son of John Groom & Mary Ann Barwell-Dixey
He married Evaline Walker 24 Feb 1892 Jasper Co., IN
He married Laura E. Pennel Reed 3 Dec 1913 Jasper Co., IN
He died of lung cancer
Monday, 17 Oct 1938 Rensselaer Republican front page
Joe Groom, 66, Dies At Farm Of His Birth
Prominent Rural Resident Succumbs This Morning After LondgIllness: Services Wednesday
Joe Groom, long prominent in Jasper County rural life, died at 10 o'clock this Monday morning at the Groom homestead farm four miles northeast of Rensselaer where he was born 66 years ago.
A malignant lung growth caused the death of the estimable farmer who had been so closely attached to Jasper County farm life for more than one half century. Although he had been in failing health for many months his death came suddenly. He had been in a serious condition for three weeks, but as late as yesterday he was able to be about the home part of the day. He had not been actively engaged in farming since last December when his health became badly affected. He apparently was in his usual state of health early this morning but shortly after daylight he began to fail rapidly and passed away a few hours later. Mr. Groom was born November 1, 1872, at the farm which is so widely known and from which the Groom bridge takes its name. He was of a family who settled in Jasper County during pioneer days. Except for a brief time when he lived in the west, Mr. Groom had always made his home on the farm of his birth. He was a son of John and Mary Ann Groom whose latter years were spent in retirement in Rensselaer.
Mr. Groom was twice married, the first time in 1892 to Miss Evelyn Walker, who passes away May 30, 1899. Fourteen years later he married Laura E. Pennel, the ceremony taking place on December 3, 1913.
Suriving children by the first marriage are three, Mrs. Gladys Martin of Barkley township; John Groom of Marion and Kenneth Groom of Star City. One son by them, Roscoe, is deceased. Surviving children by the second marriage are Miss Helen Groom of Chicago, and Joe, Robert, Mary, and Martha Jean, all residing at the parental house. His is also survived by a step-son, Reed Pennel, of St. Paul, a brother, William Groom, 83 of Newton, Kansas, who is visiting here at present, and two sisters, Mrs. Eli Critser of Rensselaer, and Mrs. Mattie Dyer of Wolcott.
Mr. Groom was one of Jasper county's most estimable citizens and leading farmers. Although of rather and retiring nature his excellent character and the high type of citizenship he represented died not go unrecognized. He was kind affable and deeply concerned in the welfare of everyone. With his passing the community is bereft of a man who was a true friend and who did his full share in contributing to the betterment of his community.
The funeral services will be held from the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Wednesday, with the Rev. C.W. Posthill in charge. Burial will be at Weston cemetery.
He married Evaline Walker 24 Feb 1892 Jasper Co., IN
He married Laura E. Pennel Reed 3 Dec 1913 Jasper Co., IN
He died of lung cancer
Monday, 17 Oct 1938 Rensselaer Republican front page
Joe Groom, 66, Dies At Farm Of His Birth
Prominent Rural Resident Succumbs This Morning After LondgIllness: Services Wednesday
Joe Groom, long prominent in Jasper County rural life, died at 10 o'clock this Monday morning at the Groom homestead farm four miles northeast of Rensselaer where he was born 66 years ago.
A malignant lung growth caused the death of the estimable farmer who had been so closely attached to Jasper County farm life for more than one half century. Although he had been in failing health for many months his death came suddenly. He had been in a serious condition for three weeks, but as late as yesterday he was able to be about the home part of the day. He had not been actively engaged in farming since last December when his health became badly affected. He apparently was in his usual state of health early this morning but shortly after daylight he began to fail rapidly and passed away a few hours later. Mr. Groom was born November 1, 1872, at the farm which is so widely known and from which the Groom bridge takes its name. He was of a family who settled in Jasper County during pioneer days. Except for a brief time when he lived in the west, Mr. Groom had always made his home on the farm of his birth. He was a son of John and Mary Ann Groom whose latter years were spent in retirement in Rensselaer.
Mr. Groom was twice married, the first time in 1892 to Miss Evelyn Walker, who passes away May 30, 1899. Fourteen years later he married Laura E. Pennel, the ceremony taking place on December 3, 1913.
Suriving children by the first marriage are three, Mrs. Gladys Martin of Barkley township; John Groom of Marion and Kenneth Groom of Star City. One son by them, Roscoe, is deceased. Surviving children by the second marriage are Miss Helen Groom of Chicago, and Joe, Robert, Mary, and Martha Jean, all residing at the parental house. His is also survived by a step-son, Reed Pennel, of St. Paul, a brother, William Groom, 83 of Newton, Kansas, who is visiting here at present, and two sisters, Mrs. Eli Critser of Rensselaer, and Mrs. Mattie Dyer of Wolcott.
Mr. Groom was one of Jasper county's most estimable citizens and leading farmers. Although of rather and retiring nature his excellent character and the high type of citizenship he represented died not go unrecognized. He was kind affable and deeply concerned in the welfare of everyone. With his passing the community is bereft of a man who was a true friend and who did his full share in contributing to the betterment of his community.
