Reuben Raney Was One of county's Early Pioneers --
Lived in Douglas Township Many Years and Was Father of Family of Prominence --
Another of the sturdy men of the early days who have seen Appanoose county develop into its present day advancement, passed away Saturday morning, March 21, when Reuben Raney breathed his last about 7:30 a.m. He was 87 years old and had been a resident of the county since 1855. He has been in poor health the past few weeks at his home on North Hill, there being little hope for him the past couple of weeks. His death was not looked for so soon, however, his daughter, Mrs. Hiatt, having left for her home in Nebraska, the day before his death. Heart and kidney trouble caused his death.
Reuben Raney was born March 11, 1827 in Indiana, and was married to Charlotte House, Aug. 27, 1844. In 1868 they came to Iowa, locating in Douglas township, this county. Eight children were born to them, six sons and two daughters. Three of the sons have passed away and the wife died June 9, 1874. The children of this union living are G. W., R. J., and John J. Raney of Centerville; Mrs. J. A. Hiatt, Harvard, Neb.; Mrs. J. R. Gordon, Portland, Ore.
He was married to Mrs. N. A. Comerford Feb. 25, 1875 and to them were born five children, two sons and three daughters. Two sons and a daughter are dead. Those living are Mrs. George Workman and Mrs. Pearl Morris, of Centerville. All the children were present at the time of his death except Mrs. Gordon, and Mrs. Hiatt, who had been with him till the day before.
The life of Reuben Raney was one of devotion to his Christian principles, to his family, and to his fellow men. He was a member of the Baptist church. He was a persistent student of the scriptures, and was able to quote numerous passages. He was greatly respected as a man and a Christian. His membership was in the Pleasant Grove church in Douglas township. He came down to old age with an unfaltering faith, his life being an example to children, grand children and neighbors. He left 23 grand children. The funeral was held Monday, Mc. 23, at the First Baptist church, Centerville, conducted by Rev. G. W. Swan, a former pastor, and burial was at the Haines cemetery in Douglas township. A large number of friends and former neighbors attended the services, and many floral remembrances spoke of the regard in which he was held. His sons and sons-in-law were pall bearers.
The Semi-Weekly Iowegian, March 24, 1914, page 1, transcribed by Linda Berney
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Note - Knox County, Illinois marriage record, vol 1, p113 - Reuben Raney married Charlotte Wise on Aug 30, 1849.
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Reuben Raney Died, Aged 87 --
One of Appanoose county's oldest citizens, Reuben Raney, died at 7:30 o'clock this morning at his home, 547 North Tenth street, after a number of weeks of illness due to his advanced years, he having attained the age of 87 on March 11th.
Mr. Raney was well-known throughout the county, having come here in 1858 and having made Appanoose county his home ever since, with the exception of a short trip in the West. Coming here as a pioneer he settled in Douglas township where his industry and strength of character distinguished him, and he was much respected by a large circle of friends.
He is survived by his wife and seven children. The children with two exceptions reside in this vicinity, one daughter, Mrs. J. A. Hiatt, residing at Harvard, Neb., and another, Mrs. J. R. Gordon, living at Portland, Oregon. The former was at the bedside of her father until yesterday, when she was under the necessity of returning home. Mr. Raney recently visited with his daughter in Portland.
The funeral services will be conducted Monday at the First Baptist church in this city, Mr. Raney having been a member of that denomination for many years. Interment will be made at the Haines cemetery five miles northeast of Centerville. It was Mr. Raney's request that either Rev. Joseph Baker of Unionville, or Rev. Geo. W. Swan of Plane, conduct the services, assisted by Rev. Walter F. Huxford. Service at 11:00 a.m.
