More Old Harty Family Pics

This picture was sent some of my Dad's cousins who requested the picture. These are the children of Ruben F. Harty II and his wife Cora E. Carnall Harty.

Jack, Frank, Claude, Paul, & Edna circa 1923

Circa 1908

Their ages in 1923 would have been roughly:

Ruben Franklin Harty, II - b. 23 Dec 1884 approx. 39 years old (not pictured)
Cora Elsie Carnall Harty - b. 10 Jan 1883 approx. 40 years old (not pictured)

Ina Madge Harty Maloney - b. 10 Jan 1907 approx. 16 years old (not pictured)
Mabel Esther Harty Wilkerson - b. 7 Sept 1908 approx. 15 years old (not pictured)
Jack Harty b. 5 Aug 1909 approx. 14 years old
Ruben Franklin Harty, III - b. 21 May 1911 approx. 12 years old
Edna Ruth Harty Wren - b. 4 Mar 1916 approx. 7 years old
Claude Alfred Harty - b, 15 Apr 1918 approx. 5 years old
Paul Hampton Harty, Sr. - b. 9 Mar 1922 approx. 1 year old

Remembering our Servicemen

I recently received an email from a friend, Judy Bowermaster, that had a great slide show that was designed to help us remember our service men and women. I encourage you to was this 4 minute slide show.

You can also go to the U.S. Department of Defense's webage to see current, accurate information regarding those who fight for the American Way of Life. I thought this was an appropriate post at this time, as the Harty family has been willing to risk life to protect their homes and families, pretty much ever since there were in America.

Jacob Cassairt in Goodspeeds History

And here is another direct ancestor, Jacob Cossairt (or spelled Cassairt here and other places) but his headstone has it spelled 'Cossairt' so we'll go with that as correct!
Jacob is related to the Harty's via his oldest child and daughter Mary Alice Cossairt. She married Alfred Jack Carnall. This is Alfred and Mary in later years of life. David Cossairt is also pictured with them. Their 2nd daughter was Cora Elsie Carnall, who then married Ruben Franklin Harty II, and the line flows easily from this point. Jacob is my 3rd great Grandfather.

1018 HISTORY OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

Jacob Cassairt, a native of Darke County, Ohio, was born January 3, 1834, and is a son of Francis and Mary J. (Phillips) Cassairt, natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania respectively. They were the parents of seven children, six now living: Jacob, Henry, Eliza, Sarah, James and George. Jacob Cassairt was reared in Illinois, and married Miss Hattie Alcorn, a native of Indiana, who bore him eight children: Mary, Perry, William, Ephraim and Charles (twins), Dora, Albert and John. The same year of his marriage, Mr. Cassairt went to Iowa, and from there to Kansas, and then came to Benton County, Mo., where he remained until after the war. In 1861 he enlisted in Gov. Phelps’ company of 100 day men, Company I, Eighty-first Missouri, and served until the close of the war. He was in the battles of Wilson’s Creek, Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove and Osage, where Gov. Marmaduke was captured. At Forsyth, Mo., his horse fell, and injured Mr. Cassairt’s leg and hip so severely that he now draws a pension. After the war Mr. Cassairt moved to Indiana, where he remained for eight years. In 1884 he came to Stoddard County, and bought 120 acres of land, eighty of which are under cultivation. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, of which he has been a member for twenty-five years, is also a member of the Agricultural Wheel, of which he is president, and he and wife are members of the General Baptist Church.

Another Goodspeed's Bio

Here is another bio of family from Goodspeed's History. This is of one of my favorite ancestors, Joseph Guild Lewis. The Lewis line enters the Harty line directly with my Dad's mother, C. Izella Lewis. Joseph is her great grandfather. Here is his bio from Goodspeed's History. Just as a note, they have Colonel William Jeffers name misspelled as 'Jeffrey'...a very innocent mistake, but wrong nonetheless.

