Family of David Louis Harden (62) & Dora Etta Hitchcock (98)
158. Raymond Louis Harden. Born on 13 Aug 1881 at Independence Richland, OH.19 Raymond Louis died at Newaygo, MI, on 23 Sep 1883.19 Buried in Newaygo Cemetary, Section H, Lot 179, Grave 1.
The Harden/Grubaugh/Hitchcock Photographic Album owned by Marion Crowley has a picture of an 18 month to two year old little boy taken in Loudenville, Ohio, by J. H. Popp, photographer. Behind this photo was a poem printed in a newspaper by Thomas S. Collier. It is most likely this picture is of Raymond Harden who died when he was two.
CONSOLATION
"Suffer the little ones to come to me!"
O mother, bending o'er the silent form,
Remember that from toil and sin 'tis free,
Free from earth's cold and sorrow's blighting storm.
And yet, it is so hard to put away
The golden hair, the eyes so full of light,
And long to see them every passing day,
And weary grow from this ere comes the night;
Yet all the while, where God's fair kingdom is,
The sunny hair burns brighter, and the eyes
Grow wiser, deeper, than they could in this,
Our earthly life, with light of paradise;
And all the while, a little angel hand
You may not see or feel is very near,
An a bright presence by our side doth stand,
And whispers dim-heard words of love and cheer.
God is a loving Father: He will hold,
At its true worth, this treasure you have given;
Brighter and purer will he make the gold
Of love that waits you at the gate of heaven.
So while your tears the cold, still face baptize,
Remember, death but leads us up to Him
Whose care is boundless, and whose loving eyes
No pain or trouble can take, cold or dim.
Fold the white hands upon the silent breast,
And on the little mouth press earth's last kiss,
And think, while doing so, from death's short rest
The sinless soul will waken to God's bliss.
Take the last look at the bright, sunny hair,
And the closed eyes were so full of love,
But think Heaven's glory will make both more fair,
And no mad crime a blight to them can prove.
Oh mother-love, so tender and so true,
While you are waiting here, some radiant soul,
Whose child now shares the restless life with you,
Holds your lost darling under fond control.
I do not bid you sorrow not, nor weep --
All vain such words when death's stern visits come;
But think that God will your great treasure keep
Within his mansions, till you, too, "come home."
Think of the tenderness of Him who said,
"Suffer the little ones to come to me."
And know your darling is not cold and dead,
But "gone before," your messenger to be.
The third to the last verse is marked so that the reader will remember and emphsize it.
159. George Harrison Harden. Born on 1 Dec 1883 at Newaygo, MI. George Harrison died at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, on 25 Jul 1956. Buried on 28 Jul 1956 in Alaska Cemetery, Kent County, MI.
1 February 1900, "School Notes," Newaygo Republican:
"The oratorical club have chosen 'Not finished, but begun,' as a motto. Pink and green were selected as colors. Subject for debate this week: Resolved, That Lee was a greater general than Grant. Chiefs; affirmative, Georgia Walker; negative, George Harden."
22 March 1900, "School Notes," Newaygo Republican:
"The debate announced for March 15 will take place Thursday, March 22. Chiefs --- affirmative, Garnet Wade; negative, Geo. Harden. Election of officers will also occur at this time."
25 October 1900, "School Notes," Newaygo Republican:
"JUNIORS: We have at last decided on our class war-whoop. Here it is:
Wa hoo! Wa hoo! Hoo! Wa hoo!
Newaygo High School
Nineteen-two!
Ree-Rah! Ree-Rah! Ree-rah! Read!
Nineteen-two is in the lead.
Naught-two, naught-two,
Rah! Rah! Rah!
Hobble, Gobble,
Razzle. Dazzle.
Siss, Boom, ah!
Our motto is "Rowing not Drifting;" colors, white and gold; flower, white carnation. . .
Our class in Algebra is nearly through with Proportion.
The English Literature class is deeply interested in Shakespeare's Tragedy of Macbeth.
We re-elected officers at our last meeting because our former president, Miss Walker, left us. There are now; Pres. Miss Addie Churchill, Vice Pres. Roscoe Brown, Sec'y. Miss Pearl McKinley, Treas. Thomas Berry, Reporter, George Harden."
14 March 1901, "School Notes," Newaygo Republican:
"The first annual local oratorical contest was held in the high school Monday afternoon of last week. The Juniors were represented by Messrs. Maxwell Gray, Roscoe Brown and George Harden, and Misses Pearl McKinlay and Garnet Wade . . ."
21 November 1901, Newaygo Republican, "School News":
That "Old Glory" is seen again as before Halloween is due to the commendable energy of Messrs. George Harden, Ray Minogue, Dale Peterson and Basil Carter, who by means of a kite replaced the rope which had been cut Halloween.
