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GANNON, JOHN A.
Age 83
b. 6/25/1842 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
d. 8/27/1922 - Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana

CO. G. 12 U.S. INF.

Mount Moriah Cemetery
Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT
Find-a-Grave: John A. Gannon
GAR Plot - Block F Row 2 Grave 17

FIRST SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS VERY ILL

John A. Gannon, Who Started
State School System,
Suffers Paralytic Stroke

John A. Gannon, first state superintendent of the Montana schools, and a pioneer in the building of the state, was stricken with paralysis yesterday and today is in St. James hospital where his condition is reported as serious. Mr. Gannon, known to hundreds of old-timers in the state, recently celebrated his eighty-third birthday at the Soldier’s Home at Columbia Falls where he has been staying for some time. While here he was visiting friends in the Lloyd hotel.

The pioneer first came to Montana in the early ‘70s after noteworthy service in the Civil war. He has held several other responsible public positions in addition to that of being Montana’s first superintendent of public instruction under the state. Mr. Gannon is a member of the Grand Army and has also been a member of the Masonic lodge for nearly 50 years.

A nephew in New York state has been notified of his uncle’s illness, and friends here are trying to find relatives living in Missouri. It is believed that the aged man has no kin in the Northwest.

The Butte Miner
Butte, Montana
8/21/1922

OLD-TIME RESIDENT
IS CALLED BY DEATH

John Gannon, Civil War Veteran
and One of State’s First Officials

John A. Gannon, one of the old-time residents of Montana, and a member of Lincoln Post of the G. A. R., died early Sunday at a local hospital, following an illness of a week. He had recently celebrated his 83^rd birthday.

Last Sunday Mr. Gannon was stricken with paralysis while visiting friends at the Lloyd hotel. He was taken to a hospital but his condition gradually became weaker.

Mr. Gannon came to Montana in the early seventies after having served in the Civil war. Since that time he has held several responsible public offices and enjoyed the distinction of being the first superintendent of public instruction after Montana was admitted to the union.

He was a member of the Masonic order and the G. A. R. and enjoyed a large acquaintanceship throughout the state. The body is at White’s parlors and funeral arrangements will be announced later.

The Butte Miner
Butte, Montana
8/28/1922

JOHN GANNON

Funeral services for John Gannon, old-time resident of Montana, were held Friday afternoon at White's chapel under the auspices of Lincoln post, G. A. R. Rev. A. E. Davis conducted the services and burial was in Mount Moriah cemetery.

The pallbearers were Bob Hall, Nels Pearson, Joe Mullins, O. F. Grant, John Fordyce and M. F. Hall.

The Butte Miner
Butte, Montana
9/8/1922

GLOVER, JAMES B. (CAPTAIN)
Age 58
b. 1848 - Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
d. 6/11/1906 - Warm Springs, Deer Lodge County, Montana

Co. C. 194th REGT. PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

Mount Moriah Cemetery
Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT
Find-a-Grave: James B. Glover
GAR Plot - Block F Row 12 Grave 3

Spouse
Nancy J. Glover
1863 - 1928

CAPTAIN JAMES B. GLOVER, a resident of this city for about a quarter of a century and one of the oldest members of Lincoln post of the Grand Army of the Republic, died at Warm Springs this morning. Mr. Glover had been in poor health for some time and about a one year ago it became necessary to send him to Warm Springs. His wife and daughter were at his bedside when death came. The deceased, who was about 62 years of age, came to this city from Pennsylvania, where he enlisted and served with distinction through the Civil war. The body was brought to the city this afternoon and taken to Richards' undertaking rooms and later was transferred to the family residence, 128 California avenue. The deceased was a past post commander of Lincoln post.

The Butte Daily Post
Butte, Montana
6/11/1906

CAPT. GLOVER ANSWERS
THE LAST ROLL CALL

VETERAN OF THE CIVIL WAR
JOINS THE GREAT MAJORITY.

TO HAVE SOLDIER'S BURIAL

Brave Pennsylvanian well known in Butte
who rose from a corporal to captain in a
few months' service will be buried today.

Capt. James B. Glover, of 1,128 California avenue, who had been a resident of Butte since 1884, died yesterday after a lingering illness. The captain was one of the well-known residents of the city and for many years was prominent in the business affairs of the town. Immediately after his arrival in Butte he secured employment as confidential clerk for Gunderson Bros. of Meaderville, which position he held for several years. He was also at one time an employee for the Hennessy company and for four years was one of the deputies in the clerk and recorder's office of Silver Bow county. Eleven years ago the captain had a miraculous escape from death in Meaderville. While crossing one of the railroad trestles in that section, he met an oncoming train. If he remained on the track, he faced instant death. His only salvation was to jump, and he did so, landing in the rocky bottom of the cut which the trestle spanned, breaking both legs and sustaining injuries to his head. Since that time his health has been poor and death finally resulted yesterday morning from the injuries he sustained.

