Timothy Hannon |
| Posted 2017-09-04 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Weekly Journal-Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Wednesday, August 25, 1915, page 4, column 5 Pioneer circles throughout Arizona, and for that matter the Southwest, will regret to learn of the death of Timothy Hannon, which occurred in this city yesterday, at the ripe age of over 88 years. He was born in Ireland in 1827, and emigrated to the United States before he had reached his majority. He served throughout the Civil war and was naturalized as a citizen at the first opportunity after reaching his majority, over 65 years ago. His early day life was an eventful one. With a party of five Americans he was held as a captive in the interior of Brazil at the instance of a foreign government, and all were sentenced to be shot, being accused of filibustering. Hannon secured firearms from an American, however, when diplomacy failed to give them a remedy, and the party fought their way to the coast, where a sailing vessel rescued them from further danger, and later they were landed at Caracas, Venezuela. For over a third of a century Mr. Hannon had resided in Arizona, originally locating in Ferguson valley, where he reclaimed lands and made his home for several years, selling out later and coming to this city to reside. For the past five years he led a secluded life, and was but frequently seen, remaining at Mercy Hospital in feeble health. His citizenship in Arizona was exemplary, and in every transaction, large or small, his every act was honorable. Personally the deceased was of a jovial and kind disposition, and he had many friends who will mourn his loss. The remains are at Ruffner's to be laid away later. No known relatives survive, except a brother who is said to be in Washington, an attache of the treasury department. Transcriber's note: Mr. Hannon is buried in an unmarked grave at the Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona |
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