Fourth Generation (Continued)
Nannie A. HARDY.
Born on 8 Feb 1868 in MS. Nannie A. died in Houston, Harris Co., TX, on 14 Aug 1922; she was 54.7 Buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.7
On 21 Nov 1886 when Nannie A. was 18, she married
Jefferson Bell COOPER, son of Joseph L. COOPER (ca1826-) & Sarah, in Clay Co., MS.
Born in Jun 1859 in Mississippi. Jefferson Bell died in Houston, Harris Co., TX, in Aug 1936; he was 77. Buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.7,7
They had the following children:
Mary Emily HARDY.
Born on 25 Feb 1870 in Oktibbeha Co., MS.5 Mary Emily died on 24 Dec 1946; she was 76.5 Buried on 25 Dec 1947.
She is also called Mary Elizabeth Hardy in some sources, but the Emily is believed to be correct.
A Jan. 1947 letter from Mary’s sister Kate to Sallie Ila Hardy mentions that Mary died Christmas Eve and was buried Christmas Day. GL, 16 Jan. 2002
On 5 Dec 1889 when Mary Emily was 19, she married
Joseph Presley ROSS in Oktibbeha Co., MS.
Born on 3 Sep 1853. Joseph Presley died on 3 Oct 1928; he was 75.5
They had the following children:
Sarah Catherine “Katy” HARDY.
Born on 29 Aug 1871 in Oktibbeha Co., MS.7 Sarah Catherine “Katy” died in Houston, Harris Co., TX, on 17 May 1960; she was 88.7 Buried in Houston, Harris Co., TX.
A copy of a letter from Kate to Sallie Ila Hardy dated 15 Jan 1947 is in poss of Greg Lasley (original with Jack Elliott, Jr.). Kate was a 1st cousin to Sallie Ila.
The letter reads as follows:
Jan. 15, 1947
Dear Sallie Ila,
Lizzie forwarded your letter to me at Catherine’s in Brady, Tex., six hundred miles from home and I have been here since Dec. 10. I thank you so much for sending the pictures for me to see. I’m returning them as you requested. I don’t remember when I have ever thought of the cemetery on Grandpa’s old homeplace. He was married three times. I do not know the names of his wives but am sure “Anna” was one of them. Uncle William Ball was first engaged to Aunt Martha, she died, then Aunt Unity Eliz., she died. Then he married Aunt Nannie. He was killed during the war. Then she married Uncle Wes Harvey. Uncle John Hardy was also killed during the war. Willie Ball never saw his father as he was born after he was killed. Aunt Nanny & Aunt Sue & Uncle Joe both are buried there, but I don’t think there are any markers at their graves. Yes, Mary passed away on Christmas Eve and we buried her X-mas day. She, like Henry, was put away nice, flowers beautiful, and enough to cover all three graves, Mr. Ross’, Mary’s and Cooper’s. All her children and John were there. Will you still make your home with Sara Blanche since she is married? If you do not go to New Jersey stop on your way to Blanche’s. I hope to be home soon. If I’m not there stop to see Lizzie and Nina. They will be glad to see you and they will take you to Henry’s grave. Write again, I enjoyed your letter so much.
Love, Kate
In addition to the above letter, there is another undated letter from Kate to Sallie Ila that reads as follows:
Jan. 28 (possibly 1954 since she mentions Sallie’s sick daughter...this was probably Florence who died in 1954)
Dear Sallie Ila,
Received your card yesterday and am sorry your daughter is sick. Hope by this time she is much better. Yes, I received your letter and pictures and returned them to you at West Point. I appreciate your sending them for me to see. I’m still at Catherine’s, do not know when I will leave for home. Had a letter from Lizzie yesterday. All were well but herself. She had some intestinal trouble, but was better. She wished I was there to go to Henke’s [?] with her. I had a letter from John last week. He was well except cold. He was with Mary when she passed away, but she never recognized him. Heard from Annie. She had been sick. I know she misses Mary more than the others, for she was her constant care, she could not get out of door. It is really time for the postman so will close. Love from us to you Cousin. Kate
Sarah Catherine “Katy” married
Dr. John Joseph “J. J.” THOMAS.
Born on 12 Oct 1861. John Joseph “J. J.” died in Houston, Harris Co., TX, on 8 Mar 1923; he was 61. Buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.7
Certificate to practice medicine, surgery and obstetrics was issued by the Board of Medical Examiners for the 18th Judicial District of Texas in 1894. Harris Co., Texas issued an acknowledgement of the certification, which is filed in Vol. 2, page 248 of the Physicians Diplomas and Certificates. A written certification was issued in Angelina Co., Texas and recorded in Physician’s Register on page 38 on March 26, 1901.7
Susie HARDY.
Born ca 1873.
John Taylor HARDY.
Born ca 1875. John Taylor died in 1958; he was 83. Buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.7
Middle initial possibly L. instead of T.
Henry Hyche HARDY.
Born on 15 Mar 1876 in West Point, Clay Co., MS.10 Henry Hyche died in Houston, Harris Co., TX, on 13 Mar 1946; he was 69. Buried on 15 Mar 1946 in Forest Park Cemetery, Houston, TX. Occupation: carpenter. Religion: Baptist.
On 23 Apr 1902 when Henry Hyche was 26, he married Elizabeth Isabelle HARPER, daughter of Thomas Phillip HARPER & Sarah Frances “Sallie” LATHAM, in Carrollton, Pickens Co., AL. Born on 23 Jun 1878 in Carrollton, Pickens Co., AL. Elizabeth Isabelle died in Houston, Harris Co., TX, on 15 Feb 1958; she was 79. Buried on 17 Feb 1958 in Forest Park Cemetery, Houston, TX.
They had the following children:
Robert Lee HARDY.
Born on 10 Oct 1877.
Lilah T. HARDY.
Born on 1 May 1879 in Clay Co., MS. Lilah T. died in Clay Co., MS, on 30 Mar 1880; she was <1. Buried in Miller Cemetery, Siloam, Clay Co., MS.
Some sources call her Lelah Hardy 3
Lillian Florence HARDY.
Born on 26 Mar 1882 in Clay Co., MS. Lillian Florence died in Clay Co., MS, on 15 Sep 1884; she was 2. Buried in Miller Cemetery, Siloam, Clay Co., MS.