Aurelia Squier Harwood's parents were:
Charles Edward Harwood, b. Oct. 19, 1830 in Bennington County, VT. and d. Jul. 19, 1933 at the age of 102 in San Bernardino County, CA. &
Catherine Seymour "Kate" Henry, b. Jul. 26, 1837 in Bennington, Bennington County, VT. and d. Mar. 28, 1917 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA.
Charles Edward Harwood married Catherine Seymour Henry on Oct. 07, 1858 in Bennington, Bennington, VT.
Catherine and Charles Edward Harwood's children were:
1) William Harwood, b. Feb. 12, 1860 and d. 1860 Janesville, Rock, WI.
2) Isabella Henry Harwood, b. Nov. 07, 1859 Janesville, Rock, WI., d. Sep. 09, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA. Isabella marr. Walter E. Scott, who d. Oct. 30, 1883, Springfield, MO.
3) Aurelia Squire Harwood 19 Sep 1863 Janesville, Rock, WI. and d. Jun. 10, 1928 Upland, San Bernardino, CA.
4) Mary Kate Harwood b. Dec. 24, 1866 Springfield, Greene, MO. and d. Aug. 04, 1886 Springfield, MO. Mary is buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, MO.
5) Agnes E. Harwood b. Aug. 17, 1869 and d. Oct. 07, 1886 (age 17 yrs. 3 mths). Agnes is buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, MO.
6) Edward Charles Harwood b. May 09, 1872 Springfield, MO. and d. Apr. 24, 1944 in Pasadena, L.A., CA. Edward marr.
Alice Gertrude Paul on Sept. 03, 1902.
7) Paul Henry Harwood b. Nov. 19, 1876 Springfield, MO. and d. Feb. 06, 1963 in Southport, Fairfield, CT. Paul marr.
Elsa Geist on Jun. 24, 1907 in Manhattan, NY, NY.
*Note: According to the Genealogical History of the Concord Harwoods: Descendants of.. Vol. 3, Paul Henry, the youngest son of Charles Edward Harwood, graduated from Columbia University, in 1903. He has for nine years resided in Mexico, having been Chief Engineer of the Mexican Asphalt Paving and Construction Co., and is now Vice-President and General Manager of the Mexican National Gas Company. He married Elsa Geist, June 24, 1907. One daughter, Catharine Elsa, born March 26, 1909 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Aurelia was the first female president of the Sierra Club. The Harwood Lodge at Manker Flat near Mt. Baldy was built by the Sierra Club in her honor.
Aurelia and her mother belonged to the national society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Source: Wikipedia:
Aurelia Squire Harwood (September 1865 - June 1928), daughter of the wealthy Harwood family of Ontario, California, was a conservationist, educator, and first female President of the Sierra Club in 1927 and 1928. In addition to her terms as President, she simultaneously sat on the Angeles Chapter's Executive Committee, and the club's Board of Directors, from 1921 to 1928.
Harwood had a great love of the outdoors that began during her childhood in Springfield, Missouri, where she moved with her family at an early age. Over the years, she became a member of the Green Mountain Club, the Mazamas, and the Mountaineers. When she settled in her final home of Ontario, California, she joined the Sierra Club, and led local outings there for fourteen years.
Another love of Harwood's was education. She attained a liberal arts undergraduate degree at Drury University, which her father Charles helped endow. Later, she completed graduate studies at Wellesley College. After her father's example, Aurelia too donated to help fund universities, contributing to Pomona College, and scholarships for Chinese students at Mills College.
Though Harwood died in 1928, her name lived on in memory of her philanthropic work. The Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club named their new lodge after her in 1930. The peak east of Mount San Antonio, Mount Harwood, was also named in her honor, and recognized by the USGS in 1965. Harwood Court at Pomona College, and her namesake scholarship at Mills College, still bear her family name.
Thanks to Jerry Wopschall for the following information:
Source: Sierra Club Bulletin, Vol. XIV, No. 1, February, 1929
Aurelia Squire Harwood by Aurelia Henry Reinhardt (excerpts of an obituary)
Note: Aurelia Henry Reinhardt was a first cousin of Aurelia Squire Harwood, ASH's mother and AHR's father were sister and brother; their grandparents were Paul Mandell Henry and Aurelia Squier.
Aurelia Henry Reinhardt was president of Mills College, Oakland, California, 1916 - 1943.
When her death occurred in Los Angeles in June, 1928, Aurelia Harwood was serving her second term as President of the Sierra Club. She was not only an active and generous life member of this California organization; she held at the same time life membership in other mountain clubs, notably the Mazamas, of Oregon, the Mountaineers, of Washington, and the Green Moutain Club, of Vermont. She supported the Save-the-Redwoods movement; she gave time, effort, and money to many projects for conservation of natural resources; she was a fellow of the American Geographic League. These are symbolic of her life's deepest interest.
Born in Janesville, Wisconsin, devotion to her parents, who were both natives of Vermont, made her in many things a New Englander. Transported in childhood with the westward-moving family into Springfield, Missouri, she learned to know and love the great middle prairies of our continent and the valley of the mighty Mississippi. Her father became a founder of Drury College in Springfield. There she graduated in 1883, and there she acquired that belief in the American college which she later expressed in her interest in Pomona College, contributing to Harwood Court and Pilgrim Place, and in her interest in Mills College, founding two scholarships for Chinese students--the Catherine Henry Harwood Scholarship and the Aurelia Harwood Scholarship.
Her love of New England took her for two years of graduate work to Wellesley College. Then, filial loyalty took her in 1887, with her parents in their last westward move, to Ontario, California. Here, interest in New England still showed itself in her organization of the Ontario chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, in her cooperation with the Colonial Dames, and in the assistance which she gave at various times to genealogical and historic researches carried out in Massachusetts and Vermont.
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Harwood, Aurelia (c. 1860-1928) - Active 1914-28 (14.0 Years)
Local Hikes; desert camping
By the 1920s, Aurelia Harwood had become extremely active in the Sierra Club at both the local and national level, simultaneously serving on the chapter Executive Committee and the club Board of Directors from 1921 until her untimely death in 1928. She was the first woman president of the Sierra Club. Harwood was instrumental in establishing the Tahquitz Game Preserve in the San Jacinto Mountains in 1927. Harwood Lodge was named in her honor upon its completion in 1930.
