Hard - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: William Hard from England

LoanApproval — 2009-09-27 14:53:17Z

The last name in its original form is: Hardres. It is a parish south east of Canterbury. When William Hard came to america the name was shortened to Hard.

Re: Alonzo G. Hard, b.1919

kdcordray — 2009-06-25 17:11:42Z

I would be happy to share. I just packed those things up and moved the desk to another room. I will try to get to it this weekend. Please email me directly at kara.sugimoto@gmail.com. Thanks! Kara

Re: Alonzo G. Hard, b.1919

BarbaraAllemand39 — 2009-06-25 11:04:09Z

I think you are the person who said you saw a resemblance with my father, Gary Baldwin Hard, b. 1901. I would like to see the photo you mentioned of your Hard. See Allemand Family Tree, Hard photos. Barbara Hard Allemand

Esther Hards

coralcloud1 — 2009-06-17 04:34:21Z

Esther Hards Born in Canada. Married a William "Bill" Gurnee. Lived in Fowlerville, Mi. USA for some time. Moved to Florida USA. Died in JAckonsville, Florida USA. Sept. 1st, 2007. If anyone has any info on her please reply. Thank You

Re: Alonzo G. Hard, b.1919

kdcordray — 2009-06-09 05:40:09Z

Wonderful! Please email me at kara.sugimoto@gmail.com

Kara Cordray Sugimoto

Re: Alonzo G. Hard, b.1919

Denise_Hannusch — 2009-06-09 03:54:29Z

Have lots of info and pictures.Alonzo was my gg grandfather.Denise Hannusch

Re: May Hard - parents: Henry & Kate Oberscheimer & Family

nwheeler56 — 2009-04-11 17:50:28Z

Henry Oberscheimer was the son of Heinrich Oberscheimer from Bavaria, Germany and Anna Amalia Gorth from Heppenheim an der Wiese, Germany. Anna Amalia Gorth's family tree has been traced back to the early 1700s in Germany

Re: family tree

lin2447 — 2009-03-15 20:16:38Z

In direct response to Barbara Hard Allemand's request, I am Darlene Hard's 1st cousin and our line is descended through James I (England), James II , Abraham I, Stephen, Giles, Henry Clay and Berthold (Frank) Francis Hard. For those interested in further information please contact me directly at lin2447@yahoo.com. Respectfully, Linda Hard Stoddard

Jerome Hard or his sister's family Kenneth Canfield - Ohio

BarbaraAllemand39 — 2009-03-13 16:24:55Z

Mrs. Canfield (Betty)of Medina, Ohio once worked with the Hards responsible for the restoration of the "ABRAHAM HARD LOG CABIN" and seemed to be involved in Hard family reunions in Ohio. In 1980 she told me that her brother JEROME HARD was a painter living in Paris. I bought a pastel by him, but did not get to know him personally. I have read a notice that he died in 1990. I would very much like to communicate with anyone of this family, as I am still working on a Hard family genealogy. Thanks to anyone who might have information to share.

Re: family tree

BarbaraAllemand39 — 2009-03-13 16:12:39Z

My father (Gary B. Hard, b. 1901 near Mansfield, Texas) came to California probably in 1936 as a single man (after working in the Detroit area for about 15? yrs.)& went to work for American Aircraft, etc. I was born in 1939 in Santa Monica, Calif. (no brothers). We could very well be related, but my father never metioned "other Hards" in Calif. except Darlene Hard (b. 1935-36 in Calif.) a well-known (in the '50s)tennis champion about whom I would like to know more. I have done considerable research on the Texan line, but have seen none around Galveston. I have a feeling there may be an African-American relation somewhere because of some of the "earlier" members of the family who probably had slaves in the 18th C. in Connecticut or other slave states. Also my G-G Grandfather John Joseph Hard (b. 1935 in New Jersey, to Texas around 1855) was in the Galveston area during the Civil War, Confederate Army as an "Overseer". Following this possibility, with clues I do not have, would be of interest to me. In any case, I would be pleased to help you if we can find a connection. Do you know where your father was born and the names & birthplaces of his parents? Most of the Hards in my "tree" from 1835 on are pretty simple people - there were lots of poor farmers in Texas. Those who stayed "back East" were more wealthy & probably disregarded the "Texans". Regards, Barbara Hard Allemand

Re: Texas Hard

kdcordray — 2009-02-03 00:29:35Z

Yes, that sounds somewhat familiar. My grandma, Georgia Mae Hard, said her father, Wallace Albert Hard came from Oklahoma too. However, the information that I have found reads "Indian Territory".

Re: family tree

kdcordray — 2009-02-03 00:27:48Z

I'm a distant relative. My grandmother (deceased) is Georgia Mae Hard, the daughter of Wallace Albert Hard, son of Alonzo Graham Hard.

My grandma is from Morgan's Point and I am from Baytown, all of which are near Anahuac.

Please feel free to contact me at kara.sugimoto@gmail.com.

Re: Alonzo G. Hard, b.1919

kdcordray — 2009-02-02 23:17:40Z

Alonzo Hard (b. 1855) is my great-great grandfather. His son, Wallace Albert Hard (b. 1884), is my great grandfather. His daughter, Georgia Mae Hard, is my grandmother. I have plenty of information on her and her family.

