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ADAM HANNA

Source: Waveland Independent, November 24, 1916

Adam Hanna, a brother of the late T.L. Hanna, died at his home in Greencastle, on Monday, of acute indigestion. He was the son of William and Elizabeth Glenn Hanna, and was born on the old Hanna farm west of town, 83 years ago. In 1862 he moved to Putnam county, and later engaged in undertaking at Greencastle. - kbz

Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal (Crawfordsville, IN), 21 Nov 1916

Greencastle, Nov. 21 - Adam Hanna, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Putnam county, died yesterday morning at 9 o'clock at his home on east Washington street, following an attack of acute indigestion. Mr. Hanna, who was 83 years old, resided in this city for forty-eight years. He was engaged in the stock and livery business in this city for many years and from 1875 to 1882 he was in the furniture and undertaking business. One son, A. B. Hanna, of this city, who is engaged in the furniture and undertaking business, survives. Mr. Hanna was the son of William Hanna, a Kentuckian, who came to this state in the early days of the history of Indiana. He was born in Brown Township, Montgomery county, in 1833. He moved to Putnam county in 1862 and settled in Warren Township where he devoted his time to farming and stockraising. Mr. Hanna also was a dealer in live stock and shipped more stock from Putnam county than any other man in those days. He moved to Greencastle in 1869 and has since made his home here. He was engaged for many years in the stock and livery business and later in the furniture and undertaking business. He married Miss Amelia Black, who was born in Mt. Sterling, Montgomery county, Kentucky. Mrs. Hanna's death occurred in 1909. Mr. Hanna was well known thruout Putnam county and was known as one of the representative business men of the county. He was a man recognized by all with whom he had dealings as a man of sound discretion and business judgment. He was always known as a good farmer and stockman. - thanks muches to Susan P. for this one


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