Charles Edward Harwood

Charles Edward Harwood

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Parents:

FATHER: Hiram Harwood, born on May 2, 1799 in Bennington County, Vermont. and died on January 29, 1891 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California
MOTHER: Eliza H Haswell, born on October 13, 1800 in Bennington County, Vermont and died on November 29, 1899 in Ontario, San Bernardino County, California

Information on Charles Edward Harwood from the Genealogical History of the Concord Harwoods: Descendants of.. Volume 3, Charles Edward Harwood is a graduate of Williams College, Class of 1852. He studied law under Judge Pierpont Isham, and was admitted to the bar at Janesville, Wisconsin, in 1856. He removed to Springfield, Mo., in the spring of 1866, and to Upland, Cal., in 1887.

While in Missouri, was largely interested in the founded of Drury College, which conferred on him the degree of L.L.D. in consideration of his aid and devotion to the cause of Christian education. He's still a member of its Board of Trustees; also a member of the Board of Trustees of Pomona College in Claremont, California. He's also Corporate member of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. He was a delegate to the World's Missionary Convention, held in Edinburgh, in June, 1910.

Is largely interested in the Republic of Mexico, being President of the Mexican Asphalt Paving Company, and Vice President of the Mexican Petroleum Company, the largest oil producer in the Republic. He's also President of the Commercial National Bank of Upland, and President of the Citizens Savings Bank of Upland. Although 82 years of age, he's able to give attention to all these varied interests, and has just returned with his family from spending the summer (1912) in Europe.

Spouse:

Charles Edward Harwood married Catherine Seymour Henry on October 07, 1858 in Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont.

Children:

Catherine and Charles Edward Harwood's children were:

1) William Harwood, born on February 12, 1860 and died on 1860 Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin.
2) Isabella Henry Harwood, born on November 07, 1859 Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin., died on September 09, 1946 in Los Angeles, California. Isabella married Walter E. Scott, who died on October 30, 1883 in Springfield, Missouri.
3) Aurelia Squire Harwood born on 19 September 1863 Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin and died on June 10, 1928 Upland, San Bernardino, California.
4) Mary Catherine "Kate" Harwood born on December 24, 1866 Springfield, Greene County, Missouri and died on August 04, 1868 Springfield, Missouri. Mary is buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri. Mary is buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri.
5) Agnes Eliza Harwood born on August 17, 1869 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri and died on October 07, 1886 (age 17 yrs. 3 months). Agnes is buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri.
6) Edward Charles Harwood born on May 09, 1872 Springfield, Missouri. and died on April 24, 1944 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California. Edward married Alice Gertrude Paul on September 03, 1902.
7) Paul Henry Harwood b. Nov. 19, 1876 Springfield, Missouri. and d. February 06, 1963 in Southport, Fairfield, Connecticut. Paul married Elsa Geist on June 24, 1907 in Manhattan, New York, New York.

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.

Additional Info:

Much of Alfred and Charles Harwood's early wealth came from dealings in Springfield, Missouri. A.M. Haswell, mentioned below, was a nephew of Charles and Alfred's mother, Eliza. They were all members of the Congregational Church in Springfield where James H. Harwood was minister.

History and Directory of Springfield and North Springfield

Containing A Historical Sketch Of The Early Settlement, Growth And Business Importance Of These Cities; The Residence And Occupation Of All Heads Of Families And Persons Over Eighteen Years Of Age; The Population At The Time Of Publication, And Other Valuable Information.

Compiled and Published by George S. Escott 1878

RAILROAD LAND OFFICE

Prominent among the business interests of North Springfield in its infancy, was the real estate business, and in that little building, before mentioned, which still stands on the corner of Commercial street and Jefferson avenue, we are credibly informed that $90,000 worth of town lots were sold during the first six months. Besides this, thousands of acres of farming lands were sold during the same time, by Messrs. C. E. and Alfred Harwood, who occupied this office, and were for several years the authorized agents of the Railroad Company, for whom they have transferred nearly a million dollars worth of real estate.

These gentlemen were originally from Bennington, Vermont, but came here from Wisconsin or Illinois. They are both highly respected citizens, and have amassed a large amount of property in the town and surrounding country, in the short time they have been in Southwest Missouri. They both reside within the limits of "Old Town."

