Hi Schuyler Cousins, I and my sister are having a hard time with the Harding line. Do you have any help for us? Sara Generation No. 1 1. JAMES* THOMAS1 HARDINGI was born September 03, 1795 in New York, and died October 01, 1841 in Clayton, Illinois----check Kentucky--check notes. He married CHRISTIANA* CASTLE BROWN November 30, 1816. Notes for JAMES* THOMAS HARDINGI: Clayton, IL. Said that a James Harding came from KY. Notes for CHRISTIANA* CASTLE BROWN: Had 6 boys & 4 girls. Children of JAMES* HARDING and CHRISTIANA* BROWN are: 2. i. JAMES THOMAS2 HARDINGII, b. August 27, 1817, New York; d. November 27, 1872. 3. ii. SAMUEL N HARDING, b. March 16, 1820, New York; d. January 25, 1870. iii. CHRISTIANA GERTRUDE HARDING, b. June 29, 1822, New York; d. August 18, 1891. iv. EMELINE AMELIA HARDING, b. May 01, 1824, New York; d. December 15, 1840. 4. v. JULIA* ANN HARDING, b. June 07, 1826, New York; d. April 14, 1913, Ray, Schuyler County, Illinois. vi. THOMAS WHITMARE (WHITMORE) HARDING, b. July 01, 1828, New York; d. August 12, 1856. vii. JOHN RICHARD (1) HARDING, b. September 28, 1830, New York; d. April 08, 1832. viii. WILLIAM HENRY HARDING, b. October 18, 1832, New York; m. 1F? ALLEN. ix. JOHN RICHARD (2) HARDING, b. May 24, 1835, New York; d. 1912. x. CORNELIA ELIZABETH HARDING, b. December 29, 1838. Generation No. 2 2. JAMES THOMAS2 HARDINGII (JAMES* THOMAS1) was born August 27, 1817 in New York, and died November 27, 1872. He married SARAH 1 ? 1848. Children of JAMES HARDING and SARAH ? are: i. JULIE3 HARDING, b. 1849, Illinois. ii. JOHN HARDING, b. 1849, Illinois. iii. SAMUEL HARDING, b. 1851, Illinois. iv. JAMES HARDING, b. 1856, Illinois. v. SARAH HARDING, b. 1860, Illinois. vi. ELLEN HARDING, b. 1866, Illinois. 3. SAMUEL N2 HARDING (JAMES* THOMAS1) was born March 16, 1820 in New York, and died January 25, 1870. He married SUSAN ?. Child of SAMUEL HARDING and SUSAN ? is: i. EMMA3 HARDING, b. 1846. 4. JULIA* ANN2 HARDING (JAMES* THOMAS1) was born June 07, 1826 in New York, and died April 14, 1913 in Ray, Schuyler County, Illinois. She married JOSEPH* ASHWOOD December 09, 1848 in Adam County, Illinois. Notes for JULIA* ANN HARDING: Was Christian in the Trinity Church of NY City, NY. In 1900 lived in Rushville, Illinois, with son Horace on Adams St. Have Death record. Obit - Rushville Times, 4-17-1913, Pg. 11, Column 2-3 also Pg. 5, column 3. Julia was said to travel from house to house with her suitcase & staying with different relatives. Had candy in suitcases put would only give one piece maybe every month. Julia was said to have come though Canada then to New York then OH. Have Julia's Probate records. Julia Ann Ashwood; Obituary; Rushville Times; Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois; April 17, 1913; page 11, column 2-3. JULIA ANN ASHWOOD Julia Ann Harding was born in New York City, June 7, 1826, and died at Ray {Schuyler County}, Illinois, April 14, 1913, aged 88 years, 10 months, 7 days. The deceased came with her parents to the state of Illinois when she was about 13 years of age. They came as far as Ohio, and overland the remained of the trip, and because of the heavily loaded wagons, she walked most of the way. They settled on a large tract of land near Clayton, Adams County, and the deceased remained with the parents until she was married to Joseph Ashwood, December 9, 1848. They purchased apart of the original tract of land and lived there until 1867 or 1868 and moved in Browning Township where they resided until the death of the husband and father which occurred August 24, 1897. There were seven children, seven sons and two daughters, Sarah died who's about two years old, and Thomas died March 21, 1910, being the oldest of the children. The remaining children four sons and one