1040 HISTORY OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

Joseph Guild Lewis, a citizen of Pike Township, Stoddard Co., Mo., and the son of Joseph Cooper and Elizabeth (Hitt) Lewis, was born near Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., Mo., August 10, 1836. The father was born in New Madrid Co., Mo., September 9, 1806, and died in Cape Girardeau Co., Mo., December 8, 1858. When a young man, Mr. Lewis worked on a flatboat on the Mississippi River, and also carried on farming. He was a justice of the peace for many years. His parents came to New Madrid County at a very early date, and were among the first settlers of Missouri. They moved to Cape Girardeau County about 1812. Elizabeth (Hitt) Lewis, it is thought, was born in Cape Girardeau County, Mo., November 8, 1806, and died in the same county April 28, 1870. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Of their eight children, Joseph Guild Lewis was the fifth, and is the only one now living. He secured a good practical education, and remained at home until December 4, 1856, when he married Miss Nicy E. English, a native of Cape Girardeau County, Mo. This union resulted in the birth of nine children, seven of whom are now living: Simeon E., Thomas R., Joseph G., Margaret Elizabeth, Robert L., George L., John C., Louisa E. and Mina C. Those deceased are Margaret E. and Robert L. Mrs. Lewis was the daughter of Thomas and Louisa (Brooks) English, he born in Georgia and she in Missouri. After marriage, Mr. Lewis began farming for himself in Cape Girardeau County, continuing until May, 1861, when he enlisted in Capt. William Jeffrey’s company of State militia, and served six months, when he went into Capt. John Cobb’s company (B), Col. Jeffrey’s regiment, Confederate army, and, after serving six months as a private, was made lieutenant, and served in that capacity until the close of the war. He was in all the principal battles west of the Mississippi River, and was never wounded or taken prisoner. One year later he sold his property in Cape Girardeau and moved to Stoddard County, where he purchased a farm of 440 acres. In 1878 he was elected sheriff of the county, and two years later was re-elected. Mr. Lewis is a Democrat in politics, is a member of the Masonic lodge, also a member of the Wheel, and he and his wife and three sons are members of the Christian Church.

Goodspeed's History of Southeast Missouri

Here is a portion of Goodspeed's History of SE MO, 1888, on William Carrol Harty. William was Ruben Franklin's oldest brother. William is the oldest of that clan, with Andrew Jackson Harty being the father of those 7 children. So William is a great uncle to me. Enjoy the biography!

1032 HISTORY OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

William C. Harty, a merchant at Bloomfield, was born in Stoddard County, Mo., July 1, 1844, and is the son of Andrew J. and Elizabeth (McComb) Harty, the father a native of Bollinger County, Mo., and the mother of Belleville, Ill. The grandfather, Daniel Harty, immigrated to Bollinger County, Mo., at a very early day, and to Stoddard County over half a century ago. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and died in this county in 1859. Andrew J. Harty was a native-born Missourian. He was reared to farm life on his father’s place and came with him to Stoddard County, when he was yet a boy. Here he grew to manhood and spent the remainder of his days in this county. He died in 1876. The mother died in 1884. They were the parents of a large family, only five now surviving: William C., Amanda (wife of T.J. McDowell), Frank, Sarah (wife of Thomas Fortner) and Sophia (wife of Samuel Wammack). William C. Harty was reared to farm life and remained with his parents until he became of age. In 1868 he married Miss Susan Moore, who bore him eight children, five now living: Alfred, Dora, Elizabeth, Robert and Willie. After marriage Mr. Harty engaged in farming and continued this occupation until 1876, when he moved to Bloomfield, and there he has since resided. He was tax collector of Stoddard County for ten successive years, and was elected county treasurer in 1886, which position he still occupies. While living on the farm he was constable for two years and tax assessor for four years. This it is seen that the most of Mr. Harty’s life has been spent in office. In February, 1864, he enlisted in Company A, State militia, and served until July 12, 1865. He is a prominent citizen of Stoddard County, is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and he and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.