In the spring of 1878 the Harwood Bros. resigned the position of agents for the Railroad Company, and Dr. E. T. Robberson was appointed as their successor. The Doctor, who is also a citizen of Springfield, has always been one of the most active and earnest advocates of all measures for the advancement of "New Town." The business of the office is now under the efficient management of A.M. Haswell, who is thoroughly posted in all the details of the business, having formerly assisted Messrs. Harwood Brothers in the office, and being for some time engaged in "grading" and setting prices upon the various tracts of railroad land in this and neighboring counties. Dr. Robberson is thus relieved of most of the care and responsibility of the office, and still has time to continue the practice of his profession. He is also a partner in the large drug store of Robberson & Reed, in the brick building at the corner of Commercial street and Benton avenue, where he has his office; besides which, he is a partner with Mr. McCaskill in a dry goods store in the west end of town, and has a controlling interest in various other business enterprises.

The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, California), P. 15, Thurs., Oct. 16, 1930

All Pomona students in this locality will be interested in learning of the delightful tributes paid to Charles Edward Harwood, one of the founders of the college, who Sunday will celebrate his one hundredth birthday. Harwood court, the girls' dormitory, which was given by Mr. Harwood as a memorial to his wife, was the scene of a delightful luncheon, which Mr. and Mrs. Aplin attended with other trustees, faculty members and other college notables and their wives.

The luncheon which was served in the patio of Harwood court by the girls of the dormitory was attended by 200. A special feature was the mammoth birthday cake with its 100 candles which was cut by Mr. Harwood. All gathered in Bridges hall, where President Blaisdell, of Claremont colleges, gave the address of honor and the degree of doctor of laws was confirmed upon Mr. Harwood. Mr. and Mrs. Aplin also called upon Mrs. Carrie M. Lamb, who recently moved from Highland into a new home in Pilgrim place, Claremont.

The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, California), P. 14, Fri., Nov. 7, 1930
HARWOOD WILL HEAD PLANT IN UPLAND AGAIN

Centenarian Starts Thirty-Eighth Year as President of House He Organized in 1893

UPLAND, Nov. 6 - Charles E. Harwood, Upland's 'grand old man' who recently celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of his birthday, was this afternoon re-elected to the presidency of the Upland Lemon Growers' association when the board of directors organized following the annual meeting of grower members of the organization at their mammoth packing house on Fourth Avenue.

The term of office on which Mr. Harwood is now starting will be his thirty-eighth consecutive year as head of the association, which he was instrumental in founding in 1893. The centenarian presided at today's annual meeting and spoke briefly of the early history of the organization.

C.C. Warren, of Glendora, who was also a member of the original board of directors, was a special guest at the meeting, which was featured by a luncheon at the noon hour and attended by nearly 500.

San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 14, Wed., May 27, 1931

Upland Centenarian to Make Trip East to Attend Wedding

UPLAND, May 26 - Charles E. Harwood, widely known as "the grand old man of Upland," who celebrated his hundredth birthday last October, expects to leave tomorrow for the East to attend the marriage of his granddaughter, Miss Catherine Elsa Harwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Henry Harwood of New York city to Charles Lockhart of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The wedding is expected to be an event of the latter part of June at Lake Placid. The bride-elect has been a frequent visitor in the West End and has a large circle of friends here.

Mr. Harwood will make the eastern trip over the Santa Fe and will be accompanied by his personal nurse, Miss Metta Fugit. Tentative plans include a stop at Springfield, Mo., where the centenarian will attend commencement exercises at Drury college, which he founded and of which he is the oldest director.

The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, California), P. 16, September 1, 1932

Many View Eclipse Through Telescope

ONTARIO - August 31 - Responding to the invitation of Dr. Ralph B. Larkin, former Ontario pastor and now well known in the Southland as an astronomer of note, a number of West End residents today observed the partial eclipse of the sun through his private telescope.

Included among the many friends was Charles Edward Harwood, Upland's grand old man, who despite the fact that he will be 102 on October 19, displayed an active interest in the sight. The observer saw a reflected picture of the phenomenon as Dr. Larkin explained salient points.

• One of the reasons Charles E. and Catherine moved from Janesville, Wisconsin to Springfield, Missouri in 1866 was due to Charles' health. The doctor told him to go where the winters were not as harsh. Perhaps that is why he lived to be 102.