Benjamin D. Gano (1842-1889)

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Date: 7/19/2016 at 02:07:25

Obituary

B. D. Gano died at his home in Center township, January 10, 1889, at the ago of 47 years. He leaves a wife, son and daughter to mourn his death. His sickness lasted one week and pneumonia was the principal trouble.

Mr. Gano was one of the early settlers in O'Brien county, having entered his homestead in 1870. He fought against the various draw­backs that are so usual in most counties in its pioneer days and finally left a good home for his family.

He was one of the true blue soldiers of the live eagle regiment of Wisconsin and fought in many a desperate battle in order that this Union should be perpetuated to posterity, and yet he never flinched or showed cowardice before the foe.

But at last he had to surrender and death claimed its shining mark. As a soldier he lived without a stain and as a citizen and neighbor he was a man that commanded the esteem of all. He was also a worthy brother in the Masonic Lodge in Hartley and his loss is deeply felt.

We know not that he ever made a public profession of religion, yet the principle of Christianity he admired and of late years the holy bible was frequently read and his prayers were offered at his family alter, and as we know not the inmost thoughts of other hearts so we know not how much Ben may have sought peace in that God in whom he placed bis trust. No one but God can fully know how the soul longs for immortality and in Ben's heart unknown to man, was doubtless found a hope for a beautiful beyond. It is not always and alone within church walls whore faith shakes hands with immortality and a tangible faith is implanted within the inmost soul.

But our brother is taken from us, a soldier of the G. A. R. has fallen and a loving husband and indulgent parent is taken from our sight. He was buried under the auspices of the G.A.R. Post of Hart­ley.

The presiding elder, Rev. Jessie Cole, his former comrade, preached the funeral sermon whieh was generally admitted to be an unusually eloquent and able address.

There was not standing room in tho church for the people, and many went, home without the privilege of hearing the sermon. He was buried by the side of his two children in Center township cemetery.

Hartley (Iowa) Sentinel, Jan 18, 1889, p3