Obituary of JACOB HAFLEY
Transcribed and contributed by Gerri Williams, 15 May 2006.
The Pleasanton Herald
Friday, Dec. 18, 1885
Obituary - HAFLEY - It is with pain that we announce the death of one of Linn county's most honorable and trustworthy men, Jacob Hafley. He was born in Indiana, July 3, 1823, and died at his home, one mile south and mile east of Cadmus, on the afternoon of the 7th, at the age of 62. He came to Kansas in 1869, and was one of the pioneers who did so much toward developing Linn county. He took a great interest in public affairs, especially that of education. He was admired and beloved by all who knew him, and we can truthfully say that no man in Linn county had fewer enemies. He was a member of the Presbyterian church for over thirty-five years, and has lived a consistent Christian life. He leaves a wife, two sons and five daughters to mourn his loss. His two oldest daughters, residing in New Mexico, were at home when he died. Cameron, his oldest son, connected with the A.T.&S.F. R.R. in Santa Fe, was telegraphed to and arrived at La Cygne the evening of the 8th. The funeral sermon took place at 11a.m. of the 9th. J.S. Payne delivered it, after which the remains, followed by a long procession of sympathizing friends, were conveyed to Walnut Grove cemetery and placed in their last resting place. He has gone, yet he lives - the kindest of fathers, the best of neighbors. His spirit is with God; his victory's won. The family have our most profound sympathies in their irreparable loss, and may they bear in mind that, though 'tis hard to bear, their loss is his gain and he has passed from earthly pain to rest in unbroken peace in heaven. (Poem followed the obit.)
