Ben and family first lived on a farm southwest of Carlyle, then later bought a farm on Route 127 north of Carlyle where they lived about 30 years. Ben was a farmer from childhood until 1945, when he retired and bought a home in northwest Carlyle. He was a member of Carlyle Brass Band for a number of years.
At age 74, Ben passed away in his home. He had been in failing health for nine months.
His WW I Draft Registration of Sept 12, 1918 describes him as age 45, a self employed farmer, of medium height and slender build, he has brown eyes and black hair.
Ben and family first lived on a farm southwest of Carlyle, then later bought a farm on Route 127 north of Carlyle where they lived about 30 years. Ben was a farmer from childhood until 1945, when he retired and bought a home in northwest Carlyle. He was a member of Carlyle Brass Band for a number of years.
At age 74, Ben passed away in his home. He had been in failing health for nine months.
His WW I Draft Registration of Sept 12, 1918 describes him as age 45, a self employed farmer, of medium height and slender build, he has brown eyes and black hair.
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