Booher - John J., - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

New Ross, January 16, 1901—John J. Booher was born in East Tennessee, Sept. 6, 1815, and moved to Montgomery County, Indiana, with his parents, leaving Tennessee September 6, 1834, arriving here Oct. 9, 1834. He was married to Mariah B. Endicott March 12, 1837. Both joined the Lutheran Church soon after their marriage, in which church they remained consistent members until they moved to Vermilion County, Ill., March 5, 1865, when they placed their membership in the U. B. Church at Union Chapel, where he held membership at the time of his death.  

His wife died July 21, 1884. He was married to Margaret J. Booher April 17, 1888, near Darlington, and moved to New Ross March 7, 1900, where he died January 11, 1901, at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 5 days.

His children, grandchildren and great grandchildren number one hundred. He leaves a wife, one son and two daughters to mourn his loss, two sons and three daughters having preceded him to that better land. -s

The terrible shroud of death cast its gloom over New Ross Friday night, Jan. 11th, 1901, at 10 o’clock, when the spirit of John J. Booher took its flight to the great beyond. Although expected for several months, his friends have looked with anguish and sorrow upon the slow but certain fate that was entering his life. Still when the dreaded moment came all bowed in grief, for to know John Booher was to treasure his friendship, to admire his qualities, and to recognize and appreciate his ability and wisdom.

John has been recognized as one of the active men of his community. He was ever awake to its interest, always ready to do his part, and has done much to aid the progress and upbuilding of the country he loved so well—his home. Several months ago he realized that he must quit work and stay at the house. This he did, but the dreaded fangs of disease seemed to slowly but surely fasten onto his life. The physicians announced that there was no hope for him. He awaited the final summons with his characteristic manner of accepting whatever fate so decided, and for several days he hovered between life and death until Friday night when his spirit passed away.

John J. Booher was born in East Tennessee, Sept. 6th, 1815, moved to Montgomery County, Indiana, with his parents, leaving Tennessee Sept. 6th, 1834. He was married to Mariah B. Endicott March 12, 1837. They both joined the Lutheran Church soon after their marriage in which church they lived consistent members until they moved to Vermilion County, Ill., March 5th, 1865, when they placed their membership in the U. B. Church at Union Chapel, where he held membership at the time of his death. His wife died July 21st, 1884. He was married to Margaret Booher April 17th, 1888, near Darlington, Ind., moved to New Ross, Ind., March 1st, 1900, where he died Jan. 11, 1901, at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 5 days. The writer for once feels unable to find words fitting as a tribute to such a man as John J. Booher. We treasured his good friendship and equally admired him as a business man and as a citizen. We doubt if any citizen had more friends, and we are sure he had no enemies, for he lived to be square, honest and fair with everyone. His beautiful home was his pride, his good family was his joy, and they have the sincere sympathy of everyone in this, the darkest hour of their life. No words can console them, no act can repay their loss, and it seems almost beyond conception that John Booher will be no more. The biggest portion of his life was spent in Franklin Township. He was always recognized as one of the leading men of his county and has ever held a prominent place both in esteem and activity. He saw dear friends laid in the tomb and we are sure there was a happy meeting when his spirit crossed the dark river. We shall respect the memory of John Booher and long after the grass has entwined his grave with its green foliage will his good work be appreciated and memory cherished. -s