12 December 1901, Newaygo Republican, "School News":
"The following have not been absent this term: J. Roscoe Brown, George Harden, Ruth A. Berry, Pearl McKinley, Kate Burler, Estie Sipe, Ethel Alvord, Glenn W. Barnum, Lavina Bissard, May B. Joslin, Dale Peterson, Verna A. Pick, Miles Barton, Lou Bennett, Ruth Minogue, Ella C. Peterson.
The following have been tardy this month: Wm. Gardner, John Grawn, Edna Burnham, Miles Barton, Nettie M. Kaiser, Myrtle Hawley, Gertrude Wood, David Sailors, Dale Peterson, Rossie Hinkson, Edgar Carpenter, May Brown, Kate Butler, Grace Boice, George Harden."
16 January 1902, Newaygo Republican, "School News":
"The Senior class elected the following officers for the month of January: President, Lloyd Wood; Vice President, Pearl McKinley; Secretary, Geo. Harden; Treasurer, Roscoe Brown; Reporter, Garnet Wade."
Kent County Marriage Records indicate George H. Harden married Elizabeth Hall Fitzgerald on 27 July 1909 in Grand Rapids. He is 25 and a street car conductor. She is 21 and not employed. Both were born in Michigan. She has been married once to a man named Fitzgerald. His parents are David L. Harden and Dora Hitchcock; hers Oliver Hall and Clara Andrews. They are married by John R.T. Lathrop, minister, with witnesses Mrs. J. R. T. Lathrop and Helen Z. Lathrop.
13 July 1905, "Local News," Newaygo Republican:
"George Harden spent Tuesday with friends in Grant."
1920 Grand Rapids, Kent County census George H. is 34, was born in Ohio and is a streetcar conductor. Elizabeth is 30 and was born in Michigan. They live at 719 Evergreen, Grand Rapids.
Kent County Death Records show that George died in an automobile accident 25 July 1956 at the corner of College and Crofton streets in Grand Rapids. He died within 24 hours of the accident of cerebral consussion, multiple rib fractures, hemorrhage into the pleural cavity and many lacerations. He lived at 1227 Cass Ave. SE, Grand Rapids. He was born 1 December 1883. His parents were David L. Harden and Dora E. Hitchcock. He was retired forn the Grand Rapids Street Railway. His wife, Elizabeth, was the informant. He was buried at Alaska Cemetery on 28 July 1956 from the Greenhoe Van Zee Funeral Home. # 69106
On 27 Jul 1909 George Harrison first married Elizabeth Pearl Mac Donald, at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Born ca 1889. Elizabeth Pearl died at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, on 19 Jun 1966.
Obituary, Grand Rapids Press, 20 June 1966
Mrs. Elizabeth P. Harden, aged 77, of 263 Hollister SE, widow of the late George Harden, passed away early Monday morning at Butterworth Hospital. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Guy (Ruby) Mac Donald of Grand Rapids; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Donna Race of Sparta and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Wednesday afternoon 3 o'clock at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel, Rev. Robert J. Lignell officiating. Interment Alaska Cemetery. Members of the family will be at the chapel Monday evening 7 to 9, Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9.
On 17 Jul 1909 George Harrison second married Elizabeth Hall, at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI. Born ca 1878.2
160. Infant Son Harden. Born on 5 Dec 1885 at Newaygo, MI.19 Infant Son died at Newaygo on 5 Dec 1885.19 Buried in Newaygo Cemetary, Section H, Lot 179, Grave 1.
161. Ida Frances Harden. Born on 25 Jul 1887 at Newaygo, MI. Ida Frances died in Nov 1904. Buried on 18 Nov 1904 in Newaygo Cemetary, Section H, Lot 179, Grave 3.
Obituary - Newaygo County Republican, 8 December 1904:
"Ida Frances Harden, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Harden, was born in Newaygo, Mich., July 25th, 1887, and died at her home in Newaygo, November 16, 1904.
At the age of three years she moved with her parents to Medina, Ohio, and after residing there nine years returned to Newaygo where she resided until she was called to her Father above.
She had many friends in each place of residence and also many school friends. In September, 1904, it became necessary for her to give up her school and prepare for a home beyond and when the end came she was willing and ready to go. She leaves to mourn her loss, a mother, father, two brothers and a sister.
Through oversight this item has been neglected."
24 November 1904, Newaygo Republican:
Card of Thanks
"Through the columns of the Republican we desire to express out thanks to the many friends and neighbors fo their help during the sickness and death of our daughter Ida; also to the teachers and scholars of the school, who contributed those beautiful flowers, and last but not least, to the young ladies of the high school who acted as pall bearers. To one and all we return our sincere thanks.
Mr. D. L. & D. E. Harden"
162. Donna June Harden. Born on 27 Jun 1892 at Medina, OH. Donna June died in Apr 1973. Buried on 23 Apr 1973 in Newaygo Cemetary, Sec A Lot 577 Grave 3. Occupation: teacher, homemaker, salesperson at Wurzburg's Dept. Store. Soc. Sec. #: 384-10-1352 Donna Race, b. 27 Jun 1892, d. April 1973 Sparta MI. Education: Grad. Newaygo County Normal Sch. Jun 7, 1911.
