- Obituary
One of Cherry County's Pioneers Goes To Her Reward ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mrs. David Hanna, one of the oldest of Wood Lake's and Cherry County's pioneers died at her home in Wood Lake last Thursday. Although in feeble health for some time, her death was unexpected. She was well known in Ainsworth and community.
Janet Lambie was born October 11, 1854 at Hammond, St. Lawrence County, New York, and departed this live at her home in Wood Lake, Nebraska, January 28, 1931 at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 17 days.
Her mother died when she was two and one-half years old and at the age of 12 years she moved to Minnesota with her father, brother and four sisters.
On June 22, 1875, she was married to David Hanna at Minnesota Lake, Minnesota. Seven children were born to this union, of whom Jessie, Ada and Ruth were called Home when between the ages of one and two years.
The bereaved husband and the remaining children: Neil Hanna of Wood Lake, Nebr.; Mrs. Florence Griot of Chadron, Nebr.; Mrs. Mary Mickey of Wood Lake, Nebr.; Mrs. Charlotte Ralston of Ainsworth, Nebraska and ten grandchildren, all of who survive her to mourn her loss. She is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. [Mary] Barber of Willamina, Oregon, Mrs. [Nancy] Marsh of Chehalis, Washington, and Miss Annie Lambie, who has made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Hanna for the past few years.
Mr. and Mrs. Hanna were pioneers in this section of the country, Mr. Hanna coming in 1883 and the family settling here in 1884. They resided at their ranch home until 1904 when the moved to their present home in Wood Lake.
Mrs. Hanna had a very kind and friendly nature and numbered her friends by her acquaintances. She had the opportunity of studying singing and piano in her youth and always gave very freely to her musical talent. While primarily a home maker, she took an interest in public affairs and took an active part in all affairs of the church and community, and her help could be depended upon until failing health limited her activities. She as a valued member of the Order of the Eastern Star and served as an officer of the Grand Chapter during two sessions. She also belonged to the Ladies Aid and the Wood Lake Culture Club. Her religious faith was steadfast and sincere.
[Transcribed by Robert Ralston from a newspaper clipping found among Charlotte Hanna Ralston's papers dated February 5, 1931; the name of the newspaper was not included in the clipping.]
Obituary courtesy of Janet's great grandson; Rob Ralston.
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1854 - 1931 (76 years)
