Gilbert Gibson Hardin

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ELIZABETHTON — Gilbert Gibson Hardin, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012, in the Ivy Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late John R. & Hettie Frazier Hardin. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the Japanese Occupation Force. He was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation.

Mr. Hardin was the last member of the Hardin Brothers Quartet. The Quartet has sung for many funeral services and also church services in East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina, West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky since they began singing in the early 1940s .

Mr. Hardin was a member of the New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church and was a former Member, Choir Director and Trustee of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sibilia Garland Hardin; a daughter: Thelma Dale Hardin; and Six brothers: Albert, Clyde, Auda, Wesley, Guy & Hobart Hardin.

Survivors include a son: Vernon Hardin; and many nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2012, in the New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray Colbaugh and Rev. Bill Greer officiating. The eulogy will be given by Rev. Randy Johnson.

Interment will follow in the Blevins Cemetery with the Rev. Clate Briggs officiating. Music will be provided by the New Liberty Choirs, New Liberty Quartet and friends. Active Pallbearers will Lawrence Hardin, Don Hardin, Doug Hardin, Olan Hardin, Buddy Hardin, Eddie Hardin, Marvin Garland, Dave Stanley, Windle Stout, James Garland, Dale Morley and Charles M. Smith.

To those who prefer, memorials may be made to the New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, 107 Peters Hollow Road, Elizabethton, Tn. 37643, The Blevins Cemetery Fund, ? Sophia Wilson, 237 Peters Hollow Road, Elizabethton, Tn. 37643; The Forbes Cemetery Fund, ? Mrs Lynn Peters, 139 Herman Peters Road, Elizabethton, Tn. 37643; or the Free Will Baptist Ministries, 90 Stanley Lane, Greeneville, Tenn. 37743.

Vernon would like to express a special "Thank You" to Judy & Victor Deloach and the staff & residents of Ivy Hall Nursing Home for the excellent care my daddy received during his stay at the nursing home.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday in the New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church. There will be a Reception following the graveside service in the Fellowship Center, New Liberty Church. Friends may register their presence at the funeral home Saturday until 5 p.m. or until 11 a.m. Sunday.

Gilbert married Sibilia Dolan Garland about 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sibilia (daughter of William Odell Garland and Ada Colbaugh) was born on 14 Sep 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Aug 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Hettie Frazier about 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hettie (daughter of John Wesley Frazier and Elizabeth Anna Forbes) was born in Mar 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Alvin was born to John Nave Hardin (b. 1808) and Mary Fletcher (b. 1811). He married Margaret Evaline Lewis 28 Feb 1867 at Carter, TN. They had nine children. After Evelyn's death, Alvin married Sarah Richardson. Alvin's grandson Guy Hardin said, "If it hadn't been for Sarah, the family wouldn't have survived. Sarah married Alvin, with all those kids, and raised them as her own. She deserves some honorable recognition." Alvin is buried by his first wife, Eveline Hardin, in the Forbes Cemetery. But, Sarah's burial place is unknown. Her death record says she is buried at the "Harly" cemetery. It has been guessed that she is buried in the Hurley Cemetery in Carter TN where other Richardsons are buried. Any assistance with this mystery would be appreciated. Alvin raised his family in the head of Liberty Hollow. The property is still called the Alvin Lot at the foot of Iron Mountain to this day by the coon hunters. Alvin's middle name is almost certainly Powell, as two nephews are known to be named Alvin Powell Hardin. Civil War Service: Enlistment: 9 Aug 1863, Company C, 47th KY Infantry at Perry, KY; Discharge: 26 Dec 1864 at Lexington KY.

Alvin married Margaret Eveline Lewis Peters on 28 Feb 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Robert Allen Peters and Jemima (Peters)) was born about 1843 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Forbes Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Elizabeth Anna Forbes about 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Simon Forbes and Rachel Richardson) was born about 1840 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Mar 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Fletcher on 11 Jan 1827 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1811 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Jemima (Peters) about 1826 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jemima was born about 1806 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Barbara (Frazier) about 1828 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Barbara was born about 1810 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Simon married Rachel Richardson on 11 Jan 1835 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rachel (daughter of John Arthur Richardson and Hannah Hurley) was born on 20 Jan 1812 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Aug 1898 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Loafers Glory Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]