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Robert Hardin (1776 - 1840)

Robert Hardin
Born in In an Indian Camp, Pennsylvaniamap
Ancestors ancestors
Son of and
Brother of , , , , [half], , [half], and
Husband of — married 5 Feb 1799 in Washington County, Kentuckymap
Descendants descendants
Father of , , , and
Died at age 63 in Meade County, Kentuckymap
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Biography

He married Eleanor Sherrill in 1799 [1]. He passed away in 1840 and is buried on the property that was his farm in Battletown, Meade, Kentucky [2].

Research Notes

"Very early in the history of Meade County Little Bend was settled by William Parr at Wolf Creek, Robert Hardin, Warren Hardin, Richard Willett and Hiram Boone."

"Robert Hardin and Eleanor Sherrill were married in Washington County, Kentucky, in 1799. Soon after this they came to Meade County. Their graves are in Little Bend. To the left of the inscription on the tombstone of Robert Hardin is a hunter, seated upon a log, with a gun in his hand and by his side a dog, suggestive of the pioneer days. Below are the exact inscriptions:

Robert Hardin Born in Penn., May 6, 1776 Married Elenor Sherrill 1799 In Washington County, Ky. Departed this life March 10, 1840 In Meade County, Ky. Aged 63 years, 10 months, 5 days.

Elenor Wife of Robert Hardin Born in North Carolina May 23, 1780. Departed this life Nov. 5, 1869 Aged 88 years, 5 months, 12 days."[3]

Sources

  1. ↑ "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKJS-8KHQ : 9 March 2021), Robert Hardin and Eloner Sherril, 27 Feb 1799; citing Marriage, Washington, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 241,382.
  2. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45536923/robert-t-hardin: accessed 03 August 2023), memorial page for Robert T Hardin (6 Mar 1776–10 May 1840), Find a Grave Memorial ID 45536923, citing Hardin Tomb Cemetery, Battletown, Meade County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by Sherri A. (contributor 47317779).
  3. ↑ https://kentuckygenealogy.org/meade/pioneers2.htm
  • "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V5ZX-TM5 : 9 March 2021), Robert Hardin in entry for John F Philpott and Emeline Hardin, 15 Mar 1830; citing Marriage, Meade, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 390,310.
  • "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V5ZX-Y2B : 9 March 2021), Robert Hardin in entry for Tazwell Frans and Ruann Hardin, 3 Aug 1824; citing Marriage, Meade, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 390,313.
  • "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V5ZX-TZP : 9 March 2021), Robert Hardin in entry for Peter Rice Fullenwidey and Nancy Hardin, 25 Nov 1839; citing Marriage, Meade, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 390,312.
  • 30 Dec 1824: Robert & Eleanor Hardin convey 2000 acres of land on the Ohio River in Meade County, Kentucky to their daughter Lydia Hardin Riddle and son-in-law Benjamin Riddle. Web Page (Link to the Record):

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSK8-C9QX-C





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Ron Norman
Robert Hardin (son of John (Jack,Sr.) Hardin and Mary (Molly) Harding) was born May 06, 1776 in Pennsylvania, and died March 10, 1840 in Meade County, KY. He married Elenor Sherrill on February 05, 1799 in Washington County, KY, daughter of Elisha Sherrill and Elizabeth.

Notes for Robert Hardin: Robert was born in an Indian Camp in Pennsylvania. He and Elanor are buried in Little Bend Cemetery in Meade County, Kentucky.

Robert Hardin had a sister born 29 October 1780, named Mary, while her mother Mary Harding Hardin was being held by the indians, 7 months and 9 days after Mary and son Robert age 4 were captured by the Indians. This birth happened at a camp in the woods near the Sandusky River, Ohio. (per "History of the Hardin Family in the Early Settling of Kentucky" by Jack Hardin, Jr.) (pg 49)

More About Robert Hardin and Elenor Sherrill: Marriage: February 05, 1799, Washington County, KY.

Children of Robert Hardin and Elenor Sherrill are: Elizabeth Hardin, b. December 04, 1799, Kentucky, d. October 05, 1875. Lydia Hardin, b. August 21, 1801, Kentucky, d. June 08, 1845. Stephan Hardin, b. October 17, 1803, Kentucky, d. July 18, 1899. +Ruann Hardin, b. February 03, 1806, Washington County, Ky, d. July 31, 1863, Agency, Buchanan, MO. Rebecca Hardin, b. June 14, 1808, Washington County, KY, d. date unknown. Emaline Hardin, b. April 18, 1810, Washington County, KY, d. February 15, 1879. Mary Hardin, b. June 18, 1812, Meade County, KY, d. date unknown. Katherine Hardin, b. June 25, 1814, Kentucky, d. date unknown. John Hardin, b. January 08, 1817, Kentucky, d. date unknown. Nancy Hardin, b. July 29, 1819, Kentucky, d. date unknown. Sarah Hardin, b. September 21, 1824, Kentucky, d. date unknown. Norman Hardin, b. January 21, 1827, Kentucky, d. date unknown.

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posted 29 Apr 2013 by Ron Norman   [thank Ron]
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