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Robert Hodgins

Birth	:	1934
Death	:	16 Jul 1945 Dixon County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Cemetery, Jackson, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4706001, -96.5658035
Description	:	Freak Blast Fatal To Boy - Lightning Ignites Gas Fumes, Kills Lad on Farm - Waterbury, Neb. - Special: Robert L. Hodgins, 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hodgins, was killed in a freakish explosion Monday afternoon at the farm home about a mile north of here. An explosion occurred when lightning struck nearby while the boy, who was attempting to rig up a shower bath, was pouring water into an old gasoline tank, the father said. Gas fumes escaping from the tank evidently were ignited by lightning, according to Mr. Hodgins. The family, which... Read More	Freak Blast Fatal To Boy - Lightning Ignites Gas Fumes, Kills Lad on Farm - Waterbury, Neb. - Special: Robert L. Hodgins, 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hodgins, was killed in a freakish explosion Monday afternoon at the farm home about a mile north of here. An explosion occurred when lightning struck nearby while the boy, who was attempting to rig up a shower bath, was pouring water into an old gasoline tank, the father said. Gas fumes escaping from the tank evidently were ignited by lightning, according to Mr. Hodgins. The family, which had lived in South Sioux City for several years, moved to the Barrigan farm north of Waterbury last April. Survivors include the parents; three sisters, Mrs. Betty Luckin of Sioux City, and Donna and Rose Mary, both at home, and six brothers, James, Pat, Paul, Billy, Douglas and Jerry, all at home. The body was taken to the Becker funeral service at South Sioux City. The Sioux City Journal, July 17, 1945

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Where is Robert Hodgins's memorial?
Robert Hodgins's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Cemetery, Jackson, Dakota County, USA.
When did Robert Hodgins death?
Robert Hodgins death on 16 Jul 1945 in Dixon County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Robert Hodgins's memorial?
Latitude: 42.4706001
Longitude: -96.5658035

Family Members:

Parent

Daniel B Hodgins

(1891 - 1962)

Irene Rose Smith Hodgins

(1908 - 1996)

Siblings

James Bernard Hodgins

(1928 - 2011)

Betty M. Hodgins Newburn

(1929 - 1995)

Thomas Edward Hodgins

(1942 - 1942)

Jerry Hodgins

(1945 - 1945)

Margaret Hodgins

(1948 - 2017)

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Coordinate: 42.4706001, -96.5658035

2. Boals Family Plot
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Coordinate: 42.4345000, -96.5151000

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6. Saint Michaels Calvary Cemetery
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7. Saint Mary's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3764000, -96.5894012

8. McCook Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5538460, -96.4886070

9. Calvary Cemetery
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10. Salem Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5251900, -96.6938800

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13. Taylor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3643990, -96.5205994

14. Taylor Family Plot
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Coordinate: 42.3627500, -96.5198000

15. Old Log Church Cemetery
Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4243400, -96.7063800

16. Hilltop Cemetery
Hubbard, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3561200, -96.6149100

17. Logan Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5377693, -96.4304810

18. Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 42.5031000, -96.4063000

19. Dakota City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4216500, -96.4143100

20. Woods Cemetery
Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4011002, -96.7067032

21. Saint Peters Cemetery
Jefferson, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6045799, -96.5594025

22. Charles Floyd Monument
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4626480, -96.3779330

23. Holmes Family Cemetery
Ponca, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5389300, -96.7316200

24. First Brides Grave
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4579500, -96.3756500