Died, in this city, on Wednesday, May 10, 1885, aged 65 years, 3 months, 27
days. Mr. Hardwick was born in Kentucky, and with his family moved to Kansas
in 1867, coming to Galena in the spring of 1880. He was the father of nine
children, six of whom (four boys and two girls) are yet living. For fourteen
years he has been a widower, and the care of the children, thus deprived of a
mother, rested wholly upon him. No father could have done more to discharge
this duty faithfully. Being a firm opposer of all that tinged of wrong- doing,
his counsel and influence was always in favor of the good and his endeavors to
keep his children in the right path were such as to commend him to all who
realize what home without a mother means. His remains were followed to their
last resting place, in Spring River Falls cemetery, on Thursday last,by a large
number of friends, who with us extend to the children their heartfelt sympathy
in their hour of grief.
Note: Cary John Hardwick was born 13 Jan 1820 in Madison Co., KY to John and
Lucy Searcy Hardwick. He moved with his family to Monroe County, MO where he
married Sarah P. Grove (1828-1873) on February 14, 1848.
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Galena Weekly Republican
February 3, 1922
Galena, KS
Galena Pioneer Dies
The death of Thomas Marion Hardwick came at 4 o'clock Saturday morning
after an illness of eight months. He was the brother of John A. Hardwick,
Chief of Police whose death occurred last Monday morning.
Mr. Hardwick was born in Monroe County, Missouri in 1850, coming with his
parents to Galena in 1866 where he resided until 1900 when with his family he
moved to New Mexico where they resided several years, returning to Galena and
in 1911 moved to Lead, S.D. where they resided for a time and again returned to
Galena where they have since resided. Mr. Hardwick was engaged in the
blacksmithing business a greater part of that time.
In June 1876 he was united to Miss Florence Clem of Seneca, MO. To this union
was born three children two of whom survive. Mrs. Hardwick died in 1882 and he
was married to Miss Emma Richards of Galena in 1885. To this union was born
six children all of whom are now living,
Surviving is a wife, four sons, and three daughters: Oris Earl Hardwick of
Galena, Bert Hardwick of Knoxville, Tenn., Frank Hardwick of Galena, Carroll
Hardwick, Joplin, Eugene Hardwick of Ft. Bayde, NM, Mrs. Estelle Hawthorne and
Mrs. Samuel Williams both of Galena, and Mrs. Ida Fell of Detroit, Michigan.
Two brothers, Robert and James Hardwick who reside in Galena, and one sister of
Burke, Idaho.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon from the family residence,
Twenty-first and Galena Avenue, with Rev. Lou Love officiating. Burial was
made in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Galena Weekly Republican
Galena, KS
Friday, January 22, 1922
Chief of Police Dies From Injuries
John A. Hardwick Veteran Officer of Cherokee County Succumbs After Four
Weeks Suffering Resulting From Injuries Sustained by Colliding with an Auto.
Chief of Police, John A. Hardwick, who has suffered the lat four weeks from
injuries sustained by colliding with an automobile, when crossing Main Street
to board a street car, passed away at 4:20 Monday morning in his home, No. 1600
South Main Street.
John A. Hardwick was born in Monroe County, Mo., February 22, 1853 and came
with his parents to Cherokee County, Kansas in 1866 where he has resided
continuously. March 30, 1884 he was united in marriage to Ida Claire Parrent
of Independence, Mo. To this union was born two boys who died in infancy. He
is survived by his wife, and daughter Mabel Claire Dunham, wife of H.H. Dunham,
one granddaughter, Alice Claire Dunham, and one grandson, Howard Hardwick
Dunham of Kansas City, Mo.
He was a devoted husband and father. His first thought was always for his
loved ones.
Besides his family he is survived by three brothers of Galena, one sister of
Burke, Idaho.
He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge 148 Empire about thirty years and wore
the Jewel pin for non suspension. He was also a member of the Encampment and
A.O.U.W. lodges.
Mr.Hardwick was a veteran officer of Cherokee County, having served as
Constable, City Marshall and deputy sheriff, covering a period of approximately
thirty years.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Methodist
Episcopal church with the Reverend O. K. Hobson officiating. Interment was
made in the Mt. Hope cemetery where the I.O.O.F. No.148 had charge of the
services.
The members of the Joplin police force. the local firemen, I.O.O.F. and
A.O.U.W. attended in a body.
Note: John A. Hardwick was the son of Cary J. and Sarah Grove Hardwick
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Galena Republican
Galena, KS
February 28, 1930
Information has been received here of the death of James W. Hardwick, 70 years
old, long time resident of Galena, who died Tuesday at the home of a daughter,
Mrs. Sibyl Sample, in Washington, D.C. where he had made his home for the past
four months. The body will be returned here for burial. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete.
Mr. Hardwick was born in this vicinity. He had been in ill health for a number
of years. He formerly operated a store and lunch room in connection with the
Southwest Missouri Railroad company waiting station, Twenty-third and Main
Streets, and was in this business 10 years.