Centerville Daily Citizen, Saturday, March 21, 1914, transcribed by Linda Berney
Lived in Douglas Township Many Years and Was Father of Family of Prominence --
Another of the sturdy men of the early days who have seen Appanoose county develop into its present day advancement, passed away Saturday morning, March 21, when Reuben Raney breathed his last about 7:30 a.m. He was 87 years old and had been a resident of the county since 1855. He has been in poor health the past few weeks at his home on North Hill, there being little hope for him the past couple of weeks. His death was not looked for so soon, however, his daughter, Mrs. Hiatt, having left for her home in Nebraska, the day before his death. Heart and kidney trouble caused his death.
Reuben Raney was born March 11, 1827 in Indiana, and was married to Charlotte House, Aug. 27, 1844. In 1868 they came to Iowa, locating in Douglas township, this county. Eight children were born to them, six sons and two daughters. Three of the sons have passed away and the wife died June 9, 1874. The children of this union living are G. W., R. J., and John J. Raney of Centerville; Mrs. J. A. Hiatt, Harvard, Neb.; Mrs. J. R. Gordon, Portland, Ore.
He was married to Mrs. N. A. Comerford Feb. 25, 1875 and to them were born five children, two sons and three daughters. Two sons and a daughter are dead. Those living are Mrs. George Workman and Mrs. Pearl Morris, of Centerville. All the children were present at the time of his death except Mrs. Gordon, and Mrs. Hiatt, who had been with him till the day before.
The life of Reuben Raney was one of devotion to his Christian principles, to his family, and to his fellow men. He was a member of the Baptist church. He was a persistent student of the scriptures, and was able to quote numerous passages. He was greatly respected as a man and a Christian. His membership was in the Pleasant Grove church in Douglas township. He came down to old age with an unfaltering faith, his life being an example to children, grand children and neighbors. He left 23 grand children. The funeral was held Monday, Mc. 23, at the First Baptist church, Centerville, conducted by Rev. G. W. Swan, a former pastor, and burial was at the Haines cemetery in Douglas township. A large number of friends and former neighbors attended the services, and many floral remembrances spoke of the regard in which he was held. His sons and sons-in-law were pall bearers.
The Semi-Weekly Iowegian, March 24, 1914, page 1, transcribed by Linda Berney
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Note - Knox County, Illinois marriage record, vol 1, p113 - Reuben Raney married Charlotte Wise on Aug 30, 1849.
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Reuben Raney Died, Aged 87 --
One of Appanoose county's oldest citizens, Reuben Raney, died at 7:30 o'clock this morning at his home, 547 North Tenth street, after a number of weeks of illness due to his advanced years, he having attained the age of 87 on March 11th.
Mr. Raney was well-known throughout the county, having come here in 1858 and having made Appanoose county his home ever since, with the exception of a short trip in the West. Coming here as a pioneer he settled in Douglas township where his industry and strength of character distinguished him, and he was much respected by a large circle of friends.
He is survived by his wife and seven children. The children with two exceptions reside in this vicinity, one daughter, Mrs. J. A. Hiatt, residing at Harvard, Neb., and another, Mrs. J. R. Gordon, living at Portland, Oregon. The former was at the bedside of her father until yesterday, when she was under the necessity of returning home. Mr. Raney recently visited with his daughter in Portland.
The funeral services will be conducted Monday at the First Baptist church in this city, Mr. Raney having been a member of that denomination for many years. Interment will be made at the Haines cemetery five miles northeast of Centerville. It was Mr. Raney's request that either Rev. Joseph Baker of Unionville, or Rev. Geo. W. Swan of Plane, conduct the services, assisted by Rev. Walter F. Huxford. Service at 11:00 a.m.
Centerville Daily Citizen, Saturday, March 21, 1914, transcribed by Linda Berney
Reuben Raney Was One of county's Early Pioneers --
Lived in Douglas Township Many Years and Was Father of Family of Prominence --
Another of the sturdy men of the early days who have seen Appanoose county develop into its present day advancement, passed away Saturday morning, March 21, when Reuben Raney breathed his last about 7:30 a.m. He was 87 years old and had been a resident of the county since 1855. He has been in poor health the past few weeks at his home on North Hill, there being little hope for him the past couple of weeks. His death was not looked for so soon, however, his daughter, Mrs. Hiatt, having left for her home in Nebraska, the day before his death. Heart and kidney trouble caused his death.
