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W. E. Horne died in Hamilton June 24, 1934. He was 72 years old. Services were held at the First Baptist Church June 25 at 4 o’clock. The spiritual services were conducted by Rev. Campbell and Rev. Rains. Interment took place at the new Odd Fellows Cemetery [IOOF]. Mr. H. E. Chesley conducted the Masonic service.

W. E. Horne was born at Tunnel Hill, Georgia, Sept. 2nd, 1861. He came to Texas at the age of 14 years. In November, 1885, he married Julia M. Black in McLennan Co. They came to Hamilton County 18 years ago. He was converted and joined the Baptist Church at the age of 25. He is survived by his devoted wife and the following children: E. D. Horne, S. N. Horne, Waco; Mrs. P. L. Grimm; Mrs. Myrtle Hill; Mrs. Mabel Beard, Waco; Mrs. Laura Cameron [sic Cambron] , Dallas; Mrs. Bertha Sanders, Yokum. One daughter passed away in 1911. Others who survive Bro. Horne are 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

The Hamilton County News, Vol. IV, Number 11--Section Three

Historical and Trading Expansion Issue

W. F. Billingslea, Editor-Publisher

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June 29, 1934

William Emmerson HORNE married Julia Montgomery Black (daughter of James Johnson Black and Patience A. Crain) in November 1885, in McLennan County, TX.  The children who survived him were:

Mabel Belle (Horne)  Beard
Patience Lillian (Horne) Grimm
Ernest David Horne
S. N. Horne
Laura Frances (Horne) Cambron
Bertha Emmerson (Horne) Sanders
Myrtle Beatrice (Horne) Hill