Thomas Hawk 1827-1908

HAWK, RIDINGER

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 3/3/2012 at 16:47:08

Thomas Hawk.

Thomas Hawk died at his home near Bonaparte November 24, 1908. He was born in Tennessee May 1 1827, and at the time of his death was 81 years, 6 months, and 23 days old.

He was married to Mary Ridinger in 1848 and to them were born nine children of whom five are living, viz: - Henry, Joseph, George, and Alice Hawk, and Mrs. Rebecca Green. Mrs. Hawk died in 1905.

He was a member of the denomination known as the Church of God. Funeral services were held at the home of Henry Hawk Wednesday of last week and the remains were interred in the Bonaparte cemetery. The services were in charge of Rev. H. C. Druse.
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Source: Entler Scrapbook Collection, vol 5, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA