Eugene Harder

Born: 1855

Died: October 28, 1926

Married: Jennie Lawyer

Children: Merle Harder, Ola, Mabel, Essie

Eugene A. Harder owned the Ray Brook House.

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Malone Farmer, October 11, 1905

The famous old Ray Brook House near the new State sanitarium has been sold by Byron A. Cameron to Eugene A. Harder, of Hillsboro, St. Lawrence county. The property has been in the Cameron family since 1867 and has entertained both Grover Cleveland and Chester A. Arthur in its day. The property includes 180 acres of land operated as a hotel and farm together, and the consideration is reported to have been about $15,000.

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The Northern Tribune, November 3, 1926

The remains of Mr. Eugene Harder of Raybrook and a respected citizen of this town for many years, was brought here Saturday for funeral services and burial. Mr. Harder suffered a stroke two years ago and never fully recovered. Pneumonia hastened his death. He leaves his widow who was formerly Jennie Lawyer of this place, three daughters, Mable, Ola and Essie and one son, Merle, to mourn the loss of a helpful husband and affectionate father. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.