Henry Hardman

HARDMAN, SEARL, PERKEY

Posted By: Jacie (email)
Date: 2/29/2008 at 11:02:31

1878 Cedar Co. History, Rochester twp, pg 724. Hardman, Henry, farmer, Sec 32, P.O. Pleasant Hill. Owns 400 acres of land valued at $40 per acre. Born in Harrison co., VA in 1801, came to Iowa in 1836 and located on his present farm. Married Mary Searl in 1821. She was born in Steuben co., NY in 1803. Have 4 children living- Cain, Sarah, Silas, and Samantha. Was married again to Mary Perkey in 1873, she was born in Virginia in 1841. She had 4 children- Sarah Jane, W.H., James and Maria. Mr. H. was one of the first settlers of Cedar Co., took the Government census of the county in 1840 and assessed the county in 1847. Has held the office of Justice of the Peace 20 years. Are members of the M.E. Church.