James Monroe Boss was born June 20, 1852; died May 2, 1899, making 46 years, 10 months and him 12 days old at his death. He professed hope in Christ several years ago and united with the Methodist Church at Buckhorn. He was born in Davidson County, N. C. and at the age of 5 years he moved to Brown County where he grew up to manhood. He was married to Melvina Abbie, who was born in Jackson County, Michigan. To this union were born six children---three sons and three daughters, all living. James Boss was a very quiet, inoffensive man. He served one term of office as tax collector for Buckhorn township. His remains were interred in the Buckhorn Cemetery. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Alex Orr. A large assembly off sorrowing friends followed his remains to their last resting place. His death was a great shock to the entire neighborhood, and the family have the sympathy of all the neighbors.---A Friend---(Democrat Message, Mt. Sterling, IL, Saturday, May 6, 1899, pg 17)
LIGHTENING STROKE
James Boss at Buckhorn Township instantly Killed while Plowing
Last Tuesday, about 8 a.m, during a slight storm that passed over Buckhorn Township, James Boss was killed by lightening. The unfortunate man was plowing when the bolt struck him and death was instantaneous. His son, Alex Boss, was also plowing and at the time the fatal flash came was right behind. His team was frightened at the lightening and when they were quieted he looked for his father. The youth at once noticed that his father was down and that the horses attached to the plow had stopped. When he reached where his father lay he was found lying dead with the lines around his body. Mrs. Boss, wife of the dead man, happened to be near, as she was bringing her husband and son their coats at the time. With the assistance of William Morrell, who happened to be passing, the body was removed to the house. Word reached Coroner McCabe shortly after noon of the incident and he immediately proceeded to the Boss Residence, where an inquest was held. A coroner's jury, consisting of Dr. H.J Dearborn, Frank Lavert, F. W. Baxter, J. S. Wilson, James Dobey and William Akright, was empanelled. The witnesses examined were Mrs. Melvina Boss, Alex Boss, and William Morrell and the facts elicited were as above stated. It was found that the lightening had struck the unfortunate man on the right side of the head between the eye and ear, passed down the neck, crossed the breast adn thence along the left leg to the ankle, leaving a scorched track as it progressed, although the skin was not broken. A watch carried in the dead man's pocket was touched by the electricity and the case about the hinge was slightly melted. Not withstanding this the watch continued to run. A verdict of death from lightening was rendered. His had was also badly torn by the electric fluid. Deceased was about 42 or 43 years of age and an industrious and thrifty farmer.--
Democrat Message, Mt. Sterling, IL, Saturday, May 6, 1899, pg 9
LIGHTENING STROKE
James Boss at Buckhorn Township instantly Killed while Plowing
Last Tuesday, about 8 a.m, during a slight storm that passed over Buckhorn Township, James Boss was killed by lightening. The unfortunate man was plowing when the bolt struck him and death was instantaneous. His son, Alex Boss, was also plowing and at the time the fatal flash came was right behind. His team was frightened at the lightening and when they were quieted he looked for his father. The youth at once noticed that his father was down and that the horses attached to the plow had stopped. When he reached where his father lay he was found lying dead with the lines around his body. Mrs. Boss, wife of the dead man, happened to be near, as she was bringing her husband and son their coats at the time. With the assistance of William Morrell, who happened to be passing, the body was removed to the house. Word reached Coroner McCabe shortly after noon of the incident and he immediately proceeded to the Boss Residence, where an inquest was held. A coroner's jury, consisting of Dr. H.J Dearborn, Frank Lavert, F. W. Baxter, J. S. Wilson, James Dobey and William Akright, was empanelled. The witnesses examined were Mrs. Melvina Boss, Alex Boss, and William Morrell and the facts elicited were as above stated. It was found that the lightening had struck the unfortunate man on the right side of the head between the eye and ear, passed down the neck, crossed the breast adn thence along the left leg to the ankle, leaving a scorched track as it progressed, although the skin was not broken. A watch carried in the dead man's pocket was touched by the electricity and the case about the hinge was slightly melted. Not withstanding this the watch continued to run. A verdict of death from lightening was rendered. His had was also badly torn by the electric fluid. Deceased was about 42 or 43 years of age and an industrious and thrifty farmer.--
Democrat Message, Mt. Sterling, IL, Saturday, May 6, 1899, pg 9
