Ancestors had migrated from Pennsylvania's Wyoming Valley.
The eldest of eight children born to Dr. George Tryon Harding, Sr. and Phoebe Elizabeth (Dickerson) Harding
Spent most of his childhood on farms
Attended a one room schoolhouse. This is where he learned to read, write, and spell
Moved to Caledonia, Ohio during his teen years, a (neighboring Marion County)
Served as a printer's helper and learned how to stick type, feed press, make up forms, and wash rollers
At age 14, studied printing and newspaper trading in Ohio Central College in nearby Iberian and graduated in 1882.
After college, Harding taught in a country school outside Marion, Ohio, for one term before trying on laws, insurance sales, and journalism for the local newspaper.
Bought Marion Daily Star after graduating, which later became one of the most successful newspaper in Ohio. The editorial supported the Republican Party.
At age 24 he suffered from exhaustion and spent time recovering at Battle Creek Sanitarium (Western Health Reform Institute) to regain his strength
In 1891 married Florence Kling DeWolfe, daughter of Amos Hall Kling (his nemesis). Florence Kling DeWolfe is a divorcee and a mother of a son. Florence's father was furious with his daughter's decision to marry Harding and forbade his wife from attending the wedding. They did not speak to her for 8 years.
Harding’s business, Marion Daily Star was turned into a good business with Florence’s help. She helped Harding achieve more than what he has done alone. She has also been credited with her support in Harding’s election
In 1899, he was elected as an Ohio State Senator. He served until 1903, when he was elected to be lieutenant governor of Ohio.
In 1915, he became a U.S. Senator from Ohio. He served until 1921 when he became president.
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