Parents:
- Carroll Clifton Barnhouse [1921-1987]
- Rachel Virginia (Best) Barnhouse [1923-1980]
Obituary
The News (Frederick, Md) December 31 1957
Boy, 14, Dies In Monocacy; Body Found
Tragedy struck the same family twice within less than a week Monday night when the body of Thomas Larry Barnhouse, 14, was recovered from the Monocacy River about one and a half miles downstream from the Furnace Ford bridge. Volunteer fireman working with grappling hooks from a boat located the body which had been in the water for about four hours.
Shortly before 5 pm, the boy apparently underestimated the depth and low temperature of the water and tried to recover a boat which had drifted away from him and his brother, Jerry, 12. Police and volunteer firemen believe the youth went in over his head while wearing heavy clothing and then was unable to return to the river bank.
River Running High
The brother, who was helping young Barnhouse make repairs on the boat, remained on the river shore and ran for help when he saw what had happened. Estimates of the Monocacy's depth at that point ranged from 8 to 15 feet. The stream is still running high as a result of recent rains over the district. The boat upon which the boys were making repairs was found about 200 feet below the scene of the tragedy. It had tools owned by the dead boys father, Carroll Barnhouse, described as a tenant farmer who has his family home nearby. First mention of the repeated tragedy came from the mother of the boy, when she met members of the Carroll Manor Rescue Squad as they arrived on the scene. Standing on the Furnace Ford bridge, Mrs.Rachel V. Barnhouse told Cpt. Jock Ringer of the Carroll Manor Squad.
Died Christmas Day
"My Lord, I just lost one a few days ago, now this is another." Her reference was to the death of 10-month-old Wanda J. Barnhouse who was rushed to Frederick Memorial Hospital in the Carroll Manor Ambulance the day before Christmas. The tiny daughter died of natural causes the following day.
Approximately 100 persons gathered along the Monocacy at the scene of last nights tragedy. Nearby a dozen boats were used to search for the body which was located by four volunteer firemen working from one of the boats. They were Louis Myers and Marion Hoffman of the Carroll Manor Squad and George Hillard and William Bliss of the Upper Montgomery Rescue Squad. Chief Ringer said he asked for the assistants of the Upper Montgomery Squad almost as soon as the Carroll Manor Emergency men arrived on the scene. He explained the Upper Montgomery Squad is better equipped to handle such emergencies. Also joining in the search were at least two car loads of volunteers from the Independent Hose Company of Frederick. Other volunteers also went to the location not far north of the point where the Monocacy flows into the Potomac. State Police troopers, Joseph Helmstetter, Joseph W. Lechliter and John W. McFarland were sent to the scene.
The body is at the William B. Hilton Funeral Home, Barnesville.
- Carroll Clifton Barnhouse [1921-1987]
- Rachel Virginia (Best) Barnhouse [1923-1980]
Obituary
The News (Frederick, Md) December 31 1957
Boy, 14, Dies In Monocacy; Body Found
Tragedy struck the same family twice within less than a week Monday night when the body of Thomas Larry Barnhouse, 14, was recovered from the Monocacy River about one and a half miles downstream from the Furnace Ford bridge. Volunteer fireman working with grappling hooks from a boat located the body which had been in the water for about four hours.
Shortly before 5 pm, the boy apparently underestimated the depth and low temperature of the water and tried to recover a boat which had drifted away from him and his brother, Jerry, 12. Police and volunteer firemen believe the youth went in over his head while wearing heavy clothing and then was unable to return to the river bank.
River Running High
The brother, who was helping young Barnhouse make repairs on the boat, remained on the river shore and ran for help when he saw what had happened. Estimates of the Monocacy's depth at that point ranged from 8 to 15 feet. The stream is still running high as a result of recent rains over the district. The boat upon which the boys were making repairs was found about 200 feet below the scene of the tragedy. It had tools owned by the dead boys father, Carroll Barnhouse, described as a tenant farmer who has his family home nearby. First mention of the repeated tragedy came from the mother of the boy, when she met members of the Carroll Manor Rescue Squad as they arrived on the scene. Standing on the Furnace Ford bridge, Mrs.Rachel V. Barnhouse told Cpt. Jock Ringer of the Carroll Manor Squad.
Died Christmas Day
"My Lord, I just lost one a few days ago, now this is another." Her reference was to the death of 10-month-old Wanda J. Barnhouse who was rushed to Frederick Memorial Hospital in the Carroll Manor Ambulance the day before Christmas. The tiny daughter died of natural causes the following day.
Approximately 100 persons gathered along the Monocacy at the scene of last nights tragedy. Nearby a dozen boats were used to search for the body which was located by four volunteer firemen working from one of the boats. They were Louis Myers and Marion Hoffman of the Carroll Manor Squad and George Hillard and William Bliss of the Upper Montgomery Rescue Squad. Chief Ringer said he asked for the assistants of the Upper Montgomery Squad almost as soon as the Carroll Manor Emergency men arrived on the scene. He explained the Upper Montgomery Squad is better equipped to handle such emergencies. Also joining in the search were at least two car loads of volunteers from the Independent Hose Company of Frederick. Other volunteers also went to the location not far north of the point where the Monocacy flows into the Potomac. State Police troopers, Joseph Helmstetter, Joseph W. Lechliter and John W. McFarland were sent to the scene.
The body is at the William B. Hilton Funeral Home, Barnesville.
