- Born: 27 Sep 1876, Browning, Linn, Missouri, USA 73,107,121,126
- Marriage (1): Henda Elizabeth Johnson on 27 Aug 1911 in Browning, Linn, Missouri, USA 121,122
- Died: 7 Feb 1939, Lineville, Wayne, Iowa, USA at age 62 107,121,127
- Buried: 8 Feb 1939, Evergreen Cemetery (Lineville, Wayne, Iowa, USA) 107,121,128
 Cause of his death was Heart Attack.121
General Notes:
OBITUARY - Death of George Hooker
George Hooker, a retired farmer, died Tuesday at his home near Lineville. The funeral was conducted Wednesday at the M. E. Church by the Rev. W. E. Kauffman of Princeton, and Rev. Hamilton, Pastor of the M. E. Church of Lineville.
George Hooker, son of John and Margaret Hooker, was born September 27, 1876, near Browning (Sullivan Co.), Missouri.
When 18 years of age he came with his parents to Mercer County and settled on a farm southeast of Lineville, where he has made his home, excepting 12 years in the town of Lineville.
On August 27, 1911, he was united in marriage to Hinda Johnson, and to this union three children were born.
For a year or more he has been in failing health and about two weeks ago was taken rather seriously ill, but seemed to rally somewhat, but Tuesday morning after being able to be up, fell to the floor and never rallied. His spirit went out from his home February 7, 1939, at the age of 62 yrs., 4 months, and 10 days.
He leaves to mourn his passing, the wife of this youth, two daughters, Miss Evelyn and Marcille of the home, a son preceded him in death by several years; three brothers, Mark Hooker of Winters, California; John Hooker of Browning, Missouri; and Jerry Hooker of Lineville, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Mary E. Jacobs and Mada Galliger, both of Lineville; and many other relatives and a host of friends.
He was a highly respected member of the M. E. Chruch of Lineville. He was also an honored member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge at Lineville.
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HOOKER FAMILY SETTLED IN LINN CO. CENTURY AGO
G. H. Hooker of near Lineville brought a load of sheep to Princeton Friday which were sold in the community sale. Mr. Hooker made this office a visit. In the discussion of today’s problems the hardships and trials of our pioneers were recalled. The Hooker family have played an interesting part in the early history of Missouri.
Mr. Hooker’s grandfather, Jerry Hooker, was one of the first eight families to settle in Linn County a century ago. John B. Hooker, father of G. H. Hooker, was either the first of second white child born there. In 1892 he moved to a farm near Lineville where he lived about 15 years then he moved to Lineville where he helped to incorporate south Lineville and was elected as its first mayor in which capacity he served several years, also as justice of the peace.
Following are some interesting facts of the Hooker family taken from the Linn County News, published in September 1933 (see Jeremiah Hooker’s miscelleaneous notes).
G. H. Hooker had one of the broad axes his grandfather used in building a home in Missouri over a century ago (1933).
NOTE: The last person to own the above mentioned broadax was Madelene McElfish of Lineville, Iowa. She was the GG granddaughter of Jeremiah Hooker.
George Hatcher moved to Lineville, Iowa-Missouri in 1892.
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OBITUARY - George Hooker Passes Away
Death came for George Hooker, one of the community 's most prominent and best liked citizens, Tuesday morning (February 7, 1939). His death was the result of a heart attack suffered that morning.
Mr. Hooker was born in Browning, Missouri, and came to this country with his parents. a as a very young man. He was engaged in partnership terms of the Light Plant several years ago, and served on the council and school board of the Lineville district, Farming served as his main occupation.
No man in the country had more friends or was more highly thought of. He was always willing to do his part and looked always to the bright side of life.
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OBITUARY
George Hooker, son John and Margaret Hooker, was born September 27, 1876 near Browning, Missouri. When 18 years old he came with his parents to Mercer County, Missouri and settled on a, farm 5 miles south east of Lineville where he since made his home with the exception of 12 years residence in Lineville. On August 27, 1911 he was united in marriage to Hinda Johnson and to them were born two daughters and one son. He has always been in interested in farming and was successful due to his careful management.
For a year or more he has been in failing health and about two weeks ago was taken seriously ill, at times he seemed to rally but Tuesday morning after being able to up, he fell to the floor and never rallied; his spirit went out from his home February 7, 1939 after serving 62 years.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, two daughters, Evelyn and Marcille, the son having preceded him several years ago. There are three brothers, Mark of Winters, Calif., John of Browning, Missouri. and Jerry of Lineville, (Iowa). Also two sisters, Mrs. Mary Jacobs and Mrs. Nada Galiger of Lineville. Many other relatives and a host of friends. He was a Highly respected member of the M. E. Church and was to a marked degree exemplified the principles. of the gospel as taught by that great body. By every standard he was a man of great worth and unquestioned integrity, a worthy companion, a devoted father, taking great care that his daughters had every advantage to attain a place worth while..
His funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church on Wednesday afternoon. They were conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. J. Hamilton and the Rev. Kauffman of Princeton. Rev. Kauffman gave the memorial message. Internment was made in the Evergreen Cemetery. 121
Burial Notes:
Location: Block 8, Row 3, Grave 5
Funeral: Methodist Episopal Church
Pastor: Rev. W. J. Hamilton & Rev. Kauffman
Life Events:
1. Census, 1880, Duncan Township, Sullivan, Missouri, USA. 73
2. Occupation: Farmer, Light Plant Partner, Served on School Board: Lineville, Wayne, Iowa, USA. 121
3. Church Affiliation: Methodist Episcopal Church. 121
George married Henda Elizabeth Johnson on 27 Aug 1911 in Browning, Linn, Missouri, USA 121.,122 (Henda Elizabeth Johnson was born on 6 Mar 1886 in Browning, Linn, Missouri, USA,107,126 died on 28 Mar 1975 in Davis, Yolo, California, USA 107,127 and was buried on 31 Mar 1975 in Evergreen Cemetery (Lineville, Wayne, Iowa, USA) 107,128.)
Marriage Notes:
George & Henda were married by A. O. G. Potter, Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church 122
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