Old Family Stories

In a recent post on my 8th Missouri Cavalry Regiment site, my Dad mentioned how he as a boy like to pretend he was riding with Robert E. Lee, JEB Stuart and Stonewall Jackson. In his minds' eye, he imagined riding a "magnificent Bay horse". Per his description, it (in my minds' eye!) looked like this.


Correct me if I'm wrong and this isn't close to what you imagined, Dad. Thanks to my cousin, Celesta (my Aunt Paulette's daughter - Paulette is one of my Dad's sisters) this picture, with photoshopped black socks all around, should be right on target! (Thanks for the photo work, Celesta...please make additions anytime!) This is a champion from Australia called Maori's Idol). But it is a magnificent horse. Dad, as a boy on his stick horses, often rode 'Old Dan' when riding with the generals.

Dad recorded this story in the beginning of Chapter Four of his book Grandpap's War. That link should take you to a pdf version of Dad's book. If not, it is linked on my 8th Missouri site under the Videos and Books Archive on the right.

I'd love to post other family stories on this site as well. I welcome any and all...from direct line to me to distant cousins. Just email them to me and I'll post them.

Hartys Who Fought for America

I was just pondering on my family, and I realized that there were Hartys fighting in defense of America in all the major conflicts in American History. Here is the list that I know of. This is my direct kin. So we'll leave it at that, as I know that just in the 8th Missouri Cavalry Reg. alone, I had 25 ancestors!

Revolutionary War
Daniel Harty, New Jersey

Civil War
Joseph G. Lewis, 2nd Lieutenant - Commanding, 8th MO Cavalry, Cos A & B, CSA


Eli. C. Lewis, 1st Private, 8th MO Cavalry, Cos A & B, CSA

Jacob Cossairt, Captain, 8th MO Cavalry, Co. I, USWorld War II
PFC Paul Harty, Sr. (1942)


Colonel M. Robert Buckley, MD, 116th Infantry, 29th Division


Vietnam
Paul Harty Jr, 3rd Class Petty Officer - US Navy

This is my Dad, Mom and older brother Lewis when he was about 7 months old. Dad appears as though he just returned from the Mediterranean in May 1971 in this pic. It is on the deck of the USS Leahy, DLG 16, and Dad said it was the last time he set foot on the deck. It is now decommissioned.


Gordon Harty, - US Army - 1 Apr 1972 This is my Uncle Gordon, and his wife Pam on their wedding day. Uncle Gordon was involved with tanks during the war. He was a part of the Tank Corps in Colorado Springs.

Ramona Harty, 3rd Class Petty Officer - US Navy
This is my Aunt Ramona as she graduated from her initial Navy boot camp. Her husband, Peter Ayuso, was also in the Navy (that is where they met), but he has since passed away. (Thanks to my cousing Celesta for providing this pic...it looks real nice and fits in quite well!)

Kevin Harty - E-5, specialist - United States Army
This is my cousin Kevin. His is my Uncle Gary's oldest son. He is a proud active member of the 28th Infantry Division. Hooah! Kevin...keep up the super work in defense of the greatest Nation on God's green earth!

Kevin appears to be in the far back row on the right.


If you look in the comments section, you'll see a real long post. That is where some of our ancestors who were veterans are also listed. Again, most of the posts here are direct ancestors to me. But there were many more who served to protect America.

Memorial to Lt. Col. M. Robert Bucley, MD

In remembrance on Memorial Day, I would be quite remiss if I didn't also honor my other Grandpa, Lt. Col. M. Robert Buckley, MD. This is, of course, my mother, Carol Randolph Buckley Harty's daddy.

