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Thomas Hardy

Birth	:	13 Jul 1813 Newchurch, Isle of Wight Unitary Authority, Isle of Wight, England
Death	:	13 May 1890 Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Bowmanville Cemetery, Bowmanville, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.9099998, -78.6650009
Inscription	:	Aged 76 years,10 mos. Blessed are the dead Who die in the Lord. They rest from their labors And their works do follow them.
Description	:	Son of Isaac Hardy and Mary Tansom who were married Oct.11, 1797, at Carisbrooke, Hampshire, IOW. Marriage information is unknown for Charlotte Groves and Thomas Hardy. Marriage to Mary Davidson nee Blackburn, on 22 September, 1866 in the Northumberland and Durham Co., Ontario (second marriage). Thomas was employed as a Porter in the 1841 and 1851 censuses at St. Helier, Jersey. Charlotte, Thomas and their three young daughters departed by a horrendous sea journey about 1853 to Solina, Durham County, Ontario. Thomas was a " circuit rider" meaning that he was a lay Minister for the Bible... Read More	Son of Isaac Hardy and Mary Tansom who were married Oct.11, 1797, at Carisbrooke, Hampshire, IOW. Marriage information is unknown for Charlotte Groves and Thomas Hardy. Marriage to Mary Davidson nee Blackburn, on 22 September, 1866 in the Northumberland and Durham Co., Ontario (second marriage). Thomas was employed as a Porter in the 1841 and 1851 censuses at St. Helier, Jersey. Charlotte, Thomas and their three young daughters departed by a horrendous sea journey about 1853 to Solina, Durham County, Ontario. Thomas was a " circuit rider" meaning that he was a lay Minister for the Bible Christian Church in the Tyrone, Darlington and Hampton townships. Thomas may have walked, rode on a horse or travelled with a horse and wagon or buggy. There may have been services held in tents and private homes before churches were built. Weather, long distances to ride , hot and cold temperatures and rugged country were all endured . According to censuses he also was a farmer in Darlington Township. Thomas and Charlotte (Groves) Hardy had three daughters born at St. Helier, Jersey and, a son born at Hampton , Ontario. After Charlotte died in May 1866 due to illness, Thomas married Mary Blackburn in Sept.1866; she had lost her husband David Davidson. They worked together to provide for their family. Mary and Thomas had five more children. There were annual Hardy- Blackburn picnics at various locations in Ontario. The reports of the activities can be found in the online newspaper, The " Canadian Statesman".

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Where is Thomas Hardy's memorial?
Thomas Hardy's memorial is located at: Bowmanville Cemetery, Bowmanville, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada.
When did Thomas Hardy death?
Thomas Hardy death on 13 May 1890 in Ontario, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Thomas Hardy's memorial?
Latitude: 43.9099998
Longitude: -78.6650009

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Charlotte Groves Hardy

(1814 - 1866)

Mary Blackburn Hardy

(1834 - 1911)

Siblings

Children

Elizabeth Jane Hardy Jennings

(1844 - 1908)

Charlotte Ann Hardy McMillan

(1847 - 1876)

James Albert Hardy

(1860 - 1929)

Thomas Edgar Hardy

(1867 - 1927)

Alfred Henry Hardy

(1869 - 1940)

Ada Louisa Hardy Knight

(1871 - 1944)

Arthur Mark Hardy

(1877 - 1953)

Martha Ann Hardy Cornish

(1877 - 1970)

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Coordinate: 43.9099998, -78.6650009

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13. St Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8900704, -78.8116567

14. Zion United Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9532450, -78.8064600

15. Eldad United Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9715300, -78.7936400

16. Tyrone Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0155400, -78.7164700

17. Mount Vernon Episcopal
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Coordinate: 43.9695600, -78.8028500

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Coordinate: 43.9035700, -78.8332200

19. Lakeview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9373400, -78.4983700

20. Enniskillen Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0126330, -78.7686500

21. Trinity Anglican Cemetery
Enniskillen, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0173200, -78.7630360

22. Port Oshawa Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8591900, -78.8323500

23. Pioneer Memorial Gardens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8967000, -78.8712700

24. Saint Gregory's Catholic Cemetery
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