Unknown Newspaper - 1939

John Haney, eldest son of Isaac and Annie Haney, was born February 26, 1846, and departed this life on April 20, 1939, at the ripe old age of 93 years, one month, and 24 days.

On Jan. 6, 1870 he was united in marriage to Miss Hettie Wilson, and to this union, five children were born, namely: Oscar, the eldest son, who departed this life on May 18, 1932; Clark, a second son, who died on Dec. 8, 1915; Charley, who resides near the homestead of his late father; Nelia, wife of William Hanback of Glasgow; and Nellie, wife of Lawrence McGuire, who has for many years lived in her father's home and whose hands have never tired in caring for his home and his general welfare in his declining years.

Mr. Haney left eighteen grandchildren, forty-five great grandchildren, one great, great grandchild, and a great aggregation of splendid neighbors and friends to mourn his departure.

At the age of nineteen, and on Feb. 21, 1865, Mr. Haney enlisted as a volunteer in the United States Army, and became a member of Co. F., of the 61st Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry, where he soon arose to the rank of Corporal in his company, which position he held up to the time of his honorable discharge on Sept. 8, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn.

On May 19, 1915, his faithful wife, Hettie departed this life, leaving her fond husband to battle the affairs of this life alone. Finding a very hard experience to get along without a companion, after many lonely years, Mr. Haney was again joined in wedlock with Mrs. Emma Wallace, but on March 11, 1934, she departed this life, again leaving Mr. Haney alone, since which time one or the other of his fond daughters has made her home with him to cheer him on his way.

In his early manhood, Mr. Haney became converted to the religious faith, and became a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist church, and remained a true follower of Christ to the end.

Few men have ever enjoyed a broader circle of friends and neighbors than John Haney. He always had a good word for everybody, was ever most careful not to do or say that which might offend or create dissension. He loved his home and family, and was always pleased to have his neighbors and friends visit his home, and talk with him.

JOHN HANEY, LAST CIVIL WAR VETERAN OF SCOTT COUNTY ANSWERS FINAL CALL

Taps have been sounded for Scott county's last surviving Civil war veteran.

John Haney, who was 93 years old on Feb. 26th, and who was a great, great grandfather, passed away about 5 o'clock Thursday morning, April 20, 1939, at the home of his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McGuire, south of Alsey, where he had been making his home the past several years. Death was attributed to erysipelas, combined with infirmities of old age.

Up until the past winter the deceased had been in exceptionally good health, and active for a man of his years. It was not until the last few months that illness began to take its toll.

During his active years, and following his military service as a Union soldier in the Civil war, he successfully followed the occupation of farming at the home place, south of Alsey. After his advanced age forced him to retire, he has made his home with his children.

Simple yet impressive military rites were accorded the 93 year old veteran at funeral services conducted at the late residence, south of Alsey, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. A large gathering of relatives and friends assembled at the country home to pay their last respects to one, known widely by his hospitality and his eagerness for conversation with his friends.

Rev. Albert Monroe, Chaplain of the White Hall Legion post, and Elder Curtis Blackburn delivered fitting eulogies during the service. Three hymns, "The Old Rugged Cross," "Sometime We'll Understand," and "We Are Going Down The Valley," were sung by a quartet, composed of Mrs. Orval Hayes, Mrs. Clarence Thompson, Mrs. Harry Barnett and Mrs. Wayne Leitze.

The beautiful floral offerings were cared for by Mrs. Joe Mikus, Mrs. C. C. Coats, Mrs. Bert Gibbs, Mrs. Claude Sherwin, and Mrs. Paul Howard.

Casket bearers were Paul, Claude, Yuel and Jay Haney and Harley and John Hanback, with interment being made in the family lot in the Wilson cemetery, east of Glasgow.

In accordance with the military service for the deceased veteran, members of several Legion posts, including the South Scott, Winchester, Bluffs (bottom of page is missing) the management of his business affairs, and by diligence, and frugality he amassed a goodly store of this world's goods, till he has passed on, leaving a splendid heritage for his loved ones, but no heritage so grand as the good name which has always borne and instilled into the lives and character of his children and grandchildren, every one of whom can ever rise up and call him blessed.

He was not a great reader, but having a fine memory, he retained what he learned of important events, till he could talk intelligently on most any subject. He was unassuming, cared little for pomp or parade, but was always content to "just live in his house by the side of the road and be a friend to man."

Yes, he has fought a good fight, he has kept the faith and has truly earned the perfect right to now "Wrap his mantle about him and joyously go running home to God."

Submitted by: Bertha Emmett