George B. Harrington, A.M., Past and Present of Bureau County, Illinois; Chicago: the Pioneer

George B. Harrington, A.M., Past and Present of Bureau County, Illinois; Chicago: The Pioneer Publishing Co., 1906, p. 617

JACOB HANLEY.

Jacob Hanley owns and operates a farm of two hundred and seventy-six acres in Macon township and is engaged in the raising of black Galloway cattle. A native of Pennsylvania, he was born in Blair county, July 25, 1844, and acquired a public-school education in that state. His parents, Christian C. and Barbara (Snowberger) Hanley, were both natives of Blair county, Pennsylvania, where their marriage was celebrated on the 1st of September, 1836. For fifty-nine years they traveled life's journey happily together as man and wife. The father was born May 5, 1811, and the mother was born in June, 1822. His life was devoted to agricultural pursuits and for many years he served as supervisor of roads, doing much to improve the public highways in his locality. Both he and his wife were members of the Dunkard church and died in that faith, Mr. Hanley passing away in Taylor township, Blair county, September 1, 1885 [1895 - ed.], while his wife survived until October 7, 1904. They had become the parents of eleven children, of whom seven are now living: Christina [Frances - ed.], the wife of Christ Markey, of Blair county, Pennsylvania; Susan, who is the widow of Peter Kurtz and lives in the same county; Margaret, the wife of Peter Hite, of Blair county; John S., of Buda, Illinois; Jacob; David C., living in Blair county, Pennsylvania; and Andrew S., whose home is in Blair county.

No event of special importance occurred to vary the routine of farm life for Jacob Hanley in the days of his boyhood and youth. He worked in the fields when not occupied with the duties of the schoolroom and early became familiar with the methods then in vogue of carrying on the task of plowing, planting and harvesting. In 1866 he came to Bureau county, Illinois, and 1871 he began farming on his own account. In the fall of 1874 he purchased eighty acres of land, to which he has since added until he is today the owner of two hundred and seventy-six acres of valuable land in Macon township, of which twenty-three acres is covered with timber. In 1899 he built the greater part of the residence which he now occupies, having in that year erected all of the newer portion. He has modern equipments upon his place that facilitate the work of the fields and everything about his farm is in keeping with ideas of progressive agriculture. He makes a specialty of the raising of black Galloway cattle.

In early manhood Mr. Hanley responded to the country's call for military aid and on the 13th of February, 1865, joined Company B of the One Hundred and Ninety-second Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, to serve for a year or during the war. He was at the front until August 24, 1865, when he received an honorable discharge.

On Christmas day of 1873 he was married to Miss Catharine Horton, who was born in Bedford county, Pennsylvania, August 31, 1847, a daughter of Eli and Mary (Hamilton) Horton, who were likewise natives of the same county, the former born April 14, 1824, and the latter December 23, 1823. On the 4th of November, 1854, Mr. Horton came to Illinois, settling in Macon township, where he first farmed forty acres of land, living in a log cabin. He was one of the earliest settlers of Macon township and aided in reclaiming the wild land for the uses of civilization. Later he bought more land from time to time and built a frame house, in which he and his wife spent their remaining days, his attention being successfully given to general farming. He served as a school director for a number of years and he stood for general progress and improvement along many lines. He held membership in Buda lodge, A.F. & A.M., and he also belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church, of which his wife was a member. He voted with the whig party until its dissolution and then joined the ranks of the republican party, on whose ticket he was elected road commissioner, while for a considerable period he served as school director. He passed away April 24, 1894, and was survived by his wife until the 15th of February, 1898. They had a family of eight children, of whom five are yet living: Mrs. Hanley; Allen, of Princeton; Thomas, of Wyanet township; Lavica, the wife of Jefferson Osborn, of Clay county, Nebraska; and Charity B., the wife of Ilet Couch, of Keith county, Nebraska.

