This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list.
Author: bonedigger176
Surnames:
Classification: queries
Message Board URL:
http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties...
Message Board Post:
I've read a published county history for Monroe County, Indiana that included a sketch
about William Thomas Harden, b. 1839, IN, d. 1927, Monroe County, IN. One of his brothers,
David R. Harden, was b. abt 1834, in TN, and married my 2nd great-grandmother, Martha Jane
Carmichael, in 1879, Greene County, IN (records indicate she was his 3rd wife). These
Harden men's mother was identified as Elizabeth Ragan Harden, b. abt 1809, NC. Her
husband was William Harden, b. abt 1809, NC. The Harden name has been spelled Harden,
Hardin, and Harding in various records.
I've not found any records for Elizabeth that indicates a maiden name other than this
history sketch, so don't know whether it is correct or not. David was the oldest known
child I've found for this couple so have wondered if the "R" was for his
mother's maiden name. It's all speculation on my part, however, at this point
until I can find some records to support it.
Important Note:
The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply
to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.