I happen to have several more pictures of him during WWII than Grandpa Harty. I think of him storming Omaha Beach, without so much as a pistol to take him up the hill. Doctors couldn't carry a weapon due to their oath. How would you like to run up that hill without even a side arm?! Pretty crazy stuff, eh?! He also had poor vision, so he had 13, I believe, extra glasses made up for his ascent. I also know that he disobeyed orders and didn't go directly up to the top. You see, he stopped to help others up that were wounded, and even went back for several mates. Hooah! He may have got a lesser honor for disobeying orders, but I know in those fellows eyes', he was top notch.



And so he is in mine. I never met Robert here on this earth. But I'll meet up with him again someday, and I look forward to getting to know him much better. These pictures were taken in 1940. The woman is of course, his wife, Maxine E. Frix Buckley, or as I know her, Baba Louie! The one of Omaha Beach was taken on 6 Jun 1944, and was found in a book! And I also have his headstone at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.


It is very fitting that a Virginian remained in Virginia soil upon passing away. And of course, this National Cemetery is on the grounds of perhaps the greatest Virginian, Robert Edward Lee. So please take a moment, even though not a Harty by blood, but by marriage, my grandfather Robert Buckley...truly another everyday, average American who did his duty to defend American. Without individuals like my two grandpas...well, I don't care to consider how different the world would be.

I surely thank and praise my Father in Heaven for their willingness to sacrifice and to know that I'm who I am today because of both of these great men.

Paul Harty Sr - Memorial Day 1943

Here is a picture of my Grandpa, Paul Harty Sr., that I have never seen before. It is a great picture of him. He would be 21 years old at the time this was taken. He served over in Europe, but I am not aware of what his unit was, or the engagements or any of those details. I do know he was injured while serving. I believe the injury lead to an early release. Not sure on the details. I hope my Dad can provide them soon.

At any rate, this is a great way to honor him (and of course, the hundreds of thousands of men & women who have served God's Greatest Nation on the Earth since Americans fought for and won our Independence from Great Britain) on this Memorial Day. After all, the holiday is set as a special time to honor those who died in action, or even those who served but have now passed on by natural causes, and their sacrifices for us.

Grandpa Harty was a regular, everyday American who stepped up to rid the world of wrong, best he could, when his Country needed him the most. And that regular, everyday quality and the power derived thereof, is what makes America - the United States of America - the greatest Nation on God's Green Footstool. The average person can step forward and be free to be a leader. There is no compulsion to do so. It all comes from within. And when men step forward to do so, and have the support and hopes of their wives, families and neighbors...watch out! No unhallowed power formed by wicked men can stop them.

And that is how the right prevailed in World War II...the regular, everyday American ...answering the call of the oppressed across the world, to fight and defeat evil leaders and their causes before the cancer of their wickedness came to our sacred shores.

Just regular, everyday Americans...like my Grandpa Harty!

Thank you Grandpa, for your service to our land!

Mothers Day 1948 - Ruben Harty Family

This family portrait was taken on Mother's Day of 1948 in Essex, Missouri.

FRONT ROW:
Ruben Franklin Harty, II - b. 23 Dec 1884
Cora Elsie Carnall Harty - b. 10 Jan 1883

BACK ROW:
Mabel Esther Harty Wilkerson - b. 7 Sept 1908
Edna Ruth Harty Wren - b. 4 Mar 1916
Claude Alfred Harty - b, 15 Apr 1918
Jack Harty b. 5 Aug 1909
Paul Hampton Harty, Sr. - b. 9 Mar 1922
Ruben Franklin Harty, III - b. 21 May 1911
Ina Madge Harty Maloney - b. 10 Jan 1907


Pretty neat picture...good to see many of them together so many years ago.

Harty, Poe & Bolin

Here is a picture of the some of the Hartys, Poes and Bolins taken circa 1926. My Dad, Paul Harty Jr, said in a recent email:

The back of this photo is inscribed, "Mr. Harty, Paul, Frank, Linville Poe, Winfred (?) Poe, Joe Bolin".