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The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 76, page 213
Miss Aurelia Squier Harwood.
DAR ID Number: 75556
Born in Janesville, Wis.
Descendant of Andrew Squier, Zachariah Harwood, Anthony Haswell, Silas Rice, and Lieut. Oliver Rice.
Daughter of Charles Edward Harwood (b. 1836) and Catherine Seymour Henry (1837-1917), his wife, m. 1858.
Granddaughter of Hiram Harwood (1799-1891) and Eliza Haswell (1800-99), his wife, m. 1830; Paul M. Henry (1805-86) and Aurelia Squier (1809-86), his wife, m. 1836.
Gr-granddaughter of Perez Harwood (1772-1857) and Lucinda Finch, his wife, m. 1791; Wait Squier (b. 1767) and Hannah Powell (b. 1769), his wife, m. 1790; Anthony Haswell and Elizabeth Rice, his 2nd wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Zachariah Harwood and Lovina Rice (1751-1808), his wife, m. 1767; Andrew Squier and Huldah Bronson (1730-83), his 1st wife, m. 1755; Silas Rice and Lucy Knapp (b. 1745), his wife, m. 1766.
Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Oliver Rice and Hannah Barrett, his wife, m. 1742 (parents of Lovina).
Andrew Squier (1732-1823) served as a private in Capt. David Wheeler's Connecticut company, on the march from Lanesboro, 1777. He was born in Woodbury, Conn; died in Lanesboro, Mass.
Also No. 69775.
Zachariah Harwood (1742-1821) served as a private at the battle of Bennington, 1777. He was born in Hardwich, Mass.; died in Bennington, Vt.
Anthony Haswell (1756-1816) was an enthusiastic writer, a daring patriot and the editor and owner of the "Massachusetts Spy," published [p.213] in Wooster, Mass., 1777-83. He was born in England; died in Bennington, Vt.
Also No. 28320.
Oliver Rice (1717-1820) served as sergeant-major, ensign and lieutenant, 1779-80, in the 4th and 9th Massachusetts regiments. He was born in Marlboro, Mass.; died in Bennington, Vt.
Silas Rice (1745-1820) served at the battle of Bennington under Capt. John Boynton, Col. Nathan Sparhawk's regiment, 1777. He was born in Sudbury, Mass.; died in Crosberg, Vt.
Los Angeles Sunday Times, P. 42, Col. 1
Sun., Mar. 5, 1916
SOCIETY
Item from: Upland
Mrs. Charles E. Harwood and Miss Aurelia Squire Harwood were hostesses Monday afternoon at their delightful home in North Euclid avenue to the members of the San Antonio Chapter, Daughters of the American revolution of Ontario at a Colonial costume party. Red ranunculus, white stock and blue vinca successfully carried out the patriotic color motif in the decorations. Mrs. Harwood received in a Colonial gown and lace cap, which had been the possession of her mother many years ago, and the costumes of the guests were equally interesting. Several readings by Mrs. Ralph Gage Spencer added to the pleasure of the afternoon. A tempting collation was served late in the afternoon. The guests who participated in the enjoyable affair included Mrs. Wilbur A. Fiske (and 19 others).
Los Angeles Sunday Times, P. 56, Col. 3
Sun., Mar. 6, 1921
SOCIETY
Item from: UPLAND
Continuing a pretty custom inaugurated a number of years ago by her late mother, Mrs. Charles E. Harwood, that of entertaining the members of the San Antonio chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, at a colonial tea for the February meeting, Miss Aurelia Harwood was hostess Monday afternoon at the attractive Harwood home in Euclid avenue. Miss Harwood was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Ernest W. Thayer and Miss Mary Harwood. An interesting feature of the afternoon was an informal exhibit of old-time relics by Mrs. J.F. Hamilton, who appeared in Martha Washington costume. There was also exhibited a gold spoon, which had been presented by the National Society, D.A.R., to a real daughter of the revolution, an aunt of Mrs. Alden Bradford Whitney, who is a member of the local organization. Miss Elsie hamilton exhibited a copy book signed, Miss Caty Quicks, Feb. 28, 1820, which was just 101 years old.
Those who enjoyed the hospitality of the Harwood home on this occasion were Miss Mary Harwood (and 28 others).
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 8, Col. 1 & 2
Tue., Jun. 12, 1928
RITES FOR GIRL LEADER
Miss Aurelia Harwood, Philanthropist and Friend of Girlhood, Succumbs in Sixty-Fourth Year
UPLAND, June 11 - Miss Aurelia Squire Harwood, philanthropist, founder of several girls' organizations in this community, and serving a second term as State president of the Sierra Club with headquarters at Berkeley, who dined in Los Angeles Sunday, will be buried in Bellevue Cemetery here tomorrow with private services.
Miss Harwood was 64 years of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Harwood, prominent family in the west end of San Bernardino county. C. E. Harwood is president of Ontario-Cucamonga Fruit Exchange and is affiliated with many banking enterprises. Her mother preceded her in death several years ago.
Miss Harwood had lived here forty-one years. She held the distinction of being the only woman ever elected president of the Sierra Club. A memorial to Miss Harwood will continue for generations in Giant Forest. Her interest in legislative affairs of the State was centered on laws that prevented lumber corporations from touching the giant redwood trees. She spent much of her time leading girls' organizations on hiking and camping trips through the high Sierras.
Pomona College has especially enjoyed Miss Harwood's financial and personal influence, as have many churches of the community.
Before coming to California, Miss Harwood's home was in Springfield, Mo. Surviving are her father, Charles E. Harwood; one sister, Mrs. Isabella Scott, and two brothers, Edward C. Harwood and Paul H. Harwood.
Funeral services will be held at Bethel Congregational Church with Rev. John Barron Toomae officiating minister. He will be assisted by Dr. James Blaisdell, president of Pomona College.