James Monroe Boss was born June 20, 1852; died May 2, 1899, making 46 years, 10 months and him 12 days old at his death. He professed hope in Christ several years ago and united with the Methodist Church at Buckhorn. He was born in Davidson County, N. C. and at the age of 5 years he moved to Brown County where he grew up to manhood. He was married to Melvina Abbie, who was born in Jackson County, Michigan. To this union were born six children---three sons and three daughters, all living. James Boss was a very quiet, inoffensive man. He served one term of office as tax collector for Buckhorn township. His remains were interred in the Buckhorn Cemetery. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Alex Orr. A large assembly off sorrowing friends followed his remains to their last resting place. His death was a great shock to the entire neighborhood, and the family have the sympathy of all the neighbors.---A Friend---(Democrat Message, Mt. Sterling, IL, Saturday, May 6, 1899, pg 17)
LIGHTENING STROKE
James Boss at Buckhorn Township instantly Killed while Plowing
Last Tuesday, about 8 a.m, during a slight storm that passed over Buckhorn Township, James Boss was killed by lightening. The unfortunate man was plowing when the bolt struck him and death was instantaneous. His son, Alex Boss, was also plowing and at the time the fatal flash came was right behind. His team was frightened at the lightening and when they were quieted he looked for his father. The youth at once noticed that his father was down and that the horses attached to the plow had stopped. When he reached where his father lay he was found lying dead with the lines around his body. Mrs. Boss, wife of the dead man, happened to be near, as she was bringing her husband and son their coats at the time. With the assistance of William Morrell, who happened to be passing, the body was removed to the house. Word reached Coroner McCabe shortly after noon of the incident and he immediately proceeded to the Boss Residence, where an inquest was held. A coroner's jury, consisting of Dr. H.J Dearborn, Frank Lavert, F. W. Baxter, J. S. Wilson, James Dobey and William Akright, was empanelled. The witnesses examined were Mrs. Melvina Boss, Alex Boss, and William Morrell and the facts elicited were as above stated. It was found that the lightening had struck the unfortunate man on the right side of the head between the eye and ear, passed down the neck, crossed the breast adn thence along the left leg to the ankle, leaving a scorched track as it progressed, although the skin was not broken. A watch carried in the dead man's pocket was touched by the electricity and the case about the hinge was slightly melted. Not withstanding this the watch continued to run. A verdict of death from lightening was rendered. His had was also badly torn by the electric fluid. Deceased was about 42 or 43 years of age and an industrious and thrifty farmer.--
Democrat Message, Mt. Sterling, IL, Saturday, May 6, 1899, pg 9
LIGHTENING STROKE
James Boss at Buckhorn Township instantly Killed while Plowing
Last Tuesday, about 8 a.m, during a slight storm that passed over Buckhorn Township, James Boss was killed by lightening. The unfortunate man was plowing when the bolt struck him and death was instantaneous. His son, Alex Boss, was also plowing and at the time the fatal flash came was right behind. His team was frightened at the lightening and when they were quieted he looked for his father. The youth at once noticed that his father was down and that the horses attached to the plow had stopped. When he reached where his father lay he was found lying dead with the lines around his body. Mrs. Boss, wife of the dead man, happened to be near, as she was bringing her husband and son their coats at the time. With the assistance of William Morrell, who happened to be passing, the body was removed to the house. Word reached Coroner McCabe shortly after noon of the incident and he immediately proceeded to the Boss Residence, where an inquest was held. A coroner's jury, consisting of Dr. H.J Dearborn, Frank Lavert, F. W. Baxter, J. S. Wilson, James Dobey and William Akright, was empanelled. The witnesses examined were Mrs. Melvina Boss, Alex Boss, and William Morrell and the facts elicited were as above stated. It was found that the lightening had struck the unfortunate man on the right side of the head between the eye and ear, passed down the neck, crossed the breast adn thence along the left leg to the ankle, leaving a scorched track as it progressed, although the skin was not broken. A watch carried in the dead man's pocket was touched by the electricity and the case about the hinge was slightly melted. Not withstanding this the watch continued to run. A verdict of death from lightening was rendered. His had was also badly torn by the electric fluid. Deceased was about 42 or 43 years of age and an industrious and thrifty farmer.--
Democrat Message, Mt. Sterling, IL, Saturday, May 6, 1899, pg 9
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