It is a real nice picture of family and friends. Maybe Dad can shed a bit more light on exactly who is who.

Ruben F. Harty II & Grandpa Harty

Here is a real good picture of my Grandpa Harty, Paul H. Harty Sr, when he was a young man, standing next to his dad, Ruben F. Harty II. The picture was taken at Ruben's home near Essex, MO, which is in Stoddard County.

I estimate the picture to be take in the late 1940's to early 1950's. This is a great picture of these two men, and I'm very pleased to be able to post it on this blog. Enjoy!

Pictures of Bern, Switzerland

I'm not one much for wanting to visiting foreign countries, but after seeing these pictures of Bern, Switzerland...I'm quite awed and impressed. Maybe I'll have to take a family history trip over there someday...It does look quite crowded. I bet that is why Hans Jacobsen Hartje wanted to leave...he needed some elbow room!

There is also Temple over there as well...pretty neat. There is a neat history of the Bern Temple. Pretty cool stories about it. I didn't even know there was a temple in Bern, let alone that is was the first temple erected outside of the USA! (well in the Latter Days that is)

Bern Switzerland Temple

Interesting Ditty about Dutch Influence in New York

Here is a map of the New Netherlands, 1650 or the New York area, just before Hans Jacobsen Hartje made the trek from Switzerland to the New World. I found a little interesting ditty that spoke briefly of the Dutch influence on New York. It is posted below.

The Dutch Contribution to New York's Vocabulary

By: Tony the Tour Guide
tonythetourguy@yahoo.com

As the founders of our town, the Dutch had the opportunity to contribute a colorful variety of words to our vocabulary. To introduce ourselves to these, let’s look at a typical day in the life of a typical New Yorker:

If our New Yorker is from BROOKLYN (Breukelen –either a town in Holland or a word meaning "land of brooks"), he may be living in a neighborhood such as FLATBUSH (from Vlackebos, meaning "level forest"), BUSHWICK (Boswijck, meaning "wooded district"), or perhaps NEW UTRECHT. If he is from the BRONX, he may be on land once owned by Jonas Bronck, a Swedish sea captain. Or perhaps he resides in HARLEM (New Haarlem, named for yet another place in the Netherlands).

As he rides to work on the subway, Mr Typical opens the morning paper and starts to read about pollution in the waterways surrounding STATEN ISLAND (Staaten Eylandt, named for the States General, the then governing body of Holland). The Arthur KILL (meaning "stream") is endangered due to rubbish falling off of the Sanitation Department’s SCOWS (riverboats), as well as debris discarded by careless boaters from their YACHTS. Another story tells of the plight of homeless people living on the BOWERY (meaning "farm," as this street follows the path of a road leading to a Peter Stuyvessant’s farm).

Exiting the subway, our hero stops at a deli for a cup of coffee and a CRULLER. As he arrives at his office he receives harsh words from the BOSS for being late. "What a DOPE!" he whispers to himself. Angrily he slams his office door, frightening a colleague. Seeing the nervous look on his friend’s face, Mr Typical remarks "You look like you’ve just seen a SPOOK (ghost).

An important deadline is upon him, so our hero must skip lunch. He makes do with a quick carbo fix in the form of an oatmeal COOKIE.

After work Mr. Typical comes home, where he finds some neighborhood teenagers hanging out of his STOOP. The major contribution of the Dutch to our city’s architecture), a New York stoop is far more than a series of stone steps leading to a house. To millions of working-class New Yorkers, it has been a place to relax, socialize, people-watch and play street games. As he enters his apartment, he sees that there is a message waiting on his machine. It’s his boss, telling him that, if he’s late again, he’ll "end up in Dutch."

My Harty Lineage to the first American 'Harty'

Hi Brent,

This is the basic lineage from Hans Jacobsen Hartje to you, Brent Leander Harty.