Please email me for more information.

Re: Looking For Hard Family Morgans Point Texas

sharonbrown69 — 2009-02-02 00:50:11Z

Alonzo Hard and Thelda Wright had 7 children - Pearl Naoma born May 29, 1893. Wallace Albert Hard would be Pearl's brother and my Uncle.
I do have some info - please write me.
sharonbrown7@verizon.net

Re: Looking For Hard Family Morgans Point Texas

kdcordray — 2009-02-02 00:19:34Z

Sharon,

I stated that I was confused in my last post. Now I understand your lineage. I am in LA. Please respond, I'd like to speak with you...

Kara

Re: Looking For Hard Family Morgans Point Texas

kdcordray — 2009-02-01 23:59:30Z

My grandmother, Georgia Mae Hard, was Alonzo's granddaughter. My grandma's dad was W. A. (Wallace Albert) Hard. I'm a little confused, because I'm pretty sure that W. A. Hard only had five children, four boys and one girl. The girl was my grandma, Georgia Mae, and she only had one son, my dad, and I only have one sibling, a sister. Please respond.

Re: Hard/Ohio

alex17131 — 2008-12-24 21:44:51Z

A long-shot, replying to a message posted nine years ago. I'm looking for relatives or information on Elsie Hard, born August 1876, daughter of Thomas C. Hard, siblings were Bertie, Bessie, and Rhea. They lived in Wadsworth, Ohio about 1900. Elsie married my great-grandfather Edward Walker Osburn, who was a Methodist minister in that town. She was his second wife, his first wife (my great-grandmother) having died in 1899. Elsie was living in Florida with Edward in 1930; Edward died in 1931, and I have no further information on Elsie. Elsie and Edward had two children: Herbert C. Osburn and Ruth M. Osburn. I'm hoping to find out what happened to her.

Re: Hard Times Family Newsletter

BarbaraAllemand39 — 2008-12-17 13:52:18Z

A descendant of John Joseph Hard of Sringfield/Mansfield, Tex., I began work on the Hard genealogy in the 1970's but dropped off until recently (2004). I have lots of information going back to Connecticut ca. 1650. I am in the process of verifying information & sources I received from other family members in the '70s. I am satisfied with my information up to the existence of Melville Thomas Hard (b. 10 Aug. 1808) , m. to Abigail Ward, but things get "fuzzy" about the tie with Eli Hard and Laura Thomas (said to be parents of Melville Thomas Hard). Many first names are carried through to my father Gary Baldwin Hard, b. 1901 in Denton County, Texas, d. 1970 in California. I am now 69, still living in France since 1967, so hope to "correct" what I have to be able to pass it on to other family members for future research. I am particularly interested in Melville Thomas Hard's will (he died 30 June 1878) probated 24 Nov. 1894 in Newark NJ w/ref. 8, p. 531, Bond 12, p. 484. Do you know of a copy? I would also like to know more about the Hard Newsletter. Thanks for your comments. Barbara Hard Allemand

Re: Hard Times Family Newsletter

drahbea — 2008-09-21 00:40:13Z

Hi Bill,
It's Bruce. Haope all is well with you and your family. You really ought to communicate with Gary. He's traced the history back very far and has a lot of interesting photos and facts. I'll get you his enail address if you're interested.

Chester Hard

lastonestanding — 2008-09-09 02:19:48Z

Physician and Pension Surgeon born in Mt Morris N.Y. feb 8 1829, came to this county (Ottawa, Lasalle county,Illinois) 1850. Repulican, congregational, married Miss Amanda S. King at Aurora Illinois on March 13 1850,she was born in Elmira N.Y. They have one son living Albert W. born May 18 1855, Burton K. Hard was born in April of 1860 drowned while bathing in the Illinois river in July 1877. Lost one daughter G. Virginia born aug 10th 1853 who died au 1854.
From book "Past and Present of Lasalle county,Illinois 1877"

Re: Hard Times Family Newsletter

mcmuder — 2008-08-19 23:52:09Z

Bill-

I would definitely appreciate some help. I am trying to locate information pertaining to my great great grandfather, Frank Williard Hard SR. My family roots for generations have been from the New England area. My grandfather on my Mom's side was born in Fairlee Vermont. It is from this branch that I search for Frank Williard Hard SR. I am looking for his parents, wife, and any other pertinent information you may have. Thank you in advance for any help you may be able to give. If you have any information please e-mail me at the address listed below. My name is Mike.

mmuder@yahoo.com

Help Hard Family

callen13 — 2008-07-31 18:39:10Z

I am at a loss in my search for Herd ancestors. That stonewall has kept me from finding anything for the past 10 years. I have posted info on
The Internet, web sites and mailing list to no results
Apparently no one is researching this line, so I will try it again

My Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother listed Below

Richard Isaac Allen Also has been listed as Isaac Richard

B: Jan 13, 1856 Tennessee
D: Jan 17, 1906 Arkansas

Married, Feb 26, 1888
I think somewhere in Kentucky
My Grandfather was born in Kentucky 1890

