The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-12-05
Severe Loss To County
Was Death of w. D. Hanson In West
End Last Week
Moreland. Dec. s.

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Another splendid old citizen OF
Lincoln county was GATED to the re-
ward of the faithful when the spirit
of William David Hanson passed over
the river last Thursday at his home
near Moreland. His death came as a
distinct shock to the many friends
and loved ones Of this good man. Mr..
Hanson had been suffering from
bronchial pneumonia only few days,
but no one suspected the end so
near, thus it is great blow to all
and sincere regret was expressed on
all sides and sympathy extended to
the members of the family in their
hour Of great bereavement.
Ordinarily a vigorous man, Mr..
Hanson had lately begun to break
with the passing of years. and was I'M
able to throw off with his accustomed
ease the attack which resulted fatally
when first he contracted a severe
cold.
He was in his 69th year and tired
nature after a gallant fight, was un-
able longer to RESIST the encroach-
ment of time, and the fine old gen.
tleman PASSED over to that bourn
from which no traveller e er returns.
Mr.. Hanson was born in Russell
county, Virginia, Sept 10, 1916, the
son of James Madison and Margu-
erite Dickerson Hanson and a mem
Der of one of the most prominent
families of that state. Soon after the
Civil War, Feb. 4,1S73, he was mar
ried to Frances Gilmer and they liv-
ed happily together until Nov. Is,
1913, when she was very suddenly
removed from her earthly home to
her heavenly home. Eleven children
were given to this union, all of whom
are still living and were present to-
gether with their husbands and wives.
Messrs. Cart c. Stuart and James
Mesdames r. F. Steele, VIM. Bukler,
and NJ. d. Clay, of Virginia, and
Misses Ruby, Kate, Mary and Pearl,
who are at home. He is also survived
by eight brothers and sisters. Three
brothers and two sisters were pres
ent when he died.
In early life he became a membef
of the Methodist church and through
out his long life was ever devoted to
the work for the cause of his Master.
He was ready for the summons when
the Death Angel came for him, and
behind him leaves an example which |
will ever be a bright anc shining
light for his children and those who |
come after him.
Mr.. Hanson served as representa-
tive from his county in Virginia in
1898 and was always identified with
the interests of the Democratic par
ty in the state. Not only was he in
terested in politics but in school Just
as well, he being an intellectual man,
q great school enthusiast. He had
for a number of years been the trus-
tee of the Moreland public and grad
ed school and has done his duty to
the utmost ability. Considering other
things Mr.. Hanson was an exception
al good farmer. He moved his family
to this place from Virginia Is years
ago and bought the farm which is on
the Milledgeville pike, east of town.
After which by great tact and good
he accumulated a wor-
Thy fortune. The farmers of the
will miss one who was
always ready to lend his service when
hey needed his service.
Mr.. Hanson was one of T.incoin's
most distinguished citizens and was
n the forefront of all public spirited
enterprise. He was in every meaning
If the word, public spirited, kind
md charitable, a devoted husband
md father and the kind of men who
ire the backbone of the state. He was
n childhood good boy, a fine youth
md a noble man. We are sure he
lever had an enemy and doubt ic ever
word to his detrimert could in truth
lave ever been uttered against him.
lie was typical speciman of the old
Virginia tpye and indeed one was
ucky to possess his friendship.
Our community is sad at the news
or it feels that Lincoln county and
ur state has lost noble and a most
character. He was in
ruth of that progressive type of cit
zen without which state and conf
1unity must need lag in the struggle
or place in the sun and he was
ne of the leaders of that high type
nd always to be found at the very
ront of every movement for the ad-
ancement and uplift of his county,
is state and his community.
The immense number of people
-ho attended the funeral at his home,
Virginian" was tribute to the high
landing and noble life of the splen- :
id gentleman. Rev. Hockenberry,
he pastor of the deceased and Dr..