Harding, Garrick M
lawyer, jurist, was born July 12, 1827, in Exeter, Pa. He received his education at the Franklin academy, at the Madison academy, and in 1848 graduated from the Dickinson college of Carlisle, Pa. He was admitted to the bar in 1850; and during 1858-61 was attorneygeneral of Luzerne county, Pa. During 1870-80 he was president judge of the eleventh judicial district of Pennsylvania, which position he resigned and returned to the practice of law. His judicial career covered the days of the Molly McGuires in Pennsylvania, many of whom were tried before him and convicted; some were imprisoned for long terms, and some were hanged. In addition to a thorough knowledge of the law, Judge Harding possessed powers of oratory that won him fame from the commencement of his professional career.