Laura Jane Hurd/hard/herd

B: June 14, 1870 Adams, , Monroe, Ohio
D: Nov 28, 1926 Arkansas

Laura Parents were

Daniel Hurd
B: Ohio
D: I think maybe in Kentucky, because my Grandfather was born Kentucky

Louisa Shrigg
B: Ohio
D: I think maybe in Kentucky, because my Grandfather was born Kentucky

1870 Ohio Census

This census was taken 23 Aug 1870
And my Great Grandmother was born June 14, 1870

Daniel C Hard
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1832
Age in 1870: 38
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1870: Adams, Monroe, Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View Image
Post Office: Cameron
Household Members:
Name Age
Daniel C Hard 38
Louisa M Hard 35
Lofton E Hard 11
Alerys w Hard 9
Mary B Hard 3
Hard 2/12

1880 Census Kentucky

They are listed with this Mc Cue Family

Name: Daniel C. Herd
Home in 1880: Madrid Bend, Fulton, Kentucky
Age: 48
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of Household: Something other than a direct relationship (Other)
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farm Laborer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

View Image
Household Members:
Name Age
Martha J. Mc Cue 48
John T. Mc Cue 23
James W. Mc Cue 19
Wm. L. Mc Cue 17
Sarah L. Mc Cue 13
Mary J. Mc Cue 11
Martha A. Mc Cue 8
Martha Law 22
Daniel C. Herd 48
Levisia M. Herd 46
Mary B. Herd 13
Sarrah J. Herd 10
Charles C. Herd 6

This Sarrah Jane became Laura Jane and my Great Grandmother

And that is the end of my known information.

Re: Hard Family

pamalye — 2008-07-12 15:07:46Z

So many years since this question was asked, but it couldn't hurt to answer:
I was told by my father and his father that the name Hard was actually a nickname that stuck after landing on the American shore; that his true name was William McKinlay, a man who found his way unto a pirate ship as an angry pirate himself. "William the Hard" they called the Scot since his anger was fierce as his left hook - one that would strike just before his blade.
Pirates and ships seems to be the only commonality we have with our stories I guess, sorry I couldn't be of more assistance.

Re: Hard Line

Kristen_Hard — 2008-07-01 01:44:37Z

I have heard of a story involving a pirate ship and someone with the last name hardcastle and they shortened it to hard so that they could escape. My grandfather whose name is Don Hard was born in Missouri and he married Evelyn Emr

Re: William Henry Hard.

JerryHerd — 2008-04-16 00:07:00Z

Dave: Did you have a Y DNA test done by Sorensen Labs.?
I recently posted on there and came up with a match of 35 of 36 markers with a decendent of William Henry Hard. My Haloptype is E3b Please get in contact with me. jerherd@hotmail.com

My name is Jerry Herd, the fartherest back I can go in the Herd line is my great grandfather James Lacy Herd of Tennessee born 1848 who moved to Texas about 1870. I wonder if there have been some name permutations.

Re: PEEKSKILL, NY HARDS

lin2447 — 2008-02-13 17:17:25Z

Hi,

Email me at lin2447@yahoo.com and I can give you the information you need for Raymond Hard.

Linda

Re: PEEKSKILL, NY HARDS

clarkridge — 2008-02-12 15:09:39Z

Thank you Alice for the Hard information. The information I have would be on Margaret Burke Hard. I never knew about the Hard's until I saw Margaret Burke's info on this Rootsweb thread.

Does any one have contact information of Raymond Hard, his brother or their descendants?

Thank you.

Re: PEEKSKILL, NY HARDS

Alice_LockwoodBrenner — 2008-02-12 12:32:27Z

THIS IS ALL I HAVE SO FAR ON THE HARD FAMILIES IS WHAT I POSTED HERE IN THE 2 MESSAGES.
Descendants of Benjamin Gilbert Hard

Generation No. 1

1. BENJAMIN GILBERT1 HARD was born 1877. He married HENRIETTA DAY. She was born 1880.

Children of BENJAMIN HARD and HENRIETTA DAY are:
2. i. EDWIN C.2 HARD, b. 1902, New Jersey; d. Jul 1972, Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.
ii. ETHEL HARD, b. 1901.
3. iii. RAYMOND BENJAMIN HARD, b. 07 Dec 1904, Leonia, Bergen Co., New Jersey; d. 17 Sep 1958, New York.

Generation No. 2

2. EDWIN C.2 HARD (BENJAMIN GILBERT1) was born 1902 in New Jersey, and died Jul 1972 in Orlando, Orange Co., Florida. He married IRENE. She was born 27 Sep 1904, and died Oct 1992.

Children of EDWIN HARD and IRENE are:
4. i. VIRGINIA GRACE3 HARD, b. Abt. 1925; d. 07 Jun 1960.
ii. DORIS HARD, b. 1928.

3. RAYMOND BENJAMIN2 HARD (BENJAMIN GILBERT1) was born 07 Dec 1904 in Leonia, Bergen Co., New Jersey, and died 17 Sep 1958 in New York. He married MARGARET LEONTINE BURKE. She was born 15 Jun 1905 in New York, and died 03 May 1993 in Peekskill, Westchester Co., New York.