First Americans...Hartje to Present Harty

1. Hans Jacobsen Hartje b. 1640's Berne, Switzerland– Geertje Lambertse Mol

2. Conrad Hansen Hartje b. 26 Nov 1673 Stuyvessant's Bowery, NY– Leuntie Miggielse Kool

3. Hans Jacob Hartje 16 Oct 1700 Tappan, NY– Antie Pieterse & Margrietje Anderiese

4. Dennis Harty b. 26 Oct 1738 Morris, NJ – Jemima Bonnell b. 1744 Elizabeth, NJ

5. Jacob Harty b. 31 Mar 1765 NJ – Rhonda Fleming

6. Daniel Harty b. 1790 Tennessee– Frances Bremer

7. Andrew Jackson Harty b. 1822 Bollinger Co., MO – Elizabeth Jane Macom Belleville, IL d. 1884

8. Ruben Franklin Harty b. 11 Nov 1860 Bloomfield, MO – Alcy Amelia Whitledge 24 Oct 1857 Apple Creek, MO and Bertha

9. Ruben Franklin Harty II b. 23 Dec 1884 Bloomfield, MO – Cora Elsie Carnall b. 10 Jan 1883 Astoria, IL

10. Paul Hampton Harty b. 9 Mar 1922 Bloomfield, MO – Celesta Izella Lewis b. 31 Jul 1921 Zadock, MO & Lelah Laverne Simmers b. 5 Aug 1928 Zalma, MO

11. Paul Hampton Harty Jr. b. 1 Aug 1943 Bloomfield, MO – Carol Randolph Buckley b. 30 Aug 1947 Richmond, VA

12. Brent Leander Harty b. 21 Apr 1972 Cape Girardeau, MO– Bethany Lyn Winona b. 12 Dec 1975 Florence, OR

Dennis Harty, son of Hans Jacob Hartje and Margarietje Anderiese was the first to use the name “Harty”. He was a Revolutionary War veteran from New Jersey, and later moved his family down to Tennessee to take advantage of the land grants to veterans. From there, his grandson, Daniel Harty was the first Harty in our line to settle in Stoddard County, then called Cape Girardeau County.

The Hartje name eventually became 'Americanized' due to the typical census listings, personal preference, etc. The spelling change could have been because he came from the second marriage, but I suspect that it was because he moved from New Jersey to Tennessee . The Hartje name could sound like Harty. Thus we are who we are!

Dad

NOTE: There is a lot of listing that would be great to fill in for cousins and such, as one can see. My Dad & Mom had 7 kids. My brother Lewis & wife Mary have 4 kids. My Sweetie Bethany & I have 5 kids. So this list is massive. Maybe a little post for each family with some pics would be good to do in the future.

Hartje to Harty Website

Hartje to Harty Website

Here is my Dad, Paul Harty Jr, in August of 2005 in his native Stoddard County, MO. I'll have to put a more recent pic than this, but this will do for now. He made this great website (that is linked above) that takes the Harty family all the way back to the first Harty in the Americas, Hans Jacobsen Hartje, in New Amsterdam (New York) in the mid 1600's. This is a great site for family historians and those who wish to know where us Hartys from Southeast Missouri, Texas, Tennessee, New Jersey, etc, come from! Great job, Dad!

Jacob Cossairt Visit

These pictures are taken at the cemetery in Bloomfield, MO in early August of 2005. We accidentally found Jacob Cossairt's family grave plot while looking at the Stoddard County Confederate Veterans monument. Dad knew he was there, but had forgotten. For the rest of us, it was a real treat! We were also in this end of the cemetery because my Grandpa Harty was born nearby this end of the cemetery. Unfortunately, the house is since no longer to be found in the area. Must have been torn down...too bad.

Jacob Cossairt is the grandfather of Cora Elsie Carnall who married Ruben F. Harty II on 2 Apr 1905. He is my 3rd great grandfather, and was Captain of the Co. I of the 8th Missouri Cavalry State Militia, US during the War Between the States. I find it very humorous that he is buried half a stones throw from the Stoddard County Confederate Monument!

