Jonathan's grandmother Sadie was blessed with a large family. She was one of eight children, and seven of the eight children were girls. Sadly, her sister Ernestine died as an infant, but the remaining sisters (Kass, Lois, Olivene, Martha, Sadie and Linda) were very close. Here are a few photos from their family gatherings over the years. There were some good genes in this family!
happy 80th birthday, gerald!
Happy 80th Birthday, Gerald Dayton Hardin!
We love you so much.
Gerald and Sadie.
Gerald and his grandfather Cooper.
Gerald, Greg with his mother Elzie.
Gerald and a horse.
1960s family memories
There is something about the 1960s that gets me every time. It was a tumultuous decade, but it sure had style. Check out the below photos and see if you don't agree...
Fancy updos....
Shift dresses and atomic George Nelson-inspired clocks...
Aluminum Christmas trees, smoking in the house (!) and slim suits...
A time when you couldn't delete the outtakes...
Sweater sets and red lipstick for daytime...
Wood paneling. This was taken around 1960, so the 1950s influences were still very noticeable. Love it though!
family stories: gerald hardin
I love these photographs of Jonathan's grandfather Gerald from the mid-1950s. Although they don't really share features, he reminds me so much of Jonathan. I think it must have something to do with his body language.
This photo was taken with Gerald's stepfather, Mr. Brinkley (front left), half-brother Larry (directly behind Mr. Brinkley) and other family members the night before Gerald left for the army. He served in Columbus, Georgia.
Gerald with Sadie's sisters, Linda and Martha.
Gerald, right, with his cousin Colleen Baggett and grandfather William Cooper. Mr. Cooper died when Gerald was nine years old.
Gerald in his army uniform in Columbus, Georgia. He was serving in the army when his son Greg was born. Sadie rode home to Booneville with her sisters Olivene Green, Lois Geno and brother-in-law Gerald Green shortly before he arrived. Gerald had a three day leave to meet Greg and see Sadie.