Bradbury, Audrey A.

     Audrey A. Bradbury, 86, of Kyger died Saturday, April 24, 1999 in the Overbrook center, Middleport. Born september 30, 1912 in Cheshire Township, she was the daughter of the late Hollis W. Rife and Ethel M. Thomas Rife. She retired from Gallipolis Developmental Center, and was a member of the Gallipolis Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star No. 283, Eno Grange No. 2080 and the Kyger United Methodist Church.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Bradbury; two sons, William D. Thaxton and Larry Thaxton; and a sister, Ada Ward. Surviving are her son, Richard(Linda) Bradbury of Columbus; two daughters-in-law, Judith Jenson of Lancaster, and Geraldine Thaxton of Westerville; six grandchildren. Lori and Brian Bradbury, Jeff, Larry R. and Lisa Thaxton, and Jana(Joseph) Peachman; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Evelyn Roush of Rockledge, Florida, and Ermal(Grover) Cremeans of Cheshire.
     Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 1999 in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home Weatherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, with the Rev. Charles Mash officiating. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 4-6 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, April 26, 1999.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 1999
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Bradbury, C. A. ["Allie"]

C.A. Bradbury, 67, Dies At Kyger Home
36 Descendants Mourn The Loss Of This Kindly Man
Funeral Services Will be Held At Kyger Wednesday Afternoon at 2 O'clock
     C.A. Bradbury, popularly known as "Allie" Bradbury, died at 1:55 Sunday morning at his home at Kyger. Death was caused by a heart condition that became serious four weeks ago today, after he had exerted himself more than usual in a hayfield. Halloween day was his 61st birthday. Mr. Bradbury rallied satisfactorily from the first attack and finally was able to sit up and even smoke, but recurring relapses left him in worse condition than the first heart attack.

Had Friends Galore
     Numerous inquiries received by Tribune workers daily reflected the widespread interest that his illness had aroused. As a former merchant and farmer, as a lodge man, as one interested in public affairs and variously active over a long period, he was known throughout the county and had hundreds of close personal friends.
     Funeral services under Masonic auspices, will be held at the home at 2 o'clock Wednesday, with Rev. Lewis Weber Gishler, pastor of the Presbyterian church here in charge. Interment will be made at Gravel Hill by Coleman & Son. The body was to be taken home from the Bidwell mortuary this evening.
     Clyde Allison Bradbury was the next oldest child of William and Louisa Belle Bradbury. His passing leaves but one of his generation of a family that came from Maine to the Kyger country in 1809, the survivor being an older brother, Asa H. Bradbury, widely known salesman and resident of Middleport. H. Poe Bradbury, the youngest of that group, died here on June 1. Though as a boy Allie had lived a while in Columbus, and for a year or two or longer he had lived at Old Kyger immediately after his marriage, he had resided in Kyger village longer than any other male resident now living there.
     On Nov. 6, 1802, he and Flora Jenkins were united in marrriage. She, the personification of wifely and motherly devotion, survives. Their first child died in infancy, but there are 12 living children, 23 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The children are Wymond, merchant at Kyger;H. Bion, principal of the Mercerville schools; Mary, wife at Earl Rupe, Kyger; Thomas of Huntington,; Perry, of Kyger; Helen Gail Kennedy, Middleport; Louise, wife of Wendell Roush; and Lucille wife to Dale Mulford of Cheshire R.D.(Old Kyger); Wendell and Comer, at home, Clyde of Gallipolis and Philip, in a CCC camp at Stanfield, Oregon.
     With the exception of E. J. Resener of this city. Mr. Bradbury had belonged to the Lodge of Masons longer than any other member - 47 years. He was also a Knight of Pythias, a member of the Grange, Eastern Star, Daughters of America and interested and active in most if not all these organizations.
Allie Bradbury was a man of simple tastes but diversified enjoyments. From day to day, year after year, he found life in teresting and worthwhile, but any foreboding that the end might be near did not disturb him. He was unafraid.
     As a boy he was undoubtedly the most popular in that group of intimates who then knew him best. He had not only sympathy for, but was quick to extend a helping hand to anyone deserving it; and to his family and his friends and to all who would meet him half-way he was always kind and indulgent. To many familiar with the scene the passing of Allie Bradbury means the passing of an epoch for the community in which he spent threescore years and more.

Gallipolis Tribune
Nov. 4, 1940
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Bradbury, C. Comer

     CHESHIRE - Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the Cheshire Baptist Church for C. Comer Bradbury, 79, Cheshire, who died Thursday, Nov. 2, 1995 in Holzer Medical Center. The Rev. C. J. Lemley will officiate and burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are by the Willis Funeral Home, Gallipolis. Millitary graveside rites will be conducted by Feeney-Bennett American Legion Post 128, Middleport
     Born Nov. 28, 1915 in Gallia County, he was the son of the late Clyde Allison and Flora Jenkins Bradbury. He was an educator for 36 years, serving as a teacher and principal at Cheshire High School, superintendent and principal at Kyger Creek High School and as Superintendent of the Gallia County Local School District.
     Surviving are a son, Chuck (Connie) Bradbury of Cheshire; and three sisters, Mrs. Dale (Mary) Sisson of Marysville, and Mrs. Wendell (Louise) Roush and Mrs. Dale (Lucille) Mulford, both of Cheshire.

Gallipolis Tribune
November 1995
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Bradbury, Clyde A.

     GALLIPOLIS - Clyde A. Bradbury, 71, of 156 Woodland Dr., Gallipolis, died Saturday at Holzer Medical Center. He retired from Gallipolis State Institute in 1972 after 35 years. He also worked seven years for Ohio Bell.
     He was born July 20, 1914 at Kyger to the late Clyde Allison and Flora Jenkins Bradbury.
Survivors include his wife Ethel Roush Bradbury, whom he married March 29, 1935; one son, Paul Dale Bradbury of Gallipolis; two brothers, Wendell Bradbury of Kyger and Comer Bradbury of Cheshire; four sisters, Mrs. Dale (Mary) Sisson of Kyger, Mrs. Dale (Helen) Kennedy of Middleport, Mrs. Wendell (Louise) Roush and Mrs. Dale (Lucille) Mulford, both of Cheshire; and three grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by five brothers, Wymond Brandbury, Bion Bradbury, Thomas Bradbury, Perry Bradbury and phillip Bradbury.
     He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy and a commissioned Kentucky Colonel. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Gallipolis and was a member of all Masonic bodies.
     Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph Godwin and Rev. Alvis Pollard officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Richard Baker, W. R. (Dick) Brown, Ali Golji, John Finney, Tom Moulton, Allen Baker and Roy Saunders. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the John Stam Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, Gallipolis.
     In leiu of flowers, friends may make contributions to the Gallia County Unit of the American Cancer Society of the First Baptist Church Building Fund.

Gallipolis Tribune
March 1986
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                  Top of Page

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Bradbury, Elizabeth

Mrs. J. P. Bradbury
     Clerk Bradbury received a telegram Saturday morning conveying the intelligence that Mrs. Judge J. P. Bradbury had just passed away. Mrs. B., when a girl, lived at Racine. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Wood. She had long been ill with that dread disease, so peculiar to our climate, consumption, and had been a great sufferer. She was a lady highly spoken of; possessing many excellent traits of character. She left no children, and at the time of her death was about 35 years of age. She was buried at Pomeroy yesterday afternoon.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Oct. 10, 1882
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                

Bradbury, Mary Grace [Mack]

     Mary Grace Bradbury, 89, 645 Third Ave., Gallipolis, died Sunday at Holzer Medical Center after a brief illness.  She was born Dec. 8, 1897 in Kyger, the daughter of the late Charles and Hattie Mack. She married Wymond Bradbury, on May 9, 1917 in Kyger. He preceded her in death in 1976.
     Surviving are one son, John W., Bradbury, Gallipolis; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Saunders, Columbus; one grandson, Don Hodge who was reared in her home; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one son, Victor Bradbury.
     She attended Rio Grande College and taught at Old Kyger School and Stingy Creek School. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis, past matron and 64 year member of Cheshire Chapter 450 Order of the Eastern Star, charter member of Lafayette White Shrine of Jerusalem, and Gallipolis Garden Club.
     Funeral Services will be announced by Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home.

Gallipolis Tribune
Dec. 1986
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Bradbury, Phillip A.

     Phillip A. Bradbury, 34, of Cheshire died Friday night in an automobile accident. Bradbury was born Sept. 6, 1951 to the late Phillip Warren Bradbury and Wanda Bradbury Jacobs. He served in the U. S. Army and was the president of the Ball Association in Cheshire.
     He is survived by his wife Faith Juanita Amos Bradbury, three Sons Phillip,Jr., Michael Shane and Brian James all at home; two sisters, Pam Shaw of Rio Grande, and Judith Ann Greer, Shelbyville, Texas; several aunts, uncles, neices and nephews.
     Friends may call at the Willis Funeral Home in Gallipolis, Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. William Price and the Rev. Steve Rollins presiding. Burial will be at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire. Pallbearers will be Luther p. Amos, John W. Amos, Jon P. Westfall, Samuel L. Herlow, Ray Cox, Jim Bush and Wimber Halfhill. VFW.

Gallipolis Tribune
June 1987
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Bradbury, Sallie

     Miss Sallie Bradbury, of Kygerville, this county, died last Sunday night. At the time of her death, which was caused by the grip [sic], she was in the 79th year of her age. She was an aunt of Hon. H. R. Bradbury, of this city. The funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, by Rev. W. J. Fulton, of Rio Grande. Miss Bradbury was an estimable lady, highly respected by all who knew her, and her death is much regretted.

The Bulletin
Saturday, January 13, 1894
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Bradbury, Thomas Ellison

Died Very Suddenly
Thomas Ellison Bradbury Stricken Down Saturday
     Thomas Ellison Bradbury, aged 41 and the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace R. Bradbury of Gallipolis, died quite suddently at his home on Cedar street in this city Saturday evening, May 8, 1915, from what is thought to have been a stroke of apoplexy. He had been in failing health for several years, but was about town as usual on the day of his death.
     The funeral services were held at his late home Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Mr. Wilder of Athens and Rev. Hugh Evans of Gallipolis Presbyterian Church. The interment followed in the family lot at Mound Hill cemetery.
     Mr. Bradbury was born at Kyger, this county, on March 21, 1874. He graduated from the public schools here in 1892 and from the Cincinati law school two years later.
     In 1897 he was united in marriage with Miss Alice Grace Lupton, who, with one daughter, Anna, survive him. His mother and a brother, George, now located in Cleveland, also survive him.
     Mr. Bradbury possessed unusual talents, and his companionable qualities won for him hosts of friends. He served several terms as city clerk, justice of the peace, and mayor. For several years he held the rank of major in the Ohio National Guard, and was always interested in military affairs. He attained high honors in Masonic circles, and was a member of various other fraternal and secret societies. He was also a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church of this city.