Surviving,besides the daughter, is another daughter, Mrs. Mamie Marx of Bangor,
Maine. Several nieces and nephews residing in Galena, and Joplin, also
survive.
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Galena Republican
Galena, KS
July 26, 1929
Galena Man Shoots Wife, Then Kills Self
Despondent over ill health, Robert
Hardwick, 78 well known grocer and pioneer resident of this city shot
and seriously wounded his wife, Mrs. Neva Hardwick, 54 and then sent a bullet
through his own head at his home on South Main Street here at 6:30 o'clock
Saturday morning.
Hardwick died instantly, but Mrs. Hardwick, rushed to St. John's hospital in
Joplin has a good chance to recover.
Hardwick was bitten by a mad dog about a year ago, for which he had been taking
treatments since, but brooded over his health continually, his sons said.
The shooting occurred while Mrs. Hardwick was preparing breakfast in the
kitchen. A son, Warren, nineteen year old, who was upstairs, heard the first
shot and rushed downstairs just in time to see his father walk into the dining
room and shoot himself.
The gun used was a .38 calibre revolver. Mrs. Hardwick was shot in the left
breast, narrowly missing the heart. Hardwick shot himself in the right
temple,the bullet going completely through his skull, and coming out the left
side of his head near the temple.
A son, Warren Hardwick, and three small grandchildren, were the only ones in
the house at the time of the shooting.
Mr. Hardwick was a pioneer resident of Galena and a respected citizen. He
first came to Galena April 19, 1877. Soon after coming to Galena he began
prospecting and sunk a shaft. he made some money in the venture and opened a
blacksmith shop, operating it and doing well for several years. He later
invested with others in a mine and later went into the grocery business.
He was a brother of the late John Hardwick, former deputy sheriff of
Galena.
Surviving are his widow, three sons, Paul of Joplin, Wayne and Warren of
Galena, a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Brundage of Baxter Springs, a brother Jim
Hardwick, also of this city, andtwo stepsons Earl Gwinn of Joplin and Roy Gwinn
of Galena.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence,
1819 Main Street with the Rev. Lou Love officiating. Burial was in Hill Crest
cemetery. The Galena I.O.O.F. lodge which he was a member had charge of the
service at the grave.
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Joplin Globe
Joplin, MO
November 26, 1957 extract
C. D. Hardwick Dies in Hospital Joplin Area Man was Injured in Car-Train Crash
at Iron gates on March 6
Carroll D. Hardwick, 65 years old died Sunday in Joplin, MO. He was injured in a
car-train crash at a railroad crossing March 6, 1957. Born in Galena, KS January
3, 1892, residing there until 1927. Retired farmer and blacksmith Member of
Joplin Elks Lodge No. 501 for 37 years Survivors: wife Olga Elizabeth, son
Carroll G. "Tot" Hardwick brother G. R. "Bert" Hardwick, sister Kathleen
Williams Funeral plans to be announced by the Derfelt Funeral Home of
Galena.
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Columbus Daily Advocate
Columbus, KS
May 4, 1971 extract
Paul Hardwick of Galena Dies
Paul E. Hardwick, 68, died Sunday in
Joplin, MO. He was born Oct. 28, 1902 in Galena and lived there all his life
operating a grocery store for many years. He currently was the Director of the
Galena Housing Development. Member of Galena Odd Fellows Lodge and the Elks.
Survivors: widow, Marie; son Robert; stepbrother Earl Guinn, brother Warren;
sister Dorothy Brundage and a grandson. Funeral services conducted Wednesday
with burial at Hillcrest cemetery in Galena.
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The Joplin Globe
Joplin, MO
January 2, 1993 extract
Robert Hardwick
Robert Foster Hardwick, 70, died Thursday in Joplin, MO from an apparent heart
attack. He was born Sept. 29, 1922 in Galena to Paul E. and Marie Hardwick. He
lived mostly in Galena and operated the Hardwick Insurance Agency before
retiring in 1979. He married Kathleen E. Jones 28 Jun 1942 at Salina. She died
Feb. 6, 1984. His second wife was Maxine Wester, married May 25, 1991.
Survivors: wife, son, Robin P. Hardwick, mother Marie Funeral service at Saint
Patrick's Church galena with burial at Hillcrest cemetery.
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Unknown Paper
Oswego, KS area
8 September 1993 extract
Warren Fowler Hardwick, 82 of Oswego died Monday, September 6, 1993 in Labette
Co., KS of an apparent heart attack.
He was born January 16, 1911 to Robert and Neva Fowler Hardwick in Galena,
KS.
He married Gladys Hoke June 9, 1935 in Joplin, MO
He attended Joplin Business School, served in the Army in WWII, managed Guinn
Oil Co., at Oswego, and for the U.S. Government. He enjoyed gardening,
genealogy, and bowling.
Member of the United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 61, and numerous
other Masonic orgqanizations.
Survivors: wife, two daughters, Charlene Mikel and Phyllis Spigarelli, four
grandchildren and two great-grandsons.
Funeral will be held Thursday in the Murdock Funeral Home in Oswego and burial
will be in Oswego Cemetery
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