Reuben Raney was born March 11, 1827 in Indiana, and was married to Charlotte House, Aug. 27, 1844. In 1868 they came to Iowa, locating in Douglas township, this county. Eight children were born to them, six sons and two daughters. Three of the sons have passed away and the wife died June 9, 1874. The children of this union living are G. W., R. J., and John J. Raney of Centerville; Mrs. J. A. Hiatt, Harvard, Neb.; Mrs. J. R. Gordon, Portland, Ore.
He was married to Mrs. N. A. Comerford Feb. 25, 1875 and to them were born five children, two sons and three daughters. Two sons and a daughter are dead. Those living are Mrs. George Workman and Mrs. Pearl Morris, of Centerville. All the children were present at the time of his death except Mrs. Gordon, and Mrs. Hiatt, who had been with him till the day before.
The life of Reuben Raney was one of devotion to his Christian principles, to his family, and to his fellow men. He was a member of the Baptist church. He was a persistent student of the scriptures, and was able to quote numerous passages. He was greatly respected as a man and a Christian. His membership was in the Pleasant Grove church in Douglas township. He came down to old age with an unfaltering faith, his life being an example to children, grand children and neighbors. He left 23 grand children. The funeral was held Monday, Mc. 23, at the First Baptist church, Centerville, conducted by Rev. G. W. Swan, a former pastor, and burial was at the Haines cemetery in Douglas township. A large number of friends and former neighbors attended the services, and many floral remembrances spoke of the regard in which he was held. His sons and sons-in-law were pall bearers.
The Semi-Weekly Iowegian, March 24, 1914, page 1, transcribed by Linda Berney
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Note - Knox County, Illinois marriage record, vol 1, p113 - Reuben Raney married Charlotte Wise on Aug 30, 1849.
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Reuben Raney Died, Aged 87 --
One of Appanoose county's oldest citizens, Reuben Raney, died at 7:30 o'clock this morning at his home, 547 North Tenth street, after a number of weeks of illness due to his advanced years, he having attained the age of 87 on March 11th.
Mr. Raney was well-known throughout the county, having come here in 1858 and having made Appanoose county his home ever since, with the exception of a short trip in the West. Coming here as a pioneer he settled in Douglas township where his industry and strength of character distinguished him, and he was much respected by a large circle of friends.
He is survived by his wife and seven children. The children with two exceptions reside in this vicinity, one daughter, Mrs. J. A. Hiatt, residing at Harvard, Neb., and another, Mrs. J. R. Gordon, living at Portland, Oregon. The former was at the bedside of her father until yesterday, when she was under the necessity of returning home. Mr. Raney recently visited with his daughter in Portland.
The funeral services will be conducted Monday at the First Baptist church in this city, Mr. Raney having been a member of that denomination for many years. Interment will be made at the Haines cemetery five miles northeast of Centerville. It was Mr. Raney's request that either Rev. Joseph Baker of Unionville, or Rev. Geo. W. Swan of Plane, conduct the services, assisted by Rev. Walter F. Huxford. Service at 11:00 a.m.
Centerville Daily Citizen, Saturday, March 21, 1914, transcribed by Linda Berney
Lived in Douglas Township Many Years and Was Father of Family of Prominence --
Another of the sturdy men of the early days who have seen Appanoose county develop into its present day advancement, passed away Saturday morning, March 21, when Reuben Raney breathed his last about 7:30 a.m. He was 87 years old and had been a resident of the county since 1855. He has been in poor health the past few weeks at his home on North Hill, there being little hope for him the past couple of weeks. His death was not looked for so soon, however, his daughter, Mrs. Hiatt, having left for her home in Nebraska, the day before his death. Heart and kidney trouble caused his death.