Charles Edward Harwood, b. Oct. 19, 1830 in Bennington County, VT. and d. Jul. 19, 1933 at the age of 102 in San Bernardino County, CA. &
Catherine Seymour "Kate" Henry, b. Jul. 26, 1837 in Bennington, Bennington County, VT. and d. Mar. 28, 1917 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA.
Charles Edward Harwood married Catherine Seymour Henry on Oct. 07, 1858 in Bennington, Bennington, VT.
Catherine and Charles Edward Harwood's children were:
1) William Harwood, b. Feb. 12, 1860 and d. 1860 Janesville, Rock, WI.
2) Isabella Henry Harwood, b. Nov. 07, 1859 Janesville, Rock, WI., d. Sep. 09, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA. Isabella marr. Walter E. Scott, who d. Oct. 30, 1883, Springfield, MO.
3) Aurelia Squire Harwood 19 Sep 1863 Janesville, Rock, WI. and d. Jun. 10, 1928 Upland, San Bernardino, CA.
4) Mary Kate Harwood b. Dec. 24, 1866 Springfield, Greene, MO. and d. Aug. 04, 1886 Springfield, MO. Mary is buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, MO.
5) Agnes E. Harwood b. Aug. 17, 1869 and d. Oct. 07, 1886 (age 17 yrs. 3 mths). Agnes is buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, MO.
6) Edward Charles Harwood b. May 09, 1872 Springfield, MO. and d. Apr. 24, 1944 in Pasadena, L.A., CA. Edward marr.
Alice Gertrude Paul on Sept. 03, 1902.
7) Paul Henry Harwood b. Nov. 19, 1876 Springfield, MO. and d. Feb. 06, 1963 in Southport, Fairfield, CT. Paul marr.
Elsa Geist on Jun. 24, 1907 in Manhattan, NY, NY.
*Note: According to the Genealogical History of the Concord Harwoods: Descendants of.. Vol. 3, Paul Henry, the youngest son of Charles Edward Harwood, graduated from Columbia University, in 1903. He has for nine years resided in Mexico, having been Chief Engineer of the Mexican Asphalt Paving and Construction Co., and is now Vice-President and General Manager of the Mexican National Gas Company. He married Elsa Geist, June 24, 1907. One daughter, Catharine Elsa, born March 26, 1909 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Aurelia was the first female president of the Sierra Club. The Harwood Lodge at Manker Flat near Mt. Baldy was built by the Sierra Club in her honor.
Aurelia and her mother belonged to the national society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Source: Wikipedia:
Aurelia Squire Harwood (September 1865 - June 1928), daughter of the wealthy Harwood family of Ontario, California, was a conservationist, educator, and first female President of the Sierra Club in 1927 and 1928. In addition to her terms as President, she simultaneously sat on the Angeles Chapter's Executive Committee, and the club's Board of Directors, from 1921 to 1928.
Harwood had a great love of the outdoors that began during her childhood in Springfield, Missouri, where she moved with her family at an early age. Over the years, she became a member of the Green Mountain Club, the Mazamas, and the Mountaineers. When she settled in her final home of Ontario, California, she joined the Sierra Club, and led local outings there for fourteen years.
Another love of Harwood's was education. She attained a liberal arts undergraduate degree at Drury University, which her father Charles helped endow. Later, she completed graduate studies at Wellesley College. After her father's example, Aurelia too donated to help fund universities, contributing to Pomona College, and scholarships for Chinese students at Mills College.
Though Harwood died in 1928, her name lived on in memory of her philanthropic work. The Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club named their new lodge after her in 1930. The peak east of Mount San Antonio, Mount Harwood, was also named in her honor, and recognized by the USGS in 1965. Harwood Court at Pomona College, and her namesake scholarship at Mills College, still bear her family name.
Thanks to Jerry Wopschall for the following information:
Source: Sierra Club Bulletin, Vol. XIV, No. 1, February, 1929
Aurelia Squire Harwood by Aurelia Henry Reinhardt (excerpts of an obituary)
Note: Aurelia Henry Reinhardt was a first cousin of Aurelia Squire Harwood, ASH's mother and AHR's father were sister and brother; their grandparents were Paul Mandell Henry and Aurelia Squier.
Aurelia Henry Reinhardt was president of Mills College, Oakland, California, 1916 - 1943.
When her death occurred in Los Angeles in June, 1928, Aurelia Harwood was serving her second term as President of the Sierra Club. She was not only an active and generous life member of this California organization; she held at the same time life membership in other mountain clubs, notably the Mazamas, of Oregon, the Mountaineers, of Washington, and the Green Moutain Club, of Vermont. She supported the Save-the-Redwoods movement; she gave time, effort, and money to many projects for conservation of natural resources; she was a fellow of the American Geographic League. These are symbolic of her life's deepest interest.
Born in Janesville, Wisconsin, devotion to her parents, who were both natives of Vermont, made her in many things a New Englander. Transported in childhood with the westward-moving family into Springfield, Missouri, she learned to know and love the great middle prairies of our continent and the valley of the mighty Mississippi. Her father became a founder of Drury College in Springfield. There she graduated in 1883, and there she acquired that belief in the American college which she later expressed in her interest in Pomona College, contributing to Harwood Court and Pilgrim Place, and in her interest in Mills College, founding two scholarships for Chinese students--the Catherine Henry Harwood Scholarship and the Aurelia Harwood Scholarship.
Her love of New England took her for two years of graduate work to Wellesley College. Then, filial loyalty took her in 1887, with her parents in their last westward move, to Ontario, California. Here, interest in New England still showed itself in her organization of the Ontario chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, in her cooperation with the Colonial Dames, and in the assistance which she gave at various times to genealogical and historic researches carried out in Massachusetts and Vermont.
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Harwood, Aurelia (c. 1860-1928) - Active 1914-28 (14.0 Years)
Local Hikes; desert camping
By the 1920s, Aurelia Harwood had become extremely active in the Sierra Club at both the local and national level, simultaneously serving on the chapter Executive Committee and the club Board of Directors from 1921 until her untimely death in 1928. She was the first woman president of the Sierra Club. Harwood was instrumental in establishing the Tahquitz Game Preserve in the San Jacinto Mountains in 1927. Harwood Lodge was named in her honor upon its completion in 1930.
