Thomas A. Hanback 1838-1912

HANBACK, HARRYMAN, JOHNSON

Posted By: Rich Lowe (email)
Date: 10/22/2004 at 18:49:33

Thomas A. Hanback.

Thomas Alvin Hanback, who had been in feeble health for twelve months, passed away, very suddenly, on the morning of December 17, 1912, at the age of 74 years, 4 months, and 4 days. He was born at Winchester, Illinois, August 13th, 1838, and at the age of 14 was converted and joined the Baptist Church at the same place, and was a regular attendant at the Sunday School. He was the youngest of six children, his parents being John and Deborah Hanback, and was the last to be taken away.

He moved from Winchester, Illinois, to Vernon, Iowa, where he resided for fifteen years, after which he came to Bonaparte, in the month of March, 1868, and for the long period of twenty five years followed the occupation of potter, at his own factory.

On November the 25th, 1858, he married Miss Jenette Harryman of Venon, Iowa. Of this union four daughters were born, two having died in infancy, and two living; Miss Mary Hanback, of Bonaparte, and Mrs. George B. Johnson, of Fort Worth, Texas. There are two grandsons, George and William Johnson.

Mrs. Hanback was Vice President of the Farmers and Traders State Bank of Bonaparte at the time of death. He was a man of excellent habits having lived a clean life, and was a good moral and christian man; a kind husband, affectionate father, who loved his home, and spent his spare time at home with his family. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, who mourn their loss, and will be greatly missed not only by them, but also by a large circle of near acquaintances, neighbors, and friends. All extend to the sincerest and heartiest sympathy in this time of their sorrow and affliction.

Funeral services were held at the late home Thursday afternoon with Rev. L.T. Hughes of the Presbyterian church officiating, and with interment in the Bonaparte cemetery.