Children: Mary Elizabeth (2/6/1873-4/18/1938), John, Jr. (8/3/1875-10/24/1931, Jane Martina (7/15/1877-10/12/1931).
Married both his wives when each was 15 years old. Just five days after his second wedding, his bride asked Hardin to return her home to her parents. Seven months later, he was dead.