daughter were all in attendance at the funeral. There are 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Deceased was converted in early life. The joy of the Lord came to her heart as she was entering the ground of a camp meeting. She with her husband, united with the Methodist Church a great many years ago. Their home was the home of all truly evangelical ministers. It could be said of them that they were given to hospitality. Their Christian influence and deeds of kindness was felt far and wide in the community, the poor and needy always found in them a source of help and sympathy. And their Christian imprint was made upon their own family, all of whom are Christians and living in hope of meeting the beloved parents who so devotedly gave their lives to this end. Doubtless many will rise in the resurrection and call them blessed. The last illness of Mother Ashwood was at the home of her son John, in Ray. She came on a visit to see her brother, John R. Harding, who was ill at that time and died the following October. She took sick while on the visit and haggared for nearly a year when the messenger called her from her sufferings to her reward. She was unable to speak after last Thursday, but on Sunday evening the children gathered about her bed and sang some of the old hymns. She opened her eyes and her son, John asked her if all was well to raise her hand, and with the rallying strength she had left she lifted her hand, thus signifying her full preparation to meet the Lord. May peace be to her slumbering ashes till the morning of the resurrection shall came forth the sleeping dust and the power of Christ shall change the earthly to the immortal. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 o'clock at the home of her son, John Ashwood, in Ray, conducted by Rev. F. L. Hall, of Greenville, Illinois, assisted by Rev. T. A. Daly, of Vermont {Illinois}. Interment in the Rushville Cemetery. Julia Ann Ashwood; Obituary; April 17, 1913; Rushville Times; Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois; page 5, column 3. RAY NEWS Grandma Ashwood died at the home of her son, John Monday morning at 5 o'clock. Funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday at 11 a. m., conducted by Rev. Hall of Greenville {Illinois}. Just above this announcement is this...... Mrs. {Thomas} Sarah Ashwood and granddaughter, Freda {Freeda} Montooth, Jon, Young and family and Rev. Cox spent Sunday with Thomas Tracy and family. Joseph Ashwood; Obituary; Rushville Times; Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois; August 26, 1897; page 3, column 4. RAY NEWS Joseph Ashwood died this morning {Wednesday} after a long illness. Funeral will be held on Thursday. More About JULIA* ANN HARDING: Fact 1: Rushville Cem., Schuyler Co., IL Fact 2: Trinity Church of NY Fact 4: Death Record #3, pg. 104 Register #37330 Fact 5: April 14, 1915, Probate Records Cause of Death: Senile Debility Notes for JOSEPH* ASHWOOD: Came to this country from Ridgemont, Eng. in 1844. He sailed on the "Ashburton ", whose Captain was John McWilliams, form Liverpool, on 2-2-1844 & arrived in NY on 4-2-1844. He arrived in Quincy, Illinois 5-16-1848. I have the Schuyler Citizen, 1 Sept. 1907, Memoriam of Joseph. Age 16 united with the Baptist Church , then united with M.E. Church. Age 21 came to US. & settled in Adam Co., IL. About 1870 they moved to Oakland Township. Superintendent of several schools. Gen. Research, R. R. 3, Box 78 Quincy, IL 62301 "Obituaries & death Related Items from the Clayton Enterprise 1879-1900." "Joseph Ashwood Personal Aug. 16, 1897. Samuel Harding received a telegram Wednesday telling of the death of Mr. Joseph Ashwood, his uncle, near Ray, Schuyler County, IL. Mr. A. once lived this vicinity, leaves wife & 6 children. 