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P07545 – Portrait of Anne Haney probably taken in her 40's.
Haney Family
Thomas Haney was born on July 22nd, 1841 on Cape Breton Island, and was the oldest of four sons and three daughters. His parents, Bridget and Dennis, were of Irish descent. His father drowned in a river near the family's farm when Thomas was quite young, and at this time, Bridget moved the family to Paris, Ontario.
Anne Callaghan was born to Daniel and Mary Callaghan in Paris, Ontario, in 1846 and was trained as a dressmaker. Thomas Haney married Anne in Paris, Ontario on October 14th, 1873. Their first daughter, Mary Florence was born in 1875.
When Thomas went to seek his fortune, Anne, along with their daughter Mary, remained in Ontario. After Thomas purchased land in Maple Ridge, Anne and her daughter travelled west, escorted by Anne's brother, John Callaghan.
Purchasing 160 acres of the Wickwire Estate in 1876 for $1,000, they moved into a riverbank cabin at Wickwire's Landing, which was subsequently re-named Haney's Landing. Two years later they moved their family into Haney House which was built for them by Samuel Edge and Anne's father, Daniel Callaghan.
Thomas and Anne had six children; Mary Florence, Jeremiah Francis (Frank), Daniel Thomas, Annie Beatrice (Birdie), Elizabeth Mary, and Margaret Maude.
Thomas Haney passed away in his home on February 27th, 1916, surrounded by his wife and family. Anne Haney died on March 8th, 1931, and had the opportunity to meet all of her grandchildren before she passed away.
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