Children of RAYMOND HARD and MARGARET BURKE are:
i. RAYMOND GILBERT3 HARD, b. 16 Apr 1926.
5. ii. WILLIAM JOSEPH HARD, b. 10 Jul 1927.
iii. EDWIN THOMAS HARD, b. 25 Mar 1930; d. 20 May 2001, Jupiter,Palm Beach Co., Fkorida.

Generation No. 3

4. VIRGINIA GRACE3 HARD (EDWIN C.2, BENJAMIN GILBERT1) was born Abt. 1925, and died 07 Jun 1960. She married CLIFFORD DENIKE LOCKWOOD1, son of WILLIAM LOCKWOOD and CLARA CASSELLS. He was born 30 Oct 1904 in Peekskill, Westchester Co., New York1, and died 29 Feb 1972 in Beacon, Dutchess Co., New York.

Notes for CLIFFORD DENIKE LOCKWOOD:
According to the 1930 census records Clifford is listed as a widower being first married at the age of 22. Wifes name is unknown at this time.

Name: Clifford Lockwood
SSN: 090-18-6430
Last Residence: 10566 Peekskill, Westchester, New York, United States of America
Born: 30 Oct 1904
Died: Feb 1972
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951 )

More About CLIFFORD DENIKE LOCKWOOD:
Residence: 1930, Peekskill, Westchester, New York1

Child of VIRGINIA HARD and CLIFFORD LOCKWOOD is:
i. CLIFFORD DENIKE LOCKWOOD4 LOCKWOOD, b. 02 Jun 1960, Columbia, South Carolina.

Notes for CLIFFORD DENIKE LOCKWOOD LOCKWOOD:
Clifford Denike Lockwood was given up for adoption after the mother died shortly after his birth. Fathers job made it difficult for him to care for the child at that time. It was in the childs best interest to give up for adoption at that time.

5. WILLIAM JOSEPH3 HARD (RAYMOND BENJAMIN2, BENJAMIN GILBERT1) was born 10 Jul 1927.

Child of WILLIAM JOSEPH HARD is:
i. WILLIAM4 HARD.

Endnotes

1. Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002, Online publication - Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930.T626, 2,667 rolls. Peekskill, Westchester, New York, ED 106, roll 1659, page , image 183.0.

Re: PEEKSKILL, NY HARDS

Alice_LockwoodBrenner — 2008-02-12 12:28:05Z

I will send you what I've got on my Hard family so far in 2 messages. Here is 1

Descendants of Benjamin Hard

Generation No. 1

1. BENJAMIN1 HARD was born Abt. 1858. He married MARY UNKNOWN.

Child of BENJAMIN HARD and MARY UNKNOWN is:
2. i. FRANCIS2 HARD, b. 1903, New York; d. 10 Jun 1967.

Generation No. 2

2. FRANCIS2 HARD (BENJAMIN1) was born 1903 in New York, and died 10 Jun 1967. He married LAVENIA O'TOOLE 11 Jul 1927 in Church of the Assumption - Peekskill, NY. She was born 26 Aug 1904 in New York City, and died 03 Jan 1991.

Notes for FRANCIS HARD:
1930 census lists Franks Occupation as a Maintainer on Railroad Company

More About FRANCIS HARD:
Occupation: Railroad Maintence

Children of FRANCIS HARD and LAVENIA O'TOOLE are:
3. i. JOSEPH RICHARD3 HARD, b. 10 Nov 1924, Peekskill, Westchester Co., New York; d. 19 Jul 1997, Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York.
ii. THOMAS HARD, b. 1924.
iii. HENRY J HARD, b. 1927.
iv. MARY HARD, b. 1929; m. UNKNOWN RUSCHAK.
v. KATHRYN HARD, m. UNKNOWN LOUNSBURY.
vi. JOHN "HARRY" HARD, b. 10 Nov 1924, Peekskill, Westchester Co., New York.
vii. ROBERT HARD.

Generation No. 3

3. JOSEPH RICHARD3 HARD (FRANCIS2, BENJAMIN1) was born 10 Nov 1924 in Peekskill, Westchester Co., New York, and died 19 Jul 1997 in Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York. He married GWENDOLYN STOUT1, daughter of BYRON STOUT and DOLLIE SQUIRES. She was born 19 May 1929 in Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York1, and died 07 Nov 1996 in Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York.

Notes for JOSEPH RICHARD HARD:
obit:

Joseph Richard Hard

Joseph Richard Hard of Jones Point died Saturday July 19, 1997, at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was 72.
He was known by many in North Rockland as " Poppa Joe" said his son, Michael F. Hard.
Me. Hard was born November 10,1924, in Peekskill, New York to Francis and Lavina O'Toole Hard.
In 1952, he married Gwenn Stout Hard. Mrs. Hard died in November.
He was retired as a substation supervisor of Orange and Rockland Utilities.
Mr. Hard was a decorated Navy Veteran, having served in World War II.
He is survived by three sons, Gregg J. Hard, Michael F. Hard and Steven J. Hard, all of the Jones Point section of Stony Point. Two sisters, Mary Ruschak and Katherine Lounsbury, both of Peekskill; two brothers, Robert Hard of Garrison and Thomas Hard of Roanoke, Va.; and twp grandchildren.
Cremation will be handled by the Oxford Hills Cemetery in Chester, New York.
Memorial donations may be made to the Tompkins Memorial Church, Route 9 W., Tompkins Cove, NY 10986.

