James K. Hart

HART, SCHNEIDER, GRAHAM, MIDLER, NOREN, CHALLANCE

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Date: 9/22/2018 at 14:51:52

Wapello Republican, January 24, 1935, page 4

Mrs. Geo. Schneider received word of the death of her uncle, James K. Hart, of Canby, Oregon.

James K. Hart was the son of Gilbert and Lucinda A. Hart, former pioneer residents of Wapello and vicinity, also was a brother of the late Mrs. Dan Graham and Alonzo Hart of Wapello. He also leaves a host of nieces and nephews in and around the vicinity of Wapello and Grandview.

The following obituary is taken from the Canby (Oregon) Herald;

"Final rites for the late J. K. Hart, who died at the family home in Canby Saturday, January 5, were held in the Methodist church Monday afternoon with interment at Rock Creek cemetery, Rev. T. H. Downs officiating. He was given full military honors at the grave by members of the Waldo Caufield post, Veterans of Foreign Wars.

James Kennedy Hart was born at Elkhart, Indiana, November 13, 1844. He enlisted February 26, 1863, at the age of eighteen, in Co. E., 14th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, serving under General Sherman, General Banks, and General A. J. Smith; his major engagements being that of the Rev River expedition and the battle of Vicksburg. Shortly before receiving his discharge from the army in 1865 he enjoyed the distinction of being one of the honor guards at the funeral of President Lincoln.

At the time of his death he had reached the age of 90 years, 1 month, and 22 days.

Mr. Hart was married to Miss Emma Midler of New Boston, Ill, in 1871, and from this union six children were born. They are Miss Victoria Hart, Canby; F.S. Hart, Yoder; James H. Hart, Lake Grove; Mrs. John Noren, Salem; Mrs. E. B. Challance, and Jack Hart of Portland, all of whom survive.

In 1889, the family came to Oregon locating near Portland where Mr. Hart was engaged in the nursery business and farming for several years. He later moved to the Crookedfinger Prairie near Scotts Mill. In 1895, Mr. Hart moved to Needy where he remained until 1915, when he came to Canby which had since been has home.

Mr. Hart was one of the five surviving members of the Meade Post, of Oregon City. The other member of this post living near Canby is David McArthur of New Era."