Samuel Harding was an attorney and a prolific property owner.
SUDDEN SUMMONS
Calls Mr. Samuel Harding, a Leading Citizen, to the Great Beyond.
Mr. Samuel Harding, one of the foremost and most enterprising citizens of Boyle county, died suddenly yesterday morning at nine o'clock at his home on Broadway, of rheumatism of the heart, according to the statement of his physician. In his death Danville loses a citizen who has been identified with her industrial life for many years, and who has contributed extensively to her material growth. Much of the improvement and extension of the town has been due to the foresight and ability with which Mr. Harding managed his interests here, so adjusting his own personal affairs that his own and the welfare of the town were to a great extent identical.
Mr. Harding was born December 14, 1845, in Greensburg, and was fifty-six years of age at the time of his death. He was the son of Hon. Aaron Harding and Margaret Campbell Harding. His father was for many years a noted figure in public life, who represented one of the districts of Kentucky, as the State was then apportioned, in Congress. After his retirement from public life he removed to Danville, where he continued to reside until the time of his death.
Mr. Samuel Harding was educated at Georgetown College, Kentucky, and after distinguishing himself as one of the foremost students of his class, returned to Danville in 1867, and read law in his father's office, later being admitted to a partnership. After the death of his father he formed a partnership with his brother, Hon. Robert Harding. During this time he served as County Attorney three terms, being succeeded by his brother, Hon. Robert Harding, who served the county in that capacity for twenty-six years. On account of increasing business interests Mr. Samuel Harding withdrew from the practice of the law, and became extensively engaged in the real estate and building business, in which he continued until the time of his death.
On the 20th day of October, 1879, Mr. Harding was married to Miss Lucy Weisiger, of Danville. Their married life has been very happy, Mr. Harding being an exceptionally kind and indulgent husband. Mr. Harding, while in College at Georgetown, united with the Baptist church, and though not actively engaged in church work, has exemplified his faith in his honorable and upright methods in business.
He had been unwell for some time previous to his death, and though actively attending to his business, seemed to fear that his health was declining. On Saturday he was on the street as usual, looking after his interests. That evening, after his return home, he suffered from an attack of fainting, but quickly recovered. He did not think that his condition was serious, but after retiring for the night, seemed to endure considerable pain. The next morning he declined to go to breakfast, and remained alone in his room. He was found a few moments later lying across the bed. Death must have came almost instantly.
Mr. Harding is survived by two brothers and two sisters, Hon. Robert Harding, of Danville; Hon. John Harding, Pleasureville, Henry county; Mrs. Henry McDonald, of Shelbyville, and Mrs. James Gentry, of Danville. The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at eleven o'clock from the home and will be conducted by Rev. H. A. Sumrell and Dr. E. M. Green. The active pallbearers will be Hon. Charles Rhodes, Mr. M. J. Farris, Mr. J. A. Quisenberry, Mr. Robert Evans, Dr. W. B. Burke, and Mr. Reed S. Nichols. The honorary pallbearers are: Capt. Boyle O. Rodes, Hon. J. L. Bruce, Mr. J. R. Briggs, Mr. Washington Eastland, Major E. W. Lillard, Mr. Charles Woods, Dr. Krichbaum and Dr. Montgomery.
Mr. Harding leaves a very considerable estate, mostly in real property. He owned a large number of houses and cottages in Danville, besides much other property Harrodsburg, Nicholasville, Burgin and other neighboring towns.
Obituary published in The Kentucky Advocate (Danville, KY), on Monday, January 12, 1903, pg. 3.
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Samuel Harding was attorney and prolific property owner
By Brenda S. Edwards - Contributing writer
Samuel Harding came from a family of lawyers and was known as an enterprising and progressive businessman in Danville in the late 1800's.
The Greensburg native came to Danville after he graduated at Georgetown College to join his father's law firm. He later was a partner with his brother, Robert Harding.
Samuel also served three terms as county attorney, and his brother, Robert, took over and served in the same capacity for 20 years.
After leaving the county attorney's office, Samuel withdrew from the law practice and became extensively engaged in the real estate and building business.
He owned several pieces of real estate in Danville, Nicholasville, Burgin, Harrodsburg, McKinney and Wilmore.
He owned twice as many houses as any other man in the city, according to The Advocate-Messenger.
Samuel also owned a large planing mill and brick kiln in Danville. He purchased a planing mill for $1,890, in Junction City in 1890.
