Family of Samuel John Harden (65) & Emma Belle Hirding
170. Laura Harden. Born in Jul 1887 at Michigan.
Newaygo Republican, 17 January 1901, "School Notes":
In the high school report, "Laura Harden and Laura Cass have re-entered school after a week's absence." They were in Miss Carter's room.
28 December 1905, "Local News," Newaygo Republican:
"Miss Laura Harding of Grand Rapids is visiting friends and relatives here."
Laura married Stahl.
Their children include:
171. John H. Harden. Born on 10 May 1890 at Manistee, Michigan. John H. died at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, on 19 Sep 1972. Buried on 22 Sep 1972. Soc. Sec. #: 386-10-8659 John Harden, b. 10 May 1890, d. Sep 1972 Greenville MI.
Kent County Marriage Records state that John Harding married Goldie Covey on July 4, 1913 in Grand Rapids. He is a painter and was born in Manistee. She was born in Huntington, Indiana. Both reside in Grand Rapids. His parents are Samuel J. Harding and Emma Hirdening, and hers are Arthur Covey and Laura Laport. John T. Husted, pastor, marries them with Lloyd C. Osborn and J. T. Husted as witnesses. Book 17, p. 7
Kent County Death Records indicate John H. Harden died 19 September 1972. Causes of death were acute pulmonary edema (ten days), and ateriosclerotic heart disease with acute decompression (four months). His social security number was 386-10-8659A, he was an automobile facer and he was born 10 May 1890 in Kent County. Home address was 3684 Morgan Mills, Greenville, Michigan. His parents were Samuel Harden and Emma Hirdening. Informant was Norain (Weeks) Harden, his wife. He was buried 22 September 1972 from the Brown Teman Funeral Home in Greenville. # 130205
On 4 Jul 1913 John H. first married Goldie Covey, at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI. Born ca 1894 at Huntington, Indiana.
John H. second married Grace Noraine Weeks. Born on 18 Jun 1903 at Quincy, Illinois. Grace Noraine died at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, on 29 Aug 1995. Tuesday, at Villa Elizabeth. Soc. Sec. #: 383-26-5233 Grace N. Harden, b. 18 Jun 1903, d. 29 Aug 1995 Grand Rapids MI.
Obituary, Grand Rpids Press, 31 August 1995
G. Noraine Harden, aged 92, of Rural Greenville passsed away Tuesday, August 29, 1995 at Villa Elizabeth Care Center. She was born June 18, 1903 at Quincy, IL. , the daughter of John and Edna Pearl Wade Weeks. She is survived by her brother and his wife, John and Theresa Weeks of Grand Rapids; a sister-in-law, Nella Weeks of Jenison; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Harden in 1972. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, September2, 1995 at 2 PM at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Bob Koorneff officiating. Burial will be in Ashleyt Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Villa Elizabeth Care Center.
172. Florence M. Harden. Born on 19 Nov 1894 at Newaygo, MI.
Newaygo Microfilm indicates she was born in Newaygo on 19 Nov 1894.
25 January 1900, "School Notes," Newaygo Republican:
"Florence Harden and Claire Hinkson have re-enrolled."
Newaygo Republican, "School Notes," 6 February 1901:
From Miss Pittwood's class, "Florence Harden has left school, the distance being too long for her to walk in stormy weather."
Kent County Marriage Records state Florence married Arden K. Fritz on 9 April 1913, in Grand Rapids. He is 25, a machinist and was born in Allegan. She is 19 and was born in Grand Rapids. He has been married once before. His parents are Charley Fritz and Hanna Yeo. Hers are Samuel Harden and Emma Herdening. Herbert Mc Connel, Congregational Minister, marries them with J. and Laura Stahl as witnesses. Book 16, p. 314
On 9 Apr 1913 Florence M. married Arden Fritz, at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI. Born ca 1888 at Allegan, Michigan.
173. Raymond S. Harden. Born in Aug 1899.
174. Lillien B. Harden. Born on 17 May 1908 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI. Lillien B. died at Titusville, Brevard County, FL, on 12 Mar 1997. Buried on 17 Mar 1997 in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Titusville, FL. Soc. Sec. #: 366-12-8450 Lillien B. Hudson, b. 17 May 1908, d. 12 Mar 1997 Tutusville FL.
OBITUARY - GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, March 13, 1997
HUDSON - Lillien B. (Harden) Hudson left this earth for her Heavenly home on March 12, 1997, in Titusville, FL, where she had resided since 1957. She was a former resident of Grand Rapids, MI, where she was born on May 17, 1908. The daughter of Samuel J. and Emma B. Harden, she was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth K. Hudson in 1991; grandson, Vincent Hudson in 1993; also sister, Laura E. Stahl; brother Jack Harden; sister, Florence (Fintch) Mann; and brother, Ray Harden. She is survived, and will be lovingly missed by daughter, Phyllis and her husband, Roger Strauss of Wyoming, MI; daughter, Marilyn K. Morton of Sparta, MI; and son, Kenneth Hudson, Jr. and his wife, Phyllis of Lake Mary FL, Lillien's nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild, will dearly miss her. She is also survived by a dear nephew Marvin D. Stahl and his wife, Dorothey; and several sisters-inlaw, brothers-in-law; nieces and nephews. A long healthy life with close family ties, leaves a treasured legacy. Funeral Services will be held on March 17, 1997 at North Brevard Funeral Home in Titusville, FL. Committal Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Titusville, Florida.
Lillien B. married Kenneth K. Hudson.
Their children include:
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