Hardesty's History of Calhoun County, West Virginia

DANIEL M. HARDWAY
 
     Daniel M. Hardway was born in Kanawha County, Virginia, January 
18, 1851, before the organization of the county of Calhoun. He was 
married in Gilmer County, West Virginia, October 22, 1872, by Elder 
John Stump, and Caroline Stump became his wife. She was born in the 
county in which her marriage was consummated, the date of her birth 
April 21, 1843. Her father, Absalom and Kesiah (Rucker) Stump, are 
still well known residents in Gilmer County. The mother of Daniel M. 
Hardway, whose maiden name was Barbara Jarvis, lives in Calhoun 
County. 
     His father, George W. Hardway, was killed by an accident, 
November 27, 1882. His team ran away, and the wagon struck a fence, 
scattering the rails, one of which gave him a blow from which he 
died. 
     Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Hardway are the parents of James W., born 
April 11, 1874; Carry A., February 16, 1876; Serena J., July 24, 
1878; Absalom S., April 6, 1881. Daniel M. Hardway is a farmer of 
Washington district, his address Minnora, Calhoun County, West 
Virginia. 

(Linda Fluharty)