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Josephas Happy

Birth
Death
29 Mar 1898 (aged 88)
Burial
Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
Plot
133
Memorial ID
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Married Miss Louisa Dunn in 1832.
In 1835, he left Lexington, Kentucky and came to Jacksonville.
He owned & worked a furniture and coffin business. After 25 years in the business, he sold out to J. S. Anderson and continued to work for him.
**Survived by the following children: Mrs. Mary Samples, Miss Emma Happy, Charles Happy, Mrs. Nannie Sage, George Happy, and Mrs. Susie Smith.

Preceded by the following children: William Happy, James Happy, Josephine Happy, and Naunie Happy.

He was a member of the Odd Fellows.

Source:
Jacksonville Daily Journal, Jacksonville, IL, March 31, 1898.

**Note the obit stated he left eight children, but only six were listed.
Married Miss Louisa Dunn in 1832.
In 1835, he left Lexington, Kentucky and came to Jacksonville.
He owned & worked a furniture and coffin business. After 25 years in the business, he sold out to J. S. Anderson and continued to work for him.
**Survived by the following children: Mrs. Mary Samples, Miss Emma Happy, Charles Happy, Mrs. Nannie Sage, George Happy, and Mrs. Susie Smith.

Preceded by the following children: William Happy, James Happy, Josephine Happy, and Naunie Happy.

He was a member of the Odd Fellows.

Source:
Jacksonville Daily Journal, Jacksonville, IL, March 31, 1898.

**Note the obit stated he left eight children, but only six were listed.


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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71429758/josephas-happy: accessed ), memorial page for Josephas Happy (14 Sep 1809–29 Mar 1898), Find a Grave Memorial ID 71429758, citing Jacksonville East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by FranBod (contributor 47307139).