Hannon - Patrick Henry
PATRICK HENRY HANNON
Source: Waveland Independent Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana November 24, 1924
Patrick Henry Hannon was born on the ocean as his parents journeyed from their old home in Ireland to the home of their choice in America. The date of his birth was January 2, 1855. After a very busy and useful life he passed away at his home in Waveland, Indiana, November 24, 1924, at the age of almost 70 years. On their arrival in this country his parents located near College Corners, Union Co., where his father engaged in farming. It was here that the son received his education and spent his boyhood. It was here that he united with the Roman Catholic Church and received the religious impressions that followed him down through life. In his early years he became a carpenter and followed that trade for almost 50 years. He became a contractor and builder of no mean ability. In the later years of his life he was employed by the School Board of Indianapolis and was held in high esteem by his employers because of his ability as a workman. A beautiful floral offering was sent by his fellow workmen to express their esteem for him. Mr. Hannon was married July 4, 1876 to Miss Fannie A. Morris, who preceded him in death. To them were born four children, Nora and Robert dying in infancy, and Charles A. of Elmonte, California, and Margaret I., the wife of Clarence J. Stanley of Anderson, Indiana. Much of his married life was spent at Summitville, Ind., where he was continually busy at his chosen profession. Many of the business buildings of that city being monuments to his painstaking labor and skill as a builder. Dec. 17, 1906 he was married to Mrs. Emma S. McKeown of Rockville, Ind., and since their marriage they have made their home in Indianapolis. In the year of his affliction she has been a devoted and faithful companion ever caring for his comfort in every way. In his affliction he has shown great fortitude, bearing his suffering with rare patience and bravery, his strong character showing itself through all of his suffering. He was of a jovial disposition making many friends during his short sojourn here. In his last days while the suffering was intense his old faith found its way to his lips as he sang many times or hummed the lines when his lips could no longer form the words "Nearer my God to Thee" and "Jesus lover of my soul." We may hope that the Father and loving Savior heard his prayer and were with him as he crossed the uncharted sea. Besides the wife, son and daughter, two brothers, John of Summitville and Michael of Gaston, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Moor of Cedar Grove, survive him. Funeral services were held at the home on Monday at nine in charge of Rev. J.B. Johnson. Burial in Crown Hill, Indianapolis.- typed by kbz