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More About GWENDOLYN STOUT:
Residence: 1930, Stony Point, Rockland, New York1

Children of JOSEPH HARD and GWENDOLYN STOUT are:
i. GREGG JOSEPH4 HARD, b. 30 Sep 1952, Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York; d. 16 Feb 2007, Highland Falls, New York.

Notes for GREGG JOSEPH HARD:
HARD, GREGG J.
2007-02-18

Gregg J. Hard died at home on February 16, 2007. He worked as a plumber his entire life and was a renowned softball pitcher and musician. He is survived by his two brothers, Mike and Steve; his daughter, Erin, and his beloved companion Valerie Spring. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Joe and Gwenne Hard. Arrangements are private.

ii. MICHAEL F. HARD, b. 1953, Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York.
iii. STEVEN J. HARD, b. 1972, Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York.

Endnotes

1. Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002, Online publication - Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930.T626, 2,667 rolls. Stony Point, Rockland, New York, ED 42, roll 1641, page , image 152.0.

Re: Hard Times Family Newsletter

clarkridge — 2008-02-12 04:57:09Z

I am trying to contact Bill Hard, Jr. I believe we are related through my Margaret L. Burke who married a Hard in Peekskill NY - she was the daughter of Robert J. Burke my great grandfather's Henry Burke - Peekskill police chief - brother. I can be contacted at clarkridge@aol.com

Re: PEEKSKILL, NY HARDS

clarkridge — 2008-02-12 04:34:28Z

I am related to Margaret L. Burke from Peekskill who married a Hard. Her father Robert J. Burke was my great grandfathers brother Henry Burke the police chief. I am also related to the Lounsbury's. On another family line I am also related to the McGuirl's, Murray's, Harkins, Maxwell's and Bohan's of verplanck.

Jamie Burke Clark

Re: PEEKSKILL, NY HARDS

Alice_LockwoodBrenner — 2008-02-07 01:33:35Z

Dear Cousin Colleen;
When I moved to Florida in 2004 I lost all my photos of the HARD family & Stout & Squires,Lockwoods. If I can get in touch with my other cousin Michael & Steven I'll see if they would send me a some more photos.
If you look at my post that i put up it has the obits etc now on them

Alice Lockwood - Brenner

Re: PEEKSKILL, NY HARDS

Alice_LockwoodBrenner — 2008-02-07 01:16:06Z

Descendants of Benjamin Hard

Generation No. 1

1. BENJAMIN1 HARD was born Abt. 1858. He married MARY UNKNOWN.

Child of BENJAMIN HARD and MARY UNKNOWN is:
2. i. FRANCIS2 HARD, b. 1903, New York; d. 10 Jun 1967.

Generation No. 2

2. FRANCIS2 HARD (BENJAMIN1) was born 1903 in New York, and died 10 Jun 1967. He married LAVENIA O'TOOLE 11 Jul 1927 in Church of the Assumption - Peekskill, NY. She was born 26 Aug 1904 in New York City, and died 03 Jan 1991.

Notes for FRANCIS HARD:
1930 census lists Franks Occupation as a Maintainer on Railroad Company

More About FRANCIS HARD:
Occupation: Railroad Maintence

Children of FRANCIS HARD and LAVENIA O'TOOLE are:
3. i. JOSEPH RICHARD3 HARD, b. 10 Nov 1924, Peekskill, Westchester Co., New York; d. 19 Jul 1997, Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York.
ii. THOMAS HARD, b. 1924.
iii. HENRY J HARD, b. 1927.
iv. MARY HARD, b. 1929; m. UNKNOWN RUSCHAK.
v. KATHRYN HARD, m. UNKNOWN LOUNSBURY.
vi. JOHN "HARRY" HARD, b. 10 Nov 1924, Peekskill, Westchester Co., New York.
vii. ROBERT HARD.

Generation No. 3

3. JOSEPH RICHARD3 HARD (FRANCIS2, BENJAMIN1) was born 10 Nov 1924 in Peekskill, Westchester Co., New York, and died 19 Jul 1997 in Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York. He married GWENDOLYN STOUT1, daughter of BYRON STOUT and DOLLIE SQUIRES. She was born 19 May 1929 in Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York1, and died 07 Nov 1996 in Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York.

Notes for JOSEPH RICHARD HARD:
obit:

Joseph Richard Hard

Joseph Richard Hard of Jones Point died Saturday July 19, 1997, at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was 72.
He was known by many in North Rockland as " Poppa Joe" said his son, Michael F. Hard.
Me. Hard was born November 10,1924, in Peekskill, New York to Francis and Lavina O'Toole Hard.
In 1952, he married Gwenn Stout Hard. Mrs. Hard died in November.
He was retired as a substation supervisor of Orange and Rockland Utilities.
Mr. Hard was a decorated Navy Veteran, having served in World War II.
He is survived by three sons, Gregg J. Hard, Michael F. Hard and Steven J. Hard, all of the Jones Point section of Stony Point. Two sisters, Mary Ruschak and Katherine Lounsbury, both of Peekskill; two brothers, Robert Hard of Garrison and Thomas Hard of Roanoke, Va.; and twp grandchildren.
Cremation will be handled by the Oxford Hills Cemetery in Chester, New York.
Memorial donations may be made to the Tompkins Memorial Church, Route 9 W., Tompkins Cove, NY 10986.

