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     Nathaniel King married Lennie Elizabeth Hardenstine, daughter of Joseph Hardenstine and Rosabell Huff, on 16 October 1913.¹

     Lavina E. Squiers was born on 9 March 1898.¹ She married Henry C. Hardenstine, son of Joseph Hardenstine and Rosabell Huff, circa 1914.^2,3 Lavina E. Squiers died on 5 October 1983 at age 85.⁴

     William Groover was born on 22 September 1892 at Wysox, Bradford Co., PA.¹ He married Ella G. Hardenstine, daughter of Joseph Hardenstine and Rosabell Huff, on 21 April 1914.² William Groover died on 2 February 1977 at Towanda, Bradford Co., PA, at age 84.¹ He was buried in February 1977 at Wysox Cemetery, Wysox, Bradford Co., PA.¹

     Oscar Austin Groover married Hannah Elizabeth Crawn.¹

     Hannah Elizabeth Crawn married Oscar Austin Groover.¹

     Florence I. Hardenstine married Cephas Hall.¹ Florence I. Hardenstine was born on 6 March 1904 at Bradford Co., PA.²

     Cephas Hall married Florence I. Hardenstine, daughter of Joseph Hardenstine and Rosabell Huff.¹

     S. L. "Rell" Pepper married Mary A. Hardenstine, daughter of Peter Hardenstine and Elizabeth Smoke.¹

     Alice Matilda Gowin also went by the name of Melinda. She was born on 22 September 1870.^1,2 She married Peter Hardenstine, son of Peter Hardenstine and Elizabeth Smoke, on 7 April 1890.^1,2 Alice Matilda Gowin died in March 1925 at Umatilla, Lake Co., FL, at age 54.^1,2 She was buried at Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone, Bradford Co., PA.¹
     There is a very interesting and touching story about the Peter and Alice Hardenstine family told by the youngest child, Paul Adam. In October, 1924 the family began a journey from Bradford County, Pennsylvania to Lake County, Florida. Their eldest daughter Edith and her husband James Larrabee had already moved to Florida. They had found work in the lumbering business to be very lucrative compared to conditions in Bradford County. Jim and Edith urged their parents to bring the family to Florida to see for themselves.
     The extended family of twelve piled into two cars which were seemingly unfit for such a journey today - a Ford Model T and an Overland. The parents, Peter and Alice, took along five of their children: Carolyn, Maude, Evelyn, Aretta and Paul. Maude's boyfriend, Charles Christian, provided one of the cars. They were married while the family was in Florida. Carolyn was already married to Floyd Platt. Three of their children went along also. The cars were also loaded with camping equipment. The family erected a large tent each night to provide accommodations.
     There were very few paved roads at that time. Much of what they traveled on was dirt or sand. No road signs directed them along the way. The sun and a compass were their guide. The major problem encountered was getting through Washington, D.C. They retraced their path three times before finding the right direction through the city. Some things never change! It took the family two weeks to complete their journey.
     The Larrabees were living deep in the forest. The Hardenstine family stayed in Florida over the winter, planning to return home later in the Spring. Each Saturday they made a trip to the closest town of Umatilla to get groceries. One Saturday night in March of 1925 they were returning from Umatilla. A car approached from the opposite direction with extremely bright lights. Because of the way headlights functioned on cars of that time, the faster one drove, the brighter the lights burned. The cars met and locked their front wheels. The Hardenstines' Model T, with only a cloth top, flipped on its side. Alice Hardenstine was sitting in the back seat with young Paul asleep on her lap. When the car flipped over, she landed on the road and her neck was broken.
     Alice was brought back to Bradford County by train along with her husband and family. She was buried in Standing Stone cemetery. Floyd and Carolyn Platt, along with Evelyn and Aretta, came back to Bradford County by car as soon as they packed their belongings. Charles and Maude Christian stayed in Florida for two more years before returning to New Albany, Pennsylvania. After the funeral Paul stayed with his sister Ida and George Wells. Peter and his children lived in an apartment for a while. Paul worked on the Wells farm that summer, and remained there while attending school for three more years. For the year 1924, and for the Hardenstines, this was an incredible journey. It is unfortunate it ended so sadly.

