Charles Henry Haines Sr. (1877 - 1982)

Born 19 Jun 1877 in Grinnell, Poweshiek, Iowa, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Nanaruth (Taggart) Haines — married 15 Apr 1906 in Denver, CO

Descendants

Died 21 Jul 1982 at age 105 in Denver, Colorado, United States

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Biography

Charles Haines Sr. was a centenarian, living to age 105.

Charles Henry Haines, Sr. was born in 1877 in Grinnell, Iowa. He was the son of Robert Miller Haines and Joanna Hannah (Harris) Haines. He was the 5th of 6 living children.

Charles was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from Grinnell College, majoring in Philosophy. He obtained his law degree from Harvard in 1904. After graduating from Harvard, he moved to Denver, Colorado, the home of his childhood friend, Nanaruth Taggart. (The two had been friends from the age of 4 until she left Iowa at about 11 years old.) Charles and Nanaruth married on April 15, 1906. They raised 4 children.

Charles founded a successful private law practice, specializing in water rights, mining law and property law. He also taught at Westminister, the University of Denver's night law school.

Charles served as Denver City Attorney for many years. As City Attorney, he was instrumental in breaking up the Denver KKK and routing their hold over city politicians.

Charles loved poetry and had a large repertoire of memorized poems, including long epics such as "Elegy Written In A Country Churchyard" by Thomas Gray. His children and, later, his grandchildren delighted in listening to his resonate orations.

Sources

• Personal knowledge. Charles Henry Haines was my grandfather. JZ

1877 - Birth Record. Born to Robert Miller Haines and Joanna Harris on 19 Jun 1877 in Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa:

• "Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q246-31ZL : accessed 7 September 2019), Charles Henry Haines, 19 Jun 1877, Grinnell, Poweshiek, Iowa, United States; citing reference ID 106351, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines; FamilySearch digital folder 101693745.

1880 - Census, 2 years old, living on High Street in Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa with parents, Robert M (41) and Joanna H (36), siblings, Mary (9), James H (8), Sarah A (7), and Robert M (4), grandmother, Mary A Harris (74), and servant, Lucy Daly (22):

• "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDL6-3GZ : 14 August 2017), Charles H Haines in entry for Robert M Haines, 1880; citing enumeration district ED 190, sheet 522B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d), roll 0362; FHL microfilm 1,254,362.

1885 - Iowa Census, 7 years old, living on High Street, Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa with parents, R M (46) and Joanna H (41), siblings, Mary (14), James H (12), Sarah A (11), Robert M (9), Charles H (7), and Austin P (2), grandmother, Mary A "Haines" (sb Harris) (79), and servant, Alice Snyder (24):

• "Iowa State Census, 1885," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HWRG-C3Z : 15 December 2020), Charles H Haines in household of R M Haines, Grinnell, Grinnell, Poweshiek, Iowa; citing p. 6, 1885, State Historical Society, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,020,177.

1895 - Iowa Census, 17 years old, living in Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa with parents, Robert M (55) and Johanna (51), and siblings, Mary (24), Jas H (22), Sarah A (21), Robert M (19), Chas H (17), and Austin P (12):

• "Iowa State Census, 1895," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTQF-444 : 18 November 2020), Chas H Haines in household of Robert M Haines, Poweshiek, Iowa, United States; citing p. 348, 1895, State Historical Society, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,022,175.

1900 - Census, 23 years old, living at 827 High Street, Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa with parents, R.M. (62) and Joanna (57), and brothers, Robert (26) and Austin (18). Charles profession is stated as teacher.

• "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9LD-T91 : accessed 7 September 2019), Charles H Haines in household of R M Haines, Grinnell Township Grinnell city Ward 3-4, Poweshiek, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 100, sheet 2A, family 33, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,456.

1906 - Marriage to Nanaruth Taggart on April 15, 1906 in Denver, Colorado:

• "Colorado Statewide Marriage Index, 1853-2006, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KNQW-X43 : 16 February 2018), Charles H Haines and Manaruth Taggart, 15 Apr 1906, Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States; citing no. 37909, State Archives, Denver; FHL microfilm 1,690,084.

1908 - Grave of infant daughter, Anna Dane.

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32883596/anna-dane-haines : accessed 07 November 2021), memorial page for Anna Dane Haines (unknown–26 Dec 1908), Find a Grave Memorial ID 32883596, citing Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA ; Maintained by VDR (contributor 47292775).

1910 - Census, 32 years old, living at 852 S Grant Ave, Denver, Colorado with wife, Nanaruth (31), and father-in-law, Samuel Taggart (66). Note: Census states that Samuel Taggart’s father was born in Pennsylvania and his mother in Ohio. Samuel’s profession is real estate agent.

• "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MK4M-ZDF : accessed 15 February 2021), Charles H Haines, Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 167, sheet 3A, family 55, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 117; FHL microfilm 1,374,130.

1917 - Draft Registration at age 41.

• "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZKJ-37H : 24 August 2019), Charles Henry Haines, 1917-1918.

1920 - Census, 42 years old, living at 862 S Grant Ave, Denver, Colorado with wife, Nanaruth (41) children, Ruth (8), and Charles (5), and father-in-law, Samuel Taggart (78). Indicates that Samuel is still working as a salesman.

• "United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX26-HDP : 31 January 2021), Charles H Haines, 1920.

1930 - Census, 52 years old, living at 2201 S Filmore, Denver, Denver County, Colorado with wife, Nanaruth T (51), and children, Ruth (19), Charles H (15), Robert (9), and Martha J (6). Occupation listed as Asst. City Attorney:

• "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X7WT-2YY : accessed 15 February 2021), Charles H Haines, Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 79, sheet 29A, line 18, family 300, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 235; FHL microfilm 2,339,970.

1940 - Census, Charles Henry Haines, 62 years old, lawyer, living at 2201 S Filmore in Denver, Denver County, Colorado with wife, "Nana R" (61), children, Robert T (20), and Martha J (16), and the Pastor of the Anglican Church, Gustav A Lehman (65 yrs.). Note: The index of the Census record does not include the priest, but a look at the actual document shows that the Anglican priest (probably pastor at the nearby St. Mary's) was a member of the household. Gustav A Lehman is listed as a lodger, but my understanding was that no money changed hands. The story was that the priest was looking for temporary housing for a few weeks (maybe until the rectory was available?), and then stayed for a number of years (I remember 7 years, but that may not be accurate):

• "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRDK-ZBW : 4 January 2021), Charles Henry Haines, Election District H, Denver, Colorado, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 16-109C, sheet 2B, line 44, family 39, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 487.

1942 - Draft Registration at age 64. Height and weight noted.

• "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKC4-7HSL : 8 November 2017), Charles Henry Haines, 27 Apr 1942; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

1950 - Census, 72 years old, living at 2201 S Filmore in Denver, Denver County, Colorado with wife, Nanaruth T (71), daughter, Martha Joann Burton (26), son-in-law, Frank L Burton (29), and grandson, Frank W Burton (1):

• "United States 1950 Census", database, FamilySearch (ark:/61903/1:1:6FM8-PJZJ : Fri Mar 24 23:14:30 UTC 2023), Entry for Nanaruth T Haines and Frank L Burton, 21 April 1950.

1982 - Death at age 105 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. Buried at Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Colorado:

• "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JL1R-X5S : 19 May 2014), Charles Haines, Jul 1982; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33130308/charles-henry-haines : accessed 07 November 2021), memorial page for Charles Henry Haines Sr. (19 Jun 1877–21 Jul 1982), Find a Grave Memorial ID 33130308, citing Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA ; Maintained by VDR (contributor 47292775) .