When his estate was settled in January 1904, an advertisement included 39 different buildings and houses, a brick yard, 20,000 bricks, hemp houses, cottages and 40 acres of land in Danville. The total sale was $43,000.
Born in Greensburg
After he graduated from Georgetown College, Samuel returned to Danville in 1867, and studied law in his father's office.
Samuel was the son of Aaron Harding and Margaret Campbell Harding.
His father was a noted figure in public life and was a United States representative from Kentucky.
Aaron Harding was also elected as Unionist to the 37th and 38th Congresses and as a Democrat in the 39th Congress.
Born near Campbellsville, he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1833. He began his practice in Greenburg. After leaving Congress, he continued his practice of law in Danville. He died in 1875 in Georgetown.
Samuel was born Dec. 14, 1845, in Greenburg, and died in Danville on January 11, 1903, at the age of 56.
He had two brothers, Robert and John Harding; and two sisters, Mrs. Henry McDonald and Mrs. James Gentry.
He and Lucille Weisiger were married October 20, 1879.
Both are buried in Bellevue Cemetery.
Published in The Advocate-Messenger (Danville, KY), on Saturday, December 2, 2017, pg. A10.
SUDDEN SUMMONS
Calls Mr. Samuel Harding, a Leading Citizen, to the Great Beyond.
Mr. Samuel Harding, one of the foremost and most enterprising citizens of Boyle county, died suddenly yesterday morning at nine o'clock at his home on Broadway, of rheumatism of the heart, according to the statement of his physician. In his death Danville loses a citizen who has been identified with her industrial life for many years, and who has contributed extensively to her material growth. Much of the improvement and extension of the town has been due to the foresight and ability with which Mr. Harding managed his interests here, so adjusting his own personal affairs that his own and the welfare of the town were to a great extent identical.
Mr. Harding was born December 14, 1845, in Greensburg, and was fifty-six years of age at the time of his death. He was the son of Hon. Aaron Harding and Margaret Campbell Harding. His father was for many years a noted figure in public life, who represented one of the districts of Kentucky, as the State was then apportioned, in Congress. After his retirement from public life he removed to Danville, where he continued to reside until the time of his death.
Mr. Samuel Harding was educated at Georgetown College, Kentucky, and after distinguishing himself as one of the foremost students of his class, returned to Danville in 1867, and read law in his father's office, later being admitted to a partnership. After the death of his father he formed a partnership with his brother, Hon. Robert Harding. During this time he served as County Attorney three terms, being succeeded by his brother, Hon. Robert Harding, who served the county in that capacity for twenty-six years. On account of increasing business interests Mr. Samuel Harding withdrew from the practice of the law, and became extensively engaged in the real estate and building business, in which he continued until the time of his death.
On the 20th day of October, 1879, Mr. Harding was married to Miss Lucy Weisiger, of Danville. Their married life has been very happy, Mr. Harding being an exceptionally kind and indulgent husband. Mr. Harding, while in College at Georgetown, united with the Baptist church, and though not actively engaged in church work, has exemplified his faith in his honorable and upright methods in business.
He had been unwell for some time previous to his death, and though actively attending to his business, seemed to fear that his health was declining. On Saturday he was on the street as usual, looking after his interests. That evening, after his return home, he suffered from an attack of fainting, but quickly recovered. He did not think that his condition was serious, but after retiring for the night, seemed to endure considerable pain. The next morning he declined to go to breakfast, and remained alone in his room. He was found a few moments later lying across the bed. Death must have came almost instantly.
Mr. Harding is survived by two brothers and two sisters, Hon. Robert Harding, of Danville; Hon. John Harding, Pleasureville, Henry county; Mrs. Henry McDonald, of Shelbyville, and Mrs. James Gentry, of Danville. The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at eleven o'clock from the home and will be conducted by Rev. H. A. Sumrell and Dr. E. M. Green. The active pallbearers will be Hon. Charles Rhodes, Mr. M. J. Farris, Mr. J. A. Quisenberry, Mr. Robert Evans, Dr. W. B. Burke, and Mr. Reed S. Nichols. The honorary pallbearers are: Capt. Boyle O. Rodes, Hon. J. L. Bruce, Mr. J. R. Briggs, Mr. Washington Eastland, Major E. W. Lillard, Mr. Charles Woods, Dr. Krichbaum and Dr. Montgomery.
Mr. Harding leaves a very considerable estate, mostly in real property. He owned a large number of houses and cottages in Danville, besides much other property Harrodsburg, Nicholasville, Burgin and other neighboring towns.
