descendants aaron hartshorn & hannah peasley

76 Pages·2015·0.74 MB·English

by  Derick Hartshorn

The Canadian Hartshorn
Connection

DESCENDANTS

OF

AARON HARTSHORN
& HANNAH PEASLEY

FROM VERMONT, USA TO

ONTARIO, CANADA & MICHIGAN, USA

2015 Edition
CREDITS

The research, assistance and support of this document have been a collaborative effort by Arthur L. Kuhn of Ashburn, VA
and Virginia Salmon Lambdin of St. Marys, Ontario. The nature of their work has been vital in the compilation of this report.
Without their kind assistance, the history provided here would be but a jumble of loose records and many important lines and
individuals would have been lost. To them I owe a great debt of gratitude.

RESEARCHERS

Descendant of Aaron Hartshorn “the younger”
• Thomas “Tom” Michael Hartson (1952-2013), Michigan, USA
Tom Hartson had a passion for researching his family genealogy. The original research performed by Tom over the years
was probably the most comprehensive study ever done on the link between Aaron Hartshorn (1752-1800) of Danville,
Vermont and the Hartshorn family of (perhaps) Aaron Hartshorn, "the younger" (1807-1887).

Descendant of Huldah Hartshorn Salmon
• Virginia Salmon Lambdin, St. Marys, Ontario, Canada

Descendant of James Henry Hartshorn
• Arthur “Art” L. Kuhn, Ashburn, Virginia, USA

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For many years, I have attempted to discover the origin of the very first individual who chose to shorten the HARTSHORN
name to HARTSON. It is evident that the HARTSON name was not an original name, but a truncation of the family name of
Hartshorn. While no one person can be said to have been the pioneer, the change probably came due to the early
pronunciation of the name. "Hart'sn" seemed to be easier to pronounce that "Harts-horn." The transition in spelling appeared
to have begun during and after the American Revolution. This change in spelling resulted in the following family members,
all of whom originated the lineage of Thomas1 Hartshorn.

PREPARER
Derick S. Hartshorn
1204 4th Street Drive, SE, Conover, NC 28613-1827

[phone]; [email protected]
THE HARTSHORN LINEAGE

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- This Hartshorn family began with the emigrant ancestor, Thomas Hartshorn1 (1614-1683) who arrived in America about
1638. His point of origin is thought to have been in the English Midlands, possibly in the Nottingham/Derby area where
ancient ancestor, Aluricus (Aluric), a landowner in the village of Hartshorne in Derbyshire was recorded in the Domeday
Book, in AD 1086, during the Great Survey.

- The line descends through Thomas’ youngest son Timothy2 (1661/2-1732), from his second wife, Sarah Ayres.

- Timothy’s second son, Thomas3 (1691-1765) continues the line through Thomas, Jr.4 (1718/19-1809).

- Thomas’ fifth child, Aaron5 (1752-1800), was the last of the line from Reading, Mass.

- Aaron5 died relatively young, at age 48, in Danville, Vermont.

- The subject of this study is Aaron’s son, Aaron. Jr.6 (1781-1847). He was married to Hannah Peasley. For the purposes of
clarification, he is referred to as “Aaron the elder.” This line, beginning with Thomas1, removed from Reading,
Massachusetts, to Hillsborough, New Hampshire. From there, the line removed to Caledonia County, Vermont.

- Aaron6 was the only child of Aaron5 to move to London, Middlesex County, Ontario.