At Gettysburg

Captain Glover was born in Pottsville, Pa., in 1841 and in 1863 he enlisted in company C of the 194th Pennsylvania volunteers. His rank at enlistment was that of corporal, but the first action of importance his company was engaged in was the battle of Gettysburg. Although wounded, he survived the terrible battle and was promoted to a captain for the bravery displayed on the battlefield. He was a member of the Lincoln post, Grand Army of the Republic.
During the time the members of the family have resided in Butte they have ranked with the prominent residents of the camp and the old gentleman had a wide circle of friends, who all mourn with his family in its bereavement. His immediate relatives are his widow, his son, A. W. Glover, who has charge of the Dreibelbis drug store on North Main street; a daughter, Miss Juanita, who is employed as a stenographer in the A. T. Morgan office. Mrs. Alfred Congdon, wife of a prominent grocer, is another daughter, and a son, James Glover of Fairbanks, Alaska, is the other member of the family. The funeral will be held this afternoon at the family home, 1,128 California street, Rev. E. J. Groeneveld having charge of the ceremonies. The burial will be in the Grand Army plot in Mt. Moriah cemetery and the members of Lincoln Post will have charge of the ceremonies at the grave.

The Anaconda Standard
Anaconda, Montana
6/12/1906

GRANT, JAMES W.
Age 69
b. 11/3/1843 - Glengary, Canada
d. 12/21/1912 - Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana

CO. D. 7th CAL. INF.

Mount Moriah Cemetery
Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT
Find-a-Grave: James W. Grant
GAR Plot - Block F Row 2 Grave 3

Spouse
Delia M. Grant
1856 - 1933

ENLISTED WHEN A YOUTH
DIES AT HOME IN BUTTE

James W. Grant, for 16 years a resident of Butte, died yesterday at the family residence, 943 ½ West Granite street, after a brief illness. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock under the direction of the Grand Army.

Mr. Grant was born at Glengary, Canada, 69 years ago. He enlisted in the army when 19 years of age. For a number of years he was prominently connected with the mines on the Comstock lode. Surviving relatives are a widow and one daughter, Miss Sybil Grant. Both are well known in Butte. Mr. Grant had a wide acquaintanceship and was favorably known.

Anaconda Standard
Anaconda, Montana
12/22/1912

PIONEER OF THE WEST
ANSWERS THE LAST CALL

James W. Grant, 69 years of age, a veteran of the civil war and a pioneer resident of the city, died yesterday at the family home 943 ½ West Granite street, after a brief illness.

Mr. Grant enlisted in the Union army when he was 19 years of age, and saw active service during the war. He was a member of Lincoln post, Grand Army of the Republic. For many years he was connected with the mines of the Comstock lode in Nevada and came to Butte 16 years ago. Mr. Grant is survived by a wife and a daughter, Miss Sibyl Grant. The funeral will be held at 11:00 o'clock tomorrow morning, with services at the home by Rev. E. J. Groeneveld and the Grand Army.

The Butte Miner
Butte, Montana
12/22/1912

GREEN, PETER
Age 92
b. 3/31/1845 - Monroe, Orange County, New York
d. 12/6/1937 - Highland Mills, Orange County, New York

Find-a-Grave: Peter Green

Spouse
Saline E. Pratt Green
1844 - 1910

The Montana Standard, Butte, MT - 5/31/1936

The three surviving members of Lincoln Post, Grand Army of the Republic, pictured above, were honored guests today at Memorial Day services conducted by Butte Veterans' organizations. As history goes, it's been quite some time since millions of marching feet kept time to the stirring music of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" but to these Civil war veterans it seems only yesterday. The Post cameramen caught the three old soldiers talking over some of their Civil war experiences yesterday. Tom Bainbridge (left) is telling Peter Green (center) and H. H. Makinson (right) about some of the major engagements in which his outfit took part in the civil conflict. Bainbridge is the youngest of the three veterans and Makinson is the oldest. He is 96 and was honorary marshal of today's parade.

PETER GREEN

Peter Green was born at Monroe, Orange county, New York, on May 31, 1845. He is now 82—or will be Tuesday. His hair is still dark and physicians declare that apart from recurring attacks of rheumatism, he is in fine physical condition.

Mr. Green and his brother, both veterans of the Civil war, are the sole survivors of their father’s family. This brother who lives in New York is now 85 and hale and hearty.