     Nellie Jones was born on 8 December 1891; Her birth date was recorded as 1890 in the Social Security Death Index.^1,2 She married Frank Darius Hardenstine, son of Peter Hardenstine and Alice Matilda Gowin, on 26 December 1912 at Towanda, Bradford Co., PA.^2,3 Nellie Jones lived on 14 July 1978 at Wyalusing, Bradford Co., PA.¹ She died on 14 July 1978 at Wyalusing, Bradford Co., PA, at age 86.^1,2 She was buried at New Era Cemetery, New Era, Bradford Co., PA.²

     Jean Ann Comstock resides at New Era, Bradford Co., PA.¹ She was a registered nurse. She was born on 31 July 1927 at Berwick, Columbia Co., PA.¹ She married Francis Darwin Hardenstine, son of Frank Darius Hardenstine and Nellie Jones, on 13 June 1953.²

     William Edward Hardenstine was born on 27 September 1892.^1,2 He died on 13 May 1895 at age 2.^2,3 He was buried at Standing Stone Cemetery, Standing Stone, Bradford Co., PA.¹

     Charles Edward Hardenstine was born on 12 March 1902 at Bradford Co., PA.^1,2 He died on 3 October 1902.^3,1

     James Edward Larrabee was born circa 1878 at PA.¹ He married Edith Viola Hardenstine, daughter of Peter Hardenstine and Alice Matilda Gowin, on 28 May 1912.^2,3 James Edward Larrabee was a machinist in a garage in 1920. He died in August 1957 at Lake Co., FL.⁴

     Dorothy B. Larrabee was born circa 1912 at PA.¹

     Freeman Johnson was born on 4 July 1897.¹ He married Lydia M. Hardenstine, daughter of Peter Hardenstine and Alice Matilda Gowin, circa 1917.^1,2 Freeman Johnson died in 1960.¹ He was buried at Kellogg Cemetery, Monroe Twp., Bradford Co., PA.¹

     Clayton Charles Johnson was born on 21 January 1919.¹ He married Gladys Pearl Allen on 19 September 1941.¹ Clayton Charles Johnson died on 6 February 1968 at age 49.¹

     Walter M. Johnson was born on 9 November 1924.¹ He married Betty Haverly on 20 August 1947.¹

     Freda M. Johnson married Clinton Benjamin.¹ Freda M. Johnson was born on 23 April 1920.^1,2 She married Thomas J. Goodenow Jr.¹ Freda M. Johnson died on 10 November 1989 at age 69.^1,2 She was buried at Kellogg Cemetery, Monroe Twp., Bradford Co., PA.¹

     Freeman Johnson married Thea Lilli Hiinerfauth.¹ Freeman Johnson was born on 21 February 1930.¹

     Arvilla Johnson married Grant Allen.¹ Arvilla Johnson was born on 18 June 1934.¹ She died in April 1991 at age 56.¹ She was buried at Kellogg Cemetery, Monroe Twp., Bradford Co., PA.¹

     Floyd L. Platt was born on 25 September 1894 at Terry Twp., Bradford Co., PA.^1,2,3 He married Elma Carolyn Hardenstine, daughter of Peter Hardenstine and Alice Matilda Gowin, in 1914.^4,5,3 Floyd L. Platt was a locomotive fireman in 1917.¹ He lived in 1917 at 193 Cayuta St., Sayre, Bradford Co., PA.¹ He lived in 1942 at 110 Harris St., Athens, Bradford Co., PA.² He died in 1961.⁴

     George J. Platt was born on 3 January 1915 at PA.^1,2 He lived on 19 April 1999 at Athens, Bradford Co., PA.¹ He died on 19 April 1999 at age 84.¹

     Leon L. Platt was born on 27 December 1916 at PA.^1,2,3 He died on 9 September 1976 at age 59.^1,2

     Joseph F. Platt was born on 4 July 1919 at NY; His birth date was reported as 1918 in the Social Security Death Index.^1,2,3 He lived on 10 September 1990 at Sayre, Bradford Co., PA.¹ He died on 10 September 1990 at age 71.^1,2

     Alexander L. Platt died at France.¹ He was born on 1 September 1923 at PA.¹

     Ausenity L. Platt was born circa 1922 at PA.¹

     Charles John Christian was born circa 1894 at PA.¹ He married Maude Martha Hardenstine, daughter of Peter Hardenstine and Alice Matilda Gowin, on 18 January 1925.^2,3