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The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 76, page 213
Miss Aurelia Squier Harwood.
DAR ID Number: 75556
Born in Janesville, Wis.
Descendant of Andrew Squier, Zachariah Harwood, Anthony Haswell, Silas Rice, and Lieut. Oliver Rice.
Daughter of Charles Edward Harwood (b. 1836) and Catherine Seymour Henry (1837-1917), his wife, m. 1858.
Granddaughter of Hiram Harwood (1799-1891) and Eliza Haswell (1800-99), his wife, m. 1830; Paul M. Henry (1805-86) and Aurelia Squier (1809-86), his wife, m. 1836.
Gr-granddaughter of Perez Harwood (1772-1857) and Lucinda Finch, his wife, m. 1791; Wait Squier (b. 1767) and Hannah Powell (b. 1769), his wife, m. 1790; Anthony Haswell and Elizabeth Rice, his 2nd wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Zachariah Harwood and Lovina Rice (1751-1808), his wife, m. 1767; Andrew Squier and Huldah Bronson (1730-83), his 1st wife, m. 1755; Silas Rice and Lucy Knapp (b. 1745), his wife, m. 1766.
Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Oliver Rice and Hannah Barrett, his wife, m. 1742 (parents of Lovina).
Andrew Squier (1732-1823) served as a private in Capt. David Wheeler's Connecticut company, on the march from Lanesboro, 1777. He was born in Woodbury, Conn; died in Lanesboro, Mass.
Also No. 69775.
Zachariah Harwood (1742-1821) served as a private at the battle of Bennington, 1777. He was born in Hardwich, Mass.; died in Bennington, Vt.
Anthony Haswell (1756-1816) was an enthusiastic writer, a daring patriot and the editor and owner of the "Massachusetts Spy," published [p.213] in Wooster, Mass., 1777-83. He was born in England; died in Bennington, Vt.
Also No. 28320.
Oliver Rice (1717-1820) served as sergeant-major, ensign and lieutenant, 1779-80, in the 4th and 9th Massachusetts regiments. He was born in Marlboro, Mass.; died in Bennington, Vt.
Silas Rice (1745-1820) served at the battle of Bennington under Capt. John Boynton, Col. Nathan Sparhawk's regiment, 1777. He was born in Sudbury, Mass.; died in Crosberg, Vt.
Los Angeles Sunday Times, P. 42, Col. 1
Sun., Mar. 5, 1916
SOCIETY
Item from: Upland
Mrs. Charles E. Harwood and Miss Aurelia Squire Harwood were hostesses Monday afternoon at their delightful home in North Euclid avenue to the members of the San Antonio Chapter, Daughters of the American revolution of Ontario at a Colonial costume party. Red ranunculus, white stock and blue vinca successfully carried out the patriotic color motif in the decorations. Mrs. Harwood received in a Colonial gown and lace cap, which had been the possession of her mother many years ago, and the costumes of the guests were equally interesting. Several readings by Mrs. Ralph Gage Spencer added to the pleasure of the afternoon. A tempting collation was served late in the afternoon. The guests who participated in the enjoyable affair included Mrs. Wilbur A. Fiske (and 19 others).
Los Angeles Sunday Times, P. 56, Col. 3
Sun., Mar. 6, 1921
SOCIETY
Item from: UPLAND
Continuing a pretty custom inaugurated a number of years ago by her late mother, Mrs. Charles E. Harwood, that of entertaining the members of the San Antonio chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, at a colonial tea for the February meeting, Miss Aurelia Harwood was hostess Monday afternoon at the attractive Harwood home in Euclid avenue. Miss Harwood was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Ernest W. Thayer and Miss Mary Harwood. An interesting feature of the afternoon was an informal exhibit of old-time relics by Mrs. J.F. Hamilton, who appeared in Martha Washington costume. There was also exhibited a gold spoon, which had been presented by the National Society, D.A.R., to a real daughter of the revolution, an aunt of Mrs. Alden Bradford Whitney, who is a member of the local organization. Miss Elsie hamilton exhibited a copy book signed, Miss Caty Quicks, Feb. 28, 1820, which was just 101 years old.
Those who enjoyed the hospitality of the Harwood home on this occasion were Miss Mary Harwood (and 28 others).
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 8, Col. 1 & 2
Tue., Jun. 12, 1928
RITES FOR GIRL LEADER
Miss Aurelia Harwood, Philanthropist and Friend of Girlhood, Succumbs in Sixty-Fourth Year
UPLAND, June 11 - Miss Aurelia Squire Harwood, philanthropist, founder of several girls' organizations in this community, and serving a second term as State president of the Sierra Club with headquarters at Berkeley, who dined in Los Angeles Sunday, will be buried in Bellevue Cemetery here tomorrow with private services.
Miss Harwood was 64 years of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Harwood, prominent family in the west end of San Bernardino county. C. E. Harwood is president of Ontario-Cucamonga Fruit Exchange and is affiliated with many banking enterprises. Her mother preceded her in death several years ago.
Miss Harwood had lived here forty-one years. She held the distinction of being the only woman ever elected president of the Sierra Club. A memorial to Miss Harwood will continue for generations in Giant Forest. Her interest in legislative affairs of the State was centered on laws that prevented lumber corporations from touching the giant redwood trees. She spent much of her time leading girls' organizations on hiking and camping trips through the high Sierras.
Pomona College has especially enjoyed Miss Harwood's financial and personal influence, as have many churches of the community.
Before coming to California, Miss Harwood's home was in Springfield, Mo. Surviving are her father, Charles E. Harwood; one sister, Mrs. Isabella Scott, and two brothers, Edward C. Harwood and Paul H. Harwood.
Funeral services will be held at Bethel Congregational Church with Rev. John Barron Toomae officiating minister. He will be assisted by Dr. James Blaisdell, president of Pomona College.