Peter Green enlisted at the age of 17 on Nov. 15, 1862, for a nine-month period in the 176^th New York. His regiment was assigned to the 19^th army corps under General Banks.

He served at New Orleans, coming in on the heels of General Butler’s departure. Mr. Green’s heaviest engagement was at La Fouche crossing where 4,000 Federals were beset by a large number of Confederates.

While outnumbered, the Union men were able to drive back the rebel force at La Fouche, but the latter hung on and pursued the union forces almost into New Orleans. Gen. Kirby Smith was in charge of the Confederates.

Private Green’s term was lengthened from nine months to about 13 months. He was finally discharged. Being needed at home, he did not re-enlist.

Mr. Green came to Montana in June 1886, from the Pacific coast, where he had gone in 1877 from New York. He makes his home in Butte, but spends a portion of nearly every year in the East.

Anaconda Standard
Anaconda, Montana
5/29/1926

PETER GREEN, 92, VETERAN
OF CIVIL WAR, DIES IN NEW YORK

Peter Green, 92, one of two surviving members of Lincoln post of the G. A. R., died Dec. 6, in New York city, it was learned here yesterday. His death leaves Tom Bainbridge as the sole remaining member of the post.

Green, who made his home at 846 Colorado street, left the Mining City last May with his daughter to live in New York City. His health started failing a number of months ago.

He was born in Monroe, Orange County, New York, in June 1845. He was 17 years old when he enlisted in the 176^th New York infantry. During the civil war he participated in several of the major battles. Following his honorable discharge, he joined a group of other soldiers in a journey to the Pacific coast.

In 1889 Green came to Montana spending nearly 46 years here before going East.

Friends recalled that the veteran spent much of his time in moving picture theaters until ill health prevented him from seeing so many shows. He often spoke of the enjoyment he received from them, explaining that although his eyes were as good as when he joined the 176^th infantry, still they became tired. “I don’t have to strain them so much when the picture is one of those talking affairs,” he said.

Annually during his residence in Butte, he was an active participant in memorial day parades. He will be remembered by many school children as one of the trio of Butte’s G. A. R., who often spoke at school assemblies during patriotic occasions.

The message received did not tell of funeral arrangements, but it was presumed he was buried in his native state.

Besides his daughter he is survived by two grandsons and one granddaughter.

The Montana Standard
Butte, Montana
12/15/1937

HAINES, LAIRD HOWARD
Age 65
b. 10/3/1842 - Louisburg, Union County, Pennsylvania
d. 6/10/1907 - Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana

Photo by Dan Woods on 26 Apr 2010

CO. B. 26th ILLINOIS INFFANTRY

Oak Creek Cemetery
Webster County, Nebraska
Find-a-Grave: Lair Howard Haines
Plot: S Side Row 6 Lot 84

Spouse
Susan Nestleroade Sherk Haines
1839 - 1921

Laird Howard Haines

Laird H. Haines, aged 63 years, died yesterday. The deceased was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and lived at 1018 South Wyoming street. The body will be shipped this evening from White & Krebs' undertaking rooms to his old home in Lawrence, Neb., for interment, escorted by Lincoln Post.

The Butte Daily Post
Butte, Montana
6/11/1907

GRAND ARMY MAN IS DEAD
AT SOUTH BUTTE HOME

Laird H. Haines, 63 years old and a veteran of the Grand Army, died at an early hour yesterday morning of Bright's disease at the family home, 1, 019 South Wyoming street. He was a native of Pennsylvania and had been a resident of Butte for only a short time. He leaves a wife and three sons and a daughter, all residents of Butte. The body will be shipped to Lawrence, Neb., for interment this evening.

The Anaconda Standard
Anaconda, Montana
6/11/1907

   L.H. Haines is the oldest son of Henry Haines, of Webster County, and lives in the same township as his father, on Section 22, Town 4, Range 9. He grew up in Illinois. He married in Illinois in 1864 to Susan Nestelroade, daughter of Andrew Sherk.

   In 1861 he enlisted as a private in Company B, Twenty-sixth Illinois Infantry, in which he served to the end of the war. He was discharged as corporal at Springfield, Ill., in 1865.

   In 1869 he moved to Iowa and residing there until 1872, when he came to Nebraska and took up the homestead on which he lived. He and his wife are the parents of four children: Howard (born August 30, 1869), Charles (born August 26, 1872), Lettie (born May 3, 1876), and Austin (born Jul 3, 1882).

From Biographical & Historical Memoirs of Adams, Clay, Webster and Nuckolls Counties, Nebraska. 1890.