Benjamin F Cagle

Benjamin F. Cagle is the son of Adam and Fencilania "Pency" (Pate) Cagle. He married Hannah Pulley.

The following is an obit provided by Starfishin

Benjamin F. Cagle, 80 years of age, living with his son, J. H. Cagle, on a farm five miles northwest of Goreville, committed suicide by drowning or strangulation in spring on the farm last Saturday. It is said that there was only some two or three feet of water in the spring and was a small one. He had been missing about thirty minutes when a small boy found him with his head and shoulder submerged in the icy waters. Coroner Hood was called to the scene and held an inquest over the body. The jury, of course, returned a verdict of suicide by drowning. Mr. Cagle for some time had been in feeble health and it is thought his mind had become deranged. He had on several occasions threatened to take his life. He leaves several grown children to mourn his departure.

Published in The Cairo Evening Citizen, Friday, 16 Feb 1912* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jun 9 2021, 17:44:23 UTC