Samuel D. Nichols, Issac Hanyan's future son-in-law, moved to Panora, Iowa, in 1857, and worked as a surveyor and attorney. He started the Guthrie County Ledger newspaper and served as a First Lieutenant in the 4th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, Company C, during the Civil War. Following his return from military duty, Nichols was appointed District Attorney of the Guthrie County Judicial District, and served in that capacity for three years. Nichols purchased Mr. Beaman's portion of the Mill in 1864. In 1878 Nichols became sole proprietor of the mill. In 1875 he was elected to the Iowa State Senate, and reelected in 1879 serving a total of eight years.

Sylvester E. Hanyan purchased a one-third interest in 1877 in the Jackson and Garlow Hardware Company, which was established in Panora, Iowa, in 1875. In 1879 Sylvester purchased the Jackson portion of the business and became sole owner in 1899 when he acquired the Garlow interest in the business. Hanyan managed the store until 1943 when his daughter, Vessie Hanyan Dickson, assumed management responsibilities. She managed the store until December 1, 1950, when it was sold to Hugh Teale, Jr.

For more additional about the Hanyan family see A Glimpse Into the Past: History and Reflections of Sylvester E. Hanyan and Panora, Iowa by Mary C. Gift which can be found by searching the library catalog.