Derick S. Hartshorn
Conover, NC
Contents

1. Aaron HARTSHORN "the elder"& Hannah PEASLEY..................................................................... 1
1.1. Aaron HARTSHORN "the younger" ........................................................................................... 3
1.2. Harriet HARTSHORN ................................................................................................................. 9
1.3 Charles “Chas” HARTSHORN .................................................................................................. 12
1.4. Ambrose HARTSHORN ............................................................................................................ 15
1.5. Mahala "Matilda" HARTSHORN .............................................................................................. 20
1.6. Huldah HARTSHORN ............................................................................................................... 24
1.7. Catherine Elizabeth HARTSHORN ........................................................................................... 41
1.8. Calvin Watson HARTSHORN ................................................................................................... 46
1.9. James Henry HARTSHORN ...................................................................................................... 49
Ancestral Chart ......................................................................................................................................... 59
Endnotes & References ............................................................................................................................. 60
Sources ...................................................................................................................................................... 63
Index of Names ......................................................................................................................................... 65
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Aaron HARTSHORN "the elder"& Hannah PEASLEY
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Aaron HARTSHORN1 “the elder” was born about 1781 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont (or possibly in New York,
according to Catherine Hartshorn Foster's death certificate), the son of Aaron Hartshorn I and Zeruiah Blunt. He died on 6
Feb 1847 at the age of 66 in London Twp., London District, Canada West (Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada).4

Aaron HARTSHORN "the elder" and Hannah PEASLEY were married on 12 Jan 1806 in Danville, Caledonia County,
Vermont.5–6 This is confirmed by the death certificates of both Catherine Foster and her sister Huldah Salmon. Huldah's death
certificate gives further info that Hannah's birthplace was England, but this is in doubt, based on the birth place of her father,
Jedediah.

Hannah PEASLEY, daughter of Jedediah PEASLEY and Judith HUNT, was born about 1787 in Danville, Caledonia
County, Vermont. She died about 1843 at the age of 56 in London Twp., London District, Canada West (Middlesex County,
Ontario, Canada). They are both buried somewhere in the vicinity.

In 1801, Aaron Hartshorn took the Freeman's Oath when he was 21 and is listed in the Danville, Vermont town records
through 1803. His name no longer appears in the Danville town records after 1803 with the exception of the "Publishments"
of his and Hannah Peasley's intentions to marry, dated January 12, 1806. He was in Stanstead, Quebec in 1807.

2 The "Vermont North Star" ran an ad for several months in 1807, advertising land for sale in Danville, VT. The property was
being sold by Aaron Hartshorn (currently of Stanstead, Quebec). This appears to be the property he inherited from his father's
estate - 8½ acres near the Danville Court House and several house lots near the court house as well. Daniel Smith and Samuel
Morrell were authorized to bargain on behalf of Aaron Hartshorn. Daniel Smith was Aaron's brother-in-law. He married his
sister Susanna. It appears Aaron and Hannah Peasley Hartshorn were in Stanstead as early as 1807. Hannah's father, Jedediah
Peasley was also in Stanstead at this time. Stanstead is just over the Vermont line, north of Derby, VT.

We also now know that he carried on the family tradition of true patriots loyal to the U.S., departing the Canadian side
sometime prior to the War of 1812, joining Capt. Rufus Stewart's Company of Volunteers from the Derby, Vermont area.
They fought with the 31st U.S. Army Infantry Regiment on the Vermont and New York frontier, going all the way west to
Niagara, NY and Fort Erie during the course of the war. [Research of Art Kuhn5]

We pick up Aaron Hartshorn (and probably Aaron "the younger" and one or two siblings) along with Jedediah Peasley,
Benjamin Sanborn, and others from Stanstead, recorded on the store blotter of John S. Ball in Clarence, NY, circa 1817-1818.
We know that Jedediah Peasley received a land patent in Batavia, NY, from the Holland Land Company, and was living there
during the 1810 Census. He probably came there as early as 1808-1809. We know he left Stanstead in 1808. So whether
Aaron, Hannah and family left for New York with Jedediah Peasley, or whether Aaron came out and settled in the area after
his service in the War of 1812, we don't know. To date, no records have been found to indicate he was there earlier. He must
have seen the area during his war service, and it is likely he came out after. If he was already there when the war broke out, it
seems he would have joined another unit, instead of fighting with Capt.Stewart's Company that was comprised mostly of men
from the Derby, VT area, just across the border from Stanstead, Quebec. There is also a gap in the ages of the children
(Harriet b.1812 and Charles b. 1817) that may indicate a separation of Hannah and Aaron for a time, or they waited until they
were settled again in a new locale, or children born during this time didn't survive, who knows? Much conjecture, but the
pieces of the migration puzzle are much clearer than they were even a couple months ago. [Art Kuhn, Feb. 2014]