Obituary published in The Kentucky Advocate (Danville, KY), on Monday, January 12, 1903, pg. 3.
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Samuel Harding was attorney and prolific property owner
By Brenda S. Edwards - Contributing writer
Samuel Harding came from a family of lawyers and was known as an enterprising and progressive businessman in Danville in the late 1800's.
The Greensburg native came to Danville after he graduated at Georgetown College to join his father's law firm. He later was a partner with his brother, Robert Harding.
Samuel also served three terms as county attorney, and his brother, Robert, took over and served in the same capacity for 20 years.
After leaving the county attorney's office, Samuel withdrew from the law practice and became extensively engaged in the real estate and building business.
He owned several pieces of real estate in Danville, Nicholasville, Burgin, Harrodsburg, McKinney and Wilmore.
He owned twice as many houses as any other man in the city, according to The Advocate-Messenger.
Samuel also owned a large planing mill and brick kiln in Danville. He purchased a planing mill for $1,890, in Junction City in 1890.
When his estate was settled in January 1904, an advertisement included 39 different buildings and houses, a brick yard, 20,000 bricks, hemp houses, cottages and 40 acres of land in Danville. The total sale was $43,000.
Born in Greensburg
After he graduated from Georgetown College, Samuel returned to Danville in 1867, and studied law in his father's office.
Samuel was the son of Aaron Harding and Margaret Campbell Harding.
His father was a noted figure in public life and was a United States representative from Kentucky.
Aaron Harding was also elected as Unionist to the 37th and 38th Congresses and as a Democrat in the 39th Congress.
Born near Campbellsville, he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1833. He began his practice in Greenburg. After leaving Congress, he continued his practice of law in Danville. He died in 1875 in Georgetown.
Samuel was born Dec. 14, 1845, in Greenburg, and died in Danville on January 11, 1903, at the age of 56.
He had two brothers, Robert and John Harding; and two sisters, Mrs. Henry McDonald and Mrs. James Gentry.
He and Lucille Weisiger were married October 20, 1879.
Both are buried in Bellevue Cemetery.
Published in The Advocate-Messenger (Danville, KY), on Saturday, December 2, 2017, pg. A10.
Samuel Harding was an attorney and a prolific property owner.
SUDDEN SUMMONS
Calls Mr. Samuel Harding, a Leading Citizen, to the Great Beyond.
Mr. Samuel Harding, one of the foremost and most enterprising citizens of Boyle county, died suddenly yesterday morning at nine o'clock at his home on Broadway, of rheumatism of the heart, according to the statement of his physician. In his death Danville loses a citizen who has been identified with her industrial life for many years, and who has contributed extensively to her material growth. Much of the improvement and extension of the town has been due to the foresight and ability with which Mr. Harding managed his interests here, so adjusting his own personal affairs that his own and the welfare of the town were to a great extent identical.
Mr. Harding was born December 14, 1845, in Greensburg, and was fifty-six years of age at the time of his death. He was the son of Hon. Aaron Harding and Margaret Campbell Harding. His father was for many years a noted figure in public life, who represented one of the districts of Kentucky, as the State was then apportioned, in Congress. After his retirement from public life he removed to Danville, where he continued to reside until the time of his death.
Mr. Samuel Harding was educated at Georgetown College, Kentucky, and after distinguishing himself as one of the foremost students of his class, returned to Danville in 1867, and read law in his father's office, later being admitted to a partnership. After the death of his father he formed a partnership with his brother, Hon. Robert Harding. During this time he served as County Attorney three terms, being succeeded by his brother, Hon. Robert Harding, who served the county in that capacity for twenty-six years. On account of increasing business interests Mr. Samuel Harding withdrew from the practice of the law, and became extensively engaged in the real estate and building business, in which he continued until the time of his death.
On the 20th day of October, 1879, Mr. Harding was married to Miss Lucy Weisiger, of Danville. Their married life has been very happy, Mr. Harding being an exceptionally kind and indulgent husband. Mr. Harding, while in College at Georgetown, united with the Baptist church, and though not actively engaged in church work, has exemplified his faith in his honorable and upright methods in business.
He had been unwell for some time previous to his death, and though actively attending to his business, seemed to fear that his health was declining. On Saturday he was on the street as usual, looking after his interests. That evening, after his return home, he suffered from an attack of fainting, but quickly recovered. He did not think that his condition was serious, but after retiring for the night, seemed to endure considerable pain. The next morning he declined to go to breakfast, and remained alone in his room. He was found a few moments later lying across the bed. Death must have came almost instantly.