Galipolis Paper
1915
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Bradbury, Thomas Ellison

Major T. E. Bradury
Dies Suddenly of Apoplexy - Long Prominent in Legal, Political and Lodge Circles
     Major Thomas Ellison Bradbury died suddenly at his home in this city at 5 o'clock last Saturday afternoon. Half an hour before he had gone to bed because he felt weak and fatigued and his mother insisted that he should lie down and rest. he made no complaint and quickly fell sleep and passed peacefully away without any sign or murmur of pain or distress. His mother, however, soon after he went to bed, felt that his indisposition might prove serious. She telephoned Dr. Ella Lupton. This required only a minute or two, but when she returned to the bed room it was apparent to her that a great change had come over him. She then telephoned his wife, Mrs. Alice Bradbury, who was at her music store. Before she arrived, and a moment after Dr. Lupton arrived, he had died. Apoplexy is believed to have been the cause of his death.
     For 20 years Major Bradbury had been active in city affairs. He had served as city clerk, justice of the peace, was elected major without opposition when 26 or 27 years old, and was clerk of council at the time of his death. It is probable that no one else had so large a personal acquaintance in this city as he. Companionable, kind and generous, he made friends by the score, here and elsewhere. With him big heartedness was a fault, and a fault that made it exceedingly difficult for him to overcome [torn off] handicap.
     He was active in fraternal bodies as well, having been Master of the Masonic lodge in 1900, High Priest of the Chapter in 1905, Master of the Council in 1898, and Commander of Knight Templars in 1901; and Exalted Ruler of the Elks. He was also a 32d degree Mason, a Shriner and a member of the Eastern Star. He used to take great interest in matters military and attained the staff rank of Major in the O.N.G.
     The deceased was the older son of the late Horace R. and Mrs. Anna Ellison Bradbury, and was born at Kyger March 21, 1874, being in his 42nd year. He attended the Gallipolis public schools and was graduated from them in 1892, and in 1894 graduated from the Cincinnati Law School. On Nov. 25, 1897, he was married to Miss Alice Grace Lupton, who survives him, with their daughter, Miss Anne. He is also survived by his brother, George, who is practicing law in Cleveland. He was a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church.
     The funeral was held from the family residence on Cedar street at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. J. Wilder of Athens. Interment at Mound Hill by Hayward. The pall-bearers were George Bovie, Jas. Martin, O. L. Kiger, Merril Kerr, W. R. White and Robert McCormick.

[Note: Tombstone reads 1874-1915]

Gallipolis paper
May 14, 1915
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                              Top of Page

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Bradbury, Victor Wymond

Bradbury Rites Are Being Held
     Funeral services for Victor Bradbury are being conducted at the parental home in Kyger this afternoon by Rev. w. Scott Westerman of this city and Rev. George Brooks, new Methodist pastor of the Cheshire charge.
     Interment will be made in Gravel Hill cemetery by J. L. Coleman & Son under Masonic auspices. The pall bearers selected are Comer Bradbury, Harold Mack, Briggs Kirby, Carl Jenkins, Branch Fleming and John Wesley Coughenour.
     In yesterday's account of the most shocking Christmastide tragedy in this section the name of the sister was omitted from the list of bereaved survivors, Betty Bradbury is the youngest of the V. Wymond Bradbury family, while Victor was the oldest of the children, John William being the other one of the trio. Betty is a beautician and is employed in the Charm Shop operated by Mrs. Allie Scott on State street.
     Victor was born Feb. 17, 1918, in the house across the street from the home the Wymond Bradburys built----the home where scores of lifelong friends yesterday viewed the features of the decedent.

Gallipolis Tribune
December 1940
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Bradbury, Wendell

     Wendell Bradbury, 76, of Route 1 Cheshire, died Wednesday at his residence. He was a retired fourth-generation farmer. He was also a Cheshire Township Trustee. He attended Kyger United Methodist Church and was a member of Eno Grange. He was also a member of Siloam Lodge 456 in Cheshire. Born Nov. 20, 1911 in Kyger, he was a son of the late Clyde Allison Bradbury and Flora Jenkins Bradbury.
     He is survived by his wife Audrey A. Riffe Bradbury, whom he marred Nov. 27, 1946.
Also surviving are one son, Richard Bradbury of White hall, Ohio, one stepson, Larry Thaxton of Westerville, Ohio; four sisters, Mrs. Dale(Mary) Sisson of Kyger, Mrs. Dale(Helen) Kennedy of Middleport, Mrs. Wendell(Louise) Roush of Cheshire and Mrs. Dale(Lucille) Mulford of Cheshire; one brother, Comer Bradbury of Cheshire; six grandchildren. One stepson, William Thaxton, preceded him in death, along with six brothers.
     Services will be conducted 1:30 P.m. on Sunday at Willis Funeral Home, Rev. C. J. Lemley officiating. Burial follows in Gravel Hill Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Gallipolis Tribune
January 1988
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                   Top of Page

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Bradbury, William Wendell

Wendell Bradbury Committed Suicide
Waded Into The Ohio River At Huntington Last Sunday Night and Shot Himself With A Revolver
     Gallipolis was terribly shocked Monday afternoon when the news came from Huntington that William Wendell Bradbury had suicided. The manner in which he died was an unusual one, as he had evidently waded into the Ohio River and shot himself, his body, with a bullet hole in the head, being taken from a trot-line on Monday afternoon.
     There was no doubt that his mind was in an unbalanced condition when he committed the act of self-destruction, as his health had been failing for some time and his friends and relatives had been greatly worried about his condition.
     Wendell had worked in Huntington for some time, first for the Standard Oil Company and then for the Empire Furniture Co., when his brother-in-law, Charles Comer, took charge of the latter concern. He failed to report for work Monday morning and Mr. Comer went to his room at noon and found his watch and money on the dresser. A revolver belonging to his room-mate was missing and the worst was feared. Shortly after the body was taken from the river and identified as that of the missing man.
     The deceased was 26 years of age and was the son of Mrs. L.B. Bradbury, his father, William, having died in 1905. He is survived by his mother, one sister, Mrs. Gail Comer of Huntington and brothers, Asa H. of Middleport; A.C. of Kyger and H. Poe of this city.
     The body was brought from Huntington Tuesday morning and taken to the residence of his mother at the Riverview Hotel. The funeral services were held there Wednesday morning by Rev. J.W. Fulton and the remains were laid to rest in Gravel Hill Cemetery, near Cheshire.
     The Lodge of Elks had charge and their beautiful and impressive ritualistic ceremony was used at the grave. The floral tokens of love and remembrance were many and beautiful. Wetherholt had charge of the remains and the following Elks acted as pallbearers: William Sigler, Clyde C. Ingels, Fred Ward, Oscar Ecker and Stanley Plymale.
     Wendell had an unusually large number of friends and he will be greatly missed and most sincerely mourned.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, July 29, 1940
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Bradbury, Wymond

     GALLIPOLIS - Wymond Bradbury, 80, a resident of 645 Third Ave., Gallipolis, died at 11:40 p.m. Friday at his home. He had been in failing health the past two years.
     A past employee of the Quaker State Refining Corp., who had retired in 1961, he was born Aug. 24, 1895, in Cheshire Twp., near Kyger, son of the late Clyde Allison Bradbury and Flora Jenkins Bradbury.
     Mr. Bradbury is survived by his wife, Grace, whom he married May 9, 1917, at Kyger; one son and one daughter, Mrs. Betty Saunders, Whitehall, Ohio and John Bradbury, Gallipolis; five grand and three great-grandchildren; these brothers and sisters, Wendell Bradbury, Kyger; Clyde Bradbury, Gallipolis; Comer Bradbury, Cheshire; Mrs. Dale (Mary) Sisson, Kyger; Mrs. Dale (Lucille) Mulford, Cheshire; Mrs. Dale (Helen) Kennedy, Middleport, and Mrs. Louise Roush, Cheshire. Four brothers and a son Victor, preceded him in death
     Mr. Bradbury taught school six years and operated a country store at Kyger 28 years. After his retirement from the Quaker State Refining Corp., he worked in the Gallia County Engineeers; office and served as a member of the Gallipolis City Commission eight years.
     He was a member of First United Presbyterian Church, Gallipolis, Cheshire Masonic Lodge, Gallipolis Elks Lodge, Alladin Shrine, and the Gallipolis Gun Club of which he was a charter member.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Hayes and Rev. L. H. Stebbins officiating burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemnetery, Cheshire.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 3 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m.

The Sunday Times - Sentinel
Jan. 11, 1976
Transcribed by J. Farley                                                                                  Top of Page 

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Brading, William J.

William Brading Dead
     Wm. J. Brading, son of Mrs. Mary Brading and the late W. G. Brading, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Paul A. Hennig, in this city Saturday morning, March 11, 1922. The funeral services were held Monday at two o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hennig.
     Mr. Brading suffered a stroke of paralysis about a year and a half ago while in Oregon. He improved, but later was taken worse, and a few weeks ago came here hoping his condition would improve. He was tenderly cared for by his mother and sister and other relatives until the end.
     Mr. Brading never married. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of this city, and had many friends here who regret his death.

Gallia Times
March 16, 1922
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Bradley, Anderson Thomas

Anderson T. Bradley
     GALLIPOLIS - Anderson Thomas Bradley, 78, of Proctorville, died Tuesday in a Huntington Hospital. He was the father of a Gallia County woman. Born in Lawrence County, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Lillie Sowards Bradley.
     Survivors include his wife, Ruby Shafer Bradley; three sons, John, of West Jefferson; Russell and Grover, both of Proctorville; five daughters, Mrs. Doris Callicoat, Crown City; Mrs. Sylvia Hayes, Mrs. Josephine Dalton and Mrs. Charlene Carpenter, all of Proctorville: and Miss Mildred Bradley, at home; one brother, Taylor, of Huntington; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Graham and Mrs. Ruth Shafer, both of Proctorville; Mrs. Myrtle Long, Huntington; Mrs. Nanny Simms and Mrs. Hattie Rice, both of Cincinnati; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
     Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Schneider Funeral Home Chesapeke, by the Rev. Raymond Bragg. Burial will be in Centenary Cemetery at Chesapeake. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Thursday.

Athens Messenger
May 13, 1970
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker                                                              Top of Page

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Bradley, Geo. F.

     Died, at Nevada City, California, on the 22nd of October last, Mr. Geo. F. Bradley, of Louisville, Ky., formerly of Milford, Conn.

The Gallipolis Journal
February 20, 1851
Transcribed by Eve Hughes

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Bradshaw, Thomas Evans

     THOMAS EVANS BRADSHAW 84 of Lower Road, Gallipolis, husband of Marie Hughs Bradshaw, died Thursday at his home, also surviving is a son Dr Jay Bradshaw of Gallipolis. He was a disabled Veteran of World War I. Funeral 1 p m today at Gobel Funeral Home, Crooksville, burial in Crooksville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Huntington Hearld Dispatch
Saturday 16 Feb 1980
Submitted to Ernie Wright                                                                            

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Brammer, Clara I. Windom [Sims]

Obituary
In Loving Memory
     The subject of this sketch Clara I. Sims, daughter of Burrill and Jane Hannan Sims first saw the light of day at Crown City, Ohio, February 26, 1863. Passed from the earthly scenes forever at 4:45 a.m. March 3rd 1914 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William B. Boston, Eureka,. Ohio, she having attained the advanced age of 81 years, 7 days. In the early morning hours before dawn heralded the approach of another day, her Redeemer called her from labor to reward and her spirit winged its flight from this vale of tears to dwell throughout Eternity in the celestial haven of rest.
     On November 16th, 1882, she was united in holy wedlock to Lawrence F. Windom, who departed this life in 1921. The marriage was solemnized by Justice A. H. Trowbridge at Crown City, Ohio. To bless this union were born one son, Joseph Campbell Windom, Charleston, West Virginia; three daughters, Mrs. Zipha O. Unroe, deceased and Mrs. William H. Rosiion and Mrs. Notwood K. Saunders, Columbus, Ohio
     Surviving her are a sister Mrs. Rhoda Fowler, Crown City and brother Sherman D. Sims of Lancaster, Ohio. Also 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends to mourn the passing of mother, grandmother and friend.
     Later in life on Nov. 21st, 1928, she was united in marriage with Thomas Brammer who is deceased.
She was a member of Cherrington Chapel M. E. Church and lived a consistent life devoted to her home and family.
     In her declining years she was tenderly cared for and in her recent illness all that loving hands and hearts could do was done to alleviate her suffering and prolong her stay which availed naught when she heard one clear call and embarked to meet her Savior face to face.
Poem follows; Card of thanks.

