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According to some accounts, his father (First Name Unknown) Hause was born in France (believed to be German-Alsatian) and his mother, the former Sarah Lithgow, was born in England (believed to mean Great Britain and Ireland, of Scottish lineage). He was married to Ida T. (Thomas) Hause. He was a magistrate by occupation. The National Democrat, Jeffersonville, Ind., July 4, 1902 Page 4, Columns 5-6 JUSTICE J.H. HAUSE - ANSWERS THE LAST SUMMONS Expired Last Night of Brights Disease After A Brief Illness News-June 30. There was a genuine expression of sorrow manifested this morning when the announcement was made that Magistrate John H. Hause had passed away about 10:30 last night of Brights disease at his home, 308 East Maple street. Kind generous and always good natured no man had more friends among his associates and neighbors than John H. Hause. His cares he bore lightly and his joys he shared with those about him. Although he had his share of afflictions life was bright to him and he looked upon the clear side of it, letting the darker portion take care of itself when it came. He was ambitious and those who knew him the more intimately are the better qualified to testify to this. Apparently careless about the general run of affairs Justice Hause was well read and kept himself thoroughly posted on current events of the day. As a Magistrate he was a deep student of the law and took great delight in delving into intricate points. His decisions were given after mature consideration and solely with a view of the law as he saw it, endeavoring to be impartial to both sides. Justice Hause had been confined to his home for less than two weeks, having taken to his bed what was thought to be a bilious attack, but which a few days ago developed into Bright's disease. Willing and laying hands administered to his wants, but their attention was without avail and peacefully, painlessly as if falling into slumber the soul of the afflicted sufferer took flight. The birthplace of Justice Hause was at Baltimore, Md., on April 24, 1848, but he was reared at Harrisburg, Penn. Early in life he became identified with railroad work with headquarters in Cleveland. In 1869 he concluded to go south with a view of bettering his condition, that section being in the course of revival in business lines from the war. He was taken ill and concluding the climate was not to his benefit he started home. Arriving in this city he stopped to rest and fell in with a number of railroad men. They at once became attached to him and Al Morney, who was yardmaster for the J. M. & I. at the time gave him a position. He served under Ed Finch, and when in his happier moods many good humored stories were told of his railroad life. From railroad work Justice Hause went to the Indiana State Prison as a guard under Col. L. S. Schuler and was on duty when William Kennedy, Alfred Applegate, Newton Port and William Stanley, a quartet of desperate convicts, made a sensational break May 11, 1874. In this Guard George W. Chamberlain and Convict Porter were killed. Kennedy was pardoned, tried and sent back for life a few years ago. Desirous of being his own master he opened a cigar store on Spring street between Market and Front, but was compelled to close his doors. He was also in the wholesale business in Louisville at one time. About 1885 Squire Hause became the Jeffersonville correspondent of the Courier-Journal and the Louisville Times. He was a versatile writer, an ambitious reporter and never lost an opportunity to serve his papers with fresh and crisp news in advance of his competitors. This was clearly illustrated at the hanging of Macey Warner, when Col. Hause, as he was then called, outdistanced the whole bunch of newspaper men by capturing the telephone at the Court house, in this manner getting the particulars of the execution to Louisville in advance of any other reporter. This was one of the bright spots in his life that he enjoyed telling and he often recounted the event. In 1892 Col. Hause ran on the Democratic ticket for the office of Justice of the Peace, but was defeated. He was living in Port Fulton at the time and discovering there was a vacancy existing had the Town Board petition the County Commissioners to appoint him and this was done. Hurrying to Indianapolis he presented his appointment to Gov. Matthews and returned home. On December 8, a commission arrived and on that very evening Justice Hause married his first couple, Charles R. Meeks and Miss Fannie Leland, who had eloped from Kentucky, but the exact point is not known. This was the beginning of Magistrate Hause's fame and during his remaining days he united 8,000 couples, made a name all over the country and performed ceremonies for all classes of people and under many peculiar circumstances. Column after column regarding Justice Hause could be written if space permitted that would be of interest, but this biography must necessarily be brief. Some three years ago Justice Hause became afflicted with a disease of the bone which necessitated the amputation of one of his legs, but his life was spared and he retained his jovial disposition, making everything around him bright. Justice Hause was married nearly 30 years ago and leaves a wife, who was a true and loving companion to him and the following children; Mrs. Roy Howard, Misses Mayme, Clara and Nellie Hause and Mr. Vol Hause, all of whom have the deep sympathies of a large circle of friends. The funeral services will be conducted at the late home of the deceased Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will follow at Walnut Ridge cemetery. Newspapers throughout the Midwest recorded his death thusly: "JUDGE HAUSE DEAD-Indiana Magistrate Who Married 6,000 Couples In Ten Years Is No More. Jeffersonville, Ind., June 30, 1902-John Hause, for ten years magistrate of Jeffersonville, is dead. It is said during that time he married 6,000 couples, the majority of whom were elopers. Place of burial: Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Jeffersonville, Ind. Funeral Home: E.M. Coots & Sons of Jeffersonville, Ind. Possible forebears: John H. Hause (1848-1902): Parents: John H. Hause (1823-1901) Anna Marie Dore (1826-1903); Grandparents: Robert Dore (1791-1853) Ann King (1795-1858) John H. Hause BIRTH 24 Apr 1848 Baltimore City, Maryland, USA DEATH 29 Jun 1902 (aged 54) Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana, USA BURIAL Walnut Ridge Cemetery Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana, USA MEMORIAL ID 113870622
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