause. I have heard him use rough and violent language toward her I prefer not to use the language he did. I frequently remanstrated with and told him he was wrong in his actions it wasent often he would listen to me sometimes he would say it was my Mother's fault.
It was verry seldam I cold see where she was to blame he is verry overbaring and tirnical tauward my mother and has ben so for five or six years (maybe longer) or as long as I can remeber and seams to bee growing worse they cirtenly can not live togather unless he changes his disposition."
Question from the Judge:
"Do you know of eny fact matter or circumstance whitch would in enyway tend to wreak complaints case for Divorce if so State the same partickulary and fuly."
Answer:
"I do not. I think she had ought to have a Divorce." Signed, Donna J. Harden

On 14 April 1913, Albert G. Day, Dora's attorney, writes to the Hon. Joseph Barton the Circuit Court Judge in Big Rapids who will decide the divorce case:

Dear Sir.
In (the) above case (Harden vs. Harden) I enclose the decree which I think the evidence justifies and think is proper.
Would you please examine proofs taken and submitted at last term, and I think you will say that his decree is proper.
Yours,
A. G. Day
P.S. I think the evidence and certificate cover every objection and suggestion that could be offered and I say, candidly, that oil and water cannot mix, and it is so with these parties.

FINAL DIVORCE DECREE: (D-356)
STATE OFMICHIGAN
THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF NEWAYGO IN CHANCERY

Dora E. Harden, complaintant

vs.

David L. Harden, Deft.

At a session of said court held at the Court House in the Village of White Cloud in said County on the 21 st day of April A.D. 1913:

Present, Hon. Joseph Barton, Circuit Judge

This cause came on to be heard upon the Bill of Complaint taken as conferred, after personal service of a supoena to appear and answer for want of such appearance, and proofs taken before a special Commplainer appointed by the court, and after duly considering the same, it appearing to the Court now here that the defendant is guilty of the various acts charged in the bill of Complaint and that it is impossible to effect a reconciliation between the parties to this case, and that it is for the best interests of both parities that they should be divorced, it is ordered, adjudged and decreed, and this court by virtue of the power and authority therein visited doth order, adjudge and decree as follows:
First:
That the marriage between the complainant Dora E. Harden and the defendant David L. Harden be dissolved and the same is hereby dissolved accordingly and each of said parties is forever freed from the obligations of said marriage.
Second:
That the said Dora E. Harden shall be and is hereby visited with a sure and indefeaseable title, in fee simple, of all those pieces of land in the County of Newaygo State of Michigan known and described as the East half of the West half of the South East Quarter of the South West Quarter of Section Nineteen (19) in town Twelve (12) North of Range Twelve (12) west, containing Ten acres of land, also Block One hundred and Nine (109) of the Village of Newaygo in said County, except a strip six rods in width of the South Westerly side thereof, which property and the title thereto shall be taken and received by her in full satisfaction of all claim she may now have or may hereafter have for dower, or alimony against said David L. Harden, in any property which said David L. Harden now owns, or may hereafter own, or in which he now had, or may hereafter have any interest.
Third:
All the household furniture and other personal property now in the house upon said premises shall by the sole property of said Dora E. Harden.
Fourth:
That the said David L. Harden shall pay the mortgage now upon the real estate above mentioned in order thatthe said complainant mahy have an unincumbered title thereto.

Kent County Marriage License records have David L. Harden marrying Ida R. Bailey Miner on 28 Sep 1916 in Grand Rapids. He was born in Loudenville, Ohio and she in Kent County, MI. He is 59 and a paperhanger, she is 42 and not employed. He has been married once and she twice. His parents are Samuel H. Harden and Sarah A. Grubaugh and hers are Ansel E. Bailey and Rilla A. Patterson. They were married by Roy C. Lord, clergyman, with Mr. and Mrs. William Barlow as witnesses.

1920 Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan census David is 62, Ida is 45, Hazel Minor is 13, Dorothy Minor is seven, Olive Minor is four and Arthur Harden is two years five months old. David was born in Ohio, all of the other in Michigan. The family lives at 517 1/2 Jefferson Avenue. David says his parents were born in Michigan. Ida's mother was born in Michigan and her father in New York. David is a paperhanger.

Death certificate number 38 Kent County, Michigan states that David Lewis Harden died of uremia on January 9,1927 in Grand Rapids. He was born in Ohio, a painter and his parents were Samuel Harden and Sarah Grubeck. He was 69 years, five months and eight days old at his death.

Their children include:

158	i.	Raymond Louis (Died young) (1881-1883)
159	ii.	George Harrison (1883-1956)
160	iii.	Infant Son (Died soon) (1885-1885)
161	iv.	Ida Frances (1887-1904)
162	v.	Donna June (1892-1973)
163	vi.	Carl Brewster (1898-1915)

99. Ruth Ida Hitchcock. Born on 29 Aug 1859 at Medina, Medina County, Ohio. Ruth Ida died at Medina Township, Medina County, Ohio, in 1922.¹⁸

Ida Ruth, also known as Ruth Ida. Mentioned in the Pension Application of George M. Hitchcock as the father of Charles A. Hitchcock

1900 Medina Village, Medina County, Ohio Census states that George was born in February, 1862; Ida in August, 1859; Violet in October, 1894, and Edward W. in July, 1899. All were born in Ohio. They have been married seven years and have had two children. George is a US mail carrier. Ida's mother was born in Maryland.

