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Parents: Henry D. & Cordelia Bonebrake
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OriginalNotes: 1900 Benton County, Center Twp., Fowler Census: Cordelia Bonebrake, head, b. Oct. 1833?, age 66, widowed, 3 of 3 children living, b. NY, Own Free House; Ezra, son, b. Oct. 1858, age 41, single, b. NY, photographer

1870 Census, Fountain County, Mill Creek Twp.
Henry D. Bonebrake, 42, Mfr. Of lumber, b. Ohio
Cordelia, 38, b. NY
Zylpha D., 18, f, b. NY
Oliver C., 14, b. IN
Ezra E., 12, b. NY

Benton Review, (Fowler, Ind.), April 19, 1923
"Ezra Bonebrake, the youngest son of Henry Devault and Cordelia Carter Bonebrake was born in Big Platt, New York, October 12, 1858 and departed this life at Danville, Ill April 15, 1923, aged 64 years, 6 months and 3 days. Last Saturday he left home to visit his brother, Oliver, living at Danville, Ill and a sister, Zelphia Rutherford of Joliet, Illinois, who has been seriously ill for some time with a throat paralysis and had requested the visit of her brothers. He was taken ill that night at the home of his brother in Danville with an attack of heart trouble, his sister-in-law finding him struggling to get up at 2 o'clock at night. In spite of the doctors administrations he passed away, having been conscious to the last at 9 o'clock Sunday morning. When a boy of 14 his parents moved to Fowler, where they lived nearly all their life. The father was killed early in their residence here by falling from the roof of a one-story addition to the home, and breaking his neck, since which time he had been the constant companion and support of his mother, until her death a short time ago at a very advanced age. In his youth he was considered "one of the town beaus" and when long drooping mustaches were in flower, was conspicious for the care of his toilet. It has always been rumored that he became emittered and something of a recluse because of the sudden death of the girl that he was soon to marry at that time. He established himself as a photographer in an early day here and conducted a thriving business for many years. He also learned the details of the engraving business and with the simplest equipment made many engravings of the homes and business men of Fowler at the commencement of t his century a surprising proof of his technical ability and ingenuity. He left Fowler along about 1903-05 and worked at his trade as a photographer, a good many years in Indianapolis, where for a time he was staff photographer on the Indianapolis News. Several years ago he and his mother returned to their Fowler home, where he spent most of his time in attendance upon her, and the cultivation of flowers, of which they were both very fond. He is survived b y his brother, Oliver of Danville, Ill, his sister, Zelphia Rutherford of Joliet, Ill and four nephews and one niece. In June, 1922, he was married to Miss Mary Countryman of Chicago, Ill but after moving to Fowler the romance faded and she returned to Chicago and disappeared into the great city again. So far as known no court proceedings had been held to sever the bonds. The body was brought to Fowler Wednesday and taken to the home, where services were conducted by Rev. Bishop at 2 p.m. The body was escorted to its last resting place by the Odd Fellows Lodge, of which he was a member and who conducted the service at the grave under their ritual."
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Name: Harrel & Bonebrake
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OriginalSource: 1882-83 Indiana State Gazetteer, p. 1088

Zach, "Photographers of Fountain County"
1887-88 Indiana State Gazetteer, p. 1332
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City: Veedersburg
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OriginalSource: Benton Review (Fowler, Ind.), April 24, 1890
"Mr. Ezra Bonebrake will open a photographic gallery in the upper story of J. F. Warner's building, the lower room of which is occupied by the tailoring establishment. A new sky-light has been put in and various other improvements are being made."

Wilson's Photographic Magazine, Sept. 1893, p. 429:
Mr. E. Bonebrake, Fowler, IN, has sent in excellently made photographs of the skull and larger bones of some mammoth animal, whose remains were found near his home.  The jawbones of the prehistoric brute are printed from negatives which could not be better.
1895-96 Polk's Ind. State Gazetteer & Business Directory, p. 985

1900 Census, Benton Co., Center Twp., Fowler: Ezra Bonebrake listed as photographer

Benton Review (Fowler, Ind.), May 15, 1902
"Mr. E. Bonebrake is a practical artist and his love for the picturesque exhibits itself in every detail of his business. His parlors and studio are models of their kind, and are conveniently located. Mr. Bonebrake is an expert in all branches of his profession. He has great natural talent and by good work and close application he has won a liberal and inifluential patronage among the best classes. Fine photography, together with portrait work in crayon and carbon, is executed with rare skill by Mr. Bonebrake. His fidelity to detail, brilliancy of touch, originality in graceful posing and ability to preserve every feature proves that 'he is an artist, and animated with but one aim: to excel in his profession. Mr. Bonebrake’s display in his studio is well worth seeing, and' the public has a cordial' invitation to visit his place. His prices are very moderate, considering the high class work which he produces. Another very difficult branch of art that Mr. Bonebrake has thoroughly mastered, is that of making half-tone cuts to be used in newspapers and magazines. This is an extraordinary achievement."

Benton Review, (Fowler, Ind.), April 19, 1923
"Ezra Bonebrake, the youngest son of Henry Devault and Cordelia Carter Bonebrake was born in Big Platt, New York, October 12, 1858 and departed this life at Danville, Ill April 15, 1923, aged 64 years, 6 months and 3 days. Last Saturday he left home to visit his brother, Oliver, living at Danville, Ill and a sister, Zelphia Rutherford of Joliet, Illinois, who has been seriously ill for some time with a throat paralysis and had requested the visit of her brothers. He was taken ill that night at the home of his brother in Danville with an attack of heart trouble, his sister-in-law finding him struggling to get up at 2 o'clock at night. In spite of the doctors administrations he passed away, having been conscious to the last at 9 o'clock Sunday morning. When a boy of 14 his parents moved to Fowler, where they lived nearly all their life. The father was killed early in their residence here by falling from the roof of a one-story addition to the home, and breaking his neck, since which time he had been the constant companion and support of his mother, until her death a short time ago at a very advanced age. In his youth he was considered "one of the town beaus" and when long drooping mustaches were in flower, was conspicious for the care of his toilet. It has always been rumored that he became emittered and something of a recluse because of the sudden death of the girl that he was soon to marry at that time. He established himself as a photographer in an early day here and conducted a thriving business for many years. He also learned the details of the engraving business and with the simplest equipment made many engravings of the homes and business men of Fowler at the commencement of t his century a surprising proof of his technical ability and ingenuity. He left Fowler along about 1903-05 and worked at his trade as a photographer, a good many years in Indianapolis, where for a time he was staff photographer on the Indianapolis News. Several years ago he and his mother returned to their Fowler home, where he spent most of his time in attendance upon her, and the cultivation of flowers, of which they were both very fond. He is survived b y his brother, Oliver of Danville, Ill, his sister, Zelphia Rutherford of Joliet, Ill and four nephews and one niece. In June, 1922, he was married to Miss Mary Countryman of Chicago, Ill but after moving to Fowler the romance faded and she returned to Chicago and disappeared into the great city again. So far as known no court proceedings had been held to sever the bonds. The body was brought to Fowler Wednesday and taken to the home, where services were conducted by Rev. Bishop at 2 p.m. The body was escorted to its last resting place by the Odd Fellows Lodge, of which he was a member and who conducted the service at the grave under their ritual."
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Name: Bonebrake & Cade
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OriginalSource: 1890 Polk's Indiana Gazetteer, p. 1207

[Zach, "Photographers of Fountain County" believes that Charles Bonebrake is the Bonebrake in this duo, not Ezra. Needs more evidence to figure out which Bonebrake partnered with Cade]
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