1850 - Census Aug. 21, Rushville Corp. Schuyler Co., IL. Roll M432-128, Pg. 311, Dwelling # 125, Family # 132: Joseph, 26, teacher, England; Julia 21 NY. 1850 - Census, Oct. 5, Southward Twp., Philadelphia, PA. Roll M432-812, Pg.139: Joseph 25, printer, Eng. 1860 - Census, Aug. 1, Concord Twp., Clayton P.O., Adams Co., IL, Roll M653-155, Pg. 859, Dwelling #2298, Family #2316: Joseph 38 farmer, 1,500 value-real estate, 400 value property, Eng; Julia, 35, NY; Thomas, 8, IL; Edwin, 6, IL; John, 3, IL; Charles, 1, IL. 1860 - Farm Census, July 21, Concord Twp., Liberty P.O., Adams Co., IL, Roll T1133-5, Pg 57-58, Line 22 (Have in files). 1870 - Census Browning Twp., Schuyler Co., IL, Roll 593-276, Pg. 40, Dwelling #206, Family # 206: Joseph, 47, farmer, 3,000 value-real estate, 200 value-personal property, Eng; Julia, 44, NY; Thomas, 18, IL; Joseph ,16, IL; John,13, IL; Charles, 11, IL; Caroline, 8, IL; Horace, 5, IL. 1870 - Farm Census, June 10, Browning Twp., Schuyler Co., Il, Roll T1133-20, Pg. 5-6 (Have in files). 1880 - Census June 22, Browning Twp., Schuyler Co., IL, Roll T9-250, Pg. 31, Dwelling #244, Family #250: Joseph, 57, farmer. Eng; Julie, 54, NY; Joseph E, 25, IL; Charles L, 21, IL; Christian G, 18, IL; Horrace R, 15, IL; Dana Sherman, 27, IL, boarder laborer; William McKenyie, 24, Pa, widowed. 1880 - Farm Census, June 22, Browning Twp., Schuyler Co., IL, Roll T1133-52, Pg. 14 ( Have in files). 1900 - Census June 7, Rushville Twp., Schuyler Co., IL, Roll T623-344, Pg 2832, Dwelling 3223, Family #234: Julie, June 1826, 73, widow, mother, NY, NY, Eng, can read & write, 7 children, 6 still alive, ( living with son Horace). 1910 - Census Apr. 25, Oakland Twp., Schuyler Co., IL, Roll 624-327, Pg. 693, Dwelling #104, Family #104: Julie, 83, mother, widow, NY, NY, Eng, can read & write, 8 children, 7 still alive, (living with son Thomas). 1978 - Oct., Our Heritage Book, Pg 2, has picture & story of the Ashwood's. 1891 - Picture of Ashwood's home place with family out in front. Family history of Heldreth Ashwood Barnes 1899-1981, has the Ashwood's in it. Taken from the National Archives - Chicago, 7358 S. Pulaski Rd. U.S. Census Agriculture; (TI133-20 pg.5+6); Browning TWP, Browning P.O., Schuyler CO.IL; June 10, 1870 JOSEPH ASHWOOD Name of Agent, Owner or Manager : Joseph Ashwood 80 acres of land improved 120 acres of woodland $3,000 of farm at present value $50 of farming implements & machinery$50 total amount of wags paid during the year, including value of board 4 horse; 2 mules or asses; 3 milch cow; 8 other cattle; 24 sheep; 8 swine; $600 value of all live stock 33 bushel spring wheat; 228 bushel winter wheat; 300 bushel Indian corn; 66 bushel oats; 100 Lbs. wool 3 lbs. peas & beans; 30 bushel Irish potatoes; & 75 orchard products; 100lbs. butter; 6 ton hay; 40 gal. molasses; $200 value of all animals slaughtered or sold for slaughter $1,002.60 estimated value of all farm production U.S. Census Agriculture; (Tll33_52 pg. 14); Browning TWP. Schuyler Co. IL; June 22, 1880 JOSEPH ASHWOOD Owner : Joseph Ashwood 80 acres of land tilled including fallow & grass in rotation, wheather meadow or pasture; 120 acres of land unimproved woodland & forest; $4,500 value of farm including land , fences & buildings; $100 value of farm implements & machinery; $500 value of livestock; $25 amount paid for wages for farm labor during 1897 including value of labor; $1,000 estimated value for of all farm production (sold consumed or on hand for 1879) 15 acres mown; 15 ton hay, products harvested in 1879 4 bushel clover seed 4 horses of all ages on hand June 1, 1880. JOSEPH ASHWOOD 1880 8 milch cow; 2 other; 6 calves dropped; 4 purebreeds; 1 died, strayed, stolen & not received 200 lbs. butter made on the farm