Charles J. Arnold
1881 - 1921 (39 years)
Generation: 1
1. Charles J. Arnold was born on 21 Nov 1881 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 15 Apr 1921 in Locust Creek Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 18 Apr 1921 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1910, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1920, Locust Creek Township, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
Tragedy Near Purdin
A double tragedy occurred yesterday in the vicinity of Purdin.
The fine rural home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Arnold was destroyed by fire about noon. The family went to a neighboring home. About 6 o’clock Mr. Arnold returned to care for the stock and do the milking. During the storm the barn was struck by lightning and he was killed.
His body was found by the wife soon after, who took additional milk pails to the barn.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold lived in Brookfield for many years, the husband having been an employe of the Burlington. The family reside on Brookfield avenue. The community sympathizes with the bereaved wife and two sons as well as kindred here in the untimely passing of the husband and father.
The remains will reach Brookfield tomorrow and be taken to the home of Mrs. Arnold’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.B. Pound, on Lincoln Street.
The Brookfield Argus and the Linn County Farmer, Brookfield, Missouri. Saturday, 16 April 1921.
Lightning Killed Linn County Man.
Brookfield, Mo., April 16 – Charles Arnold was killed by lightning during the storm here last night. His home had been burned by fire at noon. A heavy electrical storm swept through this section. Arnold was a well-known farmer.
Macon Chronicle-Herald, Macon, Missouri. Saturday, 16 April 1921.
Charles Arnold was born in Milan, Mo., November 21, 1881, and died at his home one-half mile south of Purdin, April 15, 1921.
He grew to manhood near Browning, Missouri, and on November 25, 1902, he was married to Miss Bessie Pound of Purdin. To this union two sons were born, Kenneth Eugene, age 7; Harold Derwell, age 4 years. He leaves to mourn their loss his beloved wife, two sons, five sisters, two brothers and a host of friends. While living in Linneus about ten years ago, he united with the Methodist church.
The funeral, conducted by Rev. E.L. Robison, took place from the Methodist church Monday, April 18, 1921, at 2:30 in the afternoon, and the burial, under the direction of M.Y. Rush, was made in the Rose Hill cemetery.
Linn County Budget-Gazette, Brookfield, Missouri. Tuesday, 19 April 1921.
Died:
struck by lightning
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1921/1921_00011281.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25897651/charles-j.-arnold
Block C, lot 34, site 01Charles married Bessie Dee Pound on 25 Nov 1903 in Missouri. Bessie (daughter of Presley Breckenridge Pound and Adell Alice Cassity) was born on 21 Nov 1885 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 28 Sep 1961 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 30 Sep 1961 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]