Brent Harty, grave of Jacob Cossairt, b. 3 Jan 1834, d. 13 Apr 1896 and Paul Harty Jr.

Mary Harty, Jacob Cossairt's grave, and Lewis Harty

The Stoddard County Confederate Monument in Bloomfield, MO

Here I am enjoying a moment reflecting on those that gave their lives in defense of Missouri and Stoddard County during the War Between the States.


Here is a picture of my 3rd Great Grandfather, Captain Jacob Cossairt, Co. I, 8th Missouri State Militia, US.

The Harty Sign In Puxico, MO

This was from our trip in early August 2005 down to Southeast Missouri to visit family sites. Only Dad, Lewis, his wife Mary and myself were able to go. My poor wife had to stay back at my brother Randolph's house with all 4 kids! She did have some help, but she had a lot on her hands wathcin' those kids...as well as being 8 months pregnant with kid #5!

At any rate, this sign is in Puxico, Missouri. There are a lot of Harty cousins from the town and some still live there. We thought this was a cool picture, so there we are!

Brent Harty, Lewis Franklin Harty, b. 13 Oct 1970 and Paul Harty, Jr.

Lewis and Mary Alta Bennett Harty, b. 27 Jun 1970

Paul Harty Sr. Family Photos

Here are pictures of my grandpa, Paul Harty Sr and his family. Under each photo I'll list the year, names and ages of those in the picture. This is his family from the 1940's up to 2005...over 60 years!

1942

Paul and Izella
Paul Hampton Harty Sr., b. 9 Mar 1922 (age 20)
Celesta Izella Lewis, b. 31 Jul 1921 (age 19)
Married 4 Oct 1942

1954
Phyllis Olivia Harty, b. 18 Mar 1947 (age 7)
Paul Hampton Harty Jr., b. 1 Aug 1943 (age 11)
Paul Sr., (age 32)
Mary Marcella Harty, b. 10 Oct 1951 (age 3)
Izella, (age 31)
Gordon Emile Harty, b. 17 Nov 1953 (age...less than a year)
Barbara Paulette Harty, b. 21 Nov 1949 (age 5)
Riley Jack Harty, b. 3 Apr 1948 (age 6)
Celesta Elieen Harty, b. 4 Feb 1946 (age 8)

Christmas 1961
Elieen - age 15
Phyllis - age 14
Gary Edward Harty, b. 6 Jun 1955 (age 6)
Paul Sr, - age 39
Izella - age 38
Ramona Ruth Harty, b. 28 Sep 1956 (age 5)
Paul Jr. - age 18
Gordon - age 8
Jack - age 13
Mary - age 10
Paulette - age 12

Simeon English Lewis, b. 12 Sep 1894 (age 67)
Katie Cordelia Mason, b. 17 Feb 1894 (age 67)

20 Apr 1972
Elieen - age 26
Gary - age 17 (pretty hair! hehe)
Phyllis - age 25
Mary - age 21
Paulette - age 23
Jack - age 24
Paul Sr. - age 50
Paul Jr. - 29
Ramona - age 16
Gordon - age 19
(fresh from driving tanks...Hooah!)

Izella passed away from the effects of a car accident on 4 Apr 1969 in Macomb, IL

Thanksgiving 1983
Jack- age 35
Elieen - age 37
Phyllis - age 36
Gordon - age 30
Paul Sr. - age 61
Mary - age 32
Gary - age 28
Paulette - age 34
Ramona - age 27
Paul Jr. - age 40

5 Aug 2005
Paul Jr. - age 62
Ramona - age 49
Phyllis - age 58
Gary - age 50
Mary - age 54
Jack - age 57
Paulette - age 56
Elieen - age 59
Gordon was not present at this reunion at Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton, IL.

Grandpa Harty passed away from complications of old age in 1999 in Zalma, MO.