Irvin Earl Hightower (b. April 28, 1887, d. July 25, 1898)
Irvin Earl Hightower (son of Thomas Russell Hightower and Martha H. Hyde) was born April 28, 1887 in Webster County, Mo., and died July 25, 1898 in Webster County, Mo..
Notes for Irvin Earl Hightower: Irvin and Marsh Perryman were hoeing corn when a storm came up. It wasn't raining yet, so they stopped under a sycamore tree to sharpen their hoes. The tree was struck by lightning and killed them both.
"The Marshfield Chronicle" July 28, 1898 : Earl Hightower, 12 yr. old son of Judge T. R. Hightower living in Union Twp., and a young man aged 22 yrs. by the name of Marshall Perryman, were struck by lightning and instantly killed Monday last.
More About Irvin Earl Hightower: Burial: Unknown, Prospect Cemetery.