Hanna, Septimus J, C.S.D. (July 29, 1845 - July 23, 1921), an American Civil War veteran and a judge in the Old West, was a student of Mary Baker Eddy, who was the discover and founder of Christian Science. He was a Christian Science healer/practitioner, lecturer, teacher and president of the Churches's Massachusetts Metaphysical College. Judge Hanna occupied more positions of trust in Mrs.