According to the "The Early Settlers of New York " by Janet Wethy Foley, an early New York merchant named John S. Ball,
ran a store along the Buffalo Road, on the stage route to Buffalo (Erie County). His store, located about four miles east of
Clarence, had the largest selection of goods outside of Buffalo. Ball kept a list of customers who frequented his store on the
store blotter. Some of the names are listed below:
"...John Murray - Charges made by Orris Carr....Noah Pease..."
"...Issac Brown...Benjamin Sannborn - Charge - Peasley. Horse ride from your house, home. .25.......Pearley
Pease...Hannah Carr. Paid Mr. Hartshorn. Charges for Asa and Sarah. Paid Amos Chapman...Epaphras Arnold.
Charge for Jedediah Peasley..."
"...1817. David Brown, Pembroke, NY"
"...1817. Eben Brown...1817. Shubal Sanborn, Peter Kimball. A. Hartshorn..." "...1817. Aaron Hartshorn Paid to
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Mrs. Sanborn..."
"...1818. Jedediah Peasley...1817...Abel Foster...Dean Rogers..."

These are all surnames that end up in the same locale as Aaron Hartshorn, near London, Ontario, Canada. They probably
emigrated as a group from New York to Canada, circa 1819-1822. Aaron Hartshorn appears to have first arrived in the
London area in 1819, when the area was still a wilderness. The first permanent settler in the town of London didn't come to
the area until 1826. 3

Aaron and Hannah moved from Vermont to what was to become London, Ontario, Canada in 1823, when it was still a
wilderness. Aaron Hartshorn owned 100 acres in the middle of the current town of London, and farmed in that township until
his death in 1847.

An article in the London Free Press, London, Ontario, July 18th, 1942, contained the following two paragraphs:

"Among the early American settlers in London Township was Aaron Hartshorn who took up property at the corner
of Concession 10 and the graded side road. It was in the early (1820s), when the Hartshorns drove over from
Michigan Territory and pitched their tent on the land. In the Canadian forest, the Hartshorns carried on their
woodworking trade, fashioning wooden buckets, wooden tubs, wooden troughs, and other articles. Irish settlers in
the district were delighted to secure these products in their own neighborhood." [Research of Tom Hartson]

Extensive checks with Canadian resources indicate that only a very few people by the name of Hartshorn/Hartson are listed
as residing in London Twp. circa 1820 to 1850. Of the leads developed, the most likely descendants of Hartshorns from
Vermont appears to be an Aaron Hartshorn (1781-1847), listed in London Twp. land records of 1819-20, for the S 1/2 of Lot
8, Con 10. This property appears to go to his son Aaron (b. about 1807 in the USA) about 1847. At least the Middlesex Co.,
Ontario, Canada branch of the OGS lists a 1847 land grant to Aaron Hartshorn (b. 1807). Coincidently, James Henry
Hartshorn's father is reported to have died in 1847, providing more evidence that Catherine Hartshorn Foster, James Henry
Hartshorn and Aaron Hartshorn (b. 1807) are siblings. It stands to reason that Aaron “the elder” would pass his land to his
eldest son and namesake, Aaron “the younger.” The land is subsequently sold to the Shoebottoms (neighbors) after the
1860's, according to 1870's land plats. [Research of Art Kuhn5]

Aaron “the elder” served in the military. The "Men of Upper Canada, Militia Nominal Rolls, 1828-1829" listed Privates
Aaron Hartshorn and John Hartshorn (40-60 yrs.), and John Peasley (40-60 yrs.) as members of the 2nd Battalion of the 4th
Regiment of Middlesex Co. Militia, under command of Col. James Hamilton November 24, 1831 - on its first establishment,
June 4, 1829. All men between 16 and 60 years of age were required to join the militia. An Aaron HARTSON is listed as
being in the same battalion and regiment, but mustered between the 3rd and 6th of December, 1828, in Capt. Ewart's
Company from LONDON. This appears to be the same Aaron Hartson who is listed in the City of London in the 1842
Census, and who was chosen "Roadmaster" for the east side of London Twp., in 1820.