Parents:
- Carroll Clifton Barnhouse [1921-1987]
- Rachel Virginia (Best) Barnhouse [1923-1980]
Obituary
The News (Frederick, Md) December 31 1957
Boy, 14, Dies In Monocacy; Body Found
Tragedy struck the same family twice within less than a week Monday night when the body of Thomas Larry Barnhouse, 14, was recovered from the Monocacy River about one and a half miles downstream from the Furnace Ford bridge. Volunteer fireman working with grappling hooks from a boat located the body which had been in the water for about four hours.
Shortly before 5 pm, the boy apparently underestimated the depth and low temperature of the water and tried to recover a boat which had drifted away from him and his brother, Jerry, 12. Police and volunteer firemen believe the youth went in over his head while wearing heavy clothing and then was unable to return to the river bank.
River Running High
The brother, who was helping young Barnhouse make repairs on the boat, remained on the river shore and ran for help when he saw what had happened. Estimates of the Monocacy's depth at that point ranged from 8 to 15 feet. The stream is still running high as a result of recent rains over the district. The boat upon which the boys were making repairs was found about 200 feet below the scene of the tragedy. It had tools owned by the dead boys father, Carroll Barnhouse, described as a tenant farmer who has his family home nearby. First mention of the repeated tragedy came from the mother of the boy, when she met members of the Carroll Manor Rescue Squad as they arrived on the scene. Standing on the Furnace Ford bridge, Mrs.Rachel V. Barnhouse told Cpt. Jock Ringer of the Carroll Manor Squad.
Died Christmas Day
"My Lord, I just lost one a few days ago, now this is another." Her reference was to the death of 10-month-old Wanda J. Barnhouse who was rushed to Frederick Memorial Hospital in the Carroll Manor Ambulance the day before Christmas. The tiny daughter died of natural causes the following day.
Approximately 100 persons gathered along the Monocacy at the scene of last nights tragedy. Nearby a dozen boats were used to search for the body which was located by four volunteer firemen working from one of the boats. They were Louis Myers and Marion Hoffman of the Carroll Manor Squad and George Hillard and William Bliss of the Upper Montgomery Rescue Squad. Chief Ringer said he asked for the assistants of the Upper Montgomery Squad almost as soon as the Carroll Manor Emergency men arrived on the scene. He explained the Upper Montgomery Squad is better equipped to handle such emergencies. Also joining in the search were at least two car loads of volunteers from the Independent Hose Company of Frederick. Other volunteers also went to the location not far north of the point where the Monocacy flows into the Potomac. State Police troopers, Joseph Helmstetter, Joseph W. Lechliter and John W. McFarland were sent to the scene.
The body is at the William B. Hilton Funeral Home, Barnesville.
- Carroll Clifton Barnhouse [1921-1987]
- Rachel Virginia (Best) Barnhouse [1923-1980]
Obituary
The News (Frederick, Md) December 31 1957
Boy, 14, Dies In Monocacy; Body Found
Tragedy struck the same family twice within less than a week Monday night when the body of Thomas Larry Barnhouse, 14, was recovered from the Monocacy River about one and a half miles downstream from the Furnace Ford bridge. Volunteer fireman working with grappling hooks from a boat located the body which had been in the water for about four hours.
Shortly before 5 pm, the boy apparently underestimated the depth and low temperature of the water and tried to recover a boat which had drifted away from him and his brother, Jerry, 12. Police and volunteer firemen believe the youth went in over his head while wearing heavy clothing and then was unable to return to the river bank.
River Running High
The brother, who was helping young Barnhouse make repairs on the boat, remained on the river shore and ran for help when he saw what had happened. Estimates of the Monocacy's depth at that point ranged from 8 to 15 feet. The stream is still running high as a result of recent rains over the district. The boat upon which the boys were making repairs was found about 200 feet below the scene of the tragedy. It had tools owned by the dead boys father, Carroll Barnhouse, described as a tenant farmer who has his family home nearby. First mention of the repeated tragedy came from the mother of the boy, when she met members of the Carroll Manor Rescue Squad as they arrived on the scene. Standing on the Furnace Ford bridge, Mrs.Rachel V. Barnhouse told Cpt. Jock Ringer of the Carroll Manor Squad.
Died Christmas Day
"My Lord, I just lost one a few days ago, now this is another." Her reference was to the death of 10-month-old Wanda J. Barnhouse who was rushed to Frederick Memorial Hospital in the Carroll Manor Ambulance the day before Christmas. The tiny daughter died of natural causes the following day.
Approximately 100 persons gathered along the Monocacy at the scene of last nights tragedy. Nearby a dozen boats were used to search for the body which was located by four volunteer firemen working from one of the boats. They were Louis Myers and Marion Hoffman of the Carroll Manor Squad and George Hillard and William Bliss of the Upper Montgomery Rescue Squad. Chief Ringer said he asked for the assistants of the Upper Montgomery Squad almost as soon as the Carroll Manor Emergency men arrived on the scene. He explained the Upper Montgomery Squad is better equipped to handle such emergencies. Also joining in the search were at least two car loads of volunteers from the Independent Hose Company of Frederick. Other volunteers also went to the location not far north of the point where the Monocacy flows into the Potomac. State Police troopers, Joseph Helmstetter, Joseph W. Lechliter and John W. McFarland were sent to the scene.
The body is at the William B. Hilton Funeral Home, Barnesville.
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