[Note: 1863 - 1944 Crown City, handwritten on obituary]

Gallipolis Newspaper
No Date
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin                                                                          Top of Page

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Brandebury, William

Pioneer Citizen Dead
Wm. Brandebury of Rio Grande Departs this Life and Join the Silent Majority
    We have the sad work of reporting the death of one of our aged and worthy citizens, Mr. William Brandbury, aged 82 years, departed this life at about 7:30 this Monday morning May 13th, 1907, after five months of severe sickness.
     The funeral services will be at the M. E. Church at Rio Grande, O., Dr. J. M. Davis aided by other ministers officiating, burial following at the Mt. Zion cemetery, Mr. Butler Undertaker of Vinton in charge, services at 2 p.m. Wednesday.
     Mr. Brandebury leaves to mourn his loss two daughters, Mrs. H. A. Wood of Rio Grande and Miss Minnie at home, seven sons, S. M. of Cincinnati; William of Redlands, Cal., Dr. H. A. of Huntington, W. Va.; C. E. of Blanchester; J. Robert of Rio Grande; Thos. of Vinton; and Frank of Illinois. His wife died in 1896, also one or more children than have preceded home where he in his lifetime has worked for.
     He was one of which it might well be said that he was a child of the church, always as long as health permitted at his post of duty serving the office of Class Leader of his church for many years and also a man highly thought of by his many neighbors and friend who now extend their sympathy to the sorrowing children. D. R. E.

[Note; stone is in Old Pine Cemetery, Racoon Twp., Gallia County]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 14, 1907
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                                 Top of Page

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Brandstetter, Anthony/Anton

     Mr. Anthony Brandstetter, a half-brother of Mrs. S. Naegele, the milliner, dropped dead at his residence in this city, Sunday morning. Father Oeink conducted his funeral services yesterday.

[Note: Anton was the son of Xavier Brandstetter and his first wife Cecilia Biser. He is buried in Pine Street Cemetery. 1833-1890]

Gallipolis Journal
July 16, 1890
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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Brandum, Jacob M.

     Services for Jacob M. Brandum, 77, Rt. 2, Vinton, were today at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home in Vinton with the Rev. Robert Manley officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service were David Marcum, David Marcum, Jr., Michael Marcum, Donnie Oiler, Paul Swick, and Paul Lee.

Gallipolis Tribune
August 30, 1989
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Brandstetter, Theresa

     After a long illness Mrs. Theresa Brandstetter, widow of the late Xavier Brandstetter, died at her home, on the Chillicothe road, on Saturday last, aged seventy-eight years. She was born in Baden, Germany. For many years she has been a resident of this city. Her surviving children are Mrs. Henry Lautenschalger, of Charleston, and Mrs. Naegele, Mrs. Erfurt, Mrs. Henkle, and Mr. Anthony Brandstetter of this city.
     The funeral will take place this morning at the Catholic Chruch, the burial being in the Old Cemetery (Pine Street) under the direction of Messrs. C. Skees & Co. Mrs. Brandstetter was held in high esteem by her many friends, and she will be sadly missed by them. Mr. Brandstetter died in Gallipolis in 1876.

[Note: Date of death was February 16,1899.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
February 19,1889
Transcribed by Henny Evans

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Bratt, John

     Mr. John Bratt died at his home on the Portsmouth Road last Wednesday evening, January 31, 1894, at seven o’clock, after a prolonged illness. At the time of his death, he was in the fifty-fifth year of his age. Two daughters survive him, his wife, having died several years since.
     Mr. Bratt was a most excellent citizen, and his death is much regretted. For many years he was employed in the stove foundry of Kling & Co., and was popular with his fellow workmen.
     The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, and the interment was at the Old Cemetery.

The Bulletin
Saturday, February 3, 1894
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Bratton, Henry C.

Death Of H.C. Bratton
     Mr. H. C. Bratton died Tuesday night of Bright's disease at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Ed H. Kuhn, age 62 years. Mr. Bratton has made his home with Mr. & Mrs. Kuhn for about four years and was a brother of Mrs. Kuhn. He was a native of Vinton County. Besides Mrs. Kuhn, he is survived by a sister who resides in California.
     Funeral services will be held at the Kuhn residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will take place in McArthur Friday afternoon. George Wetherholt and Sons have charge of the remains.

[Note: Death Certificate..Henry C. Bratton born Feb. 2, 1861 McArthur, Ohio; died Jan. 30, 1924 Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio; aged 62 years 11 months and 10 days. Single Shoe Cobbler Parents Edward A Bratton born PA and Ruth Owen born Cambridge Ohio. Cause of death: Chronic Intestitial Nephritis]

Gallia Times
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1924
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Bratton, Ruth C.

Death of Mrs. Ruth C. Bratton
     Mrs. Ruth C. Bratton, aged 71, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed H. Kuhn, on Cedar Street, Saturday, June 19, 1897, after a lingering illness with dropsy.
     She was the widow of the late Hon. Edward A. Bratton, member of the Athens Bar, and member of the Legislature, and had been making her home with her son-in-law and daughter since the death of her husband ten years ago.
     She was the mother of ten children, five of whom survive her. She lived a true Christian life and was a member of the M. E. Church. The remains were taken to McArthur Monday, accompanied by Marshal and Mrs. Kuhn, and were interred Tuesday.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Saturday, June 26, 1897
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Breazeale, Mary

Mary Breazeale
     Mary Breazeale, 58, a resident of District Heights, Md., died Wednesday evening in Washington Central Hospital following an illness. She was born in Gallia County on Sept. 26, 1922, daughter of the late Bion Bradbury and Luella Bradbury, who survive and reside in Kyger. She married Jim Breazeale. He survives along with one daurhter, Jinx Ann Farley, Poolesville, Maryland.
     The following brothers and sisters survive: Mrs. Annabelle Fellure, Gallipolis; Burdell Bradbury, Urbana; Joe Bradbury, Reynoldsburg; Naomi Mangum, Washington, D. C. and Jim Bradbury, Kyger.
She was employed by the FBI 30 years before her retirement.
     Funeral services and buria will be in the Washington area.

Gallipolis Tribune
May 1980
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Breedlove, Laura J.

Judge Stormont's Sister Passes At Hutchinson, Kan.
     Mrs. Laura J. Breedlove, aged 80, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alberta Roof, in Hutchinson, Kansas, according to a message received by her only surviving brother, Judge A. J. Stormont.
     Mrs. Breedlove was born in Guyan tp., went west in 1886, married and remained there. Besides the daughter and brother, there are three half-brothers and two half-sisters surviving, all living in the west.
Funeral will be held at her home at 2 o'clock Saturday, the message said.

[Note: From findagrave.com date of birth November 19, 1855; date of death March 19, 1936; burial at Hutchinson Eastside CE.]

Newspaper (prob. March 1936, Gallipolis) clipping found in the Simmerman files, Stormont file, Bossard Library.
Transcribed by Debbie Carter Evans

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Brewer, Paul A.

     Paul Andrew Brewer, 6 1/2 month old son of Rosa Brewer Lawrence and Danny Saxon, died Saturday evening when fire destroyed their home. He was born July 24, 1991, in Pt. Pleasant, W.Va.
     In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Noah Jake Robinette and Joseph Lawrence Jr., and a sister Crystal Dawn Lawrence, all at home. Other survivors include paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. charles Saxon of Bidwell, and Maternal grandmother, Doris Brewer of Vinton.
     Services will be conducted 11 a.m., Tuesday, at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home in Vinton with the Rev. Elmer Geiser officiating. Burial will be in the Brush Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Tribune
Feb. 1992
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Briggs, Anna

Mrs. Anna Briggs Passes Saturday,
Last Rites Tuesday
    Mrs. Anna Briggs, mention of whose critical illness had been made in The Tribune, died Saturday evening at her home, 911 Fourth avenue, after a long period of failing health. She had lain in a coma for the past week.
     Mrs. Briggs who was 83 years old, was one of the best known and highly esteemed colored residents of the city. Two sons survive: Leslie of Huntington and Charles of this city. There are also five grandsons, Charles, James, Theodore, George and Paul Briggs.
     The body will be taken tonight to the home of her son, 833 Fourth avenue, there to rest until tomorrow at 2 o'clock when funeral services will be conducted at the Paint Creek Baptist Church.

[Note: from 1930 Gallia County census, Mrs. Briggs was 73 years old and born in 1857, from that we deduce that she died in 1940]

The Gallipolis Tribune
1940
Transcribed by Joanne Galvin                                                                                Top of Page

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Briggs, Anna

Cheshire Lady Passes Away
     Mrs. Anna Briggs, wife of George Briggs of Cheshire, passed away about noon Sunday at Holzer Hospital. Death was due to cancer.
     Mrs. Briggs was about 72 years of age. She leaves husband George Briggs and two children Garnet and David and several brothers and sisters to mourn her loss.
     Funeral will be held at the Baptist Church at Cheshire Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, with burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery in charge of Rawlings.

[Note: stone:1856-1928. Death Certificate shows born June 24, 1857; died Nov. 18, 1928, 71 years 4 months and 24 days of age. Parents: David Percy Penour and Rachel McCarty.]

Gallipolis Paper
Nov. 1928
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Briggs, David W.

     GALLIPOLIS - David W. Briggs, 85, Rt. 1, Cheshire, died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday at his home. He had been in failing health eight months. A retired farmer, Mr. Briggs was born Dec. 17, 1888, in Cheshire Twp., son of the late George H. and Ann Coughhenor Briggs. He married Carrie Mae Rupe on Sept. 4, 1910. She preceded him in death in 1969 as did a daughter.
     Surviving are two children, Merrill and Mrs. Paul (Beatrice) White, both of Cheshire; three grand and two great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Garnet Kirby, Cheshire.
     He spent all his life in Gallia County. He was a charter member of the Little Kyger Grange.
     Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 until 9 p.m. on Monday.

Gallipolis Tribune
February 23, 1974
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Briggs, Lucy

Lucy Briggs Dead
     Mrs. Lucy Briggs, wife of William Briggs, died Saturday afternoon about four o'clock after a few weeks illness with pneumonia. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Paint Creek Baptist Church, services by Elder Shadd. Burial was at Pine Street Cemetery by Hayward & Son. Mrs. Briggs was well known around town and was a well liked and highly respected colored lady.

Gallipolis Bulletin
March 28, 1912
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Briggs, Merrill D.

     Merrill D. Briggs, 77, of Cheshire, died Friday at his residence. He was a farmer. Born Sept. 22, 1911 in Cheshire, he was a son of the late David W. Briggs and Carrie Mae Rupe Briggs. He married Rhoda McKean on April 24, 1964, and she survives, along with one son, David Briggs of Tucson, Ariz; two granddaughter; one sister, Beatrice White of Cheshire. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter and a sister.
     A member of Cheshire Baptist Church, he spent his entire life in Gallia County. He was scoutmaster for over 20 years and received the Silver Beaver Award. Services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, Rev. Stewart Jamison officiating. Burial follows in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday.