Aurelia Squier Harwood's parents were:
Charles Edward Harwood, b. Oct. 19, 1830 in Bennington County, VT. and d. Jul. 19, 1933 at the age of 102 in San Bernardino County, CA. &
Catherine Seymour "Kate" Henry, b. Jul. 26, 1837 in Bennington, Bennington County, VT. and d. Mar. 28, 1917 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA.
Charles Edward Harwood married Catherine Seymour Henry on Oct. 07, 1858 in Bennington, Bennington, VT.
Catherine and Charles Edward Harwood's children were:
1) William Harwood, b. Feb. 12, 1860 and d. 1860 Janesville, Rock, WI.
2) Isabella Henry Harwood, b. Nov. 07, 1859 Janesville, Rock, WI., d. Sep. 09, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA. Isabella marr. Walter E. Scott, who d. Oct. 30, 1883, Springfield, MO.
3) Aurelia Squire Harwood 19 Sep 1863 Janesville, Rock, WI. and d. Jun. 10, 1928 Upland, San Bernardino, CA.
4) Mary Kate Harwood b. Dec. 24, 1866 Springfield, Greene, MO. and d. Aug. 04, 1886 Springfield, MO. Mary is buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, MO.
5) Agnes E. Harwood b. Aug. 17, 1869 and d. Oct. 07, 1886 (age 17 yrs. 3 mths). Agnes is buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, MO.
6) Edward Charles Harwood b. May 09, 1872 Springfield, MO. and d. Apr. 24, 1944 in Pasadena, L.A., CA. Edward marr.
Alice Gertrude Paul on Sept. 03, 1902.
7) Paul Henry Harwood b. Nov. 19, 1876 Springfield, MO. and d. Feb. 06, 1963 in Southport, Fairfield, CT. Paul marr.
Elsa Geist on Jun. 24, 1907 in Manhattan, NY, NY.
*Note: According to the Genealogical History of the Concord Harwoods: Descendants of.. Vol. 3, Paul Henry, the youngest son of Charles Edward Harwood, graduated from Columbia University, in 1903. He has for nine years resided in Mexico, having been Chief Engineer of the Mexican Asphalt Paving and Construction Co., and is now Vice-President and General Manager of the Mexican National Gas Company. He married Elsa Geist, June 24, 1907. One daughter, Catharine Elsa, born March 26, 1909 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Aurelia was the first female president of the Sierra Club. The Harwood Lodge at Manker Flat near Mt. Baldy was built by the Sierra Club in her honor.
Aurelia and her mother belonged to the national society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Source: Wikipedia:
Aurelia Squire Harwood (September 1865 - June 1928), daughter of the wealthy Harwood family of Ontario, California, was a conservationist, educator, and first female President of the Sierra Club in 1927 and 1928. In addition to her terms as President, she simultaneously sat on the Angeles Chapter's Executive Committee, and the club's Board of Directors, from 1921 to 1928.
Harwood had a great love of the outdoors that began during her childhood in Springfield, Missouri, where she moved with her family at an early age. Over the years, she became a member of the Green Mountain Club, the Mazamas, and the Mountaineers. When she settled in her final home of Ontario, California, she joined the Sierra Club, and led local outings there for fourteen years.
Another love of Harwood's was education. She attained a liberal arts undergraduate degree at Drury University, which her father Charles helped endow. Later, she completed graduate studies at Wellesley College. After her father's example, Aurelia too donated to help fund universities, contributing to Pomona College, and scholarships for Chinese students at Mills College.
Though Harwood died in 1928, her name lived on in memory of her philanthropic work. The Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club named their new lodge after her in 1930. The peak east of Mount San Antonio, Mount Harwood, was also named in her honor, and recognized by the USGS in 1965. Harwood Court at Pomona College, and her namesake scholarship at Mills College, still bear her family name.
Thanks to Jerry Wopschall for the following information:
Source: Sierra Club Bulletin, Vol. XIV, No. 1, February, 1929
Aurelia Squire Harwood by Aurelia Henry Reinhardt (excerpts of an obituary)
Note: Aurelia Henry Reinhardt was a first cousin of Aurelia Squire Harwood, ASH's mother and AHR's father were sister and brother; their grandparents were Paul Mandell Henry and Aurelia Squier.
Aurelia Henry Reinhardt was president of Mills College, Oakland, California, 1916 - 1943.
When her death occurred in Los Angeles in June, 1928, Aurelia Harwood was serving her second term as President of the Sierra Club. She was not only an active and generous life member of this California organization; she held at the same time life membership in other mountain clubs, notably the Mazamas, of Oregon, the Mountaineers, of Washington, and the Green Moutain Club, of Vermont. She supported the Save-the-Redwoods movement; she gave time, effort, and money to many projects for conservation of natural resources; she was a fellow of the American Geographic League. These are symbolic of her life's deepest interest.
Born in Janesville, Wisconsin, devotion to her parents, who were both natives of Vermont, made her in many things a New Englander. Transported in childhood with the westward-moving family into Springfield, Missouri, she learned to know and love the great middle prairies of our continent and the valley of the mighty Mississippi. Her father became a founder of Drury College in Springfield. There she graduated in 1883, and there she acquired that belief in the American college which she later expressed in her interest in Pomona College, contributing to Harwood Court and Pilgrim Place, and in her interest in Mills College, founding two scholarships for Chinese students--the Catherine Henry Harwood Scholarship and the Aurelia Harwood Scholarship.
Her love of New England took her for two years of graduate work to Wellesley College. Then, filial loyalty took her in 1887, with her parents in their last westward move, to Ontario, California. Here, interest in New England still showed itself in her organization of the Ontario chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, in her cooperation with the Colonial Dames, and in the assistance which she gave at various times to genealogical and historic researches carried out in Massachusetts and Vermont.
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Harwood, Aurelia (c. 1860-1928) - Active 1914-28 (14.0 Years)
Local Hikes; desert camping
By the 1920s, Aurelia Harwood had become extremely active in the Sierra Club at both the local and national level, simultaneously serving on the chapter Executive Committee and the club Board of Directors from 1921 until her untimely death in 1928. She was the first woman president of the Sierra Club. Harwood was instrumental in establishing the Tahquitz Game Preserve in the San Jacinto Mountains in 1927. Harwood Lodge was named in her honor upon its completion in 1930.
