Documents

» Show All     «Prev «1 ... 4231 4232 4233 4234 4235 4236 4237 4238 4239 ... 11104» Next»     » Slide Show

Obituary- Brashear, Samuel

Samuel Eli Brashear
Samuel Eli Brashear was born in Carroll county, Maryland, and died at Bison, Okla., Friday, June 12, 1908, at the age of 87 years, 9 mo. and 14 days. He was one of the pioneers of this vicinity, settling in Pottawatomie county in the year 1870. His wife died a number of years ago and since then he has made his home with his children, staying principally with his daughter, Mrs. Walter Bond.
About two weeks ago Mr. Brashear started to Bison, Okla., on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Fannie Ward. In attempting to board the Rock Island train at Topeka he fell and dislocated his hip. He went on to Oklahoma, however, where he took to his bed and the injury to his hip developed into complications that led to a stroke of paralysis which caused his death.
The remains reached Topeka Monday and was brought to Rossville Wednesday accompanied by Sewell Brashear and Walter Bond.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Lessig of Herington, Kans. Interment took place in the City cemetery.

» Show All     «Prev «1 ... 4231 4232 4233 4234 4235 4236 4237 4238 4239 ... 11104» Next»     » Slide Show