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Thomas Montgomery Winnemore

Birth	:	13 Jun 1828 Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	26 Nov 1902 Sweetland Center, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Harker Cemetery, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4789009, -90.9602966
Plot	:	Block N, Lot 15
Description	:	Husband of: Charlotte Willis Winnemore. Muscatine, IA Newspaper November 27, 1902 (Thanksgiving) Account of Thomas Winnemore's death Moore Held to Blame Coroner's Jury Makes Him Responsible for Winnemore's Death May be Arrested in Few Days T.M. Winnemore Victim of Accident of Monday Died Wednesday Afternoon at 3:30 o'clock-Details of the Accident By the verdict of the coroner's jury at the inquest, held last evening over the body of Thomas Winnemore, who was killed by being run over Monday afternoon by a loose horse belonging to William Moore, that man is held responsible for Winnemore's death, and may be arrested in the course of the next... Read More	Husband of: Charlotte Willis Winnemore. Muscatine, IA Newspaper November 27, 1902 (Thanksgiving) Account of Thomas Winnemore's death Moore Held to Blame Coroner's Jury Makes Him Responsible for Winnemore's Death May be Arrested in Few Days T.M. Winnemore Victim of Accident of Monday Died Wednesday Afternoon at 3:30 o'clock-Details of the Accident By the verdict of the coroner's jury at the inquest, held last evening over the body of Thomas Winnemore, who was killed by being run over Monday afternoon by a loose horse belonging to William Moore, that man is held responsible for Winnemore's death, and may be arrested in the course of the next few days, charged with manslaughter. The accident happened shortly after 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, and has been the occasion of much talk since that time. Mr. Winnemore never regained consciousness after the accident and passed away yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock. Coroner's Inquest Was Held. As soon as news of the death of Mr. Winnemore reached the ears of the proper authorities, immediate steps were taken toward the holding of a coroner's inquest. This inquest was hold last night at the office of the coroner, Dr. W. S. Norton. The jury was composed of W.J. Ogilvie, W.S. Bond, and J.C.Durham. A number of witnesses were examined, among them being Jos. Nyenhuis, Harry Meyers, Wm. Poehl, Chas. Walker, Wm Montreal, F.A. Farley, Geo Raupe, Frank Sanders and Dr. A. J. Oliver. Eye-Witness Story Wm. Poehl, who was an eye witness of the whole affair testified as follows: "Occupation a carpenter. Was working for Jos. Nyenhuis on the office of Muscatine Lumber & Box Co. Saw Moore's horse strike Mr. Winnemore. My attention was first called by the sound of a running horse. Looked out and saw horse coming down near the bridge. Moore was following on another horse about 75 feet behind, but kept gaining. Saw Mr. Winnemore leave the sidewalk and go into the street to stop Horse, throwing up his cane. Was returning to sidewalk and got within 7 or 8 feet of curb when struck. Moore kept on going. Saw him when he came back with both horses. Did not hear him say anything, as I was then on the building. The distance between the runaway horse and Moore had been cut down to about 50 feet when accident happened. There was nothing between Mr. Winnemore and Moore to obstruct his view. There was nothing to scare Moore's horse. He was riding as fast as he could. I think his horse was under his control. I think he saw Mr. Winnemore. Don't see how he could help it. He might have been excited and seen nothing but the runaway horse. Turned Horse Loose Charles Walker, who had the loose horse in charge at one time, tells his version of the accident, and what he saw. He testified as follows: "I was on the corner of Second and Mulberry Streets on Monday afternoon. I saw a loose horse, lines dragging behind it; ran after it to corner of Third and Mulberry, but could not hold it; the lines were wrapped around his neck. It ran back to Mulberry and up the sidewalk and came near running over a lady and little child, and into the alley, where it was caught. I took the lines and drove to corner of Second and Mulberry, where I met Moore, he having followed me from Third street. I asked him where I should tie the horse, and he answered; "Drop the lines and let him go. He will go home." I told him I thought I was doing him a favor in running after his horse for several blocks, so let the lines drop. As soon as I did, the horse started up Second street on a dead run, with Moore galloping after him. Watched the race to top of hill. The runaway horse was on the right side of street and Moore on the left side. Saw his hat fly off. I think he is a reckless drive, as everybody else does. He is allowed to drive horses through the streets that nobody else would be allowed to drive." Verdict Was Rendered After hearing the evidence the jury returned the following verdict: We, the jury, find that Thomas M. Winnemore came to his death in Muscatine, Nov. 26, 1902 at 3:30 p.m. as the direct result of being run over by a horse ridden by one Wm. Moore, driven in a reckless manner. W.J. Ogilvie, W.S. Bond, J.C. Dunham Will Be Arrested In all probability Wm. Moore, the man blamed in this accident will be arrested in the course of the next two or three days, charged with manslaughter. The police have repeatedly warned Mr. Moore to keep off the streets with his wild horses and he has been in more than one mix-up on the street although this is the first time that anything of a serious nature has taken place. He always assured the police that he never drove a horse until it was well broken, but this statement is hard to verify in the light of recent happenings. Various people over the city have made complaints of Mr. Moore's reckless driving, and have urged that something be done to stop it. This will probably be a severe lesson to Mr. Moore, and others as well. Mr. Winnemore Dead T.M. Winnemore, the victim of the accident mentioned above died yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, his death due directly to injuries received in this accident. Mr. Winnemore was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA., June 28, 1828, and was one of a family of fourteen. He was married in 1852 at Mr. Joy, PA., to Miss Charlotte Willis, and in 1861 with his family came to Muscatine county, settling in Sweetland township, where he remained until about six years ago he moved into the city and retired from the active pursuits of life. He had acquired a goodly amount of property, and to while away the time worked at his trade of carpenter for a time. There are left to mourn his death, his wife, Mrs. T.M. Winnemore, and six children, two daughters, Maragret, the wife of George Brogan, of Sweetland, Charlotte, the wife of Robert A. Hare, of this city, four sons, J.W. of Plainville, Kansas; W.D. of St. Joseph, Mo; C.K. of Sweetland, and E.W. of Chillicothe, Mo. He has one brother living, he being a resident of Benton, Alabama. Mr. Winnemore was a man who had many friends and deeply regret his untimely end. He was a whole-souled good natured man, that looked out for the interests of everybody, and was especially good to his family, who have the sincere sympathy of the community at this sad time. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 from the last home on Mulberry Street, the services to be conducted by Rev. L. B. Hix, of the United Brethren church. Interment to be in the Harker cemetery in Sweetland township.

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Thomas Montgomery Winnemore's memorial is located at: Harker Cemetery, Muscatine County, USA.
When did Thomas Montgomery Winnemore death?
Thomas Montgomery Winnemore death on 26 Nov 1902 in Sweetland Center, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.4789009
Longitude: -90.9602966

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Charlotte Willis Winnemore

(1833 - 1912)

Siblings

Children

Margarete “"Maggie"” Winnemore Brogan

(1852 - 1914)

Christian Klepper Winnemore

(1863 - 1921)

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