Reuben Raney was born March 11, 1827 in Indiana, and was married to Charlotte House, Aug. 27, 1844. In 1868 they came to Iowa, locating in Douglas township, this county. Eight children were born to them, six sons and two daughters. Three of the sons have passed away and the wife died June 9, 1874. The children of this union living are G. W., R. J., and John J. Raney of Centerville; Mrs. J. A. Hiatt, Harvard, Neb.; Mrs. J. R. Gordon, Portland, Ore.
He was married to Mrs. N. A. Comerford Feb. 25, 1875 and to them were born five children, two sons and three daughters. Two sons and a daughter are dead. Those living are Mrs. George Workman and Mrs. Pearl Morris, of Centerville. All the children were present at the time of his death except Mrs. Gordon, and Mrs. Hiatt, who had been with him till the day before.
The life of Reuben Raney was one of devotion to his Christian principles, to his family, and to his fellow men. He was a member of the Baptist church. He was a persistent student of the scriptures, and was able to quote numerous passages. He was greatly respected as a man and a Christian. His membership was in the Pleasant Grove church in Douglas township. He came down to old age with an unfaltering faith, his life being an example to children, grand children and neighbors. He left 23 grand children. The funeral was held Monday, Mc. 23, at the First Baptist church, Centerville, conducted by Rev. G. W. Swan, a former pastor, and burial was at the Haines cemetery in Douglas township. A large number of friends and former neighbors attended the services, and many floral remembrances spoke of the regard in which he was held. His sons and sons-in-law were pall bearers.
The Semi-Weekly Iowegian, March 24, 1914, page 1, transcribed by Linda Berney
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Note - Knox County, Illinois marriage record, vol 1, p113 - Reuben Raney married Charlotte Wise on Aug 30, 1849.
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Reuben Raney Died, Aged 87 --
One of Appanoose county's oldest citizens, Reuben Raney, died at 7:30 o'clock this morning at his home, 547 North Tenth street, after a number of weeks of illness due to his advanced years, he having attained the age of 87 on March 11th.
Mr. Raney was well-known throughout the county, having come here in 1858 and having made Appanoose county his home ever since, with the exception of a short trip in the West. Coming here as a pioneer he settled in Douglas township where his industry and strength of character distinguished him, and he was much respected by a large circle of friends.
He is survived by his wife and seven children. The children with two exceptions reside in this vicinity, one daughter, Mrs. J. A. Hiatt, residing at Harvard, Neb., and another, Mrs. J. R. Gordon, living at Portland, Oregon. The former was at the bedside of her father until yesterday, when she was under the necessity of returning home. Mr. Raney recently visited with his daughter in Portland.
The funeral services will be conducted Monday at the First Baptist church in this city, Mr. Raney having been a member of that denomination for many years. Interment will be made at the Haines cemetery five miles northeast of Centerville. It was Mr. Raney's request that either Rev. Joseph Baker of Unionville, or Rev. Geo. W. Swan of Plane, conduct the services, assisted by Rev. Walter F. Huxford. Service at 11:00 a.m.
Centerville Daily Citizen, Saturday, March 21, 1914, transcribed by Linda Berney
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Rev George Washington Raney
1852–1936
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Andrew J. Raney
1856–1874
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Julia Ann Raney Hiatt
1857–1934
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Reuben J. "Link" Raney
1860–1926
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Olive Raney Gorden
1863–1947
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John "Yank" Raney Jr
1865–1934
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Henry Martin "Mart" Raney
1869–1894
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Hallie Raney Workman
1876–1938
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Linnie Raney Morris
1878–1915
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Otha C. Raney
1880–1881
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Callie Raney Thomasson
1883–1912
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Ruben Everett "Ruby" Raney
1885–1902
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