By their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Hanley have become the parents of five children, of whom four still survive: Eva May, born in April, 1876; William E., February 8, 1878; Chester G., March 4, 1880; and Lena E., born March 3, 1884.

In connection with his other business interests Mr. Hanley is one of the directors of the Neponset and Macon townships Farmers' Insurance Company, with which he has thus been associated for the past twenty years. He has served as school director for the past eighteen years and for six years has been road commissioner, filling the position at the present time. No public trust reposed in him has ever been betrayed in the slightest degree. On the contrary he is true to all his duties and obligations of citizenship as well as of private life. He belongs to Buda lodge, No. 575, I.O.O.F., and to Emory post, No. 198, G.A.R., of Buda, and through the latter he maintains pleasant relations with his old army comrades. Such is the life history of Jacob Hanley, a man secure in the esteem of his fellowmen by reason of the many excellent traits which he has displayed and by his devotion to a high standard of principles.

The Buda, Illinois “Buda Plain Dealer” issue of Friday, 17 January 1913

Jacob Hanley.

But few in the community even knew of the serious illness of Jacob Hanley before he passed away Saturday morning about three o’clock.

He had not been well for some time but his acute illness with grip and complications lasted only a week. It was a great shock to relatives and friends when he succumbed so suddenly but doubtless his physical make-up had been weakened by insidious disease more than was realized.

When it was seen that the end was near the children who were not at home were summoned and all reached his bedside before he passed away.

Jacob Hanley was born July 25, 1844 at Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania and died at Buda, Illinois, Jan. 11, 1913, being 68 years, 5 months and 16 days of age at the time of his death. His parents were Christian and Barbara Hanley and he was the fifth in a family of eleven children, seven sons and four daughters, five of the brothers and sisters surviving him. They are John S., of Buda, Ill.; Mrs. Susan Kurtz and Mrs. Margaret Hite, of Roaring Springs, Penn.; Andrew, of Sharpsburg, Penn.; and Mrs. Frances Markey, of Hollidaysburg, Penn.

He attended the common school of his home township and at the age of twenty years he enlisted in Co. B, 192 Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He served in this company from February, 1865 to August, 1865, the close of the war.

In the spring of 1866 he came to Macon Township, Bureau County, Illinois to work as a farm hand. This continued to be his home and by his industry and frugality he was able to enter upon farming and stock raising on his own account, meeting with good success. Only a month ago he and his wife moved from their farm in Macon to Buda, retiring from the active duties of many years.

In 1872 he was converted and united with the Mt. Pleasant M.E. church, later transferring his membership to the M.E. church in Buda and remained a faithful member with this church until his death.

On December 25, 1873 he was united in marriage to Miss Catharine Horton who lives to mourn his passing. To them five children were born, one dying in infancy. The others are Eva May, William E., Chester G. and Lena E. Olson, all living in or near Buda.

Mr. Hanley had been an Odd Fellow since June 6, 1875 and was also a member of the G.A.R. Post.

During his residence in Macon Township he held various offices of trust, as road commissioner for nine years, school director for eighteen years and was always ready to help for the public good.

The funeral was conducted by Rev. Tilton at the Buda M.E. church Monday afternoon and the building was taxed to accommodate those who gathered to pay their tribute of respect. Members of the G.A.R. were present as were also the I.O.O.F. who conducted their funeral service at the burial at Bunker Hill cemetery.

Those present from a distance were Mrs. Susan Kurtz, Mrs. Margaret Hite and Miss Minnie Hite, of Roaring Springs, Penn.; Jacob Markey, of Eldorado, Penn.; Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Osborne, of Eldorado, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Horton and family, of Princeton; Dr. W.C. Hannawalt, of Galesburg and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Toppert, of Prophetstown.

Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us in our recent bereavement, also those who sent flowers.

Mrs. Jacob Hanley and family.

