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Historical information from The American Carbonator and American Bottler (1911). 

Albert C. Hardenbrook was born in Noble County, Indiana, Nov. 24, 1835, and died at his home in Walkerton, Dec. 15, 1910. He was married to Miss Malinda Hathaway at Ligonier, Ind., Dec. 18, 1866. To them were born five children—Harry and Mrs. P. L. Fitzgerald, of Gary, Ind.; Lola, deceased; Vernon and James, of Walkerton.

Mr. Hardenbrook had been in declining health for the past year, but was not considered serious until the last week before his death.

At the age of 18 years he left his home and started West, spending three years upon the plains.

In 1861 he went from New York to California by water, after which he engaged in mining in different parts of the West. He crossed the Rocky Mountains 21 times. He had a charter to run a ferry on Snake River in Montana 100 miles from any white man.

In 1886 Mr. Hardenbrook, with his family, moved to Walkerton, and in 1898 he and his son Vernon opened the wholesale bottling establishment under the firm name of Hardenbrook & Son.

The deceased was a man of strong character. He was honorable in his dealings, generous and warm-hearted, and was always ready to help any worthy person in want, but he made no display of these acts of charity. They came direct from the kindness of his heart and his anxiety to relieve suffering.

He was a kind and loving father and husband, a true friend and good neighbor. He had a large circle of friends, who will greatly miss him.