DANA, David 1814 - 1880

DANA, VAN ORDEN

Posted By: Bill Rathbun
Date: 8/23/2003 at 00:16:08

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, January 28, 1880
Page 3, Columns 4 and 5

Death of an Estimable Man.

The Fairfield correspondent of the "Hawkeye" says the death of Mr. David DANA, which occurred in this city Sunday :

"Fairfield sustained a great loss yesterday in the death of David DANA. He was sixty-five years of age, and for many years has been a great sufferer from disease of the kidneys. Mr. DANA was born at Peacham, Vermont; came to Chicago in 1836, and in 1837 moved to Peru, Illinois, being one of the earliest settlers there, and came to this city about four years since. Quiet and unassuming in his manner, by his sterling integrity and courteous manner he won the respect of all who knew him. As a citizen he will be missed, and his bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community."

During his short residence in this city he had won many warm friends who had high regard for him as a man, and respect as a neighbor and citizen. All of them will cordially endorse the above, and the entire city will regret the departure of one so highly esteemed.

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Original posting by Bill Rathbun --

The Fairfield Tribune
Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa
Thursday, January 29, 1880
Page 3, Column 3

Death of a Pioneer in the West.--

David DANA, whose death occurred in this city last Sunday, was the second son of David and Rachel V. DANA, and was born May 4th, 1814, in Peacham, Caledonia Co., Vermont, and belonged to the branch of the DANA family which has become widely known through its eminent sons. Of a pious and sterling ancestry, David DANA was reared in the integrity of his father and the truth of the Gospel. Arriving at man's estate he left the parental roof and sought a field of activity in the West. In the year 1836 he came to Illinois and located in Chicago, then hardly more than a trading post with the Indians. Continued ill-health, however, led him to forsake the malarial atmosphere of the future metropolis of the northwest. Joining a surveying party of the old Illinois Central R. R., then proposing a track between Chicago and Peru, Ill., he visited the latter place and at the close of the engagement with the company located in this then promising village. In September, 1847, he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine M. VAN ORDEN. Three children, a son and two daughters, were the fruits of this union. After his marriage he retired from business and removed to his farm a few miles from the city. Here he lived in retirement for many years until his son and eldest daughter married and removed to Iowa, when he followed them hither and came to Fairfield in 1876.

His quiet, sincere, and upright life in this city is well known to many of our citizens, but that his life was also one of great suffering and constant battle with death was known but to a very few. Six years ago an acute disease brought him to the border of the grave and left him the prey to almost daily torments.

Last year while on a visit to Illinois he was seized with a dangerous hemorrhage of the kidneys. From this attack he partially recovered only to be seized again. On his return home a few days ago a last and fatal attack supervened. His brother and his children were summoned to his bedside and on Sunday last, at four o'clock in the afternoon, surrounded by his family, he passed away.

A fond husband, a kind father, a true friend and an honest man, David DANA will be remembered alike by his friends and kindred and all who knew him. Quite in his manner and reserved in his feelings, it was not easy to gain access to his affections; but his heart once opened was never closed against any it had received. A man of few words, his words were sincere and prudent. A man of warm affections, his life was bound up in the lives of members of his household and his bosom friends. A man of fortitude, he endured his sufferings with patience and in silence. A man of honor he has left a name that none will speak against.

On Tuesday, Jan. 27th, his remains were borne to their last resting place in the new Cemetery, followed by many of our citizens.

Transcribed by Cathy Joynt Labath labaths@worldnet.att.net

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, February 11, 1880
Page 2, Column 7

Probate of Will.

To Whom it May Concern:--Notice is hereby given that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of David DANA, deceased, is on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson county, and that Monday, Sept. 6, 1880, has been set for the hearing and proof of same.

A. W. JAQUES, Clerk.
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Note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, in Lot Old.P.381. Wife Katherine died in 1902 and is buried with him.