The Princeton, IL “Bureau County Record” issue of Tuesday, 5 January 1971

William Hanley, 92, Buda, Dies

Funeral services for William E. Hanley, 92, of Buda were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Taylor Memorial chapel in Buda, the Rev. Richard Huckins officiating. Interment was in Bunker Hill cemetery. Mr. Hanley died Tuesday, Dec. 29, at his home.

He was born Feb. 8, 1878, in Macon township, the son of Jacob and Katherine Horton Hanley. He married Sadie Carper Sept. 3, 1903, at the Carper home south of Buda. His parents and wife preceded him in death as did one brother and two sisters.

Surviving are a nephew, Hubert Hanley, one great-nephew, Ronald Hanley, two great, great nephews, Brian and Jeffrey Hanley, all of Buda.

A retired farmer, Mr. Hanley was a member of the Buda Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges.

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SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. SADIE HANLEY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23

Mrs. Sadie K. Hanley, aged 70, passed away suddenly at 6:30 a.m. at her home Tuesday, Dec. 21, of a cerebral hemorrhage. Mrs. Hanley had also been a sufferer of chronic asthma.

She was a member of the Methodist church and of the Buda Rebekah lodge.

Mrs. Hanley was born on June 2, 1878, at Buda. Her parents were Jacob Carper and Margaret Deifendefer. On Sept. 2, 1903, she was married to William E. Hanley.

Survivors are her husband, a brother, Frank; a sister, Ollie; and one half-brother, Wm. F. Carper, living southwest of Buda. George A. Carper, a brother, died in 1926, and two brothers died in infancy. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held December 23, at 2:00 o’clock at the Hanley home with Rev. Oscar Link of the Buda Methodist church officiating. Burial was in Bunker Hill cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Strattan, accompanied by Mabel Turner, sang “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” and “Nearer, Still Nearer.”

Bearers were Edgar Bitting, Martin Carper, Ralph Ewing, Howard Carper, Gaile Akin and Grey Thompson.

[the clipping was not dated, nor was the year of death noted - ed.]

The Princeton, IL “Bureau County Republican” issue of Thursday, 17 August 1961

Chester Hanley, 81, Buda, Dies

Funeral services for Chester Hanley, 81, Buda, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Buda Methodist church with the Rev. Warren Christian officiating. Burial will be in Hopeland cemetery.

Mr. Hanley died Tuesday at Perry Memorial hospital, Princeton.

He was born March 4, 1880, at Buda and was a retired farmer of the Buda area. He was the son of Jacob and Catherine Horton Hanley. He married Ada Van Drew Dec. 8, 1906, at Princeton, and he had been affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America and the Odd Fellows, of which he was a 50 year member.

He leaves his wife, a son, Hubert, Buda; two grandchildren, Ronald and Sharon Fae Hanley, all of Buda, and a brother, William, Buda.

The Princeton, IL “Bureau County Republican” issue of [ ] June 1978

Ava Hanley, 90, of Buda, Dies

BUDA -- Mrs. Chester (Ava M.) Hanley, 90, of Buda, died Monday night, June 5, 1978 in the Prairie View Home, Princeton.

She was born Aug. 29, 1887 in Bradford, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Van Drew. She married Hanley in Buda in December 1908. He died in 1961.

Surviving are a son, Hubert, Buda; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents and husband, by two brothers.

Mrs. Hanley formerly was a member of many Buda organizations.

Private graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 8, in the Hopeland Cemetery, Buda.

The Rev. Raymond Worden of the Buda Methodist Church, will officiate.

There is no visitation. The Taylor Memorial Home is directing arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the Buda Rescue Unit.

The Princeton, IL “Bureau County Republican” issue of [ ] January 1961

Mrs. Lena Olson Taken By Death

Buda -- Funeral rites for Mrs. Lena Olson, 76, of Buda, were held Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Wyanet Methodist Church, with Rev. Ervin J. Brink, officiating. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery, in Wyanet.

