Harden, H. J. 1826 – 1896

HARDEN, SCHENCK

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 2/10/2021 at 14:10:56

Source: Decorah Republican July 2, 1896 P 1 C 6

H. J. HARDEN.
The news of the death of Mr. H. J. Harden, one of Burr Oak's oldest residents, late Monday afternoon, was a surprise to his Decorah friends and acquaintances. On Friday last he was able to be on the street, but Saturday he was taken ill and sank rapidly until death claimed him. From Alexander’s history of Winneshiek Co., we learn that Mr. Harden was born in Clinton Co., N. Y., in 1826. In 1857 he came to Iowa, located at Burr Oak and followed the blacksmithing trade until early in the 70’s, when he secured 240 acres of land near the village where he continued to reside, until a few years ago. He then moved back to the village, making his home with his son-in-law, F. C. Schenck. Mr. Harden was twice married. By his first wife he had six children, four of whom, M. W., H. W. B., Chloe and Lois, with his second wife, survive him. He filled various offices in his township and served one term on the board of supervisors, being elected on the Republican ticket. Having resided in Burr Oak for so many years, Mr. Harden enjoyed a wide acquaintance throughout the northern part of the county and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral services were held yesterday.

Transcriber’s Note: Find a Grave shows he was born May 18, 1826 and died June 29, 1896. He is buried in the Burr Oak Cemetery.

Burr Oak Cemetery
 

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