Additional photos of Isabella Ann courtesy of
Frank Hess
Francis Marion Haughey and Isabella Ann
Haughey grave in Fairview Cemetery, Craig, CO
Photo courtesy of Frank Hess. Taken in 1967
From a newspaper obituary published at the
time of Isabella Haughey's death
Another Pioneer Gone
Grandma Haughey Passes Away After Four Years of Helplessness
The community was shocked
and saddened last Wednesday afternoon to hear of the sudden death of Grandma
Haughey at her home east of town.
Although helpless from paralytic strokes for the past four years, she seemed
unusually well.She had very
recently concluded a visit with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Grant Haughey, in
town.It is supposed that a final
attack of paralysis, coming without warning of any kind, caused her death.
Isabella Ann Leathers was born April 25, 1841 in Ashland
county, Ohio.She was married to Francis M. Haughey, Sept 10, 1857.At the breaking out of the Civil War, Mr. Haughey joined the union army,
serving with honor.They were the
parents of ten children of whom all are living except one, Grant M., who it will
be remembered passed away while serving in the position of trust for the people
of Routt county.The surviving
children are:Mrs. Hannah Anderson
of Marietta,
Kansas; R. L. Haughey of
Eureka,
Calif; Mrs. W. A. Young of Leadville, Colo; J.
S. Haughey and William Haughey of
Portland,
Oregon; and Ossa L. Cooper Oliver,
Edwin and Maud Haughey of Craig.
The family came to Routt county some 26 years ago and located at the home ranch
east of town.They were among the
early pioneers of the country and their generous hospitality soon made them a
unanimous friendship among the early settlers.Mrs. Haughey, always energetic and taking a leading part in the affairs
of the community, exhibited a strength of character that made her a leader among
the people as long as her health allowed her to participate actively in the
interests of the home community. In her
home her counsels have been wise and the children reared there have gone forth
into the world as sturdy citizens of whom their home communities have reason to
be proud.
The funeral services were conducted at the home on July 5th.Rev J. L. Ellis officiating.
Many pioneers of the valley were present, the oldest, Mr. E Shelton of Hayden,
delivering an address eulogistic of the departed pioneer whom he had known so
well during the trying days of early settlement.The body was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery amid the mingled tears of
friends and relatives who mourned her parting but rejoice that the sufferings of
the one they loved and honored were past forever.
The relatives of Grandma Haughey desire to publicly express their appreciation
of all the many kindnesses showed on the departed one by willing friends during
the last years of her life.
Obituary of
Isabella Ann (Leathers) Haughey
Born: April 25, 1841, Ashland County, Ohio
Deceased: July 3rd, 1912, Craig, Colorado
Married Francis Marion Haughey September 10, 1857 at
Reedsburg, Ashland County Ohio