Gallipolis Tribune
Nov. 13, 1988
Transcribed by J. A. Farley

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Briggs, Nellie

     Old Mrs. Nellie Briggs living near the J.C. Vanden property on First avenue died about 8:30 Friday evening after a long illness. She was a fine old colored woman 75 or 80 years old and leaves several adult children. The funeral will be at Paint Creek Baptist Church by Elder Shadd, and the burial at Pine Street by Hayward & Son, just at what time is not known at this writing, but probably Sunday afternoon.

[Note: There is no stone for her and her death certificate states she was born in 1831 and died July 9, 1909. No parents or spouse given on certificate.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 10, 1909
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                                 Top of Page

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Briggs, Paula Jane

2-½ Month Old Girl Succumbs
     Paula Jane Briggs, 2-½ month old child of Dayton L. and Marion Smith Briggs of Bidwell, died in Holzer hospital at 10:40 p.m. Monday. Her death was due to a heart condition.
     She was born at Holzer hospital on May 23, 1958, and was one of five children in the family. The brothers and sisters who survive and Arlene 5, Gay 4, Leon 2, and Marsha 1. Other survivors are the maternal grandfather, Oscar Smith of Kerr, and the paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Fultz.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Elbert McGhee will officiate and burial will follow in the Buck Ridge Cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, August 5, 1958
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Bright, Joseph

Soldiers’ Body Home For Burial
     The body of Joseph Bright, who was killed while in action overseas June 7, 1918, arrived Thursday. He was 21 years of age, and the first to fall in Co. H, 9th Infantry. The deceased enlisted in the regular army at Columbus, had served on the Mexican border and crossed over in 1917, having been in service eleven months when he met his death.
     He leaves a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George Bright of Vinton, four sisters, and six brothers, Mrs. Rebecca Watters of Cora, Miss Varina Bright of Columbus, Miss Jerucy Bright, of Vinton, Mrs. Lily Wright of Gallipolis and Isaac, Oliver and Charles of Vinton, Wesley of Henderson, W. Va., James, Arlee and Phil of Clinton.
     Interment at Mt. Carmel Thursday.

The Gallia Times
Thursday, March 9, 1922
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                             Top of Page

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Bright, Mary E. [Thompson]

Mrs. Bright Dead
Well Known Woman Died Last Sunday, Aged 59 Years
     Mrs. Mary E. Bright of Guyan Township, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 1910, of cancer of the stomach, aged 59 years, 4 months and 17 days of age. She was the daughter of Alexander and Barbara Thompson.
     The funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Victor Baptist Church in the same township, conducted by Rev. Edward Sheets, the burial by Weatherholt, following at the Campbell Cemetery.
     She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Rengie Brumfield and Mrs. Lewis Halley and two brothers Charles and William Thompson, all of this county. She was a member of the Christian Church and was formerly of this county, but went to Newark to live six years ago. Three months ago she came here on a visit and was taken ill and never recovered. Her daughter is Mrs. Lewis Carpenter of Parsons, Kansas and her three sons are J.A. Bright and G.H. Bright of Newark and Grover of Toronto, Ohio. She was a good woman much beloved by all who knew her.

Gallipolis Bulletin
August 19, 1910
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Bright, Melissa L [Switzer]

Mrs. Bright Dead
Died Wednesday Night at the Home of Her Son Robert in This City
     Melissa L. (Switzer) Bright died at the home of her son, Robt. M. Switzer, on First avenue Wednesday night, July 20, aged 85 years, 1 month and 22 days. Her death was the result of paralysis from which she suffered several strokes recently.
     She was born in Page county, Virginia, May 29, 1825, coming to Ohio with her parents, Robert and Esther Mauck, four years later, the family settling near the late residence of Daniel Trichler in Addison township. She was next to the youngest of nine chldren: Salina Rodgers, Rebecca Plummer, Naney Guy, Catharine Rothgeb, John A. Newton and William Mauck, all of whom are dead.
     She was married to Valentine Switzer August 21 , 1860 and to this union were born five children: Washington, Robert. M., Benj. M., Catharine and Salina Ivy Switzer. Only two of these, Robt. M., of this city and Benj. M., of Columbus, Ohio, surviving her. She also left a step-son, Charles J. Switzer, of Washington, D.C. Another step-son, Ex-Sheriff Valentine Switzer, died some time ago. Her husband, Valentine Switzer, died in 1876 and in 1881 she married Abram Bright of Lewisburg, W. Va., who died in September, 1893, since which time she has resided with her son Robt. M. Switzer, of this city. In early life she united with the M. E. Church, of which she was a member at the time of her death.
     The funeral services will be held at the residence of Robt. M. Switzer this Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The burial will take place at Bethel church [Addison Twp] by Hayward & Son. Mrs. Bright was a noble woman, universally beloved and her death will be regretted by a large circle of friends.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Jul 22, 1910
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                         Top of Page

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Brink, Elizabeth

DIED
     On the 6th day of May, A.D., 1870 of Consumption, at the residence of L. C. Sherron, of Addison township, Gallia county, Ohio, Elizabeth Brink, of Jackson County, Ohio, in the fourteenth year of her age.
     Elizabeth was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Sherron when small, and shared their kindness from then till her death. In her last sickness, which was but short, a mother could have bestowed no attention that was not cheerfully given by Mrs. Sherron, and also her many kind young friends who frequently visited her. O.W.C.

Gallipolis Journal
May 26, 1870
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Brock, Fannie

Death of Miss Fannie Brock
     Miss Fannie Brock, aged 70 years, a highly respected colored lady, died at her home on Third Avenue Friday morning after an illness of only three days following a stroke of paralysis. She leaves one sister, Mariah Brock; a nephew, Wayman Brock, of Stuebenville, Ohio and a niece, Laura Brock, of Columbus.
     Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home by Rev. Bridges. Interment at Pine Street Cemetery by Hayward.

[Note: Death Certificate...Born 1846; died Dec. 19, 1924]

Gallia Tribune (weekly)
Dec. 26, 1924
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Broiles, Nort

Death of Mr. Broiles
     Mr. Nort Broiles, ill for a long time with dropsy, died at his home on Vine street Saturday morning, leaving a wife and four small children. The remains were buried at Thevenin Sunday afternoon by Hayward & Son.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, May 24, 1907
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                      Top of Page

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Brooks, Anna Mrs.

Mrs. Anna Brooks
OBITUARY
     Brooks, Mrs. Anna. 78, Gallipolis; November 21; survived by daughters, Lona, at home, and Mrs. Viola Jenkins, a close neighbor, and two sons, away; funeral and burial November 24 at Souder Baptist Church.

The Gallia Times November 24, 1946
From the newspaper collection of Harold and Odella Mack
Transcribed by Shari Little-Creech

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Brosius, Mary

Remains Of Mrs. Brosius Arrived From Texas
     The remains of Mrs. Will Brosius arrived today noon on the Hocking Valley from Brownsville, Texas and were taken to the home of her brother, Mr. Frank Bell, where a short funeral service was read this afternoon at 3 o'clock by the Rev. Mr. Robinson of the Presbyterian Church.
     Pallbearers were Mr. W.P. Beall, Mr. Gilbert Bush, Mr. E.L. Neal, Dr. J.A. Lupton, Mr F.M. Bovie and Mr. Harry Hanson, a nephew of the deceased. Mr. Brosius was unable to accompany the remains on account of illness.
     Interment at Mound Hill under the direction of W.N. Hayward.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, May 26, 1921

The Funeral Of The Late Mrs. Will Brosius
     The funeral of the late Mrs. Brosius of Texas at the home here of her brother, Mr. Frank Bell, Thursday afternoon was well attended and the floral tributes were many and beautiful.
The service was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Robison of the Presbyterian Church in a most impressive and beautiful manner. The interment was at Mound Hill by funeral director Hayward.

[Note: Mary A. was born Sept. 1851; died 1921. Husband William James Brosius]

Gallipolis Papers
1921
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                     Top of Page

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Brosius, Samuel Hartman

SUICIDE!
Of Samuel H. Brosius At Baltimore, Md.
Found Dead In His Bed, Shot Through The Temple
     Capt. E. S. Aleshire brings the report to Gallipolis that he read in the Baltimore American, of last Wednesday, while traveling, of the suicide of Samuel Hartman Brosius, a retired merchant, aged sixty years, the day before, at Baltimore, being found dead in his bed, shot through the temple. The cause stated is, that he had been engaged in some speculation by which he had lost $6300.
     Though Mr. Brosius of this place has received no word of his uncle’s death, it fits his name, age and circumstances, and it is thought it can be none other than our old merchant of this city who had many friends here and who did much for the prosperity of this city while a citizen here, and whose family and himself enjoyed the highest esteem of all who knew him. His death will be universally regretted by all.

[Note: Buried in old Holcomb Cemetery in Huntington Township.]

Gallipolis Journal
Jan. 8, 1894
Transcribed by Sheri Culler

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Brothers,

Death of Mrs. H. G. Brothers
     Mrs. J. J. Childers received the sad news of the death of her sister, Mrs. H. G. Brothers, of Elreno, Okla. She was taken ill with typhoid fever and was removed to the Elreno Sanitarium and after a short illness died there. She was in her forty-fourth year of age.
     She is survived by her husband and four children, of a tender age, and two sisters, Mrs. John Swigert, of Huntsville, Arkansas, and Mrs. Childers, of this city.
     They moved West ten years ago, leaving many friends here who will mourn her untimely death.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, December 19, 1913
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

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Brothers, George W.

George W. Brothers Dies At Home of Daughter
     Mr. George W. Brothers died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. K. Merriman, Saturday evening, Jan. 2,, his death following several days of illness and a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Brothers was in his eighty-second year, having been born in 1844. He was married twice. His wife Caroline Martin, preceded him many years ago; his second wife, Jemima Elliott, two daughters, Mayme and Georgia and a son, Fred, within the past few years.
     The following children survive, with several grandchildren: Herbert of Columbus; Mrs. Ross Halley of Thivenir; Curtis of Westminster, ME; Charles of Abbottstower, PA and Mrs. Merriman.
     Mr. Brothers was almost a life long resident of Gallia County and Gallipolis, coming here from Wellsburgh, WV, where he was born, at the age of 4 years. He was twenty-five years engaged in the grocery business in Gallipolis. He became a member of the Baptist Church in his young manhood.
     He passed as he had lived; quietly, peacefully. He was a good man with a sunny nature and kind disposition, greeting everybody with a smile and a kindly word. His passing will leave a vacant spot in the lives of many friends.
     Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. Merriman Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Genn, assisted by Rev. Pierce, burial following at Mound Hill by W.N. Hayward.

[Note: Death Certificate--George W. Brothers born 1844; died Jan. 2, 1926 in Gallipolis, son of Joshua and Eliza Farquar Brothers.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Jan. 4, 1926
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Brothers, Infant Daughter

     Mr. and Mrs. William Brothers, living near Mina Chapel, lost their infant daughter by death on last Sunday evening. The funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at Mina Chapel by Rev. J. H. Perry, burial following at Oak Grove Cemetery by underaker Wise.

