MORRIS HASTEN 1878-1932, Webster Cemetery, Hancock County Illinois

 

WEBSTER   CEMETERY
HANCOCK  COUNTY,  ILLINOIS

 

MORRIS HASTEN
1878-1932

 


 
MORRIS HASTEN
1878-1932
 

 

The Carthage Republican
January 20, 1932

PASSING OF MORRIS HASTEN

Morris Hasten passed away at his home in Webster the evening of Jan. 17, 1932, aged 53 years, 11 months and 4 days.

The summons which called this young man from life's activities came very suddenly, bringing shock and sadness to his relatives and friends who, while noting with concern a gradual decline in health and strength, were entirely unprepared for the unexpected seizure which so abruptly closed his earthly journey.

Morris Hasten was the son of Jack and Lydia (Dunham) Hasten.  He was born in Fountain Green township, Feb. 13, 1878.  His father and mother, one sister and two brothers have long since passed to their reward.  Of the immediate family, three survive, Will Hasetn [sic], of Rock Island; Joe of Washington; Seth of Iowa; Hugh of Carthage; two brothers, Frank and Carl, and two sisters, Mrs. Linda Miller and Mrs. Mary Hobart reside in the near vicinity.  Morris Hasten's entire life was spent near the home of his birth.  Here he grew to young manhood, taking his part and place in life's duties and industries.

His days were spent in honest toil.  He was an obliging friend and neighbor.  A devoted son and brother.  During the dear mother's invalidism he proved himself to be an efficient and tender caretaker, and did much to smooth the way for her passing and the breaking up of the old home, he became a welcome member in the family of his sister, Mrs. Mary Hobart.  When suffering and sorrow entered this home he again proved himself to be a valuable assistant in the sick room, bringing care, cheer and comfort to the dearly beloved sick boy during his declining days.  Morris later purchased the old homestead which he has since owned and occupied.  The excellent physical strength which marked his early years have these later months shown signs of waning and his condition has been viewed with some anxiety by his people.  But without warning a severe hemorrahage of the lungs came, the seizure so violent, that he passed away before medical skill could reach and relieve him.  After a few moments of suffering his earthly life closed and his spirit returned to God who gave it.

The funeral services were held at his old home church on Tuesday, at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Reichel of Carthage, who spoke words of comfort from the blessed words found in John 14-1, "Let not your heart be troubled."  A choir composed of Madams J. A. Beebe, J. A. Robinson and Messrs. J. A. Duffy and Arthur Spangler with Mrs. C. R. Callihan, organist, sang the old comforting hymns "Thru the Valley and the Shadow", "Shall We Meet" and "Sweet Bye and Bye".
A large crowd of old friends and relatives were present to pay the last token of love and respect to one whom all held dear.  Altho he is gone forever from among us, yet the memories of love and good will still abide and while we shall miss him, we would not call him back.  We all unite in sympathy for the brothers and sisters who sorely mourn his departure.  May they look to God the all loving comforter for help in this dark hour of grief.

The pall bearers were: Allen Shipman, John Hoyt, Ernie Emmings, Roy Fuller, Burk Harmon and Frank Booz.

See: Andrew Hasten and Lydia Dunham

1880 Illinois Census, Hancock County, Fountain Green Township, page 114B
enumerated June 16, 1880, dwelling #122

Hastings, A J, white, male, 40, married, farmer, born NC, both parents born NC
Lydia J, white, female, 30, wife, married, keeping house, born IL, father born IL, mother born VT
Nettie, white, female, 12, daughter, single, at home, attended school within the census year, born IL, father born NC, mother born IL
Willie, white, male, 10, son, single, at home, [suffering from an illness, illegible handwriting], attended school within the census year, born IL, father born NC, mother born IL
George, white, male, 8, son, single, at home, attended school within the census year, born IL, father born NC, mother born IL, could read but not write, born IL, father born NC, mother born IL
Morris, white, male, 2 [sic], son, single, at home, born IL, father born NC, mother born IL,
Edsall, white, male, 7, single, at home, attended school within the census year, could read but not write, born IL, father born NC, mother born IL
Scott, white, male, 5, single, at home, born IL, father born NC, mother born IL
Mary, white, female, 3, single, at home, born IL, father born NC, mother born IL
Frank, white, male, 8/12, born Oct, son, single, at home, born IL, father born NC, mother born IL

 