Mr. Harding is survived by two brothers and two sisters, Hon. Robert Harding, of Danville; Hon. John Harding, Pleasureville, Henry county; Mrs. Henry McDonald, of Shelbyville, and Mrs. James Gentry, of Danville. The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at eleven o'clock from the home and will be conducted by Rev. H. A. Sumrell and Dr. E. M. Green. The active pallbearers will be Hon. Charles Rhodes, Mr. M. J. Farris, Mr. J. A. Quisenberry, Mr. Robert Evans, Dr. W. B. Burke, and Mr. Reed S. Nichols. The honorary pallbearers are: Capt. Boyle O. Rodes, Hon. J. L. Bruce, Mr. J. R. Briggs, Mr. Washington Eastland, Major E. W. Lillard, Mr. Charles Woods, Dr. Krichbaum and Dr. Montgomery.
Mr. Harding leaves a very considerable estate, mostly in real property. He owned a large number of houses and cottages in Danville, besides much other property Harrodsburg, Nicholasville, Burgin and other neighboring towns.
Obituary published in The Kentucky Advocate (Danville, KY), on Monday, January 12, 1903, pg. 3.
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Samuel Harding was attorney and prolific property owner
By Brenda S. Edwards - Contributing writer
Samuel Harding came from a family of lawyers and was known as an enterprising and progressive businessman in Danville in the late 1800's.
The Greensburg native came to Danville after he graduated at Georgetown College to join his father's law firm. He later was a partner with his brother, Robert Harding.
Samuel also served three terms as county attorney, and his brother, Robert, took over and served in the same capacity for 20 years.
After leaving the county attorney's office, Samuel withdrew from the law practice and became extensively engaged in the real estate and building business.
He owned several pieces of real estate in Danville, Nicholasville, Burgin, Harrodsburg, McKinney and Wilmore.
He owned twice as many houses as any other man in the city, according to The Advocate-Messenger.
Samuel also owned a large planing mill and brick kiln in Danville. He purchased a planing mill for $1,890, in Junction City in 1890.
When his estate was settled in January 1904, an advertisement included 39 different buildings and houses, a brick yard, 20,000 bricks, hemp houses, cottages and 40 acres of land in Danville. The total sale was $43,000.
Born in Greensburg
After he graduated from Georgetown College, Samuel returned to Danville in 1867, and studied law in his father's office.
Samuel was the son of Aaron Harding and Margaret Campbell Harding.
His father was a noted figure in public life and was a United States representative from Kentucky.
Aaron Harding was also elected as Unionist to the 37th and 38th Congresses and as a Democrat in the 39th Congress.
Born near Campbellsville, he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1833. He began his practice in Greenburg. After leaving Congress, he continued his practice of law in Danville. He died in 1875 in Georgetown.
Samuel was born Dec. 14, 1845, in Greenburg, and died in Danville on January 11, 1903, at the age of 56.
He had two brothers, Robert and John Harding; and two sisters, Mrs. Henry McDonald and Mrs. James Gentry.
He and Lucille Weisiger were married October 20, 1879.
Both are buried in Bellevue Cemetery.
Published in The Advocate-Messenger (Danville, KY), on Saturday, December 2, 2017, pg. A10.
SUDDEN SUMMONS
Calls Mr. Samuel Harding, a Leading Citizen, to the Great Beyond.
Mr. Samuel Harding, one of the foremost and most enterprising citizens of Boyle county, died suddenly yesterday morning at nine o'clock at his home on Broadway, of rheumatism of the heart, according to the statement of his physician. In his death Danville loses a citizen who has been identified with her industrial life for many years, and who has contributed extensively to her material growth. Much of the improvement and extension of the town has been due to the foresight and ability with which Mr. Harding managed his interests here, so adjusting his own personal affairs that his own and the welfare of the town were to a great extent identical.
Mr. Harding was born December 14, 1845, in Greensburg, and was fifty-six years of age at the time of his death. He was the son of Hon. Aaron Harding and Margaret Campbell Harding. His father was for many years a noted figure in public life, who represented one of the districts of Kentucky, as the State was then apportioned, in Congress. After his retirement from public life he removed to Danville, where he continued to reside until the time of his death.