Gallipolis Bulletin
Sept 24, 1898
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                         Top of Page

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Brothers, James

Jas. Brothers Dead
Died Suddenly on the Street Sunday Evening
     Quite a bit of excitement was caused about 6:15 Sunday evening in the First Ward when James Brothers, well known musician, was found dying on the river bank opposite the A. P. Kerr residence. He had been out in a launch all evening with Walter Brothers, his nephew, and had returned and as he got to the top of the bank made the remark to Cecil Brown, who had walked up with him, that he was tired and would sit down a minute. He lay down on the grass and Brown walked ahead. In a few minutes Bert Northup came up the hill and heard Brothers making a struggling sound, rushed to his side and found him struck with death.
     Dr. Holzer was upon the scene in a short time but upon his arrival he was dead. All manner of restorations were used but to no avail and the undertaker was called and he was removed to his home, the shock being great to his family as he had been in the best of health and the coroner’s verdict was given as heart failure.
     He was a clever man with a number of friends who will be sorry to learn of his sudden death. He is survived by his wife and two daughters Mildred and Madge and brothers Theodore of this city and Horace in Montana.
     The funeral will be conducted at 2 p. m. Tuesday by Rev. J. O. Newton at the Baptist Church under the auspices of the Woodman with interment at Mound Hill by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, September 11, 1916
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

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Brothers, Jemima [Elliott]

Death Of Mrs. Geo. Brothers
     Mrs. Jennie Elliott, wife of Geo. W. Brothers, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.K. Merriman, Sunday morning, March 2, 1924, after an illness since October, at the age of 74 years. She leaves her husband, one daughter, Mrs. A.K. Merriman, three sons, Fred and Curtis of Baltimore, MD and Charley of near Rio Grande and two step-children, Mr. H.F. Brothers of Columbus and Mrs. John Halley of Thevenir.
     Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Glenn at the home of Mrs. Merriman. Burial in charge of Funeral Director William Hayward at Mound Hill Cemetery.

[Note: Name --Jemima.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March, 1924
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

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Brothers, Lucy E.

Lucy E. Brothers, 72, Passes At Mill Cr. Home
Rites To Be Held At Nazarene Church At 2 Sunday
     Lucy E. Brothers, wife of Lew Blaine Brothers, died at 11:05 Friday forenoon at their home on Mill Creek. She had been ill and under the care of a local physician.
     Mrs. Brothers was 72 years and 10 days old, having been born here Oct. 12, 1871, and was a daughter of George and Mary Michael Valentine.
     She was twice married. Her first husband was George Oldaker and they were married 52 years ago. He died in 1911. Two sons of this union survive - Lawrence and Clyde Oldaker, both of this city. Her marriage to Mr. Brothers occurred Aug. 4, 1939, in Pomeroy.
     Surviving besides the husband and two step children, Viola and Woodrow Brothers are two brothers, Alonzo Valentine of Gallipolis and Richard E. Valentine of Columbus.
     Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o’clock Sunday at the Nazarene Church, with burial following in Pine Street Cemetery by Elias Wetherholt. The body will be removed this evening to the home of the son, Clyde Oldaker, 45 Lincoln Street.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, Oct. 23, 1943
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Brothers, Phoebe

Died in Oklahoma
     Mrs. Phoebe Brothers, widow of the late Robert Brothers, died at El Reno, Oklahoma, December 8, 1909, aged 72 years. Mrs. Brothers for many years lived on the old homestead on Portsmouth avenue. A short time after the death of her husband she accompanied her son Horace and family to Oklahoma where they have lived for the past five years. She had been blind for the past 20 years and though precious sight was denied her, yet she took a great interest in life.
     She was a good, kind, charitable woman, a faithful wife and a splendid mother and had many friends who will regret to know of her death. She was a member of the Baptist Church and a consistent christian so all is well with her. She is survived by three sons, Theodore and James of this city, and Horace of El Reno, Okla., where she was buried.

Gallipolis Bulletin
December 17, 1909
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                          Top of Page

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Brothers, Wheeler M.

Prominent Citizen of Clay Township Died Friday
—Burial Monday
     Wheeler M. Brothers, a prominent and highly respected citizen of Clay township, near Thievener, died Friday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock after a ten day illness with pneumonia. His death came as a distinct shock to his many friends. He was 65 years 8 months and 8 days, and was born near Wheeling, W Va. His parents, John and Susanna Groves Brothers, moved to this county when he was a child. He had always been engaged in farming and led a good Christian like.
     He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Markins before her marriage, and by a son, John of Huntington and two daughters, Mrs. Lindsey Cornell of Clay and Mrs. Henry Klicker of Green Tp., also by one brother and one sister.
     The funeral services were held Monday at 11 o’clock at Mina Chapel under the auspices of the Odd Fellows of this city and the Knights of G. E. of Mercerville and were conducted by Rev. J.L. Porter at the cemetery by Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Tribune
April 5, 1911
Submitted by Mary James

Brothers, Wheeler

Wheeler Brothers Died Last Friday
     Mr. Wheeler Brothers living this side of Thevenin on the Mercerville Road, died Friday, March 31, of pneumonia after a week's illness. He was a good citizen and neighbor and a fine man in every respect.
     Mr. Brothers is about 66 years of age and is survived by a widow, son John of Huntington and daughters, Mrs. Lindsey Cornell of Thevenin and Mrs. H.W. Klicker of Green Township. He also leaves one brother, Edward, of Marion, Ohio and sister, Mrs. Belle B. Potts of Townsend, Montana.
     The funeral services were held Monday at Mina Chapel by Rev. Joh Porter, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows and Golden Eagles of which he was an honored member. Burial by Wetherholt.

[Note: Death Certificate: born July 23, 1845 Wheeling, WV; died March 31, 1911; aged 65 years, 8 months and 8 days. Parents John Brothers and Susanna Grover-both born Brook County, WV.]

Gallipolis Bulletin
April 9, 1911
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

Brothers, Wheeler

Funeral Services
     The funeral of Mr. Wheeler Brothers was said to be one of the largest ever attended in Gallia County. The road was lined with vehicles, buggies, expresses and carriages. The Order of the Golden Eagles was represented in full and of the I. O. O. F. there was a goodly attendance. There must have been very nearly 200 people in all. The sermon was by Rev. John Porter and was delivered in a kind and sympathetic manner. He spoke in pleasing terms of the deceased as a brother Odd Fellow, a Knight of the Golden Eagles and neighbor. The sermon in fact was most excellent. Judging from the way Wheeler was honored at his death, it pays to live honestly and uprightly. A good and useful citizen has passed away, but his uprightness of living will never be forgotten.

[Note: Buried in Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis Township; 1845-1911]

Gallipolis Tribune
April 17, 1911
Vol. XXXXL No. 14 p. 2
Transcribed by Jan Rader                                                                                      Top of Page

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Broughman, John

Death of John Broughman
     John Broughman, who recently had his leg amputated, died at Thurman Saturday of complications following the amputation. He was about 40 years of age and is survived by his widow and two young children. He was a nephew of C.F. Varney and a fine man. The funeral will be held at Centerville Tuesday.

[Note: Death Certificate...Born Dec. 6, 1875; died April 19, 1919; aged 44 years, 4 months and 13 days. Parents: Jacob Broughman (born VA) and Sarah Varney (born OH). Burial: Centerville on Hill.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
April 21, 1919
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Brown, Mrs. M. D.

     Mrs. M. D. Brown, wife of Capt. M. D. Brown, died at her residence at Hartford City, W. Va., last Sunday night, December 4, 1898. She was 60 years of age, and had been ill for some time with consumption. She was a member of the M. E. Church and was a woman highly esteemed by all who knew her. The funeral services were conducted from her late home on Tuesday afternoon, with burial following in the Brown burial ground at Hartford City.

Gallipolis Bulletin
December 10, 1898
Transcribed by Margaret Calvin

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Brown, Addie

Mrs. Addie Johnson Brown Dies In N.Y.
Former Resident Had Two Sisters in Gallipolis
     Mrs. Frank Brown (Addie Johnson), who has many friends here in her former home, passed away Sunday morning at her home in Syracuse, NY. She had been ill for some time and a few weeks ago her sister, Mrs. Jennie V. Lyon went to be at her bedside.
     In addition to her husband and sister, Mrs. Lyon, she is survived by three other sisters, Mrs. Charles Johnson, Mrs. Virgil Beare of Columbus and Mrs. Meredith Donnally of this city.
     Mrs. Lyon will accompany the remains here and they are expected to arrive on the New York Central train at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. The body will be taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. Donnally, on Third Avenue, from where the funeral will be held. The time to be announced later.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
March 5, 1928
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Brown, Alma S.

Miss Brown Is Claimed by Death
     Miss Alma Shirley Brown, 61, of 46-½ Mill Creek St., who had been ill since she suffered a stroke last November, died early Wednesday in Holzer Hospital.
     She was a retired employee of the Gallipolis State Institute, where she was first employed as a kitchen worker and her last position was as an attendant.
     Born Sept. 24, 1905, in Addison Twp., she was the daughter of the late Lee and Nancy Jane Rothgeb Brown. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene.
     Survivors include three sisters and a brother, Mrs. Eva Burnette, Gallipolis; Mrs. Zelva Oldaker, Columbus; and Mrs. Clara Vaughn, Cincinnati; and Levi Rife, Springfield.
     Services will be conducted at 2: p.m. Saturday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, March 29, 1967
Transcribed by Sandy Milliron 

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Brown, Andrew

     Mr. Andrew Brown, whose serious and finally critical condition has been mentioned in the Tribune so frequently, departed this life at his residence on east Fourth street, at about 4 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, September 8, 1897, in the 79th year of his age.
     The funeral services will be conducted from his late residence by Rev. A.J. Hawk, Friday afternoon at half past one o'clock, the interment following at the Pine Street cemetery, conducted by Undertaker Wetherholt.
     Mr. Brown was born in Genessee county, New York, in 1818, and was united in marriage with Miss Margaret James, daughter of William and Elizabeth James, of Green township, this county, and became the father of six children, two of whom, Misses Mary and Ella, single and at home, being the only surviving ones of his family, beside his loving wife, to whom he was united fifty-two years ago. For over half a century they have been residents of our city and have lived a truly happy married life, honored and respected by all who knew them.
     Mr. Brown was a carpenter and cooper by trade and while living an uneventful life, lived as became the strictly moral citizen that he was in private and public. He was an ardent Republican in politics and was elected constable on that ticket many times, and in the discharge of his duties was fearless and faithful.
For fifteen years he had done no labor, owing to physical infirmities but by good management had secured enough of this world's good to have a beautiful home, and all necessary comforts for his declining years. Since the shadows have been lengthening o'er his life he has been surrounded by an affectionate family, whose chiefest pleasure has been to administer unto him and his setting sun was undimmed save by that sorrow that comes to all in death.
     The pall bearers selected for the funeral services are as follows: Judge J.J. Thomas, Judge S.D. Cowden, Messrs. A.R. Weaver, Enoch Russell, Henry McGath and S.B. Winters.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
September 9, 1897
Transcribed by Henny Evans                                                                                  Top of Page

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Brown, Belva Jane

Long Illness Is Ended For Mrs. Brown, 77
     Mrs. Belva Jane Brown, 77, a resident of 71 Grape St., died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday after an extended illness. She was the wife of Verna Brown. Mrs. Brown was a native of Reedy, W. Va., where she was born on Feb. 12, 1885, the daughter of the late William and Susan Conrad Dalrymple. Most of her life has been spent in Gallipolis.
     In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Wilson Rusk of Gallipolis and Elmer Rusk of Columbus, and a daughter, Mrs. Mary James of Gallipolis. A son and a daughter preceded her in death.
Mrs. Brown was a member of the First Baptist church and Daughters of America Council No. 114.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Funeral home. Rev. Charles Lusher of Chillicothe will officiate and burial will be in Mound Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today and until the hour of service.

