Bonebrake - Tobias
Tobias BONEBRAKE
Source: Grace Newnum scrapbook
Tobias, eldest child of Adam W. and Mary E. Bonebrake, was born Jan 12, 1874. Died Jan 17, 1920 age 46 years and 5 days. His death occurred at Terre Haute Hospital. He was united in marriage to Sophia Timmerman on Nov 2, 1908. To this union were born 3 children: Ruth, Adam and Arthur. At the age of 3 little Ruth took her departure to Immortal Climes. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, two sons, a father 3 sisters and 44 brothers: Sylvester now in Belgium; Kay of Minot, ND; Harcdy in Texas; Charley of Kingman; Mrs. Lon Carter and Mrs. John Carter of Kingman; and Mrs. JW Ashe of Lapin, Oregon. During the year 1905 Mr. Bonebrake became a member of the Masonic Lodge at Yeddo. His life attested the worth of this order to him. The Lodge splendidly ministered to his needs during the time of his affliction and death. Rev RH Gott of Kokomo and the Masons of Yeddo had charge of the funeral services. Mrs. Bonebrake's relatives are all residents of Minnesota. Mr. Bonebrake gave his friends evidence of his acceptance of his Savior. He united with the Yeddo Christian Church. He leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. - kbz