George Wesley Harkness and Maria M. Strickler

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Husband George Wesley Harkness ¹

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           Born: 18 Jan 1852 - Kittanning, Armstrong Co, PA 1
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         Father: Robert Stephenson Harkness (1830-1888) 1
         Mother: Mary Margaret Cupps (1827-1900) 1

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       Marriage:  - Greensburg, Westmoreland Co, PA

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Wife Maria M. Strickler ²

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           Born: 22 Oct 1854 2
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         Father: John F. Strickler (1824-1860) 2
         Mother: Charlotte Anne Williams (1835-      ) 2

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Children

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1 M William Strickler Harkness ²

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           Born: 27 Apr 1875 2
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         Spouse: Ida R. Schwartz (      -      ) 2
           Marr: 25 Mar 1897 2

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2 F Eva May Harkness ²

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           Born: 7 Nov 1876 2
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         Spouse: John F. Hammers (      -      ) 2
           Marr: 18 Jun 1902 2

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3 F Maud Alice Harkness ²

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           Born: 20 Apr 1880 2
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         Spouse: George A. Thompson (      -      ) 2
           Marr: 30 Jul 1903 2

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General Notes: Husband - George Wesley Harkness

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received his education in the common schools of Westmoreland county, whither his father's family had returned, coming up the Allegheny river in boats, there being no railway or other means of transportation save by the pike. The return to this county was made when George W. was a little over three years old. From an early age he worked with his father at the trade of plasterer, which he still follows, covering territory for many miles around his home at Ardara Station, and employing many men. He is a member and trustee of the Ardara Methodist church, and a mem-ber of Shidle Lodge, No. 601, Free and Accepted Masons, at Irwin. He is a Re-publican in politics, and, while not caring to accept public office, has frequently served on election boards. He is one of the representative men of the commu-nity, and enjoys the acquaintance of a wide circle of friends.

1 John W. Jordan, History of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Genealogical Memoirs, Vol. II (Chicago, IL: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1906), Pg 434.

2 John W. Jordan, History of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Genealogical Memoirs, Vol. II (Chicago, IL: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1906), Pg 435.