It is believed that his christened name was William. Unsure whether inscription was an error or maybe a nickname. Middle name was likely Horace, after his father. It is further believed that young William died in a farming accident, falling off a hay wagon, being kicked and trampled by the horse(s) and run over by the wagon wheel(s). The obit says he only survived a hour after the tragic accident.
It is believed that his christened name was William. Unsure whether inscription was an error or maybe a nickname. Middle name was likely Horace, after his father. It is further believed that young William died in a farming accident, falling off a hay wagon, being kicked and trampled by the horse(s) and run over by the wagon wheel(s). The obit says he only survived a hour after the tragic accident.
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