Hanna - Thomas
Source: 1880 History of Parke County, Indiana by JH Beadle (Chicago: HH Hill)
Thomas J. HANNA, the sixth child of James and Martha Hanna,
was born in Mercer Co, KY on the 22nd day of November 1802. He
lived in various parts of Kentucky until 1827 when he came to
Parke Co and located in Green Twp. Mr. Hanna having been brought
up a farmer, entered 320 acres of Government land and began
farming for himself. on the 14th day of Feb 1828 he was married
to Ann McCormick, by whom he has had 8 children. He is now living
with his second wife. Mr. Hanna has been an active, earnest
member of the Methodist Church and having passed to allotted
three score and ten, has retired to enjoy the fruits of a well
spent life. (Taken from: Atlas Map of Parke Co IN. by AT Andreas.
Chicago: Lakeside Building for Clark & Adams St, 1874)
I include this because of the Waveland (Montgmery County)
Connection, p 430
Thomas J. HANNA, farmer, Waveland, is one of the pioneers of
Greene Twp. He came to Parke Co in 1827 and entered a
half-section of land, which he located in 1828. The dense timber
which then covered the face of his farm in no way disheartened
him. He was reared to the work of felling and burning timber in
his native state, Ky. He was b. in 1802 and is the son of James
and Martha Hanna, both pioneers of Mercer Co, Ky. He was married
in1 828 to Ann McCORMIC (sic), by whom he has 8 children. He now
lives with his second wife. Mr. Hanna ever has been a zealous
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In early times, before
the days of churches and schoolhouses, meeting was held at his
house. While he never sought more than a good name for honesty
and integrity from his neighbors, he has gained not only this,
but their highest respect and esteem for his Christian character.
During the many year sof life spent in Greene Twp, on his farm,
he has through his industry advanced with the country, which his
farm and surroundings show. He is now enjoying the fruits of his
labor and patiently awaiting the summons that shall call him to
sunny lands beyond the dark river. - kbz