Aaron HARTSHORN and Hannah PEASLEY had nine* children:
Aaron Hartshorn “the younger”
Harriet Hartshorn Armstrong
Charles “Chas” Hartshorn
Ambrose Hartshorn
Mahala “Matilda” Hartshorn Sanborn
Huldah Hartshorn Salmon
Catherine Elizabeth Hartshorn Foster Carpenter Foster
Calvin Watson Hartshorn
James Henry Hartshorn
*According to the Blunt Family of Danville and Hartshorn Family of Danville & Greensboro, Vermont, USA, family history, notice was
given in the Danville North Star obit section dated Sept 18, 1813, “Maria d/o Mr. Aaron Hartshorn age about 4 years"; date died not given.
Maria born circa 1809 may be buried in Stanstead, Quebec given her father’s residence at the time.
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1.1. Aaron HARTSHORN "the younger" was born on 24 Jul 1807 in New York.7 He died on 18 Mar 1887
at the age of 79 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario7 and was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex
County, Ontario, Canada.8

Aaron HARTSHORN "the younger" and Laura SANBORN were married on 16 Dec 1829 (date of marriage ban) in Saint
Paul's Anglican Church, London, London District, Upper Canada (Middlesex, Ontario)9 by the Reverend Edward Jukes
Boswell, a pioneer Anglican missionary in the area. The witnesses were Adolphus Cole and Richard Talbot. The bride
was given away by Daniel Wood. [By law, marriage banns at that time had to be posted at three different places: a mill
door, a distillery house door, and a large tree at the crossroads].

Laura SANBORN, daughter of Benjamin SANBORN and Mary PEASLEY, was born on 22 Aug 1811 in probably
Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont.7 She died on 28 Jun 1884 at the age of 72 in London East, Middlesex County,
Ontario7 (tombstone). She was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.11

The couple resided in London Twp., London District, Upper Canada (Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada) 10 living on lot
8, concession 10, later moving to the western side of the township. Laura, the wife of a pioneer farmer was, undoubtedly,
kept constantly busy with household chores. In that early day, without modern conveniences, the only way things got
done was by doing. One record calls her a "matron,” but that term merely means "married woman." It is almost certain
that she received little or no schooling. That knowledge comes from the only concrete clue to the woman, Laura
Hartshorn: her mark or "X" on some land documents of 1871, 1880, and 1883. The documents "first [had] been read over
and explained to the said Laura Hartson who said she understood the same." Another document was more explicit in
saying that "the said Laura Hartson...[was]...unable to write." Being, unable to read or write in those days was
commonplace. More importantly, however, there is a clear indication of her character as expressed by her family in this
loving epitaph, "She made home pleasant." Aaron Hartshorn was a farmer in a time when farming was not automated.
The hard work of clearing, planting, harvesting, and marketing products was an around-the-clock concern. The photo of
him that survives shows a man with an ample white beard growing mostly below the chin, with a face almost stern, but
capable of laughter. Large, rough hands betray his life's work. About the man's inner self one can only surmise. But
evidence of a religious nature is found in this comment about him given by his granddaughter, Lillie Edyth Little, in later
years, to her aunt, Miss Margaret Wade:

"Mrs. Little herself has a vivid recollection of many occasions on which her grandfather Aaron Hartson spent part
of a day in her father's home (Hamilton Hartson), at that time on Queens Avenue, London, a short distance east of
Adelaide Street. She remembers her grandfather as an old gentleman wearing always a long, black coat and being
a great reader of the Bible. " At that time, he lived at the home of one of his daughters, Mary, Mrs. Theophilus
Standfield, which was on Dundas Street, east, and therefore not a very long walk from her father's house.