[Note: Ohio Deaths/Ancestry date of death May 17, 1962.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
May 1962
Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                                                          

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Brown, Carroll C.

     Carroll C. Brown, Bidwell, left this world for heaven on Friday, February 20, 2004 at 9:55 p.m. after an extended illness. He was born in Gallia County on July 20, 1930 and was a proud member of the Gallia Academy High School Class of 1948.
     He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, the former Eleanor Strong, whom he married on February 3, 1951 at the First Church of Christ in Xenia, Ohio. He also leaves behind four daughter, Diana (Ron) Struve and Denise (Jeff) Chase of West Chester, Ohio; Nancy (Will) Downs of Villa Rica, Georgia and Becky (Billy) Holland of Gallipolis.
     He also leaves behind 17 grandchildren, Brad, Mark (Heather), Jaime, Tim and Todd Struve, Brent, Jeremy and Jennifer Chase; Jaymi, Brandon, Taylor and Hanna Downs, Jason, Tiffany and Kaylee Wells; Michael Holland and Raysean Allen. Two great grandchildren are also left behind, Alex and Hanna Struve. He also leaves behind one brother G. Richard (Ann) Brown of Gallipolis and nieces and nephew, Sandy Bledsoe, Cindy Fellure, Amber and Travis Fellure.
     He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Brown in 1987 and by his mother, Laura Ann Allbright Brown in 1993.
     Carroll spent over 50 years in Gallia County and was retired from Holzer Medical Center since 1992. He was an active member and Sunday school teacher at Gallipolis Christian Church and was an active Republican, serving most recently as a Springfield Township Central Committeeman.
     Friends may call at Cremeens Funeral Chapel on Monday from 6-9 p.m. The funeral will take place at the Gallipolis Christian Church Tuesday, February 24, 2004 with Pastor Mike Lynn officiating. Interment will follow on the family plot in Mound Hill Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to service.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Carroll’s memory to the Gallipolis Christian Church, Gallipolis, or to Holzer Hospice, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.

Sunday Times Sentinel 
February 22, 2004 
Transcribed by Sandy Bledsoe                                                                               Top of Page

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Brown, Charles

Charles Brown, Retired Teacher, Died on Monday
Funeral Is Set for 2:30 [p.m.] Wednesday At Clay Chapel
     Charles E. Brown, a native and former teacher of this county, died at 7:30 Monday morning at Marietta whither he had been removed from his home on lower Third Ave. about a month ago. Mr. Brown had been hopelessly ill for several years and as a result of a diabetic condition it was necessary for him to submit to an amputation of one of his legs above the knee, here a few years ago.
     Decedent was born at Crown City Feb 22, 1877 and hence was in his 67th year. He was the youngest of three sons of Matthew L and Ruth Canterbury Brown.
     From Crown City the family moved to Eureka and it was there Charles E. spent most of his early and middle years. He taught school for a long time but had lived in Gallipolis the last 15 years or more. His wife died here three or four years ago.
     Surviving are these two brothers: G. A. Brown, retired carpenter of Crown City and Herschel V. Brown,  a building contractor of Marietta. It was the latter who arranged for Mr. Brown's removal to Marietta, where better care might be provided for him. Mr. Brown's closest friend was Earl Shaw and their friendship was indeed close and of long duration and Shaw's companionship and helpfulness did much to brighten the last years of the afflicted man.
     Funeral services will be held at Clay Chapel at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon. Internment at the same place by Dixon and Schafer, Marietta undertakers.

[Note: stone: died Nov. 29, 1943. Death Certificate: Charles Edward Brown died Nov. 29, 1943 at age 66 years.]

Gallipolis paper
No date
Transcribed by F.K. Brown  

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Brown, Charles

Charles Brown Dead
     Charles Brown, age twenty-one, died Monday evening Nov. 7, 1921. Mr. Brown’s death was caused from a long suffering of tuberculosis. He had many friends about town and in the county having lived on the Mill Creek Road.
     The funeral services will be Thursday at 10: a.m. at the Christian Church at Bulaville and the burial will be by Wetherholt & Entsminger in the Rife Cemetery at Bulaville.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Wednesday, November 9, 1921
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron                                                                             Top of Page

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Brown, Charles E.

Charles Brown, Retired Teacher, Died On Monday
Funeral Is Set For 2:30 Wednesday At Clay Chapel
     Charles E. Brown, a native and former teacher of this county, died at 7:30 Monday morning at Marietta, whither he had been removed from his home on lower Third Ave. about a month ago.
Mr. Brown had been hopelessly ill for several years; and as a result of a diabetic condition, it was necessary for him to submit to an amputation of one of his legs, above the knee, here a few years ago.
     Decedent was born at Crown City, Feb. 22, 1877, and hence was in his 67th year. He was the youngest of three sons of Matthew L. and Ruth Canterbury Brown. From Crown City, the family moved to Eureka and it was there Charles E. spent most of his early and middle years. He taught school for a long time but had lived in Gallipolis the last 15 years or more. His wife died here three or four years ago.
     Surviving are these two brothers: G. A. Brown, retired carpenter of Crown City, and Herschel V. Brown, a building contractor of Marietta. It was the latter who arranged for Mr. Brown’s removal to Marietta, where better care might be provided for him. Mr. Brown’s closest friend was Earl Shaw and their friendship was indeed close and of long duration - and Shaw’s companionship and helpfulness did much to brighten the last years of the afflicted man.
     Funeral services will be held at Clay Chapel at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon. Interment at the same place by Dixon & Schafer, Marietta undertakers.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Tuesday, November 30, 1943
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Brown, Clarice E. [Baker]

Mrs. M. F. Brown Dead
     Clarice E. Baker was born in Gallia County, Clay Township, on January 20, 1895 and died August 13, 1921, at the age of 26 years, seven months and seven days. She was united in marriage to Maurice F. Brown on June 5, 1920.
     At the age of ten years she became a member of Clay Chapel Methodist Church and has been active in church work ever since. In recent years Clarice took special interest in the young people of the community and was of much help to them in many ways. Thru her interest and efforts the Clay Chapel Epworth League was re-organized more than a year ago. She served faithfully as its President.
     Clarice was a lover of music and became accomplished thru study with Miss Julia Moch of Gallipolis and extra work at Rio Grande. She served many years as organist in the church and later pianst. She was ever ready with willing hands to share burdens of organizations and to carry out what ever duty rested upon her faithfully to the end. As a Granger she was unexcelled in this relation.
     After finishing common school she taught country school and took work at Rio Grande during the summer months. For six terms she taught school. The first three years she taught at Sardis, one year at Rose-Bud, another at Waugh Bottom; and her last year, that she considered her most successful one was taught at Hernietta, Ohio, in Loraine County.
     Clarice and her mother were very closely associated in their home life. They always shared their confidence, their joys and sorrows, and were real chums from childhood on to the last day.
     Outside of a host of friends there are left a father and mother, one sister, five brothers, a husband and two babies, Adda May and Baker Eugene.
     The death of Mrs. Morris Brown came upon us as a community shock, the bereavement was so generally shared. The very large funeral at Clay Chapel was an expression of it more forcible than words. About 400 persons witnessed the last sad rites which we pay to those departed.

RIVER FRUIT FARM
     The news flashed over the wire Sunday morning announcing the death of C. W. Baker's daughter, Mrs. Morris Brown. She gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, and later had convulsions and passed away at 8:30 Saturday evening.

[Note: Buried Clay Chapel Cemtery]

Gallipolis paper
August 13, 1921
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                              Top of Page

Brown, Clarice E.

Mrs. Morris F. Brown Dies at Raccoon Island
     An extremely sad death occurred at Raccoon Island Saturday, evening August 13, 1921, when Mrs. Morris F. Brown died from hemorrhage followed a few hours after giving birth to twins, a boy and girl who are still living and getting along nicely.
     Mr. Brown is a son of Mr. Elza Brown; a well known farmer. Mrs. Morris Brown was 28 years old and before marriage was a Miss Baker. She was a most estimable lady and her sudden death came as a great shock to her many friends and relatives. The family will have the sympathy of the entire community in their great bereavement.
     The funeral was held at Clay Chapel Monday afternoon, the interment being in charge of funeral directors Wetherholt & Entsminger of this city.

The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
August 15, 1921
Transcribed by Mary Kay Clark

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Brown, Denver

     Denver Brown, 85, Rt. 1 Gallipolis died at 1 pm Thursday in Holzer Medical Center. Born April 22, 1898, in Gallia County, son of the late Richard M. and Nancy Ellen DeWitt Brown, he was a farmer and Gallipolis State Institute employee, retiring in 1965. He attended Church of God in Gallipolis.
     Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ernestine Green of Bidwell, and Mrs. Clyde (Christine) Bush of Gallipolis; nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter; three brothers, Herb of Bidwell, and Fred and Harvey Sr., both of Gallipolis; and a sister, Mrs. Murella Gothard of Bidwell. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, four brothers and three great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Miller's Home for Funerals in the former Warehime Funeral Home, with the Rev. Arnold Cromlish officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Pallbearers will be Carroll brown, Richard Brown, Harvey Brown, Jr.,Roger Brown, Michael Bush and Marlow Bush.

Gallipolis Tribune
1983
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Brown, Earl

     Earl Brown, 91, a resident of Rt. 2, (Neighborhood Rd.) died around 8:30 a.m. Monday at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Brown was born Feb. 23, 1888, in Gallia County, son of the late Lee and Rosa McConnell Brown.
     He married Edna Louise Baker on Nov. 16, 1912, at Point Pleasant. She preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 1971. Three sons survive: Ernest Brown, Wayne Brown and Merrill Brown, all of Gallipolis; one daughter, Mrs. Douglas (Janet) Wetherholt, Baton Rouge, La. Four grandchildren survive. He was preceded in death by one twin daughter and one brother.
     Mr. Brown was a retired employee of the state highway department, serving as superintendent from 1917 through 1935. He was also employed by the Gallia County Highway Department and also worked at the Navy yards in Pt. Pleasant from 1941 through 1945.
     Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. James Frazier officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Pallbearers will be Robert Brown, Richard Bane, Willie Shaw, Janet Craft, Richard Baker and Charles Blazer.

Gallipolis Tribune
September, 1979
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Brown, Ella

Death of Mrs. Frank Brown
     Mrs. Ella Brown, wife of Frank Brown, died Friday evening at 6:40 after a prolonged illness of over two months. Mrs. Brown was 65 years of age and besides her husband and adopted son leaves the following sisters and brothers to mourn her death, Mrs. Sarah Angel, Mrs. Hannah Campbell, Mrs. Phobe Goddard, Mrs. Ada M. Campbell, Mrs. Margaret L. Campbell and Mrs. Susan J. Grover, and Mr. Charles A. Ward and Mr. Hiram L. Ward.
     The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the M. E. Church, Rev. Harry B. Lewis officiating. Burial was by Wetherholt at Pine Street Cemetery.

