The Portland daily press., 1879-04-04
L.. A. Haunaford MN.


The Pennington, Illinois, News gives the
following biographical notice of DR.. Levi A.
Hannsford, native of Maine, and che of the
earlier settlers of Illinois, 10 which State he
was citizen of prominence. DR.. Hapnafotd
died at his residence in March of this year;
The subject of our sketch was born in Par
sonsneld, York Co., Maine March 20, 1903.
AItef receiving common school education in
MS natlve town, he then entered EMngham
academy, N III receiving an academical edu-
cation there; he returned to his native town,
entering the Office of DR.. Bradbury, where he
pursued the study of medicine for s. time, when
ne moved to New Gloucester and finished his
studies under DR.. Little, preparatory to enter
ing Brown University, at Providence, r. l., at
which institution he graduated Sept. 1925, re-
celving the degree Of NJ. d. Returning to his
natlVe state, he opened an office in Hiram, Ok
fofd 10, and commenced the practice OF his
PROGRESSION, in which capacity he served the
pabnc with marked ability. On the 4th OF
Marcn, 1873, he was united in marriage to Miss
Oaroline w. Collins, an estimable lady OF
Wlndham, Cumberland county.
In 1884 he was elected representive to tie
State legislature. In 1886 he moved to Alfred,
YORK Co., continuing the practice of medicine
ct tnat place. In 1887 on account of his failing
health, he with his family emigrated to Hi
n0ls, and located in Trvol township. Desr-
ing TO retire from the practice of medicine, ne
engaged In agricultural pursuits; but his SYM
pathetic nature would not allow him to turn
deaf ear to the many entreaties of suffering
humanity which demanded his professional
services. Again he entered the field of active
practice and associated with him the late DIR.
NJ. b. Van Patten as co-partner. In 1843 he
was elected representive to the State Legisla.
ture The duties of this office he discharged
to the entire satisfaction of his constituents, as
demonstrated by bis reelection to the same
Office 10 1916 for the ensuing term.
In 1857 an account of his health failing, he
again retired from active practice. AS a ply
stefan he had few equals. He was man Of
strong perceptions, sound judgment and pro-
found thinker; which rendered him eminently
with members of the profession, he was cour-
teous and unobtrusive. Owing to his superior
Judgment bis counsel was held in high esteem
BY all, especially by those whose privilege it
was to meet with him in that capacity. In his
death the profession has lost valuable men,
ber; as citizen he was highly respected by q
large circle Of faiends and acquaintance.
Owing to his many charitable acts, prompted
by kind and generous heart, he was much
endeared to the people, and especially to the
poor, who were very numerous during the early
settlement of this country. As husband and
father we feel inadequate to do justice to his
memory. His generous, devoted, affectionate,
and sympathetic nature, which so highly char
acterized his life, shone most brilliantly around
the home circle, bringing sunshine and joy to
all
During his last illness, which was protracted
through period of over seven months, his suf-
fering at times was intense. Yet he bore it
with great patience and Christian fortitu6e.
Truly may it be said of him, che has ceased
from his labors and hs work doth follow