On 16 March 1832, Aaron Hartshorn was a witness to a marriage performed by the minister, Hamilton Biggar, of Vienna,
in London Township between John Sanborn and Eleanor Lamb, both, of London Township. The other witness was
Barnard McElroy (McIlroy). His wife Laura and John were both siblings of Simon who married Mahala Hartshorn;
Louisa Sanborn who married Daniel Wood was another sibling, and their grandson Charles Wood married Velleria
Hartshorn daughter of Dean (Dennis) Hartshorn.

On 21 March 1842, Aaron signed a Bargain & Sale for 50 acres of land from Patrick McDonough. This land was on the S,
1/2 of lot 6 concession 10. An Eliza McDonough, daughter of Peter McDonough, married a George Sanborn.

He appeared in the census in Apr 1842 in London Twp., London District, Canada West (Middlesex County, Ontario,
Canada). Aaron's family was recorded as being made up of 2 natives of the U.S. and 5 natives of British Canada. They fell
into these age groups:
1-married male born 1782-1812 [Aaron, b. 1807]
1-married female born 1797-1828 [Laura, b. 1811]
2-single males born 1837-1842 [possibly James, b. 1840]
3-single females born 1828-1837 [possibly Julia, b. 1834 and Laura b. 1836)

Aaron HARTSHORN and Laura SANBORN had the following children:
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1.1.1. Julia HARTSON was born 11 May 1834 in London Twp., London District, Upper Canada (Middlesex
County, Ontario, Canada). She died on 25 Mar 1924 at the age of 90 in London Twp., London District, Upper
Canada (Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada) and was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex
County, Ontario, Canada.12

Julia HARTSON and John Sutton MORDEN were married estimated 1854. John Sutton MORDEN was born 4
Aug 1833 and died on 1 Sep 1877 at the age of 44 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario as follows:
"A threshing machine exploded its boiler today in Westminster Township making a complete wreck of the machine
and all its surroundings. Five men were badly scalded and mutilated. John S. Morden died soon after."

Julia HARTSON and John Sutton MORDEN had the following children:

1.1.1.1. John Wesley MORDEN was born Sep 1855 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario and died 1 Mar
1918 in Windsor, Sandwich Township, Essex County, Ontario.

1.1.1.2. Charles M. MORDEN was born 5 Nov 1857 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario and died 17 Oct
1919 in Tahoma, Pierce County, Washington. Charles M. MORDEN married Emma BUTLER on 9 Feb 1882
in Westminster Township, Middlesex County, Ontario. Emma BUTLER was born 1 May 1859 in England
and died 16 July 1913 in Tahoma, Pierce County, Washington.

1.1.1.3. George W. MORDEN was born 1866 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario. [1871 Census Canada]

Julia HARTSON married (2) Edward BARNES on 10 May 1884 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario.

1.1.2. Laura HARTSHORN was born about 1836 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario.

1.1.3. Louisa HARTSON was born 1839 in London Twp., London District, Upper Canada (Middlesex County,
Ontario, Canada). She died on 13 Jan 1871 at the age of 32 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario and is buried
with her daughter Melinda in Carmichael / Scottish Cemetery, London Township, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.

Louisa HARTSON and James ROACH were married in 1855. James ROACH was born about 1839 in London
Twp., London District, Upper Canada (Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada). They had the following child:

1.1.3.1. Melinda ROACH was born in 1862 in London Twp., Middlesex County, Canada West (Ontario). She
died in 1867 at the age of 5 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario.

1.1.4. James HARTSHORN was born on 24 Apr 1840 in London Twp., London District, Upper Canada
(Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada). He was a farmer. He died on 10 Mar 1878 at the age of 37 in London,
Middlesex County, Ontario and was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex County, Ontario,
Canada. (name spelled "Hartshorne" on stone).