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More About GWENDOLYN STOUT:
Residence: 1930, Stony Point, Rockland, New York1

Children of JOSEPH HARD and GWENDOLYN STOUT are:
i. GREGG JOSEPH4 HARD, b. 30 Sep 1952, Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York; d. 16 Feb 2007, Highland Falls, New York.

Notes for GREGG JOSEPH HARD:
HARD, GREGG J.
2007-02-18

Gregg J. Hard died at home on February 16, 2007. He worked as a plumber his entire life and was a renowned softball pitcher and musician. He is survived by his two brothers, Mike and Steve; his daughter, Erin, and his beloved companion Valerie Spring. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Joe and Gwenne Hard. Arrangements are private.

ii. MICHAEL F. HARD, b. 1953, Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York.
iii. STEVEN J. HARD, b. 1972, Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York.

Re: PEEKSKILL, NY HARDS

Alice_LockwoodBrenner — 2008-02-07 01:12:52Z

I am also related to you. Here is what I've got tell me if all is correct or can you add too it. I have 2 different hard families.

Descendants of Benjamin Gilbert Hard

Generation No. 1

1. BENJAMIN GILBERT1 HARD was born 1877. He married HENRIETTA DAY. She was born 1880.

Children of BENJAMIN HARD and HENRIETTA DAY are:
2. i. EDWIN C.2 HARD, b. 1902, New Jersey; d. Jul 1972, Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.
ii. ETHEL HARD, b. 1901.
3. iii. RAYMOND BENJAMIN HARD, b. 07 Dec 1904, Leonia, Bergen Co., New Jersey; d. 17 Sep 1958, New York.

Generation No. 2

2. EDWIN C.2 HARD (BENJAMIN GILBERT1) was born 1902 in New Jersey, and died Jul 1972 in Orlando, Orange Co., Florida. He married IRENE. She was born 27 Sep 1904, and died Oct 1992.

Children of EDWIN HARD and IRENE are:
4. i. VIRGINIA GRACE3 HARD, b. Abt. 1925; d. 07 Jun 1960.
ii. DORIS HARD, b. 1928.

3. RAYMOND BENJAMIN2 HARD (BENJAMIN GILBERT1) was born 07 Dec 1904 in Leonia, Bergen Co., New Jersey, and died 17 Sep 1958 in New York. He married MARGARET LEONTINE BURKE. She was born 15 Jun 1905 in New York, and died 03 May 1993 in Peekskill, Westchester Co., New York.

Children of RAYMOND HARD and MARGARET BURKE are:
i. RAYMOND GILBERT3 HARD, b. 16 Apr 1926.
5. ii. WILLIAM JOSEPH HARD, b. 10 Jul 1927.
iii. EDWIN THOMAS HARD, b. 25 Mar 1930; d. 20 May 2001, Jupiter,Palm Beach Co., Fkorida.

Generation No. 3

4. VIRGINIA GRACE3 HARD (EDWIN C.2, BENJAMIN GILBERT1) was born Abt. 1925, and died 07 Jun 1960. She married CLIFFORD DENIKE LOCKWOOD1, son of WILLIAM LOCKWOOD and CLARA CASSELLS. He was born 30 Oct 1904 in Peekskill, Westchester Co., New York1, and died 29 Feb 1972 in Beacon, Dutchess Co., New York.

Notes for CLIFFORD DENIKE LOCKWOOD:
According to the 1930 census records Clifford is listed as a widower being first married at the age of 22. Wifes name is unknown at this time.

Name: Clifford Lockwood
SSN: 090-18-6430
Last Residence: 10566 Peekskill, Westchester, New York, United States of America
Born: 30 Oct 1904
Died: Feb 1972
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951 )

More About CLIFFORD DENIKE LOCKWOOD:
Residence: 1930, Peekskill, Westchester, New York1

Child of VIRGINIA HARD and CLIFFORD LOCKWOOD is:
i. CLIFFORD DENIKE LOCKWOOD4 LOCKWOOD, b. 02 Jun 1960, Columbia, South Carolina.

Notes for CLIFFORD DENIKE LOCKWOOD LOCKWOOD:
Clifford Denike Lockwood was given up for adoption after the mother died shortly after his birth. Fathers job made it difficult for him to care for the child at that time. It was in the childs best interest to give up for adoption at that time.

5. WILLIAM JOSEPH3 HARD (RAYMOND BENJAMIN2, BENJAMIN GILBERT1) was born 10 Jul 1927.

Child of WILLIAM JOSEPH HARD is:
i. WILLIAM4 HARD.

Endnotes

1. Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002, Online publication - Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930.T626, 2,667 rolls. Peekskill, Westchester, New York, ED 106, roll 1659, page , image 183.0.