Note: [5/12/1841~10/5/1906]

Gallipolis Bulletin
Friday, October 12, 1906
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Brown, Elza

Elza Brown is Buried Sunday
Prominent Resident of Raccoon Island Died at Home Thursday of Pneumonia
     Elza Brown, 60, one of the best known resident of the Raccoon Island vacinity, died at his home there Thursday evening, April 9, 1931, after a brief illness from pneumonia. Funeral services were Sunday afternoon at Clay Chapel by Rev. E.L. Miller, interment following in the cemetery there.
     Mr. Brown was born at Swan Creek, a son of the late John and Martha Brown. At the time of his death, he operated one of the best farms in the county at Raccoon Island. He was a charter member of the Jr. O.U.A.M. at Chambersburg and the Methodist Church.
     Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mae Fletcher Brown, two sons, Harold G. Brown, highway superintendent in Athens County and Morris F. Brown of the Blue & Gray Bus Line; a daughter, Miss Mildred Brown at home; two brothers, Dr. Homer C. Brown of Columbus and Otis Brown of Irving, TX and a sister Mrs. Maggie Ghrist of McKeesport, PA.

Gallipolis Paper
April, 1931
Transcribed by F.K. Brown                                                                            

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Brown, Emma

Miss Brown Dead
     Miss Emma Brown died at her home at Swan Creek, Saturday, December 21, 1912, aged 39 years. She had been an invalid for years and her death was caused by a complication of diseases. The funeral was held Monday, interment following by undertaker Hayward. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, two sisters, and two brothers Elza Brown of Swan Creek, and Dr. Homer C. Brown of Swan Creek. She was a good Christian woman who will be sadly missed by a wide circle of friends.

Gallipolis paper
December 21, 1912
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall                                                                       Top of Page

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Brown, Ethel S.

Mrs. Ethel Brown Dies Thursday
     Mrs. Ethel S. Brown, 75, mother of Dr. W. Lewis Brown, died in Holzer hospital at 10:30 p.m., Thursday. She had been a patient there for two weeks, but had been in declining health for a period of eight months.
     Mrs. Brown was a resident of Athens, a next door neighbor of the late Merrill and Bessie Kerr, former Gallipolis residents. She was a native of Malden, W. Va., and the widow of Hunter S. Brown, who died in Holzer hospital in May, 1945. For many years her late husband was associated with the Stedman Packing Co., at Athens and was later engaged in the coal business at Boomer, W. Va., going from there to St. Clairsville, where he was connected with the Hanna Coal Co.
     In addition to the son here, she is survived by another son, Hunter S., St. Clairsville, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at the Dowler -Ferguson Funeral Home, Athens, at 4 P.M., Sunday, with burial to follow in the Hebbardsville Cemetery, near Albany. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Athens Presbyterian Church and was active in club work in that city.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, July 1, 1955
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Brown, Everett E.

Everett Brown
     Everett E. Brown, 85, of 209 Lower River Rd., died at 11:10 p.m. Saturday at HMC. He had been in failing health for several years. He was a retired brick mason and worked for Dave Mehl for 40 years.
     He was born Sept. 6, 1895 in Gallia County to the late Richard M. Brown and Nancy DeWitt. He was married two times- first Coilie Edith Hurshman, who preceded him in death in 1920; he then married Pva [sic] Mehl, who survives, in 1926.[In a correction from the Tribune- also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lenora McGuire of Gallipolis.]
     Four brothers and one sister survive: Denver, Gallipolis; Harvey, Gallipolis; Fred, also of Gallipolis; Herbert, Bidwell and Mrs. Marilla Gothard, also of Bidwell. Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by one daughter.
     He attended the First Baptist Church and was a member of the Brick Masons Union Local, Pomeroy. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Alfred Holley. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
November 10, 1980
Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                                                                  Top of Page

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Brown, Frances

Mrs. Alvin Brown
     Mrs. Frances Brown, 72, widow of Alvin Brown, died at her home in this city Sunday noon. The funeral was from her late home Wednesday, interment in Pine street cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Frank Shaw, with whom she made her home, and a son, Dr. Harry Brown. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a good Christian woman.

[Note: Marker has B.11-1-1848 D.2-15-1920]

Gallia Times
Feb 22, 1920
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Brown, Fred

     Fred Brown, 86, of Portsmouth Rd., died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1991, in University Hospital, Columbus.
He was born Aug. 17, 1904 in Green Township, Gallia County, son of the late Richard M. and Nancy Kay DeWitt Brown.
     He was a retired state employee and attended the Garfield Avenue Church of God. He is survived by his wife, Geneve (Musser) Brown. Also surviving are three daughters, Aretta May Montgomery of Letart Falls, Ohio, Dorothy Ann Haskins of Nelsonville and Virginia Lee Schmeltzer of New Matamoras, Ohio; one sister, Marilla Gothard of Bidwell; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and two sisters.
     Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Voss officiating. Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
January 1991
Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                                                                  Top of Page

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Brown, Georgia

Death of Little Girl
     Miss Georgia Brown, twelve year old daughter of Mrs. Nancy Brown died of pneumonia Friday afternoon at two o’clock. The funeral will be Monday from the residence on Mill Creek. Interment by Wetherholt & Entsminger at Pine Street Cemetery.

[Note: There is a marker for her in Rife Cemetery in Addison Township]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, October 26, 1918
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Brown, Harvey E.

     Harvey E. Brown, 72, of 201 Fourth Avenue, Gallipolis died Wednesday, January 31, 1996 at the Holzer Medical Center. Born March 15, 1923 in Mason County, W. Va., he was the son of the late Harvey L. and Lillie Cox Brown. He retired after nearly 30 years of service from Columbia Gas of Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was stationed in Italy. He was also an avid fisherman.
     He married Eulah H. Miller on Feb. 17, 1943, in Miami, Fla., and she survives as does one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Charles E. Huber II of Gallipolis; two granddaughters survive: Amy Huber of Kent, Ohio and Abbey Huber of Gallipolis; a grandson also survives, Toby Brown of Gallipolis. He was a member of VFW Post #4464 and the American Legion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Gary Lee Brown, and an infant brother, Charles Edward Brown.
     Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 1966 [sic, 1996], in the Cremeens Funeral Chapel, Gallipolis. The Rev. Alfred Holley will officiate. Burial will be in the German Ridge Cemetery in Walnut Township. Friends may call the chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Casketbearers are Roger Brown, Dick Brown, Gene Moore, Luther Moore, John Paul Kearns, and Richard Miller.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
February 1996
Transcribed by Lynn Anders      

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Brown, Harvey L.

     Harvey L. Brown, 85, 38 Garfield Ave., Gallipolis, died Thursday evening at Pine Crest Care Center. He retired from the city fire department, born May 9, 1902, in Gallia County, to the late Richard and Nancy Dewitt Brown.
     Survived by one son, Harvey E. Brown, Jr. of Gallipolis; one sister, Marilla Gothard of Bidwell; two grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae (Cox) Brown May 29th 1983, son Charles Edward Brown, six brothers and two sisters.
     Graveside services will be on Sunday, at 1 p.m. at Mound Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Alfred Holley, officiating. Friends may call Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. at the Willis Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Freddie Cox, Roger Brown, Luther Moore, Gene Moore, Vern Brown, Arthur W. Brown. Honoraries are G. Richard Brown, Carroll Brown, Francis Johnson, Donald Cox and Larry Cox.

[Note: Ohio Deaths/Ancestry date of death July 23, 1987.]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
July 1987
Transcribed by Lynn Anders                                                                                  Top of Page

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Brown, Hearl

Hearl Brown
     GALLIPOLIS - Hearl Brown, 73, Gallipolis Route 2, died Friday at his home on Neighborhood Road. Born in Gallia County, the son of the late Richard and Nancy DeWitt Brown, he was a former employe of the state and Gallia County Highway Departments and the city of Gallipolis.
     Survivors include his wife, Ora M. McIntyre Brown; a son, Verne I. of Thurman; a daughter, Mrs. Ted (Mae) Baker, Columbianna; a sister, Mrs. Carl (Mervilla) Gothard, Bidwell; seven brothers, Everett, of Gallipolis; Denver and Fred, both of Gallipolis Route 2; Verne, of Patriot; Harvey, of Eureka; Herbert, of Bidwell; and Luther, of Chesapeake; and two grand-children.
     Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday with evangelist Lewis Mikell officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by McCoy-Weatherholt Funeral Home.

Athens Messenger
June 7, 1970
Transcribed by Connie Cotterill Schumaker                                                      

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Brown, Miles Harold

M. Harold Brown
     GALLIPOLIS– Miles Harold Brown, 72, formerly of Gallipolis, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Fort Myers (Fla.) Community Hospital. Born July 16, 1911, in Mason, son of the late Miles and Willie Ruttencutter Brown, he came to Gallipolis in 1933 after graduating from Ohio University. He became varsity basketball coach and a commercial department teacher at Gallia Academy High School.
     He became GAHS principal in 1942 and worked in 1955-56 in the Miamisburg, Ohio school system. He returned to Gallipolis in 1956 to become business manager of Gallipolis Clinic and went back to Miamisburg six years later to become school superintendent.
     He went to South Vietnam in 1967 on behalf of Ohio University to develop demonstration high schools in connection with teacher education programs. In 1970, he returned to the U.S. and worked for the Ohio Department of Education, retiring in 1973. He was interim Gallipolis city manager on two occasions, April-July 1973 and May-December 1977. He had resided in Fort Myers since 1977. He was inducted into OU’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1966.
     Surviving are his wife, Eloise Niday Brown; a daughter, Martha Shepherd of Adelaide, S.C.; and two grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Max, in 1975.
     A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, in Grace United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Grace United Building Fund or to the Dr. Samuel L. Bossard District Library.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
About November 11, 1983
Transcribed by Suzanne Giroux

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Brown, Nancy

Death of Mrs. Brown
     Mrs. Nancy Brown died at her home on the Portsmouth Pike Friday evening after several weeks illness. She was 84 years of age and is survived by five children, all grown. Funeral will be Sunday morning at 10 o’clock and burial will be at Mina Chapel in charge of Wetherholt.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Saturday, February 28, 1920
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Brown, Nancy [Dewitt]

Mrs. R.M. Brown, 60, Passes
Funeral In Baptist Church
     Mrs. Richard M. Brown, who had been critically ill for the past two weeks, died Sunday morning about 5:30 in the Holzer Hospital. Mrs. Brown had been in poor health for a long time, but her condition became serious about two weeks ago when she was removed to the hospital where an operation for a kidney ailment with the aid of three blood transfusions failed to relieve her.
     As Nancy Dewitt she was born in Gallia county sixty years ago next month and spent her entire life here. In addition to the husband, nine sons and one daughter survive. They are Hearl, Everett, Harvey, Denver, Verne, Fred, Herbert, Bert and Luther Brown and Marilla, the wife of Oyer Moore, all of whom live at or near the family home on Portsmouth road. Four brothers also survive, Wesley, Bert, Isaac and Lester Dewitt, and eleven grandchildren. She was a devoted mother; a good wife and highly esteemed by those who knew her.
     Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. George Sagen at the First Baptist church. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel church since early girlhood. Burial will be in the Mound Hill cemetery in charge of George J. Wetherholt & Sons.

[Note: From death certificate date of birth April 30, 1875; date of death March 10, 1935; father John M. Dewitt; mother Elizabeth Unrae.]

