BOOE, Thomas Jefferson
THOMAS JEFFERSON BOOE
Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review 26 Aug 1946 p 3
Thomas Booe, 71 a well known farmer who spent his entire life in Fountain County died at his home near Hillsboro 6:30 pm. Sunday Aug 25. He was born on a farm near Steam Corner Aug 1, 1875 the son of Thomas J and Mary Reed Booe, one of a family of six children. On Feb 9, 1902 he was married to Myrtle Hesler of HIllsboro and all their married life was spent in the vicinity where he died. He was a member of the New Liberty Christian Church. Survivors include thewidow and one brother James Booe of Hillsboro and several nieces and nephews. A son, Harold, died at the age of six months. Funeral service was held at the New Liberty Church at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon with the pastor of Rev. RG Ellsworth in charge and burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Hillsboro.
Source: Hillsboro Times 29 August 1946
Thomas Booe, 71, a well known farmer who spent his entire life in Fountain County died at his home near Hillsboro at 6:30 p.m. August 25. He had been seriously ill for several weeks suffering from a heart ailment. Mr. Booe was born on a farm near Steam Corner on August 1, 1875, the son of Thomas J. and Mary Reed Bone, one of a family of six children. On February 9, 1902 he was married to Myrtle Hesler of Hillsboro and all their married life was spent in the vicinity where he died. He was a member of the New Liberty Christian Church. Survivors include the widow and one brother James Booe of Hillsboro and several nieces and nephews. A son, Harold, died at the age of six months. Funeral service was held at the New Liberty Church at 2:30 Tuesday afernoon with the pastor the Rev. RG Ellsworth in charge and burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Hillsboro. --- transcribed by kbz
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