Re: An introduction

Alice_LockwoodBrenner — 2008-01-26 21:32:27Z

Bill please contacted me.

CraftyinFL@aol.com

Thank you Alice

Re: PEEKSKILL, NY HARDS

Alice_LockwoodBrenner — 2008-01-26 21:24:59Z

Descendants of Benjamin Hard

Generation No. 1

1. BENJAMIN1 HARD was born Abt. 1858. He married MARY UNKNOWN.

Child of BENJAMIN HARD and MARY UNKNOWN is:
2. i. FRANCIS2 HARD, b. 1903, New York; d. 10 Jun 1967.

Generation No. 2

2. FRANCIS2 HARD (BENJAMIN1) was born 1903 in New York, and died 10 Jun 1967. He married LAVENIA O'TOOLE 11 Jul 1927 in Church of the Assumption - Peekskill, NY. She was born 26 Aug 1904 in New York City, and died 03 Jan 1991.

Notes for FRANCIS HARD:
1930 census lists Franks Occupation as a Maintainer on Railroad Company

More About FRANCIS HARD:
Occupation: Railroad Maintence

Children of FRANCIS HARD and LAVENIA O'TOOLE are:
3. i. JOSEPH RICHARD3 HARD, b. 10 Nov 1924, Peekskill, Westchester Co., New York; d. 19 Jul 1997, Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York.
ii. THOMAS HARD, b. 1924.
iii. HENRY J HARD, b. 1927.
iv. MARY HARD, b. 1929; m. UNKNOWN RUSCHAK.
v. KATHRYN HARD, m. UNKNOWN LOUNSBURY.
vi. JOHN "HARRY" HARD.
vii. ROBERT HARD.

Generation No. 3

3. JOSEPH RICHARD3 HARD (FRANCIS2, BENJAMIN1) was born 10 Nov 1924 in Peekskill, Westchester Co., New York, and died 19 Jul 1997 in Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York. He married GWENDOLYN STOUT1, daughter of BYRON STOUT and DOLLIE SQUIRES. She was born 19 May 1929 in Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York1, and died 07 Nov 1996 in Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York.

Notes for JOSEPH RICHARD HARD:
obit:

Joseph Richard Hard

Joseph Richard Hard of Jones Point died Saturday July 19, 1997, at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was 72.
He was known by many in North Rockland as " Poppa Joe" said his son, Michael F. Hard.
Me. Hard was born November 10,1924, in Peekskill, New York to Francis and Lavina O'Toole Hard.
In 1952, he married Gwenn Stout Hard. Mrs. Hard died in November.
He was retired as a substation supervisor of Orange and Rockland Utilities.
Mr. Hard was a decorated Navy Veteran, having served in World War II.
He is survived by three sons, Gregg J. Hard, Michael F. Hard and Steven J. Hard, all of the Jones Point section of Stony Point. Two sisters, Mary Ruschak and Katherine Lounsbury, both of Peekskill; two brothers, Robert Hard of Garrison and Thomas Hard of Roanoke, Va.; and twp grandchildren.
Cremation will be handled by the Oxford Hills Cemetery in Chester, New York.
Memorial donations may be made to the Tompkins Memorial Church, Route 9 W., Tompkins Cove, NY 10986.

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More About GWENDOLYN STOUT:
Residence: 1930, Stony Point, Rockland, New York1

Children of JOSEPH HARD and GWENDOLYN STOUT are:
i. GREGG JOSEPH4 HARD, b. 30 Sep 1952, Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York; d. 16 Feb 2007, Highland Falls, New York.

Notes for GREGG JOSEPH HARD:
HARD, GREGG J.
2007-02-18

Gregg J. Hard died at home on February 16, 2007. He worked as a plumber his entire life and was a renowned softball pitcher and musician. He is survived by his two brothers, Mike and Steve; his daughter, Erin, and his beloved companion Valerie Spring. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Joe and Gwenne Hard. Arrangements are private.

ii. MICHAEL F. HARD, b. 1953, Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York.
iii. STEVEN J. HARD, b. 1972, Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., New York.

Endnotes

1. Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002, Online publication - Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930.T626, 2,667 rolls. Stony Point, Rockland, New York, ED 42, roll 1641, page , image 152.0.

Re: William Henry Hard.

denataylor33 — 2007-06-04 17:47:14Z

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The Jonas Hard Family

elipzee — 2007-05-01 17:42:38Z

Looking for the last name of his wife, Anna L. He came from Sweden, she from Finland, they met and married in Colorado.
Jonas est. birth year- 1855

Re: Elmer Hard in Ct. to Tx.

overmom — 2007-03-06 14:30:26Z

I have Elmer Hard b. 1900 Houston, Tx. Died about 1981, Not real sure of death date. Had two boys Benjamin & Robert. Married Kathryn Applegate b. in Ks. Elmers grandson thinks Elmers father left Ct. for Tx. before his birth. He may also have been an Elmer. Thank you for replying.