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The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 76, page 213
Miss Aurelia Squier Harwood.
DAR ID Number: 75556
Born in Janesville, Wis.
Descendant of Andrew Squier, Zachariah Harwood, Anthony Haswell, Silas Rice, and Lieut. Oliver Rice.
Daughter of Charles Edward Harwood (b. 1836) and Catherine Seymour Henry (1837-1917), his wife, m. 1858.
Granddaughter of Hiram Harwood (1799-1891) and Eliza Haswell (1800-99), his wife, m. 1830; Paul M. Henry (1805-86) and Aurelia Squier (1809-86), his wife, m. 1836.
Gr-granddaughter of Perez Harwood (1772-1857) and Lucinda Finch, his wife, m. 1791; Wait Squier (b. 1767) and Hannah Powell (b. 1769), his wife, m. 1790; Anthony Haswell and Elizabeth Rice, his 2nd wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Zachariah Harwood and Lovina Rice (1751-1808), his wife, m. 1767; Andrew Squier and Huldah Bronson (1730-83), his 1st wife, m. 1755; Silas Rice and Lucy Knapp (b. 1745), his wife, m. 1766.
Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Oliver Rice and Hannah Barrett, his wife, m. 1742 (parents of Lovina).
Andrew Squier (1732-1823) served as a private in Capt. David Wheeler's Connecticut company, on the march from Lanesboro, 1777. He was born in Woodbury, Conn; died in Lanesboro, Mass.
Also No. 69775.
Zachariah Harwood (1742-1821) served as a private at the battle of Bennington, 1777. He was born in Hardwich, Mass.; died in Bennington, Vt.
Anthony Haswell (1756-1816) was an enthusiastic writer, a daring patriot and the editor and owner of the "Massachusetts Spy," published [p.213] in Wooster, Mass., 1777-83. He was born in England; died in Bennington, Vt.
Also No. 28320.
Oliver Rice (1717-1820) served as sergeant-major, ensign and lieutenant, 1779-80, in the 4th and 9th Massachusetts regiments. He was born in Marlboro, Mass.; died in Bennington, Vt.
Silas Rice (1745-1820) served at the battle of Bennington under Capt. John Boynton, Col. Nathan Sparhawk's regiment, 1777. He was born in Sudbury, Mass.; died in Crosberg, Vt.
Los Angeles Sunday Times, P. 42, Col. 1
Sun., Mar. 5, 1916
SOCIETY
Item from: Upland
Mrs. Charles E. Harwood and Miss Aurelia Squire Harwood were hostesses Monday afternoon at their delightful home in North Euclid avenue to the members of the San Antonio Chapter, Daughters of the American revolution of Ontario at a Colonial costume party. Red ranunculus, white stock and blue vinca successfully carried out the patriotic color motif in the decorations. Mrs. Harwood received in a Colonial gown and lace cap, which had been the possession of her mother many years ago, and the costumes of the guests were equally interesting. Several readings by Mrs. Ralph Gage Spencer added to the pleasure of the afternoon. A tempting collation was served late in the afternoon. The guests who participated in the enjoyable affair included Mrs. Wilbur A. Fiske (and 19 others).
Los Angeles Sunday Times, P. 56, Col. 3
Sun., Mar. 6, 1921
SOCIETY
Item from: UPLAND
Continuing a pretty custom inaugurated a number of years ago by her late mother, Mrs. Charles E. Harwood, that of entertaining the members of the San Antonio chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, at a colonial tea for the February meeting, Miss Aurelia Harwood was hostess Monday afternoon at the attractive Harwood home in Euclid avenue. Miss Harwood was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Ernest W. Thayer and Miss Mary Harwood. An interesting feature of the afternoon was an informal exhibit of old-time relics by Mrs. J.F. Hamilton, who appeared in Martha Washington costume. There was also exhibited a gold spoon, which had been presented by the National Society, D.A.R., to a real daughter of the revolution, an aunt of Mrs. Alden Bradford Whitney, who is a member of the local organization. Miss Elsie hamilton exhibited a copy book signed, Miss Caty Quicks, Feb. 28, 1820, which was just 101 years old.
Those who enjoyed the hospitality of the Harwood home on this occasion were Miss Mary Harwood (and 28 others).
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 8, Col. 1 & 2
Tue., Jun. 12, 1928
RITES FOR GIRL LEADER
Miss Aurelia Harwood, Philanthropist and Friend of Girlhood, Succumbs in Sixty-Fourth Year
UPLAND, June 11 - Miss Aurelia Squire Harwood, philanthropist, founder of several girls' organizations in this community, and serving a second term as State president of the Sierra Club with headquarters at Berkeley, who dined in Los Angeles Sunday, will be buried in Bellevue Cemetery here tomorrow with private services.
Miss Harwood was 64 years of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Harwood, prominent family in the west end of San Bernardino county. C. E. Harwood is president of Ontario-Cucamonga Fruit Exchange and is affiliated with many banking enterprises. Her mother preceded her in death several years ago.
Miss Harwood had lived here forty-one years. She held the distinction of being the only woman ever elected president of the Sierra Club. A memorial to Miss Harwood will continue for generations in Giant Forest. Her interest in legislative affairs of the State was centered on laws that prevented lumber corporations from touching the giant redwood trees. She spent much of her time leading girls' organizations on hiking and camping trips through the high Sierras.
Pomona College has especially enjoyed Miss Harwood's financial and personal influence, as have many churches of the community.
Before coming to California, Miss Harwood's home was in Springfield, Mo. Surviving are her father, Charles E. Harwood; one sister, Mrs. Isabella Scott, and two brothers, Edward C. Harwood and Paul H. Harwood.
Funeral services will be held at Bethel Congregational Church with Rev. John Barron Toomae officiating minister. He will be assisted by Dr. James Blaisdell, president of Pomona College.
