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Born 1830
From Portrait and biographical record of Winona County, Minnesota; containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county (1895), Portrait and biographical record of Winona county, Minnesota. Containing biographical sketches of prominenet ... citizens .. (1894)
AMES HARDWICK, a farmer and dairyman residing on section 30, Winona Township, Qfwas born on the lotli of June, 1830, in Tickeuham, Somersetshire, England, his family being an old one of that county. His father, James Hardwick, was born in an old king's palace, on the same estate where occurred the birth of his son James. Having arrived at 3'ears of maturity, he led to the marriage altar Miss Mary Ann Baker, who was born in the same neigiiborhood, and they became the parents of eight children, seven sons and a daughter, all of whom reside in England with the exception of the subject of this sketch. Throughout his entire life the father followed the occupation of farming. His death occurred at the age of seventy-six. and his wife passed away many years previous.
Upon the death of the mother the family was broken up, and James Hardwick went to live with a farmer in the neighborhood, with whom he continued for a number of years. He then entered the employ of a merchant, in whose service he remained for seven years, when, in the autumn of 1856, he came to America, accompanied by his wife and two children. The voyage across the Atlantic was made in a sailing-vessel and six weeks were consumed in making the trip. On reaching the shores of the New World, Mr. Hardwick came at once to Winona, where he worked for one year, and then removed to the Gilmore Valley, where he purchased eighty acres of land. The tract was covered with timber, but the forest has since been replaced by having fields of grain, which delight the eye of the passed-by and indicate to him the enterprising and progressive spirit of the owner, who has made his home upon his present farm for thirty-seven years.
Ere leaving his native land, Mr. Hardwick was united in marriage with Miss Harriet Hawkins, who was born in Long Asiiton, England. Their union was celebrated on the 4th of July, 1852, and was blessed with a family of four children. James W., the eldest, born June 21, 1853, is the largest dairyman of Winona County. He was only- three and a-half years of age when he came here, and therefore alii)st his entire life has been passed in this locality. On the ist of May, 1877, he married Miss Lillie Cleveland, of Trempealeau, Wis., and to them were born six children: Rosa M. and Nina L., who died in childhood; and Pearl Clara, Winnie Ida, Mabel Olive and Gilbert, who are still with their parents. Mary Ann is the wife of J. J. Keeley, an engineer in the employ of the Great Northern Railroad, and they have four sons, Harry J., William, Bertie C. and Earl J. Harriet is the wife of J. C. Cornelian, a resident of Grand Forks County, N. Dak. William I., who is engaged in gardening in Winona Township, wedded Miss Mary Gallien, and they have two sons, Ray B. and Allen.
Mr. Hardwick and his son are both supporters of the men and measures of the Republican party. He has several times served as Supervisor of his township, and is very prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties. In an early day he took quite an active interest in school work, but now leaves that to younger men of the community. His son has served as Assessor of the township for seven terms, and as Town Clerk for two terms.
Mr. Hard wick is a member of the Episcopal Church. He came to this country with the hope of benefiting his financial condition, and by close attention to the details of his business, by good management and untiring labor he has won a comfortable competence.
John Bain.
As printed in Portrait and biographical record of Winona county, Minnesota. Containing biographical sketches of prominent ... citizens .. (1894). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
IAMES HARDWICK, a farmer and dairyman residing on section 30, Winona Township, _ was born on the lotli of June, 1830, in Tickenhani, Somersetshire, England, his family being an old one of that county. His father, James Hardwick, was born iji an old king's palace, on the same estate where occurred the birth of his son James. Having arrived at years of maturity, he led to the marriage altar Miss Mary- Ann Baker, who was born in the same neighborhood, and they became the parents of eight children, seven sons and a daughter, ail of whom reside in England with the exception of the subject of this sketch. Throughout his entire life the father followed the occupation of farming. His death occurred at the age of seventy-six, and his wife passed away many years previous.
Upon the death of the mother the family was broken up, and James Hardwick went to live with a farmer in the neighborhood, with whom he continued for a number of years. He then entered the employ of a merchant, in whose service he remained for seven years, when, in the autumn of 1856, he came to America, accompanied by his wife and two children. The voyage across the Atlantic was made in a sailing-vessel and six weeks were consumed in making the trip. On reaching the shores of the New World, Mr. Hardwick came at once to Winona, where he worked for one yeai, and then removed to the Gilmore Valley, where he purchased eighty acrM of land. The tract was covered with timber, but the forest has since been replaced by having fields of grain, which delight the eye of the passed-by and indicate to him the enterprising and progressive spirit of the owner, who has made his home upon his present farm for thirty-seven years.
Ere leaving his native land, Mr. Hardwick was united in marriage with Miss Harriet Hawkins, who was born in Long Ashton, England. Their union was celebrated on the 4th of July, 1852, and was blessed with a family of four children. James W., the eldest, born June 21, 1853, is the largest dairyman of Winona County. He was only three and a-half years of age when he came here, and therefore almost his entire life has been passed in this locality. On the ist of Mav, 1877, he married Miss Lillie Cleveland, of Trempealeau, Wis., and to them were born six cliildreii: Rosa M. and Nina L., who died in childhood; and Bearl Clara, Winnie Ida, Mabel Olive and Gilbert, who are still with their parents. Mary Ann is the wife of J. J. Keeley, an engineer in the employ of the Great Northern Railroad, and they have four sons, Harry J., William, Bertie C. and Earl J. Harriet is the wife of J. C. Cornelian, a resident of (grand Forks County, N. Dak. William L, who is engaged in gardening in Winona Township, wedded Miss Mary Gallien, and they have two sons, Ray H. and Allen.
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Mr. Hard wick is a member of the Episcopal Church. He came to this country with the hope of benefiting his financial condition, and by close attention to the details of his business, by good management and untiring labor he has won a comfortable competence.
John Bain.
As printed in Portrait and biographical record of Winona County, Minnesota; containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county (1895). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
Named in this biography: John Bain (b. 1843)
Their biographies name James Hardwick: John Ball (b. 1835)
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