Mrs. Olson passed away Saturday morning Jan. 14, following an illness of several years at the Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton. She was cared for most of the time at the Hubert Hanley home, being a Hospital patient the past three months.

She was born March 3, 1884, at Buda, the daughter of Jacob and Catherine Horton Hanley. She was married to Fredolph Olson, March 24, 1910, in Chicago. He preceded her in death.

Surviving are two brothers, William and Chester, one nephew, Hubert Hanley, one grand-nephew, Ronald Hanley, and one grand niece, Sharon Hanley, all of Buda. She was a member of the Wyanet Methodist Church and the Wyanet Women’s Club.

[pencil date “1961”]

Funeral Card

In Memory Of: Fredolph R. Olson

Born: March 15, 1877

Date of Death: March, 24, 1953

Services From: Family Residence, 2 p.m., March 26, 1953

Clergyman Officiating: Rev. David Denslow

Final Resting Place: Forest Hill Cemetery, Wyanet, Illinois

Funeral Conducted By: Sutley Funeral Home, Wyanet, Illinois

Bearers: Steryle Olson, Forest Olson, Gail Thomas, Ronald Wessel, Hubert Hanley, Russel Miles

The Buda, Illinois “Buda Plain Dealer” issue of [ ] November 1914

John S. Hanley.

John S. Hanley was born at the farm home near Roaring Springs, Blair Co., Pa., September 27, 1842, and died at Buda, Illinois, Nov. 6, 1914, aged 72 years, 1 month and 9 days. His parents were Christian and Barbara Snowberger Hanley, who have both preceded him to the spirit world. Three sisters and one brother survive him. They are Mrs. Susan Kurtz and Mrs. Margaret Hite, of Roaring Springs, Pa., Mrs. Frances Markey, of Hollidaysburg, Pa., and Andrew Hanley, of Sharpsburg, Pa.

Mr. Hanley enlisted in the army for the Civil War, August 9, 1864, for one year, and served in the “Army of the Potomac.” He was called into active service in the campaign before Richmond, was engaged in the battle of Petersburg, and other points in Virginia and vicinity.

He was honorably discharged at the close of the war, June 8, 1865.

In company with his brother Jacob, he came to Illinois in the spring of 1866, and engaged in farming in Macon township near Buda, and continued in this vocation until his removal to Buda in 1889.

He was married to Miss Christina Carper December 31, 1868. To them was born one daughter, Emma, now Mrs. Alva Ewing.

In early life Brother Hanley became a member with his parents of the German Reformed church, but he dated his Christian experience from the time of his conversion during a series of revival services conducted by Rev. W.B. Allen, at Bunker Hill, in the winter of 1872. He then united with the Church of God at Bunker Hill and has continued a most devoted and faithful member, at all times engaging earnestly in all the activities of the church and liberally supporting all its interests with his means. He has been a veritable “Pillar” of the church where he will be sadly missed. He was for many years a Ruling Elder in the local church and frequently represented the church in the state conference of the Illinois Eldership.

The surviving members of his immediate family are his wife and daughter Emma, her husband and two children, Ralph and Myrtle.

He died in the triumphs of the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, and in bright assurance of the hope of the gospel.

Mr. Hanley had been in failing health for more than a year but especially the last six months his decline had been steady and rapid. The nature of the illness was primarily, disease of the kidneys resulting in Bright’s disease with the usual complications of heart and liver. He received all the care and attention that skillful doctors and loving hearts could devise, but in vain.

Mr. Hanley still enjoyed the zest of living and clung to life with a strong grip. The first knowledge of his serious physical condition came to him as a heavy blow and relative conditions were very hard to endure. But when fully convinced that this was his Heavenly Father’s will, he bowed in humble submission, and the refrain of his sick room under any and all circumstances was, “It is all right,” “I am ready and willing to go.” While he suffered little acute pain, the conditions were such as to preclude scarcely a moment’s rest during the period he was confined to his bed -- nearly two weeks.