Charles Edward Harwood, b. Oct. 19, 1830 in Bennington County, VT. and d. Jul. 19, 1933 at the age of 102 in San Bernardino County, CA. &
Catherine Seymour "Kate" Henry, b. Jul. 26, 1837 in Bennington, Bennington County, VT. and d. Mar. 28, 1917 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA.
Charles Edward Harwood married Catherine Seymour Henry on Oct. 07, 1858 in Bennington, Bennington, VT.
Catherine and Charles Edward Harwood's children were:
1) William Harwood, b. Feb. 12, 1860 and d. 1860 Janesville, Rock, WI.
2) Isabella Henry Harwood, b. Nov. 07, 1859 Janesville, Rock, WI., d. Sep. 09, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA. Isabella marr. Walter E. Scott, who d. Oct. 30, 1883, Springfield, MO.
3) Aurelia Squire Harwood 19 Sep 1863 Janesville, Rock, WI. and d. Jun. 10, 1928 Upland, San Bernardino, CA.
4) Mary Kate Harwood b. Dec. 24, 1866 Springfield, Greene, MO. and d. Aug. 04, 1886 Springfield, MO. Mary is buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, MO.
5) Agnes E. Harwood b. Aug. 17, 1869 and d. Oct. 07, 1886 (age 17 yrs. 3 mths). Agnes is buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, MO.
6) Edward Charles Harwood b. May 09, 1872 Springfield, MO. and d. Apr. 24, 1944 in Pasadena, L.A., CA. Edward marr.
Alice Gertrude Paul on Sept. 03, 1902.
7) Paul Henry Harwood b. Nov. 19, 1876 Springfield, MO. and d. Feb. 06, 1963 in Southport, Fairfield, CT. Paul marr.
Elsa Geist on Jun. 24, 1907 in Manhattan, NY, NY.
*Note: According to the Genealogical History of the Concord Harwoods: Descendants of.. Vol. 3, Paul Henry, the youngest son of Charles Edward Harwood, graduated from Columbia University, in 1903. He has for nine years resided in Mexico, having been Chief Engineer of the Mexican Asphalt Paving and Construction Co., and is now Vice-President and General Manager of the Mexican National Gas Company. He married Elsa Geist, June 24, 1907. One daughter, Catharine Elsa, born March 26, 1909 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Aurelia was the first female president of the Sierra Club. The Harwood Lodge at Manker Flat near Mt. Baldy was built by the Sierra Club in her honor.
Aurelia and her mother belonged to the national society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Source: Wikipedia:
Aurelia Squire Harwood (September 1865 - June 1928), daughter of the wealthy Harwood family of Ontario, California, was a conservationist, educator, and first female President of the Sierra Club in 1927 and 1928. In addition to her terms as President, she simultaneously sat on the Angeles Chapter's Executive Committee, and the club's Board of Directors, from 1921 to 1928.
Harwood had a great love of the outdoors that began during her childhood in Springfield, Missouri, where she moved with her family at an early age. Over the years, she became a member of the Green Mountain Club, the Mazamas, and the Mountaineers. When she settled in her final home of Ontario, California, she joined the Sierra Club, and led local outings there for fourteen years.
Another love of Harwood's was education. She attained a liberal arts undergraduate degree at Drury University, which her father Charles helped endow. Later, she completed graduate studies at Wellesley College. After her father's example, Aurelia too donated to help fund universities, contributing to Pomona College, and scholarships for Chinese students at Mills College.
Though Harwood died in 1928, her name lived on in memory of her philanthropic work. The Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club named their new lodge after her in 1930. The peak east of Mount San Antonio, Mount Harwood, was also named in her honor, and recognized by the USGS in 1965. Harwood Court at Pomona College, and her namesake scholarship at Mills College, still bear her family name.
Thanks to Jerry Wopschall for the following information:
Source: Sierra Club Bulletin, Vol. XIV, No. 1, February, 1929
Aurelia Squire Harwood by Aurelia Henry Reinhardt (excerpts of an obituary)
Note: Aurelia Henry Reinhardt was a first cousin of Aurelia Squire Harwood, ASH's mother and AHR's father were sister and brother; their grandparents were Paul Mandell Henry and Aurelia Squier.
Aurelia Henry Reinhardt was president of Mills College, Oakland, California, 1916 - 1943.
When her death occurred in Los Angeles in June, 1928, Aurelia Harwood was serving her second term as President of the Sierra Club. She was not only an active and generous life member of this California organization; she held at the same time life membership in other mountain clubs, notably the Mazamas, of Oregon, the Mountaineers, of Washington, and the Green Moutain Club, of Vermont. She supported the Save-the-Redwoods movement; she gave time, effort, and money to many projects for conservation of natural resources; she was a fellow of the American Geographic League. These are symbolic of her life's deepest interest.
Born in Janesville, Wisconsin, devotion to her parents, who were both natives of Vermont, made her in many things a New Englander. Transported in childhood with the westward-moving family into Springfield, Missouri, she learned to know and love the great middle prairies of our continent and the valley of the mighty Mississippi. Her father became a founder of Drury College in Springfield. There she graduated in 1883, and there she acquired that belief in the American college which she later expressed in her interest in Pomona College, contributing to Harwood Court and Pilgrim Place, and in her interest in Mills College, founding two scholarships for Chinese students--the Catherine Henry Harwood Scholarship and the Aurelia Harwood Scholarship.
Her love of New England took her for two years of graduate work to Wellesley College. Then, filial loyalty took her in 1887, with her parents in their last westward move, to Ontario, California. Here, interest in New England still showed itself in her organization of the Ontario chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, in her cooperation with the Colonial Dames, and in the assistance which she gave at various times to genealogical and historic researches carried out in Massachusetts and Vermont.
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Harwood, Aurelia (c. 1860-1928) - Active 1914-28 (14.0 Years)
Local Hikes; desert camping
By the 1920s, Aurelia Harwood had become extremely active in the Sierra Club at both the local and national level, simultaneously serving on the chapter Executive Committee and the club Board of Directors from 1921 until her untimely death in 1928. She was the first woman president of the Sierra Club. Harwood was instrumental in establishing the Tahquitz Game Preserve in the San Jacinto Mountains in 1927. Harwood Lodge was named in her honor upon its completion in 1930.
