Henry P. Haney
American last survivor of The Great Locomotive Chase during the American Civil War
About Henry P. Haney
Lived 1846 – 1923 (aged 76). Henry P. Haney was an 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.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Henry P. Haney's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry P. Haney?
American last survivor of The Great Locomotive Chase during the American Civil War (1846–1923)
When was Henry P. Haney born?
Henry P. Haney was born on 25 November 1846.
When did Henry P. Haney die?
Henry P. Haney died on 19 November 1923.
What nationality was Henry P. Haney?
Henry P. Haney was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry P. Haney. https://biography.guide/henry-p-haney/
MLA: "Henry P. Haney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-p-haney/.
Chicago: "Henry P. Haney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henry-p-haney/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:03 UTC