Henry P. Haney

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Henry P. Haney
BornNovember 25, 1846
DiedNovember 19, 1923
Nationality American

Henry P. Haney (November 25, 1846 - November 19, 1923) was an American last survivor of The Great Locomotive Chase during the American Civil War. He was a 15-year-old fireman on the "Texas", the locomotive used by the "General's" crew to pursue the "General" on the second half of the chase after it was stolen by the Andrews Raiders.


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