Linn County KS Archives Obituaries.....HAIRGROVE, Mr. Wm.  March 23, 1872
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The LaCygne Weekly Journal
Linn County
Saturday
March 23, 1872

Mr. Wm. HAIRGROVE, formerly a resident of Valley Township in this county, died
at his residence in Osage County on Wednesday of last week. Mr. H. was a native
of Georgia, and seventy-two years of age at the time of his death. He was one of
the few survivors of the infamous John Hamilton massacre in Valley Township near
the Missouri State line, on the 19th day of May, 1858, at which time eleven
peaceful and quiet men were taken prisoners, mercilessly shot down, and most of
them killed. Mr. H. was wounded in three places, and for awhile it was thought
he would not survive, but a strong constitution and careful nursing brought him
through. He was always a staunch and true Republican, and much respected by all
who knew him. To the old citizens of Valley Township the news of this death will
bring sorrow and cause a tear to drop to the memory of the man who was one of
the old John Brown's staunchest friends, and ever a warm supporter of the
principles of right and justice. 


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