Note from Lois:
Adolphna G. "Adolphus" Borah, born was the son of Nathan Nelson
and Sarah A. (Whitson) Borah. He married July 1870, Sarah A. "Sallie" Baker,
daughter of John Dunlap and Eleanor L. (Kenshalo) Baker.
Cleburne Morning Review
Burleson, TX
July 26, 1914
DROPS DEAD AT BURLESON
A. G. Borah, aged 70, Dies Suddenly When Lightning Strikes Barn
WELL KNOWN IN COUNTY
Mr. Walter Chisenhall Catches Mr. Borah As He Starts To Fall
Special to review:
Burleson, Tex., July 25.--At about 2:45 o'clock this afternoon lightning
struck the barn belonging to Mr. A. G. Borah, a well known citizen, and
set it on fire. Mr. Borah was asleep, at the time and when awakened he
sprang up and ran to the barn, where he dropped dead.
As Mr. Borah fell Mr. Walter Chisenhall, who was standing near, caught
him in his arms just as he expired.
The barn, with its contents, was completely destroyed with a total
loss of about $700. So far as is known no other damage was done by lightning
in this locality.
Mr. Borah had resided here for fifteen or twenty years and was well
known throughout his section. The remains will be embalmed and held awaiting
the arrival of relatives from Oklahoma, St. Louis, Mo., and other points.
One and a half inches of rain fell here this afternoon and will be
of great benefit to the crops.
May 4 2007
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