Henry W. Hanna

HANNA, SHARP, BRAYTON, HERBERT, PRESNALL

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Date: 4/7/2009 at 14:09:31

HENRY W. HANNA, attorney at law, Audubon, Iowa, was born in Licking County, Ohio, in the village of Utica, December 25, 1847. His father, Andrew G. Hanna, was one of the early settlers in Ohio. He was married to Miss Lavina Sharp, of Wayne County, Ohio, and they settled in Licking County, afterward removing to Richland County; from this county they came to Johnson County, Iowa, in 1854, and stopped at what was then known as Clark's Mills, now Coralville. Here they lived until September, 1855, and then moved to Iowa City, where they resided until March, 1856, when they removed to Benton County, Iowa. Here they went on a new place, to which they added many improvements. In 1875 they removed to Marengo, where Andrew G. Hanna died, December 30, 1880. His wife, who still survives him, makes her home with her daughter in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is the mother of six children, four sons and two daughters. Henry W. Hanna is the third child. His early education was received in the district schools of Benton County. In 1866 he entered the State University at Iowa City, and graduated from the academical department in 1872. He spent the winters of 1867, 1868 and 1869 in teaching school. In September, 1872, Mr. Hanna went to Cass County, Iowa, and began the study of law in Atlantic with his brother, J. T. Hanna. He was admitted to the bar in March, 1874. In September of the same year he moved to Exira, Audubon County, and commenced the practice of law. In October, 1879, he went to Audubon and opened an office alone, and has since been engaged in an active practice of his profession. Mr. Hanna was married September, 1883, to Miss Jennie Brayton, of Audubon, a native of Wisconsin. They have two children Lena L. and Ruby M. Mr. Hanna was elected county attorney in the fall of 1886, and reelected in 1888. He owns a good farm, which he rents. He was initiated in Exodus Lodge, No. 342, A. F. & A. M., at Exira, and became a member of Veritas Lodge at Audubon in 1882. He is also a member of Godfrey Commandery, No. 44, being one of its charter members, and recorder since its organization. During his residence in Cass County he was appointed deputy sheriff, and served under E. E. Herbert and J. S. Presnall. He has served as secretary of the Blue Lodge for two years. He has a select law library which cost $1,500, and is one of the best in the western part of the State, and a complete set of abstracts of all lands in Audubon County.

1889 BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF
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