David Henry Hardenstine served in the European theatre during World War I. In November 1918 he wrote a letter from "North of Verdun" to his aunt and uncle, Bertha and Samuel Hutchinson. The armistice had been signed earlier that month and his company was now occupying a former German camp. It is Thanksgiving Day, and although they will not have a feast, he is thankful that they have plenty to eat.
David Hardenstine letter from Germany
In October 1948 (she dated the letter incorrectly) Elizabeth Bush Hardenstine Kays wrote a letter to Francis and Betty Hardenstine, who resided in Missouri. Francis was a grandson of the brother of Elizabeth's first husband William Hardenstine. In the letter Elizabeth attempts to recall the names of her husband's Hardenstine family. She also describes her children and grandchildren. In particular, she states that a new great granddaughter was just born a few days before. That granddaughter was Margie Lee Hardenstine, my wife.
Elizabeth Kays letter to Frances and Betty Hardenstine
Sometime in 1933 Fred Hardenstine, living in East Stroudsburg, wrote to a cousin Frank Hardenstine in Bradford County. Apparently they discovered that they were related and were exchanging information about their families. In this letter Fred attempts to describe his father Godfrey Hardenstine's family and their current status. The letter confirms that Godfrey lived on land that was originally purchased by Michael Hardenstine and that Godfrey's children were born at that place. The land was located in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, north of East Stroudsburg.
Fred Hardenstine letter to Frank Hardenstine
Sophie Hardenstine wrote this letter in 1974 to tell her granddaughter Andrea Hardenstine what she knew about her husband David Hardenstine's ancestors. She talked about which of the relatives was still living and attempted to list the names of the children of each of David's siblings. She describes both the Hardenstine and Bush families.
Sophie Hardenstine letter to granddaughter