in 1879; 15 sheep on hand June 1, 1880; 7 lambs dropped; I purebreed sheep kill by dogs; 7 fleeces, clip spring 1880, shorn & to be shorn 35 lbs. weight , clip, spring 1880, shorn & to be shorn; 20 swine on hand June 1, 1880; 25 barn-yard, poultry on hand June 1, 1880 excusive of spring hatching; 75 doz. eggs produced in 1879; 30 acres Indian corn; 1,200 bushel indian corn 1879 ; 6 acres rye 1879; 60 bushel rye 1879; 20 acres wheat 1879; 400 bushel wheat 1879; 1 acres sorghum in crop; 20 gal. molasses; 1 acres irish potatoes 1879; 20 bushel irish potatoes 1879; 8 acres orchard 1879; 100 bearing trees apples; 20 bushel apples; $6 total of orchard products of all kinds sold or consumed. Obit - Rushville Times, Pg 5, Column 3, also Rushville Times Aug. 26, 1897, Pg 3, Column 4. Letter form Paul Ashwood, said Joseph was so good with a violin he could make it talk. Joseph wanted to leave this to one of his sons, but only John showed any interest. Unfortunately, John was rough on things so that Joseph felt the violin would soon be damaged. Not wanting this to happen he sold it to a man in Rushville for $5. It was a Stradivarian. 1844, Apr. 2, Date arrival, M237-54, Pg. 1, Ship Record, Name Ashburton, Entry- New York, Left- Liverpool 2-22-1844 , On board, Joseph 21, Draper, Mary Ann 21, Sarah 27, Mary Ann 25, Eliza 23. Captain was John McWilliams. Ship Passenger Arrival Records; M237-54 Roll, Page 1; Date of Arrival: April 2, 1844; Port of Entry: New York; Ship Name: Ashburton; Passenger's Country of Origin: England; Ship Master: John M. Williams; From: Liverpool. Name age sex occupation Country Were going Joseph Ashwood 21 M Draper England U. S. Mary Ann " 21 F " " Sarah " 27 F " " Mary Ann " 25 F " " Elizabeth " 23 F " " "Obituaries and Death Related Items From The Clayton Enterprise 1879-1900" "Joseph Ashwood, Personal, August 16, 1897 Samuel Harding received a telegram Wednesday telling of the death of Mr. Joseph Ashwood, His uncle, near Ray, Schuyler County, Illinois. Mr. A. once lived this vicinity, leaves wife and 6 children. Joseph arrived in Quincy, IL on 5-16-1844. Was known for his labor in the Master's? vineyard. Geraldine Toland has a picture and story that they met in New York---They also tell that she was from around Clayton. Taught Violin. Almost blind towards death. Son Horace drove him to lessons. More About JOSEPH* ASHWOOD: Fact 1: Painter, Teacher, Farmer, Violin teacher Fact 2: farm 1 mile east of Christian Neck Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois Fact 3: Rushville Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois Fact 4: PA 1850 Southward Philadelphia Pennsylvania Fact 5: Christian Neck Cemetery was called Skiles Cemetery Fact 6: IL 1850 Rushville Census Fact 7: IL 1870, 1880 Browning Census Fact 8: IL 1860, 1870, 1880 Agr. Census Fact 9: September 01, 1897, The Schuyler Citizen, Memoriam Fact 10: April 02, 1844, Ship Record, New York Fact 11: The Schuyler Citizen, Memoriam Children of JULIA* HARDING and JOSEPH* ASHWOOD are: 5. i. THOMAS* WHITMAR3 ASHWOOD, b. March 31, 1852, Clayton, Clayton Township, Adams County, Illinois; d. May 21, 1910, Rushville Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. 6. ii. JOSEPH* EDWIN ASHWOOD, b. August 10, 1854, Illinois (1855); d. July 21, 1932, dead before 1928. 7. iii. JOHN* WILLIAM ASHWOOD, b. December 11, 1856, Illinois (1857); d. July 29, 1941. 8. iv. CHARLES* LITTLEFIELD ASHWOOD, b. May 06, 1859, Illinois; d. February 08, 1943, Illinois. v. SARAH ASHWOOD, b. 1860; d. 1862. vi. CHRISTIANA CAROLINE (ANNA) ASHWOOD, b. 1862, Illinois. 9. vii. ANNA* GERTRUDE ASHWOOD, b. May 28, 1863, Illinois; d. January 1939, Illinois. 10. viii. HORACE* ROBERT ASHWOOD, b. December 19, 1864, Illinois (1865); d. January 08, 1948, Illinois. End.