HAISTON, Peter I. 1840 - 1909

HAISTON, VAN SANT, MCDANIEL, WALKER, HAMILTON

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 1/25/2024 at 22:42:07

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, June 28, 1909
Page 2, Column 3

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... --P. I. HAISTON who has been ill for some time is reported in a very serious condition today and friends are much concerned about him. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Wednesday, July 7, 1909
Page 3, Column 3

CIVIL WAR VETERAN DEAD

Peter HAISTON, Well Known Citizen of Fairfield Died This Noon.

Peter I. HAISTON died this noon at 12:10 o'clock at his home on West Grimes street after an illness of ten weeks. His death was not unexpected as he had been in a serious condition for several weeks past and his children had been prepared for his departure.

Mr. HAISTON was one of the best known citizens of Fairfield and his death will be sincerely regretted by a large number of friends. Three months ago (sic - two months ago, May 1st) the faithful wife and helpmate was called away and from that time Mr. HAISTON had steadily failed in health and spirits so that even by death the husband and wife were not long separated.

Mr. HAISTON was born near Wooster, Ohio, January 1, 1840. When the civil war threatened to destroy the Union in 1861 he enlisted in the 50th Illinois Infantry and served his country faithfully until the war was ended. At the close of the war he came to Iowa and was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth VAN SANT in Washington County. The couple made their home in Brighton until about twenty years ago when they moved to Fairfield.

Seven children were born to them the oldest son, John, having died several years ago. On May first Mrs. HAISTON was called to her eternal rest and the separation hastened the end of the aged husband.

Six children are left to mourn the death of their father, they are: Mrs. J. E. McDANIEL, Mrs. Laura WALKER, Miss Anna HAISTON, Miss Blanche HAISTON and Charles HAISTON all of this city and Fred HAISTON of Davenport. Beside his children Mr. HAISTON leaves a sister, Mrs. Mary HAMILTON of Brighton, Iowa and three brothers, John of Albany, Ind., L. D. HAISTON of De Soto, Ind., and Jerome HAISTON of Hastings, Nebraska.

Mr. HAISTON was a hard working man, and with his wife toiled early and late to buy them a little home here where they could spend their last days in comfort. Scarcely had they ceased their labors when they were called away.

Especially among the old soldiers will Mr. HAISTONs death be mourned.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home on West Grimes street and the remains will be laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery. The services will be in charge of Rev. Smith of the Baptist church and will be attended by the old soldiers who will escort the remains of their comrade to the last resting place.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Thursday, July 8, 1909
Page 3, Column 2

NOTICE

All Soldiers are requested to meet in G. A. R. Hall Friday, July 9, at 1:45 o'clock to attend the funeral of Peter HAISTON.

By request of Newton Williams,
Post Commander.

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"The Fairfield Weekly Journal"
Wednesday, July 14, 1909
Page, Column 1

CIVIL WAR VETERAN DEAD

Peter HAISTON, Well Known Citizen of Fairfield Died This Noon.

Peter I. HAISTON died this noon at 12:10 o'clock at his home on West Grimes street after an illness of ten weeks. His death was not unexpected as he had been in a serious condition for several weeks past and his children had been prepared for his departure.

Mr. HAISTON was one of the best known citizens of Fairfield and his death will be sincerely regretted by a large number of friends. Three months ago (sic - two months ago, May 1st) the faithful wife and helpmate was called away and from that time Mr. HAISTON had steadily failed in health and spirits so that even by death the husband and wife were not long separated.

Mr. HAISTON was born near Wooster, Ohio, January 1, 1840. When the civil war threatened to destroy the Union in 1861 he enlisted in the 50th Illinois Infantry and served his country faithfully until the war was ended. At the close of the war he came to Iowa and was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth VAN SANT in Washington County. The couple made their home in Brighton until about twenty years ago when they moved to Fairfield.

Seven children were born to them the oldest son, John, having died several years ago. On May first Mrs. HAISTON was called to her eternal rest and the separation hastened the end of the aged husband.

Six children are left to mourn the death of their father, they are: Mrs. J. E. McDANIEL, Mrs. Laura WALKER, Miss Anna HAISTON, Miss Blanche HAISTON and Charles HAISTON all of this city and Fred HAISTON of Davenport. Beside his children Mr. HAISTON leaves a sister, Mrs. Mary HAMILTON of Brighton, Iowa and three brothers, John of Albany, Ind., L. D. HAISTON of De Soto, Ind., and Jerome HAISTON of Hastings, Nebraska.

Mr. HAISTON was a hard working man, and with his wife toiled early and late to buy them a little home here where they could spend their last days in comfort. Scarcely had they ceased their labors when they were called away.

Especially among the old soldiers will Mr. HAISTONs death be mourned.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home on West Grimes street and the remains will be laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery. The services will be in charge of Rev. Smith of the Baptist church and will be attended by the old soldiers who will escort the remains of their comrade to the last resting place.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, July 14, 1909
Page 3, Column 5

Peter I. HAISTON.

After an illness extending over a period of ten weeks, Peter I. HAISTON died at his home on West Grimes street on Wednesday, July 7, at 12:10 p.m. He was well known in the city and surrounding country, and his death with be mourned by a wide circle of friends.

About three months ago (sic) his beloved wife crossed the river of death, and Mr. HAISTON never rallied from the grief of this separation. Since Mrs. HAISTON's death he has been steadily declining in health, and the end was not unexpected by the children, whose sorrow is alleviated by the thought of the glad reunion upon the other shore.

Peter I. HAISTON was born at Wooster, Ohio, on January 1, 1840. He fought bravely for the preservation of the union in the Civil War, coming at the close of the strife to Iowa, where he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth VAN SANT. They lived for a number of years at Brighton, coming later to Fairfield, where they have made their home for the past twenty years.

Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. HAISTON, of whom six are living, as follows:

Mrs. J. E. McDANIEL, Mrs. Laura WALKER, Miss Anna HAISTON, Miss Blanche HAISTON and Charles HAISTON, all of this city, and Fred HAISTON of Davenport. Beside his children Mr. HAISTON leaves a sister, Mrs. Mary HAMILTON of Brighton, Iowa, and three brothers, John of Albany, Ind., L. D. HAISTON of De Soto, Ind., and Jerome HAISTON of Hastings, Nebraska.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the residence, conducted by Rev. Smith, pastor of the Baptist church, and the body was laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery. A large concourse of people attended the services, and the many beautiful flower tributes betokened the sorrow and sympathy of many friends.

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Note: Buried in Lot SDiv.1-017 with wife Elizabeth VAN SANT HAISTON.