Mr. Samuel Harding was educated at Georgetown College, Kentucky, and after distinguishing himself as one of the foremost students of his class, returned to Danville in 1867, and read law in his father's office, later being admitted to a partnership. After the death of his father he formed a partnership with his brother, Hon. Robert Harding. During this time he served as County Attorney three terms, being succeeded by his brother, Hon. Robert Harding, who served the county in that capacity for twenty-six years. On account of increasing business interests Mr. Samuel Harding withdrew from the practice of the law, and became extensively engaged in the real estate and building business, in which he continued until the time of his death.
On the 20th day of October, 1879, Mr. Harding was married to Miss Lucy Weisiger, of Danville. Their married life has been very happy, Mr. Harding being an exceptionally kind and indulgent husband. Mr. Harding, while in College at Georgetown, united with the Baptist church, and though not actively engaged in church work, has exemplified his faith in his honorable and upright methods in business.
He had been unwell for some time previous to his death, and though actively attending to his business, seemed to fear that his health was declining. On Saturday he was on the street as usual, looking after his interests. That evening, after his return home, he suffered from an attack of fainting, but quickly recovered. He did not think that his condition was serious, but after retiring for the night, seemed to endure considerable pain. The next morning he declined to go to breakfast, and remained alone in his room. He was found a few moments later lying across the bed. Death must have came almost instantly.
Mr. Harding is survived by two brothers and two sisters, Hon. Robert Harding, of Danville; Hon. John Harding, Pleasureville, Henry county; Mrs. Henry McDonald, of Shelbyville, and Mrs. James Gentry, of Danville. The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at eleven o'clock from the home and will be conducted by Rev. H. A. Sumrell and Dr. E. M. Green. The active pallbearers will be Hon. Charles Rhodes, Mr. M. J. Farris, Mr. J. A. Quisenberry, Mr. Robert Evans, Dr. W. B. Burke, and Mr. Reed S. Nichols. The honorary pallbearers are: Capt. Boyle O. Rodes, Hon. J. L. Bruce, Mr. J. R. Briggs, Mr. Washington Eastland, Major E. W. Lillard, Mr. Charles Woods, Dr. Krichbaum and Dr. Montgomery.
Mr. Harding leaves a very considerable estate, mostly in real property. He owned a large number of houses and cottages in Danville, besides much other property Harrodsburg, Nicholasville, Burgin and other neighboring towns.
Obituary published in The Kentucky Advocate (Danville, KY), on Monday, January 12, 1903, pg. 3.
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Samuel Harding was attorney and prolific property owner
By Brenda S. Edwards - Contributing writer
Samuel Harding came from a family of lawyers and was known as an enterprising and progressive businessman in Danville in the late 1800's.
The Greensburg native came to Danville after he graduated at Georgetown College to join his father's law firm. He later was a partner with his brother, Robert Harding.
Samuel also served three terms as county attorney, and his brother, Robert, took over and served in the same capacity for 20 years.
After leaving the county attorney's office, Samuel withdrew from the law practice and became extensively engaged in the real estate and building business.
He owned several pieces of real estate in Danville, Nicholasville, Burgin, Harrodsburg, McKinney and Wilmore.
He owned twice as many houses as any other man in the city, according to The Advocate-Messenger.
Samuel also owned a large planing mill and brick kiln in Danville. He purchased a planing mill for $1,890, in Junction City in 1890.
When his estate was settled in January 1904, an advertisement included 39 different buildings and houses, a brick yard, 20,000 bricks, hemp houses, cottages and 40 acres of land in Danville. The total sale was $43,000.
Born in Greensburg
After he graduated from Georgetown College, Samuel returned to Danville in 1867, and studied law in his father's office.
Samuel was the son of Aaron Harding and Margaret Campbell Harding.
His father was a noted figure in public life and was a United States representative from Kentucky.
Aaron Harding was also elected as Unionist to the 37th and 38th Congresses and as a Democrat in the 39th Congress.
Born near Campbellsville, he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1833. He began his practice in Greenburg. After leaving Congress, he continued his practice of law in Danville. He died in 1875 in Georgetown.
Samuel was born Dec. 14, 1845, in Greenburg, and died in Danville on January 11, 1903, at the age of 56.
He had two brothers, Robert and John Harding; and two sisters, Mrs. Henry McDonald and Mrs. James Gentry.
He and Lucille Weisiger were married October 20, 1879.
Both are buried in Bellevue Cemetery.
Published in The Advocate-Messenger (Danville, KY), on Saturday, December 2, 2017, pg. A10.
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