Genealogy of the Rigg, Hargleroad, Orchard, Mortensen and Allied Families
Michael E. Hargleroad pedigree charts and records
Michael and Elizabeth Hargleroad/Harcleroad had 13 children, 10 of whom lived to adulthood and are pictured here. Most of them married and raised their families in Adams County, Nebraska. Their son, William Brownlee Gabby Hargleroad (1863-1945) is our direct ancestor.
Michael E. Hargleroad, 1824-1904, father, our direct ancestor Emigrated from Chambersburg, PA to Huntington, IN in 1874 then to Holstein, Nebraska in 1875
Elizabeth Brough Hargleroad, 1834-1882, mother, our direct ancestor, wife of Michael. Married just before her 16th birthday, mother of 13 children (10 lived to adulthood).
1. Mary Catherine (Kate) Hargleroad Coover, 1851-1908 Kate and George Coover were already married when her parents went west. They stayed in Chambersburg, PA and raised their family.
2. Christian Peter Hargleroad, 1852-1915 Married Mary Evans, in Adams Co., Nebraska and they raised their family there.
3. Michael Andrew Hargleroad, 1854-1920 Married Sarah Connely, in Adams Co. Nebraska and raised their family there.
4. Susannah (Sue) Hargleroad Hoffield, 1856-1812 Met and married Augustus Hoffield in Adams Co., Nebraska and they raised their family there.
6. Sarah (Sadie) Jane Hargleroad Martin, 1859-1942 Married Solomon Martin in Holstein, Nebraska, later moved to Mankato, Kansas
7. William Brownlee Gabby Hargleroad, 1824-1904, our direct ancestor. Met and married Magdalena Blank in Adams county, Nebraska, where they raised their family.