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John Willis Harder 1833–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jan 1833

Birth Location: Swan Creek, Hickman, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 19 Jan 1891

Death Location: Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Jeremiah Harder

Mother: Harriet Young

Spouse(s): Jane Cressop, RHODA KELLY

Children(s): James Harder, William Harder, Permelia Harder, Patrick Harder, Sarah Harder, John Harder

In 1833, John Willis Harder entered the world in Swan Creek, Hickman, Tennessee, United States, born to Jeremiah Harder And Harriet Young. In 1860, John Willis Harder resided in Perry, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, John Willis Harder resided in District 2, Perry, Tennessee, USA. John Willis Harder married Jane Cressop, Rhoda Kelly, and had children including James Frances Harder, John M Harder, Patrick H Harder, Permelia Harder, Sarah D Harder, William H Harder. John Willis Harder passed away in 1891 in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1833, John Willis Harder entered the world in Swan Creek, Hickman, Tennessee, United States, born to Jeremiah Harder And Harriet Young.
  • In 1860, John Willis Harder resided in Perry, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, John Willis Harder resided in District 2, Perry, Tennessee, USA.
  • John Willis Harder married Jane Cressop, Rhoda Kelly, and had children including James Frances Harder, John M Harder, Patrick H Harder, Permelia Harder, Sarah D Harder, William H Harder.
  • John Willis Harder passed away in 1891 in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jeremiah Harder
1810–1872
Birth Location: Swan Creek, Hickman, Tennessee, United States
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Harriet Young
1813–1893
Birth Location: Cathey Creek, Maury, Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Jane Cressop
1833–1860
Birth Location: Lewis, Tennessee, United States
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RHODA KELLY
1847–1880
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Children(s)

James Harder
1852–1928
Birth Location: Effingham, Effingham, Illinois, United States
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William Harder
1851–1915
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Permelia Harder
1854–
Birth Location: –
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Patrick Harder
1873–1946
Birth Location: TN, US
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Sarah Harder
1879–
Birth Location: , POPE, ARKANSAS
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John Harder
1866–
Birth Location: MO, US
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John Harder's Ancestors

Self
John Harder
1833–1891
Birth Place: Swan Creek, Hickman, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Jeremiah Harder
1810–1872
Swan Creek, Hickman, Tennessee, United States
Harriet Young
1813–1893
Cathey Creek, Maury, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
John (Willis) Harder
1765–1833
Orange, North Carolina, USA
Delilah Powell
1770–1830
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, NC colony
Henry Young
1761–1827
Salisbury,Rowan,North Carolina,USA
Salomea (Sally Sarah) Pfeiffer
1768–1846
Hoefelfingen, Basselland, Switzerland
Great-Grandparents
John Harder
1752–1819
Mary Perry
1743–1827
John Powell
1740–1802
Margaret Holt
1742–1793
Hans Pfeiffer
1711–1790
Anna Shaffner
1734–1772
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Harder
1714–1792
Priscilla Allen
1708–1779
Michael II
1723–1799
Hans Pfeiffer
1685–1728
Agnes Moschinger
1688–1733

John Harder's Descendants

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John (Willis) Harder (15 Jan 1833–19 Jan 1891) m. Jane Cressop (1833–1860) m. RHODA KELLY (Abt. 1847–Aft. 1880)
  1. 1. James (Frances) Harder 1852–1928 m. Paralee Brock 1858–1928
    1. 1. Gilbert (Howell) Harder 1886–1974
    2. 2. Huldah (Emma) Harder 1878–1966
    3. 3. JACK (ELI) HARDER 1880–1931
    4. 4. William (Columbus) Harder 1884–1961 m. Evelyn Bailey 1892–1992
      1. 1. Wanda (Rhene) Harder 1926–2010
      2. 2. William (Columbus "Dub") Harder 1918–2004
      3. 3. Cora (Jane) Harder 1920–2006
      4. 4. Frank (Eugene) Harder 1928–1997
      5. 5. Evelyn (Paralee) Harder 1923–
      6. 6. Wanda (Mae) Harder 1920–1970
    5. 5. Mary (Lillie) Harder 1888–1926
    6. 6. Kendrick (Eugene) Harder 1895–1967
    7. 7. Robert (Lee) Harder 1877–1965
    8. 8. Elijah Harder 1882–1928
    9. 9. Roy Harder 1891–
  2. 2. William (H.) Harder 1851–1915 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Thompson 1851–1931
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth MOLLIE) Harder 1876–1954 m. William (Benjamin) RICHARDSON 1872–1945
      1. 1. Flora (Delphia) RICHARDSON 1899–1987
      2. 2. Alma (E) RICHARDSON 1895–1987
      3. 3. Clara (Edith) RICHARDSON 1893–1980
      4. 4. Minnie (Lee) RICHARDSON 1902–1948
      5. 5. Aleta RICHARDSON 1907–1996
      6. 6. Lila (H) RICHARDSON 1907–
    2. 2. Margaret (Delilah LILA) Harder 1873–1953
    3. 3. Robert HARDER 1872–1873
    4. 4. John (Jeremiah) Harder 1878–1926
  3. 3. Permelia Harder 1854–
  4. 4. Patrick (H.) Harder 1873–1946
  5. 5. Sarah (D) Harder 1879–
  6. 6. John (M) Harder 1866–

John Harder's Timeline

5 Records

1833
15 Jan 1833
Birth of John Willis Harder in Swan Creek, Hickman, Tennessee, United States
Swan Creek, Hickman, Tennessee, United States
1860
1860
Age 27
John Willis Harder resided here in Perry, Tennessee, USA
Perry, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 37
John Willis Harder resided here in District 2, Perry, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Perry, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 47
John Willis Harder resided here in Griffin, Pope, Arkansas, USA
Griffin, Pope, Arkansas, USA
1891
19 Jan 1891
Age 58
Death of John Willis Harder in Perry, Tennessee, United States
Perry, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1833
    Event Place: Swan Creek, Hickman, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee; Series Number: M268; Roll: 210
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Griffin, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: 54; Page: 77D; Enumeration District: 136
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Perry, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1553; Page: 425A; Family History Library Film: 553052
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Perry, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1268; Page: 299; Family History Library Film: 805268
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Perry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Perry, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1268; Page: 299; Family History Library Film: 805268

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Perry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Perry, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1553; Page: 425A; Family History Library Film: 553052

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Griffin, Pope, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Griffin, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: 54; Page: 77D; Enumeration District: 136

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1891
    Event Place: Perry, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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