The funeral services will be held from the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Wednesday, with the Rev. C.W. Posthill in charge. Burial will be at Weston cemetery.
son of John Groom & Mary Ann Barwell-Dixey
He married Evaline Walker 24 Feb 1892 Jasper Co., IN
He married Laura E. Pennel Reed 3 Dec 1913 Jasper Co., IN
He died of lung cancer
Monday, 17 Oct 1938 Rensselaer Republican front page
Joe Groom, 66, Dies At Farm Of His Birth
Prominent Rural Resident Succumbs This Morning After LondgIllness: Services Wednesday
Joe Groom, long prominent in Jasper County rural life, died at 10 o'clock this Monday morning at the Groom homestead farm four miles northeast of Rensselaer where he was born 66 years ago.
A malignant lung growth caused the death of the estimable farmer who had been so closely attached to Jasper County farm life for more than one half century. Although he had been in failing health for many months his death came suddenly. He had been in a serious condition for three weeks, but as late as yesterday he was able to be about the home part of the day. He had not been actively engaged in farming since last December when his health became badly affected. He apparently was in his usual state of health early this morning but shortly after daylight he began to fail rapidly and passed away a few hours later. Mr. Groom was born November 1, 1872, at the farm which is so widely known and from which the Groom bridge takes its name. He was of a family who settled in Jasper County during pioneer days. Except for a brief time when he lived in the west, Mr. Groom had always made his home on the farm of his birth. He was a son of John and Mary Ann Groom whose latter years were spent in retirement in Rensselaer.
Mr. Groom was twice married, the first time in 1892 to Miss Evelyn Walker, who passes away May 30, 1899. Fourteen years later he married Laura E. Pennel, the ceremony taking place on December 3, 1913.
Suriving children by the first marriage are three, Mrs. Gladys Martin of Barkley township; John Groom of Marion and Kenneth Groom of Star City. One son by them, Roscoe, is deceased. Surviving children by the second marriage are Miss Helen Groom of Chicago, and Joe, Robert, Mary, and Martha Jean, all residing at the parental house. His is also survived by a step-son, Reed Pennel, of St. Paul, a brother, William Groom, 83 of Newton, Kansas, who is visiting here at present, and two sisters, Mrs. Eli Critser of Rensselaer, and Mrs. Mattie Dyer of Wolcott.
Mr. Groom was one of Jasper county's most estimable citizens and leading farmers. Although of rather and retiring nature his excellent character and the high type of citizenship he represented died not go unrecognized. He was kind affable and deeply concerned in the welfare of everyone. With his passing the community is bereft of a man who was a true friend and who did his full share in contributing to the betterment of his community.
The funeral services will be held from the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Wednesday, with the Rev. C.W. Posthill in charge. Burial will be at Weston cemetery.
He married Evaline Walker 24 Feb 1892 Jasper Co., IN
He married Laura E. Pennel Reed 3 Dec 1913 Jasper Co., IN
He died of lung cancer
Monday, 17 Oct 1938 Rensselaer Republican front page
Joe Groom, 66, Dies At Farm Of His Birth
Prominent Rural Resident Succumbs This Morning After LondgIllness: Services Wednesday
Joe Groom, long prominent in Jasper County rural life, died at 10 o'clock this Monday morning at the Groom homestead farm four miles northeast of Rensselaer where he was born 66 years ago.
A malignant lung growth caused the death of the estimable farmer who had been so closely attached to Jasper County farm life for more than one half century. Although he had been in failing health for many months his death came suddenly. He had been in a serious condition for three weeks, but as late as yesterday he was able to be about the home part of the day. He had not been actively engaged in farming since last December when his health became badly affected. He apparently was in his usual state of health early this morning but shortly after daylight he began to fail rapidly and passed away a few hours later. Mr. Groom was born November 1, 1872, at the farm which is so widely known and from which the Groom bridge takes its name. He was of a family who settled in Jasper County during pioneer days. Except for a brief time when he lived in the west, Mr. Groom had always made his home on the farm of his birth. He was a son of John and Mary Ann Groom whose latter years were spent in retirement in Rensselaer.
Mr. Groom was twice married, the first time in 1892 to Miss Evelyn Walker, who passes away May 30, 1899. Fourteen years later he married Laura E. Pennel, the ceremony taking place on December 3, 1913.
Suriving children by the first marriage are three, Mrs. Gladys Martin of Barkley township; John Groom of Marion and Kenneth Groom of Star City. One son by them, Roscoe, is deceased. Surviving children by the second marriage are Miss Helen Groom of Chicago, and Joe, Robert, Mary, and Martha Jean, all residing at the parental house. His is also survived by a step-son, Reed Pennel, of St. Paul, a brother, William Groom, 83 of Newton, Kansas, who is visiting here at present, and two sisters, Mrs. Eli Critser of Rensselaer, and Mrs. Mattie Dyer of Wolcott.
Mr. Groom was one of Jasper county's most estimable citizens and leading farmers. Although of rather and retiring nature his excellent character and the high type of citizenship he represented died not go unrecognized. He was kind affable and deeply concerned in the welfare of everyone. With his passing the community is bereft of a man who was a true friend and who did his full share in contributing to the betterment of his community.
The funeral services will be held from the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Wednesday, with the Rev. C.W. Posthill in charge. Burial will be at Weston cemetery.
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