29 June 1906, "Local News," Newaygo Republican:
"Miss Donna Harden is spending a few days with friends and relatives in Grand Rapids."
Newaygo County Sexton's Records indicate Donna died of Coronary Thrombosis. She was interred on 23 April 1973 in the Newaygo Cemetery in Section A, Lot 577, Grave 3,
Donna's obituary appeared in the Grand Rapids Press Sat 21 Apr 1973.
On 27 Jun 1913 Donna June married Erwin Norton Race, son of Norton Senaca Race (11 Jun 1849-16 Aug 1886) & Nancy Violette Phelps (1861-18 Nov 1915), at Newaygo, Newaygo County, MI. Born on 22 May 1884 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Erwin Norton died at Walker, Kent Co., MI, in Oct 1979. Buried in Oct 1979 in Newaygo Cemetary. Occupation: carpenter, furniture craftsman. Soc. Sec. #: 380-03-3354 Erwin Race, b. 22 May 1884, d. Jul 1979 Sparta, MI.
Newaygo County marriage records state that Erwin married Donna on 27 June 1913 in Newaygo. He is 29, was born in Newaygo and is a carpenter. She is 20, was born in Ohio and is a teacher. His parents are Norton Race and Violette Phelps, hers are David L. Harden and Dora E. Hitchcock. C. Van Camp, minister marries them with Emma Joslin and Edger Mc Cann as witnesses.
Newaygo Republican, 3 July 1913, Local News, "Clarence Cooper and Miss Irene Haight, both of this village, have recently been united in marriage, as have also Irwin Race and Miss Donna Harden. We cannot publish a suitable wedding notice, as we have been told none of the particulars."
1920 Ludington City, Mason County, Michigan Census has the family living at 304 Robert Street in Ludington. Erwin is 35; Donna 27; Crystal 5; Alice H. 3 1/2; and Marion is eight months old. Donna was born in Ohio, while all of the others were born in Michigan.
Obituary, July 10, 1979 Grand Rapids Press
Race (Sparta) --- Erwin N. Race Sr., aged 95, formerly of Sparta and Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday at Kent Community Hospital. He is survivied by his family, George and Crystal Keller, Robert and Hope Joyce, Marion Crowley all of Sparta, Erwin Jr. and Patsy Race of Comstock Park: 10 grand children and 14 great grand children. Funeral services will be held Thursday 11 AM at the funeral home, with Rev. Ronald Entenman officiating.
Interment in Newaygo Cemetary. Friends may meet the family at the chapel 7 to 9 Tuesday and Wednesday. Those who wish may make contributions to the Crippeled Children's Fund. Hessel-Cheslek, Sparta
Kent County Death Records indicate Erwin died July 10, 1979 at Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids. Causes of death were congestive heart failure (three days), arteriosclerotic heart disease (years), and a hip fracture. He was widowed and a furniture craftsman. He was a resident of the Grandview Nursing Home. He was born 22 May 1884 in Kent County. His parents were Senaca Norton Race and Lettie Phelps. Informant was Mrs. Crystal Keller. He was buried at the Newaygo Cemetery on 12 July 1979 from the Hessel Cheslek Funeral Home. #156683
Their children include:
163. Carl Brewster Harden. Born on 20 Feb 1898 at Medina, OH. Buried on 29 Jul 1915 in Newaygo Cemetary, Section B, Lot 179, Grave 4. Carl Brewster died in Jul 1915.
Medina County Birth Records Book 2, record number 12248 states that Carl B. Harden was born 20 February 1898 in the town of Medina. His parents were David L. Harden and Dora E. Hitchcock.
30 November 1905, "School Notes," Newaygo Republican:
"The following pupils have been neither tardy or absent from the first primary: Allen Bowman, Lulu Chesiey, Clarence Maltby, Lloyd Fessenden, Raymond Goozen, Carl Harden, Alvin Laraway, Lial Sipe, Zoe Young, Buddy Pettit and Daisy Aiken."
"School Notes", Newaygo Republican, 22 February 1906:
"Pupils neither absent nor tardy in the First Primary during January are as follows" Albert Anderson, Harvey Barker, Lloyd Fessenden, Raymond Goosen, Carl Harden, Alvin Laraway, Lial Sipe, Wilford Wheeler, Zoe Young, and Buddy Pettit.
In addition to the the names mentioned last week, there are eleven pupils of the Sixth Grade who ave a passing mark in all subjects. They should not be satisfied with a passing mark only, for those who just barely make a grade will be apt to fail next year."
"School Notes", Newaygo Republican, 26 April 1906:
"Pupils of the first primary who were neither absent nor tardy during the month of March are: Albert Anderson, Maurice Berry, Allen Bowman, Clifford Cooper, Carl Harden, Lial Sipe, Lyle Wright, Wilford Wheeler, Buddy Pettit, Daisy and Gladys Aiken and Genevie Bell."
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