Anne

Re: Elmer Hard in Ct. to Tx.

cindy642 — 2007-03-03 16:14:26Z

Do you have any dates or further information at all?? I have ALOT of Hard information. Hope to hear from you.
Cindy morgantein@verizon.net

May Hard - parents: Henry & Kate Oberscheimer & Family

melaklier — 2007-02-26 17:30:17Z

Any information regarding Henry Oberscheimer Family. daughters: May Hard, Amelia Von Dem Driesch, Katharine Reiss, son: George Oberscheimer. They lived in Bronx & Manhattan, New York during the 1910 census.

Thank you,
Mel

Hard Family CT-OH-IL

Jacoba_G — 2006-12-04 03:30:38Z

Re: William Henry Hard.

2006-07-05 22:01:16Z

Hi Dave,
My wife's great-grandfather's name was William Henry Hard, born 18 Dec 1867 in West Plains. His father was Jerry Hard and his mother was Sara Hudson according to my info. I also show that William Henry had a brother Joe and a brother Sam and a sister Kate. William Henry Hard married Clarke Elizabeth Skinner and they had 9 children. I'll be glad to share the info on William Henry's family but I have no other info on his parents or grandparents.

HARD-MILLS Family of Van Wert, OH

audreyshields — 2006-05-15 15:23:08Z

Seeking researchers connected with the MILLS-HARD Family who settled in Van Wert Co., OH. Mary Viola MILLS b 1864 Wilshire, Van Wert Co., OH; married 1888 Van Wert Co., OH to William Dayton HARD. William was s/o William Benedict HARD & Mary Ann JONES. Mary Viola was dau/o Halstead C. MILLS & Mary PEARSON. Children: Ethel HARD, Mary HARD, & Ronald Mills HARD. Does anyone know anything about this HARD family and their ancestry back to the MILLS family? I am only interested in their MILLS family connection further back, and the descendants of this marriage. I know no other HARD information, but would be grateful for any knowledge of this particular family.

Pearl Thiles Hard

DBerens8201 — 2006-03-25 18:30:22Z

Pearl Thiles Hard was born September 29, 1903 to parents, Chris and Laura (Smith) Thiles. She grew up in Panama and Dunlap and attended rural schools.

On January 3, 1923, she married Charlie T. Hard at the Methodist Parsonage in Harlan. The couple lived on farms south of Dunlap and near Dow City. They moved into Dunlap in 1957. In 1965, they moved to a farm near Hutchinson, Kan., and later into Hutchinson. In August of 1979, they returned to Dunlap.

Pearl was very active caring for her home, family and friends. She enjoyed her association with her church, school and public library. She really enjoyed her flowers, garden, and afternoon tea. Pearl's door was always open.

Pearl died at her home in Dunlap on Thursday, May 15, 2003, reaching the age of 99 years, seven months, and 16 days.

Pearl is preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Duane; son-in-law, Donald Thompson; granddaughter, Kris Thompson and sister, Virginia Simpson.

She is survived by her five children, Charlie Jr. and Rosanna of Phoenix, Ariz., Kenneth and Betty of Madras, Ore., Lois Thompson of Dunlap, Burdette and Cathy of Herman, Neb., and Darrell and Leora of Hutchinson, Kan.; one daughter-in-law, Rosetta Hard of Dow City; brother, Herbert and Helen Thiles of Bellevue, Neb.; sister, Grace Anderson of Olympia, Wash.; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and many other friends and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday morning, May 19, 2003, at the United Methodist Church in Dunlap at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Judy Deweber officiating. Music was provided by Barbara Amsberry and Tricia Hard Lahndorf. Selections included "Amazing Grace," "Boundless Love," and "In the Garden." Congregational hymns were "Here I Am Lord" and "Take My Hand Precious Lord."

Interment was made in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Pallbearers were Pearl's sons and grandchildren. Fouts Funeral Home of Dunlap was in charge of arrangements.

Re: Searching for the name Hard and origin of name.

janal2 — 2005-09-18 16:04:16Z

Hi,
I believe the origin of the name 'Hardcastle' comes from an area in North Yorkshire, on the moors between Bewerley and Pateley Bridge. According to Dr. George Redmonds the name means a bleak place or cheerless dwelling and that every Hardcastle originate from this area.

Does this help.
Alan Hardcastle

Elmer Hard in Ct. to Tx.

overmom1 — 2005-07-26 01:06:00Z

Looking for Elmer Hard Sr. that moved from Ct. to Tx. His son Elmer was born in Tx. Elmer Jr. m. Kathryn Applegate who was born in Ks. The Ct. connection was given me by my cousin Ben Hard Jr. He didn't have a lot of information on the senior Hards.

Re: William Hard from England

2005-05-27 04:10:10Z

I am particularly interested in Hards in London in the 1600's. Do you have any information about Hards during the plague
probably 1655 to 1665?
Thanks,

Patty

Re: HARD FAMILY LEGEND

BettySullivan15 — 2005-03-23 20:14:41Z

Re: william hard

@@iaintjunk@hotmail.com — 2005-03-12 03:48:55Z

seems we have a connection, i have a martha linker married to william hard in polk cty arkansas. please e-mail me at iaintjunk@hotmail.com i have much info to share. i telephoned my mother to get the additional info, and will be happy to share anything i have with you.