Oliver P. Haines (1826 - 1912)

Born 6 Apr 1826 in Champaign County, Ohio, United States

Husband of Eva (McCumber) Haines — married 31 Mar 1851 in Champaign County, Ohio, United States

Descendants

Died 4 Jul 1912 at age 86 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois, United States

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Biography

Oliver P Haines is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt, Illinois, USA

Obituary

Oliver P. HAINES

July 5, 1912 The Clinton Register

An Aged Pilgrim Called to Rest Clinton Citizen Ends Life's Journey at Four Score and Six Years.

Two weeks ago last Tuesday O. P. HAINES was taken sick at his home on South Madison street. He would not admit he was sick but said he was only tired. This was no doubt true. His supply of energy had become exhausted and he was not really sick, but tired. He grew weaker as the days passed, and rest everlasting came to him last night about 9 o'clock when his tired soul was released from activities of life and his spirit took its flight.

Oliver P. Haines was born near Woodstock, Ohio, April 6, 1826, and lived 86 years, 4 months, and 9 days. March 31, 1851, he was married to Miss Eva McCUMBER, who for over sixty-one years had been his constant companion. In 1855 they came to Illinois, locating in Clinton, where they lived until 1866, when they bought forty acres in Texas township, two and a half miles southeast of Clinton, which was their home for forty-two years. In January 1908 they moved to Clinton, where they have since lived.

Mr. Haines was one of the most jovial of men. He always kept before him the bright side of life and was as a ray of sunshine to those who saw only the dark side. He had no enemies and counted all as his friends, to whom he was always ready to give assistance and encouragement which was always to be found in the cheerfulness which was full of hope and assurance that all would be for the best.

He is survived by his wife and a daughter, Mrs. J. B. STEVENS, of Clinton, the son William dying several years ago, the former being only four months older than her husband.

Funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow at 2:30, conducted by Rev. J. E. Hart. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Submitted by Lauren Roseman.

"Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 MARRIAGE & DIVORCE View Image Record information. Name Oliver P. Hanes Marriage dd mm year Champaign, Ohio, USA."

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Sources

• US Census, 1860
• www.findagrave.com - obituary, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/124769340