Susan was 7th child born to Joshua Taylor Hardy and his wife, Anna. Her name is sometimes given as Susan Elizabeth; however, family records show her as Susan Eliza, which I tend to think is correct as her older sister was named Unity Elizabeth. Family records show that she and her husband, Joseph Doughty, are buried in unmarked graves in the Hardy Cemetery. See copy of letter below:
A copy of a letter from Kate to Sallie Ila Hardy dated 15 Jan 1947 is in possession 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. (Kate was my g-grmother's sister and Sallie Ila was her first cousin). "Mary" and "Mr. Ross" my g-grparents.
Sharon Hawkins
Co-Administrator of
Ross Family Tree on Ancestry
A copy of a letter from Kate to Sallie Ila Hardy dated 15 Jan 1947 is in possession 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. (Kate was my g-grmother's sister and Sallie Ila was her first cousin). "Mary" and "Mr. Ross" my g-grparents.
Sharon Hawkins
Co-Administrator of
Ross Family Tree on Ancestry
Susan was 7th child born to Joshua Taylor Hardy and his wife, Anna. Her name is sometimes given as Susan Elizabeth; however, family records show her as Susan Eliza, which I tend to think is correct as her older sister was named Unity Elizabeth. Family records show that she and her husband, Joseph Doughty, are buried in unmarked graves in the Hardy Cemetery. See copy of letter below:
A copy of a letter from Kate to Sallie Ila Hardy dated 15 Jan 1947 is in possession 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. (Kate was my g-grmother's sister and Sallie Ila was her first cousin). "Mary" and "Mr. Ross" my g-grparents.
Sharon Hawkins
Co-Administrator of
Ross Family Tree on Ancestry
A copy of a letter from Kate to Sallie Ila Hardy dated 15 Jan 1947 is in possession 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. (Kate was my g-grmother's sister and Sallie Ila was her first cousin). "Mary" and "Mr. Ross" my g-grparents.
Sharon Hawkins
Co-Administrator of
Ross Family Tree on Ancestry
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