F. N. Hannant (Biography)

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Taken from History of the State of Kansas, by Willian G. Cutler


F. N. HANNANT, stock-raiser, P.O. Elk Falls, was born in Norfolk County, England, in 1843.  In 1848, migrated to America, locating in Pike County, Ill., where he remained until 1861, when he enlisted in Company C. Twenty-seventh Illinois Infantry, serving over three years, was captured at the battle of Murfreesboro and taken to Libby Prison, and was there from December 31, 1862 until March 1863, was discharged at St. Louis, 1864.  He then secured a situation in the post office as carrier, remaining six months, and for the next three years was employed in a wholesale boot and shoe house in St. Louis, in 1870, migrated to Kansas, locating at Elk Falls, and took a claim on Section 8, Town 31, Range 11, and was among the early settlers here, was seventy miles from a railroad, he then continued improving his place and working at the stone-mason's trade.  In 1879, when the railroad was built through here, sold out and came to Elk Falls, and has been working at his trade since.  In 1881, commenced raising stock, has thirty-five head of cattle.  Was one of the active workers against the division of the county.  Was married in 1878 to Miss C. A. Keith, of Elk Falls, they have three children, viz. Lizzie H., Rebecca R., and Archie.  Is a member of Rollins Post, No. 26, G. A. R., Meridian Lodge No. 126, A. F. & A. M.