History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana From the
Earliest Time to the Present; Together with Interesting Biographical
Sketches, Reminiscences, Notes, Etc.  Chicago, Goodspeed Bros., & Co.,
Publishers, 1884. Weston A. Goodspeed, Leroy C. Goodspeed, Charles L.
Goodspeed. Shelby County.

WASHINGTON HARDMAN, of Orleans Township, is a son of Daniel and Elizabeth
(Stright) Hardman, and the oldest of six children.  In 1813 Daniel came to
Orange County and established his cabin home, returning in 1816 to
Kentucky for his family.  Mrs. Hardman died in April, 1831, and for his
second wife he took Elizabeth Leatherman.  His death was August 11, 1851,
at the age of sixty years.  Washington Hardman has been a resident of
Orange County since 1816, and has devoted his whole life to agricultural
pursuits.  His marriage with Sarah Tegarden was solemnized April 5, 1838,
and to their untion the following children have been born:  Henry W.,
Eliza A., Polly J., Mary E., Matilda E., Alexander C., Sarah M. and
William A.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Hardman are natives of Shelby County, Ky.,
his birth occurring June 10, 1813, and hers September 18, 1818.  She came
to Orange County with her parents at the age of seven years, where her
father, Basil Tegarden, died in 1843, and her mother, whose maiden name
was Annie (Todd) Tegarden in 1863, at the age of eighty-four years.  Mr.
Hardman and wife are among the best people of their community, and are
members of the Christian Church.  He votes the Republican ticket and takes
a healthy interest in public affairs.

Hardman Stright Leatherman Tegarden Todd
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Orleans-Orange-VA

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