1920 Medina Township, Medina County, Ohio Census - Ida is 60 and George is 58. They are divorced, however she is still his housekeeper and it states on the form that she is "living with a friend." George is a mason. He owns his own home. None of the children are ennumerated with them.

Obituary, Medina Sentinal, April 6, 1922

OBITUARY

I da Ruth HItchcock was born in Medina, August 29, 1859, died at her home in Medina Township, April 3, 1922, at the age of 62 years, 7 months and 5 days.
She was the second youngest of seven children born to Geo. and Jane Hitchcock. She being the last surviving. She was married to Geo. F. Presley in 1895. To this union three children were born, Mrs. Geo. F. Lind, Edward W. Presley of Cleveland and Dora at home.
She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She loved her home and her delight was to be with and care for her loved ones. Her kind and cheerful disposition won the love and respect of all who knew her. She was cheerful through all her sickness.
She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, three children, two grandchildren, one niece, one nephew and many friends.
A kind and loving wife, mother and neighbor has gone to her reward.

Ca 1893 Ruth Ida married George Franklin Presley. Born in Feb 1862 at Ohio. George Franklin died at Ohio on 12 Jun 1952.¹⁸ They were divorced ? .

Their children include:

200	i.	Violet (1894-)
201	ii.	Edward Walter (1899-)
202	iii.	Dora Pearl (ca1901-)

100. Catherine May Hitchcock. Born on 9 Apr 1865 at Ohio. Catherine May died at Newaygo, MI, on 26 Dec 1902.

Newaygo County Death Certificate indicates she died of acute insanity. Catherine was a dressmaker, was born in Ohio, died in the village of Newaygo and was 36 years, eight months and 17 days old at the time of death. Her parents were George Hitchcock and Jane Mc Comb; both were born in Ohio.

Obituary - unattributed

On Christmas day, Mrs. May Hitchcock Harden, wife of Harry Harden, aged 37 years.
Mrs. Harden had been an invalid for several years and had undergone several surigical operations in the hope of having her health restored, but failed. She was married on Thanksgiving day and was seized with the illness that proved fatal on the same day. Her husband and relatives desire to return their thanks to the friends who so kindly assisted them in their hour of need.

On 27 Nov 1902 Catherine May first married Harold H. Harden (68) , son of Samuel Harrison Harden (11) (11 Jan 1836-16 Aug 1901) & Sarah Ann Grubaugh (29) (28 Aug 1835-12 Jul 1917), at Newaygo, Newaygo County, MI. Born on 16 Mar 1874 at Loudenville, Ashland County, Ohio.^1,2 Harold H. died at Sparta, Kent County, Michigan, on 14 Feb 1955. Buried on 16 Feb 1955 in Newaygo Cemetary, Section G, Lot 350, Grave 1.

Samuel Harrison Harden's Civil War Pension Record has Harold born 16 March 1875.

Newaygo County Marriage License states that Harold and Catherine Hitchcock were married on 27 November 1902 in Newaygo. He is a laborer and she is a dressmaker. She has been married before to someone named Moore. Both were born in Ohio. He is 27 and she is 34. His parents are Samuel Harden and Sarah Grubaugh. Hers are George M. Hitchcock and Kizah J. Hews. They were married by Lewis J. Crawford with W. N. Brown and Hattie Stickney of Newaygo as witnesses.

Newaygo County marriage records state that Harold and Beatrice married on 2 Sep 1907 in Newaygo. He is 32, was born in Ohio and is a farmer. She is 19, born in Michigan, residing in Lowell, MI and is a domestic. His parents are Samuel H. Harden and Sarah Grubaugh, and hers are Lewis All and Mary E. Mosher. George Van Wingarden, minister, marries them with witnesses Clinton A. and Bertha M. Tresler.

Newaygo County, Grant Township, 1910 census has Harry Harding, 35, married twice and a farm laborer "working out." He was unemployed for 27 weeks of the previous year. He was born in Ohio, and does not know where his parents were born. Beatrice is 22, was born in Michigan and works at home. Her Father was born in New York and her mother in Michigan. They have been married three years. Kathryn, their daughter is three years old. She was born in Michigan, her father in Ohio and her mother in Michigan.

8 May 1913, Newaygo Republican, "Local News":
"Harold H. Harden of this village and Miss Elizabeth Smith of Big Rapids were united in marriage Monday evening of last week, at the home of the bride's parents."

Newaygo County Marriage Licences indicate that Harold married Elizabeth Kauffman Birman on 4 Sep 1918 in Newaygo. Both have been married twice. She is a domestic and 46. He is a farmer living in Lake Odessa. His parents are Samuel Harden and Sarah Grubaugh, and her father is ??? Kauffman. Douglas King, clergyman, marries them with Esther L. and O. E. King as witnesses.

Kent County Death Records state that Harold died on 14 February 1955 in Sparta, Michigan. Death was caused by Hypostatic Pneumonia (one day) and Myocardial Insuffiency (two days). He had lived in Sparta seven years at 168 Cherry Street. He was a widower, a farm laborer and was born March 16, 1874 in Loudenville Ohio. His parents were Samuel John Harden and Elizabeth Graubaw. His wife was Elizabeth Harden. The informant was Phyllis Strauss of Grand Rapids. He was buried at the Newaygo Cemetery 16 February 1955 from the Hessel Funeral Home in Sparta. # 64118

On 25 Mar 1883 Catherine May second married John Moore, at Medina, Medina County, Ohio.

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