1.1.5. Daniel W. HARTSHORN was born 30 May 1844 in London Twp., London District, Canada West
(Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada) and died on 12 Dec 1928 at the age of 84 in North Battleford, The Battlefords,
Saskatchewan. Daniel W. HARTSHORN and Ellen SMITH were married 1865 in West Nissouri Twp., Middlesex,
Ontario. Ellen SMITH was born 20 Feb 1846 and died 25 Feb 1910. They had the following child:

1.1.5.1. Wesley HARTSHORN was born 26 Dec 1866 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario13 and died 20
Nov 1957.

Wesley HARTSHORN and Susan "Susie" LOGAN were married on 25 Oct 1893 in London, Middlesex
County, Ontario.14 Susan "Susie" LOGAN, daughter of James LOGAN and Catherine DAGG, was born in
Feb 1868 in Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. The 1911 Canada Census shows Daniel, Susie and Wesley
living in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, Canada. The 1916 Canada Census shows the family in North Battleford,
Saskatchewan.
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1.1.6. Hamilton HARTSON [Hartshorn] was born on 19 Jan 1845 in London Twp., London District, Canada West
(Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada). He died on 29 Jan 1908 at the age of 63 in London, Middlesex County,
Ontario and was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.15 Inscription:
"Unless a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:3"

Hamilton HARTSON [Hartshorn] and Eliza Jane WADE were married on 14 Dec 1873 in London, Middlesex
County, Ontario. Eliza Jane WADE16, daughter of Jonathan Lewis WADE and Hily ELSON, was born on 11 May
1851 in London Twp., Middlesex County, Canada West (Ontario). She died on 19 Jan 1908 at the age of 56 in
London, Middlesex County, Ontario and was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex County,
Ontario, Canada.16 Hamilton HARTSON [Hartshorn] and Eliza Jane WADE had the following children:

1.1.6.1. Minnie Lorena HARTSON was born on 14 Feb 1875 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario. She
died on 28 Apr 1958 at the age of 83 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario and was buried in Mount Pleasant
Cemetery, London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.17

Minnie Lorena HARTSON and Arthur Edmund BROWN were married on 30 Jun 1897 in London, Middlesex
County, Ontario. Arthur Edmund BROWN was born on 5 Jun 1874 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario.
He died on 16 Jun 1956 at the age of 82 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario18 and was buried in Mount
Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.18

1.1.6.2. Lillie Edyth HARTSON was born on 27 Feb 1876 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario. She died on
28 Oct 1958 at the age of 82 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario and was buried in Mount Pleasant
Cemetery, London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.19

Lillie Edyth HARTSON and Arthur Thomas LITTLE were married on 4 Sep 1901. Arthur Thomas LITTLE
was born on 7 Apr 1875 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He died on 2 Apr 1958 at the age of 82 in London,
Middlesex County, Ontario and was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex County, Ontario,
Canada.20 Lillie Edyth HARTSON and Arthur Thomas LITTLE had the following child:

1.1.6.2.1. Frank Hamilton LITTLE was born on 26 Jul 1908 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario. He
died on 6 Mar 1982 at the age of 73 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario and was buried in Mount
Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.

1.1.6.3. Harvey Edgar HARTSON was born on 10 Apr 1879 in Petersville, London, Ontario, Canada. He died
on 7 Jun 1928 at the age of 49 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery,
Detroit, Michigan.21

Harvey Edgar HARTSON and Bertha Grant THORPE were married on 20 Nov 1901 in London, Middlesex
County, Ontario. Bertha Grant THORPE was born in 1880 in Canada. She died on 14 Apr 1961 at the age of
81 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan.22 They
had the following children:

1.1.6.3.1. George Harvey HARTSON was born on 12 Jan 1904 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario.
He died on 26 Nov 1973 at the age of 69 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan and was buried in Forest
Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan.23

George Harvey HARTSON married (1) Ruth Naomi ATHERTON, estimated 1924. Ruth Naomi
ATHERTON, daughter of Edward Arvid ATHERTON and Mary Lou WHITEHOUSE, was born in 1909
in Central City, Kentucky and died on 17 Nov 1936 at the age of 27.