1900 Illinois Census, Hancock County, Fountain Green Township, page 114B
enumerated June 13, 1900, dwelling #158

Hastings, Liddie, head, white, female, Aug 1848, 51, married; mother of 15 children, 10 living; born IL, father born IL, mother born VT, housekeeper, months not employed - 4, could read, write and speak English, owned her home
Frank, son, white, male, Oct 1879, 20, single, born IL, father born NC, mother born IL, day labor, months not employed - 4, could read, write and speak English
Lyndia, daughter, white, female, May 1883, 17, single, born IL, father born NC, mother born IL, at school for 7 months, could read, write and speak English
Carlin H, son, white, male, Oct 1887, 12, single, born IL, father born NC, mother born IL, at school for 6 months, could read, write and speak English
Mary F, daughter, white, female, Oct 1877, 22, single, born IL, father born NC, mother born IL, hird [sic] girl, months not employed - 7, could read, write and speak English
Morris, son, white, male, Feb 1879, 21, single, born IL, father born NC, mother born IL, hird [sic] hand, months not employed - 4, could read, write and speak English
Joseph W, son, white, male, July 1882, 17, single, born IL, father born NC, mother born IL, hird [sic] hand, months not employed - 4, could read, write and speak English
Hugh, son, white, male, May 1889, 11, single, born IL, father born NC, mother born IL, schoolar [sic], at school for 7 months, could read, write and speak English
Seth Bois ?, son, white, male, Oct 1891, 8, single, born IL, father born NC, mother born IL, schoolar [sic], at school for 8 months
Fabern, Harriet, mother, white, female, Nov 1828, 71, widow; mother of 2 children, 1 living; born VT, father born NY, mother born VT

 

1910 Illinois Census, Hancock County, Fountain Green Township, page 76B
enumerated April 15-16, 1910, dwelling #19

Hasten, Liddia, head, female, white, 60, widow; mother of 15 children, 10 living; born IL, father born TN, mother born IL, spoke English, own income, could read and write, owned her farm home free of mortgage, farm schedule 12

Scott, son, male, white, 39, single, born IL, father born TN, mother born IL, spoke English, could read and write

Carl, son, male, white, 22, married (1st) for 3 years, born IL, father born TN, mother born IL, spoke English, farmer, general farm, working on own account, could read and write

Morris, son, male, white, 32, single, born IL, father born TN, mother born IL, spoke English, laborer, working out, employee, whether out of work on April 15, 1910 - no, number of weeks out of work during 1909 - 0, could read and write

Hugh, son, male, white, 20, single, born IL, father born TN, mother born IL, spoke English, farm laborer, working out, employee, whether out of work on April 15, 1910 - no, number of weeks out of work during 1909 - 0, could read and write, had not attended school after Sept. 1, 1909

Seth, son, male, white, 18, single, born IL, father born TN, mother born IL, spoke English, could read and write, had not attended school after Sept. 1, 1909

The following details are excerpted from Morris' 1918 draft registration.

FIRST, MIDDLE, FAMILY NAME   Morris Hasten
PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS
  [NO.] ____     [STREET or R.F.D. #] ____     [TOWN] Webster     [COUNTY] Hancock     [STATE] Ill
AGE   40     DATE OF BIRTH   February 13, 1878
PRESENT OCCUPATION   Farmer     EMPLOYER'S NAME   Newton Hobart
PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT   [no entry]
NEAREST RELATIVE   Sister, Mrs Newton Hobart     ADDRESS   RFD 3 Carthage, Hancock, Ill

FROM THE REGISTRAR'S REPORT - DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT
HEIGHT
  Medium     BUILD   Stout     EYES   Grey     HAIR   Light
HAS PERSON LOST ARM, LEG, HAND, EYE, OR IS HE OBVIOUSLY PHYSICALLY DISQUALIFIED   [no entry]

REGISTRAR   George C. Tyler
DATE OF REGISTRATION   September 12, 1918

1920 Illinois Census, Hancock County, Hancock Township, page 117A
enumerated February 25, 1920, dwelling #167, farm

Hobart, Isaac N, head, renter, male, white, 42, married, could read and write, born IL, both parents born IL, spoke English, farmer, general farm, employer, farm schedule 145

Mary F, wife, female, white, 43, married, could read and write, born IL, father born TN, mother born IL, spoke English

Gladys M, daughter, female, white, 18, single, could read and write, born IL, both parents born IL, spoke English

Ivan F, son, male, white, 14, single, attended school after Sept. 1, 1919, could read and write, born IL, both parents born IL, spoke English

Irene E, daughter, female, white, 7, single, attended school after Sept. 1, 1919, born IL, both parents born IL

Hasten, Moris, brother-in-law, male, white, 42, single, could read and write, born IL, father born TN, mother born IL, spoke English, farm hand, home farm, working for wages

1930 Illinois Census, Hancock County, Fountain Green Township, page 106B
enumerated April 22-23, 1930, dwelling #184

Hasten, Morris, head, renter, did not own a radio, lived on a farm, male, white, 52, single, could read and write, born IL, both parents born IL, spoke English, farmer, general farm, whether a veteran of the U.S. military or naval forces mobilized for any war or expedition - no, farm
schedule 133

 

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