Gallipolis newspaper
March, 1935
Transcribed by Lynn Anders

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Brown, Nancy J. [Rothgeb]

Mrs. Nancy Brown, 69, Dies
Funeral Here 2 [p.m.] Saturday
     Mrs. Nancy J. Brown, aged 69, died at 2:30 Thursday afternoon at her home at 52 Mill Creek after a long illness. She was the widow of Lee Brown, who died about three years ago. She made her home with her daughter, Alma, who is employed at the O.H.E.
     Mrs. Brown was a daughter of Jacob and Susan Shaver Rothgeb. She was married twice. Of the first marriage, there is a surviving son, Levi Rife, of Springfield. Of the second marriage, there are two daughters, besides the one mentioned, Mrs. Eva Burnette and Mrs. Zelva Oldacre, both of Gallipolis. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Florilla Rife of Bulaville.
     Funeral services will be held at the Church of the Nazarene near the head of Second Avenue at 2: o’clock Saturday, in charge of Rev. George Sagan. Burial in Rife cemetery in Addison twp. By Albert E. Tope.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, June 16, 1939
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron                                                                   

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Brown, Nelle Virginia

Death Learned Here Of Former City Resident
     Mrs. Fred Wood Brown, 77, who was reared and educated in Gallipolis, died Aug. 1 in Greenville, S.C., where she is buried with her husband and 17 year-old son, Wells Gatewood Brown. She was the former Nelle Virginia Gatewood, a first cousin of Mrs. O. O. McIntyre. Mrs. Brown had lived in Asheville, N.C., and in Greenville until her husband’s retirement to Pass-A-Grille Beach, Fla. After her husband’s death in 1960, she returned to Greenville.
     She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lowry Gatewood of Gallipolis and the sister of Mrs. Ira W. Booton of Port Washington, Long Island. Another sister is Mrs. William G. Drummond, Burbank, Calif. The late Mrs. Edward Jenkinson and Harry Gatewood were her sister and brother.
     Other survivors include her son, Fred Wood Brown, Jr., and grandson, Fred Wood Brown, III, both of Greenville, S.C. After her marriage, Mrs. Brown resided in Marceline, Mo., until she and her husband went south. Mrs. Marion Lowks whose home is on Rt. 141, is a niece.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Thursday, August 8, 1963
Transcribed by Sandy Lee Milliron

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Brown, Ora A

Death of Mrs. Brown
     Mrs. Ora A. Brown, wife of Mr. H.V. Brown, living on the corner of Third and Spruce Streets, passed away this Friday morning at 6:30 after an illness of seven months. The funeral services will be held at Mina Chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday by Rev. H.E. Brill of the M.E. Church, of which Mrs. Brown had been a life long member. The interment will be at the same place, conducted by Undertaker Wetherholt.
     Mr. and Mrs. Brown moved here from Clipper Mill six months ago. Mrs. Brown was a daughter of Mathew R. and Nancy M. Dickey and was married to Mr. Brown only last January. She was a highly esteemed young lady, being under 22 years of age, and her death is a sad one to her parents, two brothers and two sisters and a large circle of friends. Mr. Brown will have the sympathy of all in his great bereavement.

[Note: Death Certificate-Ora Anna Brown born 1878; died Dec. 10, 1897 Gallipolis, age 19. ]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
December 12, 1897
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Brown, Robert F

Death of Robert Brown
     Mr. Robert Brown died at his home in Huntington Thursday at 9 a.m., Nov. 12, 1925, after several days illness at the age of 76 years. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Trobridge, Mrs. Ulah Window and Miss Wealthy Brown. Two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Null of Gallipolis , Mrs. Martha Walters and one brother, Mr. Sam Brown, of Walnut Township. His body will be brought to Walnut Ridge Saturday where the funeral services will be held.

[Note: Death Certificate..born Aug. 22, 1849; died Nov. 12, 1925; age 76 years, 2 months and 20 days of age. Parents: first names not listed...Father/Brown; Mother/Clark. Burial: Electa, Ohio]

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Nov. 13, 1925
Transcribed by F.K. Brown

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Brown, Stephen A.

     Stephen Anthony Brown, 83, Middleton Estates, Gallipois, died at 11 p.m. Friday. Born June 6, 1902, in Austria-Hungary, son of the late Sylvester and Rosetta Brown, he was a 52-year resident of Gallipolis.
     Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Louis Catholic Church, with the Rev. Anthony Giannamore officiating. Burial will be in St. Louis Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are by Miller's Home for Funerals in the former Warehime Funeral Home.

Gallipolis Tribune
1985
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Brown, Verne M.

     Verne M. Brown, 75, a resident of Lower River Rd., Gallipolis, died around noon Thursday. Mr. Brown had been in failing health the past two years. He was an employee of the Gallia County Highway Department, having retired in 1963.He was also a meat cutter several years at the Gallipolis Ice Co.
     Mr. Brown was twice married first to Belva Dyripple. She preceded him in death in 1962. On Nov. 28, 1962, he married Virgie Johnson. She survives along with the following step children; Wilson Rusk, Gallipolis; Elmer Rusk, Columbus, and Mrs. Mary James, Gallipolis. Eight step-grandchildren survive. The following brothers survive; Everett, Denver, Harvey, Fred and Herbert Brown, all of Gallipolis, and Luther Brown, Chesapeake; one sister survives, Mrs. Marilla Gothard, Bidwell. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
     Mr. Brown was a member of the First Baptist Church and Modern Woodman Lodge. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Sunday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday.

Gallipolis Tribune
May 9, 1975
Transcribed by J. Farley

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Brown, Waldo

Waldo Brown, 72, succumbs
     Waldo Franklin Brown, 72, semi-retired insurance agent and an active member of the Gallia County Junior Fairboard for 18 years, died at 1:30 a.m. today in Holzer Medical Center. Mr. Brown had been in failing health the past six months.
     Mr. Brown was born Jan 9, 1902, in Decatur, Ohio, son of the late Walter Richard and Adeline Cluxton Brown. He is survived by his wife, Eva Simbro Brown, whom he married on June 3, 1938, in Xenia, Ohio. Two sons survive: Paul W. Brown, Cortexz, Colo., and W. R. (Dick) Brown, Gallipolis. Four grandchildren survive. One brother and one sister survive: Clarence Brown Decatur and Mrs. Nellie West, Winchester, Ohio.
     Mr. Brown moved to Gallia County in 1949. He came here as manager of the Gallia County Farm Bureau Coop Store. Prior to coming to Gallipolis, Mr. Brown was manager of the Farm Bureau bulk plant in Xenia. In 1951, Mr. Brown started an insurance agency here with Anderson and Robinson. He continued in that capacity until his semi-retirement in 1967.
In 1964, his son, W. R. (Dick) Brown, became a partner in the insurance agency and now is manager of that agency.
     A current member of the Gallia County Junior Fairboard, Mr. Brown was Fairboard president in 1966. He was a charter member and past president (1964-1965) of the Gallipolis Lions Club; a member of the K of P Lodge, Gallipolis and the Dokies; a member of the Farm Bureau, and French City Camping Club.      He was also a member, treasurer and trustee of the Gallipolis Christian Church.
Since the Gallipolis Christian Church has a new church under construction, funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Gallipolis 2 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Denny Coburn and Rev. wilson Wahl officiating.
     Burial will be in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Pallbearers will be B. B. Matthews, Frank Mills, Jr., William Russell, Jim Saunders, Paul Butler and Ray Davis. Honorary pallbears will be Milton Houdashelt, William Schonover, Jerry McManniss, George Nash, William Marra and and James Williams.

[Note: Died Jan 5, 1975]

Gallipolis Paper
Jan 5, 1975
Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

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Brown, William

Found Dead
     Mr. William Brown, living with his brother, A. T. Brown and family, on Locust Street, was found rigid in death about 8 o'clock Wednesday evening. He had retired as usual Tuesday night after taking a walk down the street to hear the "South Before The War" band discourse some music and seemed in the best of spirits upon his return about 9 o'clock and sat down and talked with his brother's child for awhile before going to his bedroom. Wednesday morning he was called at the regular hour for breakfast but did not respond. Later, however, members of the household were in his room and he responded to an inquiry. At noon he was again called but did not respond. Thinking perhaps he was asleep he was not aroused. In the evening Harry Brown was sent to awaken his uncle and as the room was dark and he only took a casual glance he failed to see his pallid face and returning to the dining room said he was positive his uncle had gone out, as was his custom sometimes after sleeping until afternoon.
     About 8 o'clock Miss Mame Brown, after returning from church, went into her uncle's room to make his bed and there she found him seemingly asleep. She tried to arouse him by calling and this being futile she went to shake him. His arm was cold and she at once realized he was dead and summoned her parents. Coroner Parker was dispatched for and gave as his verdict that death was due to rheumatism of the heart.
     Deceased was born in this city June 15, 1852 and was the second son of James and Emeretta Brown, who precede him, his father in '95 and his mother in '92. He was raised here and received his education in the Academy and public schools. He was a musician of rare attainments and a violinist of some repute hereabout. He received his musical training under Miss Eliza Sanns and during his entire life followed this as his profession.
     At the time of his death, he was in his forty-fifth year. Deceased was the brother of A. T. Brown, James Brown and Mrs. John Hampton, the latter two deceased.
     The funeral was from the family residence Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Hawk officiating at the services and Wetherholt at the interment, which occurs at the Pine Street Cemetery. He will be laid to rest beside his father, mother and brother.

Gallipolis Journal
Dec. 10, 1896
Transcribed by F. K. Brown

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Brownell, Audrey T.

     Audrey T. Brownell, 94, 221 Omar Ave., Gallipolis, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998. Born Aug. 7, 1904 in Letart Falls, daughter of the late Alta B. and Lena O. Riggs Wood, she was a former employee of the Kanauga Elementary School and was a member of the Fair Haven United Methodist Church in Kanauga.
     Surviving are three daughters, Doris Pickens of Rossville, Ga., Wanda (James) Crosby of Picayune, Miss., and Dian (Bill) Brown of Gallipolis; a son, Dean (Karen) Brownell of Gallipolis; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy (Fern) Norris of Racine.
     She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry C. Brownell; a daughter, Joyce Jenkins; and three brothers, Jess Wood, Robert Wood and Ralph Wood.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the Fair Haven United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Raymond Jenkins officiating. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the services. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be in the Lone Oak Cemetery, Point Pleasant, W. Va. Arrangements are by the Cremeens Funeral Chapel, Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Friday, Nov. 6, 1998
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron

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Brownell, Harry C.

H. C. Brownell, 63, Kanauga, Is Claimed Sunday
     Harry C. Brownell, 63, a resident of 441 Burnette Rd., Kanauga, died at 11:40 p.m. Sunday in Holzer Hospital where he had been a patient for three and a half hours. Mr. Brownell, a retired riverman, had been in failing health for four years and had suffered a stroke last fall.
     Mr. Brownell in his early years served as a railroad conductor and later as a yard brakeman. His last employment was on various river boats. He was born Jan. 8, 1900, in Jackson County, W. Va., son of the late Lewis and Dora Barnett Brownell. His marriage was to the former Audrey Wood of Apple Grove, O., who survives along with five children. The children are Mrs. James (Wanda) Crosby of Picayune, Miss., Mrs. Thomas J. (Doris) Pickens of Warner-Robbins, Ga., Miss Joyce Brownell of Falls Church, Va., and twins, Mrs. Dian Stalnaker of Columbus and Dean Brownell of Kanauga. There are six grandchildren. A surviving sister is Mrs. Hazel Carrier of Hendersonville, N. C., and a half-sister, Mrs. Perry Miller of Conway, Pa. His only brother, Walton Brownell, died in Xenia in March of this year.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Miller’s Home for Funerals. Rev. Wesley Bennett will officiate and burial will be in Suncrest Cemetery at Pt. Pleasant. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday, and until the hour of the service.

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Monday, April 8, 1963
Transcribed by Sandy L. Milliron