George Harvey HARTSON married (2) Agnes Dorothy HOFFMAN before 1942. Agnes Dorothy
HOFFMAN, daughter of Charles George HOFFMAN and Anna SOLLEDER, was born on 23 Jul 1909 in
Park Falls, Price County, Wisconsin. She died on 21 Jan 1977 at the age of 67 in Detroit, Wayne County,
Michigan and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan.24
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George Harvey HARTSON and Agnes Dorothy HOFFMAN had the following children:

1.1.6.3.1.1. George E. HARTSON was born on 30 Apr 1940 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

1.1.6.3.1.2. Helen Bertha HARTSON was born on 17 May 1942 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
and died on 10 Feb 1999 at the age of 56 in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan.

1.1.6.3.1.3. Spencer Harvey HARTSON was born on 17 Dec 1951 in Detroit, Wayne County,
Michigan. He died on 19 Feb 1973 at the age of 21 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan and was
buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan.25

1.1.6.3.1.4. Jerry "Lil" HARTSON was born on 14 Nov 1952 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

1.1.6.3.1.5. Thomas Michael HARTSON was born on 14 Nov 1952 in Detroit, Wayne County,
Michigan. He died on 25 Nov 2013 at the age of 61 in Michigan. He was a twin of
brother Jerry. His obituary reads as follows:

Thomas Michael Hartson of Lake City, formerly of Detroit passed away Monday,
November 25, 2013 with his family by his side. He was 61 years old. He was born
on November 14, 1952 to George Harvey and Agnes Dorothy (nee Hoffman)
Hartson in Detroit, Michigan. Thomas was a teacher in Detroit for 32 years, as a counselor and
teaching English/Spanish classes. Thomas had a passion for researching his family genealogy, and
traveling to areas of interest. He is survived by his brothers and sisters; George Hartson of Sterling
Heights, Jerry (Lil) Hartson of Lake City, Jacqueline (Ron) Krug of Sterling Heights, and Janet
Clayden of Windsor, Canada. He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Anna Calandra,
Sheila Seymour, Helen Edwards, Keith Hartson and Spencer Hartson. A graveside service will be
announced in the spring. To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.youngfuneral.com.

1.1.6.3.2. Stella Laurina HARTSON was born in 1905 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario and died
on 21 Apr 1932 at the age of 27.

Stella Laurina HARTSON and Frank BONO were married. Frank BONO was born in 1891 in Italy. He
died on 26 Oct 1946 at the age of 55.

1.1.6.3.3. Wesley Edgar HARTSON was born on 22 Sep 1907 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario. He
died on 7 Dec 1968 at the age of 61 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

1.1.6.3.4. Bertha Lillian HARTSON was born in 1909 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. She died on
10 Mar 1991 at the age of 82 in Indian River, Michigan.

Bertha Lillian HARTSON and Arthur Herbert HOFFMAN were married estimated 1920. Arthur Herbert
HOFFMAN was born in 1900 in Wisconsin and died on 17 Jun 1966 at the age of 66 in Knox, Indiana.

Bertha Lillian HARTSON married Herbert Sylvester STANFORD were. He was born on 17 Jan 1896 in
New York City, New York, NY and died on 14 Nov 1974 at the age of 78 in Warren, Macomb County,
Michigan.

1.1.6.3.5. James Edmund HARTSON was born in 1911 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan and died on
30 Jun 1990 at the age of 79.

1.1.6.3.6. Elmer Lewis HARTSON was born in 1914 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan and died on 8
Jan 1991 at the age of 77.

1.1.6.3.7. Samuel Wilson HARTSON was born in 1916 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan and died on
1 May 1981 at the age of 65 in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan.
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