Thomas Benton Barnhouse

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Obituary from the Unionville Republican 14 June 1933: Thomas Benton Barnhouse, son of George and Roseann Barnhouse, was born in Noble County, Ohio, February 22, 1857, and departed this life at the family home, near Hartford, Mo., Monday, June 12, 1933, at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 20 days. He was united in marriage with Hannah Woolever in February, 1881. Their union was blessed with three children, one preceding the parents in death. The living are: Mrs. Grace Woodard, of Unionville, and Claud B., of Hartford. Mr. and Mrs. Barnhouse came to Putnam County, Missouri, in the year of 1882, settling on a farm in the community of Hartford. Residing in this locality for the past fifty-one years, they endeared themselves to the people around them until they will be sadly missed, being neighbors of sterling, honest and congenial kind, and helpful to everyone about them. The wife and mother preceded him in death in the year of 1922. He leaves to mourn his passing from this life, son, daughter, four grandchildren, two great grand children, one brother, Seigal Barnhouse, of St. Louis, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Fullerton, of Moulton, Iowa, and many other relatives and a community of friends. He was an honored member of the Masonic Order No. 171 of Hartford where his presence and council will be missed. The Masonic funeral services were held at the church at Hartford at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by Rev. J.D. Noland and attended by a large congregation of relatives and friends. The body was laid to rest in the McCune cemetery beside his wife."

Thomas married Hannah L. Woolever on 2 Feb 1881 in Bloomingville, Hocking Co, Ohio. Hannah was born on 29 Nov 1857 in Hocking County, Ohio; died on 13 Aug 1922 in Putnam County, Missouri; was buried about Aug 1922 in McCune Cemetery, Putnam Co, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]