Hanna, John

JOHN HANNA.— John Hanna and his wife Jane, whose maiden name was. Stewart, were born in County Down, Ireland. They came to America in 1796, landing at New Castle, Delaware, and settling in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where they remained two years. From Lancaster they went to Lewistown, Mifflin county, Pennsylvania, and from thence the family arrived in Venango county December 25, 1802. They located on a tract of four hundred acres in French Creek township five miles west of Franklin. The place of their settlement is now known as "Hanna’s gap." The country was then a wilderness, and John Hanna was one of the earliest pioneers. He had gained a knowledge of the weaver’s trade in his native country, and soon after settling in French Creek township he engaged in the manufacture of carpets, and woolen and linen goods. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and took a deep interest in religious matters. Seven children were born to John and Jane Hanna: William; James; Stewart; John; Mary, who married John Gilmore; Jane, who became the wife of William Hays, and Nancy, who married Isaac Tallman— all of whom are dead. The parents both died in Venango county many years ago.— A.P.W.