Henry Paul Mortimer Harding (1886 - 1923)

Born 17 Mar 1886 in Johnson, Missouri, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Lillie May (Thomas) Hilderbrand — married 27 Apr 1904 (to 20 Feb 1923) in Warrensburg, Johnson, Missouri, United States

Descendants

Died 20 Feb 1923 at age 36 in Montserrat, Johnson, Missouri, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Harding Name Study.

Early Life

Henry Paul Mortimer Harding, born on March 17, 1886, in Johnson, Missouri,^[1][2] was the youngest of two sons to his parents, John Jesse Harding and Mary Emma Thomas.His early years were spent in Montserrat, Johnson, Missouri, USA. At the age of 14, young Mort found work as a day laborer, although he endured four months of unemployment during that period. His brother Ralph shared a similar experience, both contributing to the family's well-being while their parents managed a farm. ^[3]

Appearance

Mort possessed a slender frame, complemented by dark hair and gray eyes.^[2]

Marriage and Family

In the spring of 1904, Henry Mortimer Harding and Lillie Thomas joined in matrimony. ^{[4] [5]}The couple's early journey together was marked by the joy of welcoming two daughters. However, they also faced the heartache of losing their second daughter, Julia Ann Harding, at the tender age of five months in 1907.

By 1910, the Harding family was renting a farm in Montserrat, Missouri. Mort, now employed as a coal miner, encountered the challenge of nearly 24 weeks of unemployment during the year. Lillie tended to their young daughter and a son.^[6] In 1913, another daughter, Fienettie Louise entered their lives, but tragically, she fell victim to cholera two years later.

In September 1918, when Mort registered for the World War Draft, he classified himself as a self-employed farmer, having transitioned away from his previous occupation in the coal mine..^[2]

In 1920, Mort and Lillie were the proud owners of their farm, where they raised a bustling household of five children – three boys and two girls.^[7] Throughout their marriage, the couple welcomed seven children into their home, with five flourishing into adulthood.

Death and Burial

Henry "Mort" Harding's life journey concluded on February 20, 1923, at the age of 36, a victim of pneumonia resulting from flu complications. His final resting place is in Ellis Cemetery, nestled in the heart of Johnson, Missouri.^[8][9][10]

Sources

1. ↑ Family Bible: Births
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:9MX3-812W : 24 December 2021)

   Name:	Henry Paul Mortimore Harding
   Birth Date:	17 Mar 1886
   Street Address:	7 Warrensburg
   Residence Place:	Johnson County, Missouri, USA
   Physical Build:	Slender
   Height:	Medium
   Hair Color:	Dark
   Eye Color:	Gray
   Relative:	Lillie Mary Harding

3. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 52; Digital film/folder number: 004118796; FHL microfilm: 1240868; Image number: 574; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00737-8
   FamilySearch Record: M3ZD-MQV (accessed 12 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6XWC-NQ
   Henry P M Harding (14), single son, in household of John J Harding (39) in Montserrat Township, Johnson, Missouri, United States. Born in Missouri.

   John J Harding M 39 Married Head Missouri

   Mary E Harding F 34 Married Wife Illinois

   Ralph B Harding M 16 Single Son Missouri

   Henry P M Harding M 14 Single Son Missouri

4. ↑ Family Bible: Marriages
5. ↑ "Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:4B8T-ZJX7 : 18 May 2022), Entry for H P Mortiemore Harding, 27 Apr 1904; citing Marriage, Johnson, Missouri, United States, Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City; FHL microfilm 007514095.

   Spouse's Name:	Lillie May Thomas
   Event Type:	Marriage
   Event Date:	27 Apr 1904
   Event Place:	Johnson, Missouri, United States
   Page:	297

6. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004972631; FHL microfilm: 1374806; Image number: 320; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03476-5
   FamilySearch Record: M2YT-C3Z (accessed 12 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJT-5JR
   Mort Harding (24), married head of household in Montserrat, Johnson, Missouri, United States. Born in Missouri.

   Mort Harding M 24 Married Head Missouri

   Lillie Harding F 21 Married Wife Missouri

   Nora Harding F 5 Single Daughter Missouri

   Henry Harding M 1 Single Son Missouri

7. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 79; Digital film/folder number: 004966308; FHL microfilm: 1820930; Image number: 858; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01932-0
   FamilySearch Record: M8HT-HWX (accessed 12 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRXP-3JV
   Mort H Harding (33), married head of household in Montserrat, Johnson, Missouri, United States. Born in Missouri.

   Name:	Mort H Harding
   Age:	33
   Birth Year:	abt 1887
   Birthplace:	Missouri
   Home in 1920:	Montserrat, Johnson, Missouri
   Relation to Head of House:	Head
   Spouse's Name:	Lillie M Harding
   Occupation:	Farmer
   Industry:	Home Farm
   Employment Field:	Own Account
   Home Owned or Rented:	Owned
   Home Free or Mortgaged:	Free
   Able to read:	Yes
   Able to Write:	Yes

   Household Members
   Name	Age	Relationship
   Mort H Harding	33	Head
   Lillie M Harding	31	Wife
   Nora C Harding	15	Daughter
   Henry W Harding	10	Son
   Jewelis E Harding	8	Son
   John W Harding	2	Son
   Florence O Harding	0	Daughter

8. ↑ Family Bible: Death Records
9. ↑ Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1969: Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969 https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1923/1923_00006248.PDF Death:

   Name:	Henry Paul M Harding
   Occupation:	Farmer
   Death Date:	20 Feb 1923
   Death Place:	Montserrat, Johnson, Missouri, USA
   Father's Name:	John Harding
   Name:	Mrs. Thomas
   Certificate Number:	5522

10. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37467049/henry-paul_mortimer-harding: accessed 12 September 2023), memorial page for Henry Paul Mortimer Harding (17 Mar 1886–20 Feb 1923), Find A Grave: Memorial #37467049, citing Ellis Cemetery, Johnson County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Alicia Taylor (contributor 49419954). Death:

    Name:	Henry Paul Mortimer Harding
    Birth Date:	17 Mar 1886
    Birth Place:	Johnson County, Missouri, USA
    Death Date:	20 Feb 1923
    Death Place:	Johnson County, Missouri, USA
    Cemetery:	Ellis Cemetery
    Cemetery Address:	Johnson County, Missouri, USA

See Also:

• "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:HSK5-YJW3 : 10 February 2023), Parent of Florence Harding Clear.