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The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 76, page 213
Miss Aurelia Squier Harwood.
DAR ID Number: 75556
Born in Janesville, Wis.
Descendant of Andrew Squier, Zachariah Harwood, Anthony Haswell, Silas Rice, and Lieut. Oliver Rice.
Daughter of Charles Edward Harwood (b. 1836) and Catherine Seymour Henry (1837-1917), his wife, m. 1858.
Granddaughter of Hiram Harwood (1799-1891) and Eliza Haswell (1800-99), his wife, m. 1830; Paul M. Henry (1805-86) and Aurelia Squier (1809-86), his wife, m. 1836.
Gr-granddaughter of Perez Harwood (1772-1857) and Lucinda Finch, his wife, m. 1791; Wait Squier (b. 1767) and Hannah Powell (b. 1769), his wife, m. 1790; Anthony Haswell and Elizabeth Rice, his 2nd wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Zachariah Harwood and Lovina Rice (1751-1808), his wife, m. 1767; Andrew Squier and Huldah Bronson (1730-83), his 1st wife, m. 1755; Silas Rice and Lucy Knapp (b. 1745), his wife, m. 1766.
Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Oliver Rice and Hannah Barrett, his wife, m. 1742 (parents of Lovina).
Andrew Squier (1732-1823) served as a private in Capt. David Wheeler's Connecticut company, on the march from Lanesboro, 1777. He was born in Woodbury, Conn; died in Lanesboro, Mass.
Also No. 69775.
Zachariah Harwood (1742-1821) served as a private at the battle of Bennington, 1777. He was born in Hardwich, Mass.; died in Bennington, Vt.
Anthony Haswell (1756-1816) was an enthusiastic writer, a daring patriot and the editor and owner of the "Massachusetts Spy," published [p.213] in Wooster, Mass., 1777-83. He was born in England; died in Bennington, Vt.
Also No. 28320.
Oliver Rice (1717-1820) served as sergeant-major, ensign and lieutenant, 1779-80, in the 4th and 9th Massachusetts regiments. He was born in Marlboro, Mass.; died in Bennington, Vt.
Silas Rice (1745-1820) served at the battle of Bennington under Capt. John Boynton, Col. Nathan Sparhawk's regiment, 1777. He was born in Sudbury, Mass.; died in Crosberg, Vt.
Los Angeles Sunday Times, P. 42, Col. 1
Sun., Mar. 5, 1916
SOCIETY
Item from: Upland
Mrs. Charles E. Harwood and Miss Aurelia Squire Harwood were hostesses Monday afternoon at their delightful home in North Euclid avenue to the members of the San Antonio Chapter, Daughters of the American revolution of Ontario at a Colonial costume party. Red ranunculus, white stock and blue vinca successfully carried out the patriotic color motif in the decorations. Mrs. Harwood received in a Colonial gown and lace cap, which had been the possession of her mother many years ago, and the costumes of the guests were equally interesting. Several readings by Mrs. Ralph Gage Spencer added to the pleasure of the afternoon. A tempting collation was served late in the afternoon. The guests who participated in the enjoyable affair included Mrs. Wilbur A. Fiske (and 19 others).
Los Angeles Sunday Times, P. 56, Col. 3
Sun., Mar. 6, 1921
SOCIETY
Item from: UPLAND
Continuing a pretty custom inaugurated a number of years ago by her late mother, Mrs. Charles E. Harwood, that of entertaining the members of the San Antonio chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, at a colonial tea for the February meeting, Miss Aurelia Harwood was hostess Monday afternoon at the attractive Harwood home in Euclid avenue. Miss Harwood was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Ernest W. Thayer and Miss Mary Harwood. An interesting feature of the afternoon was an informal exhibit of old-time relics by Mrs. J.F. Hamilton, who appeared in Martha Washington costume. There was also exhibited a gold spoon, which had been presented by the National Society, D.A.R., to a real daughter of the revolution, an aunt of Mrs. Alden Bradford Whitney, who is a member of the local organization. Miss Elsie hamilton exhibited a copy book signed, Miss Caty Quicks, Feb. 28, 1820, which was just 101 years old.
Those who enjoyed the hospitality of the Harwood home on this occasion were Miss Mary Harwood (and 28 others).
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 8, Col. 1 & 2
Tue., Jun. 12, 1928
RITES FOR GIRL LEADER
Miss Aurelia Harwood, Philanthropist and Friend of Girlhood, Succumbs in Sixty-Fourth Year
UPLAND, June 11 - Miss Aurelia Squire Harwood, philanthropist, founder of several girls' organizations in this community, and serving a second term as State president of the Sierra Club with headquarters at Berkeley, who dined in Los Angeles Sunday, will be buried in Bellevue Cemetery here tomorrow with private services.
Miss Harwood was 64 years of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Harwood, prominent family in the west end of San Bernardino county. C. E. Harwood is president of Ontario-Cucamonga Fruit Exchange and is affiliated with many banking enterprises. Her mother preceded her in death several years ago.
Miss Harwood had lived here forty-one years. She held the distinction of being the only woman ever elected president of the Sierra Club. A memorial to Miss Harwood will continue for generations in Giant Forest. Her interest in legislative affairs of the State was centered on laws that prevented lumber corporations from touching the giant redwood trees. She spent much of her time leading girls' organizations on hiking and camping trips through the high Sierras.
Pomona College has especially enjoyed Miss Harwood's financial and personal influence, as have many churches of the community.
Before coming to California, Miss Harwood's home was in Springfield, Mo. Surviving are her father, Charles E. Harwood; one sister, Mrs. Isabella Scott, and two brothers, Edward C. Harwood and Paul H. Harwood.
Funeral services will be held at Bethel Congregational Church with Rev. John Barron Toomae officiating minister. He will be assisted by Dr. James Blaisdell, president of Pomona College.
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