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Submitted: 1/17/25 • Approved: 1/17/25 • Last Updated: 1/20/25 • R836398-G0-S3
22 Nov 1851/61 *Delphi Carroll IN
28 Oct 1922 Almshouse Carthage MO
Son of Simon Bolivar Hanna and Matilda Hight
He may have been married to:
Isabella Warren 13 Dec 1866 Warren Co IN
Ellie S Downey 22 Dec 1888 Switzerland IN
OBITS:
Aged Man Dies at Almshouse William Pitt Hanna, who came to the county farm seven years ago from Duenweg, died early this morning from a complication of ailments. He was 71 years old. The aged man had been blind for 14 years but it was not known at the county hospital what caused his blindness. Mr. Hanna was a native of *North Carolina.
He has a sister living in Aurora and two sons, who are believed to be in Oklahoma. Funeral services probably will be held Monday if relatives are not heard.
Carthage Evening Press
Carthage, Missouri · Saturday, October 28, 1922
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WILLIAM PITT HANNA, 71, DIES AT COUNTY FARM Wm. Pitt Hanna, 71 years old, and blind, died yesterday at the county farm from a complication of disorders. Little was known of his personal history, except that he was born in *North Carolina and had a sister living at Aurora.
Two sons also are believed to be living in Oklahoma. Funeral will be held on Monday, It is said he had been blind 14 years. but it is not known how he lost his sight.
Jasper County Democrat
Carthage, Missouri · Tuesday, October 31, 1922
Contributed on 1/17/25
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