John Thomas Hardison was born 27 Sept 1869 Cumberland Co. KY. Died 1 Oct 1928 in Sumner Co. TN. Buried in Gallatin Cemetery, Gallatin, Sumner Co. TN.

John was the son of John A. Hardison and Mary Evine Radford. He married Ruth Ann Thurmond (daughter of John W. Thurmond & Pauline William). Ruth Ann was born 24 Dec 1869 Celina, Clay Co. TN. Died 28 July 1925 in Sumner Co. TN. Buried Gallatin Cemetery, Gallatin, Sumner Co. TN. John remarried on 30th Oct 1927 to Eiza Shrum.

Eight children born to John and Ruth: Mary 1881, Attie L. 1893, Mattie B. 1895, Alvin H. 1898, Fannie C. 1902, Ervin P. 1906, Jack M. 1909, and Thomas W. 1911.

Painting belongs to Mrs. J. W. Denney
Information from Lorraine Ford.

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