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Violet Catherine Nicol Brainard Mrs. James Brainard Violet C. Nicol was born in De Kalb Township, St. Lawrence County, New York. She and her husband, James, made that place their home until 1864, when they came to Ia. and located in Union township, Carroll county on the farm which was her home at the time of her death. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Brainard; Cora V. who was married to Benjamin D. Nicholas, and died in 1900 leaving four children surviving; Henry David Ross Brainard who has faithfully cared for his mother during several years of invalidism since the death of Mr Brainard. The other three children are Anna, Mabel and James died in infancy. In early life Mrs. Brainard was converted but did not unite with the church for several years, preferring to study the creeds of the different churches, her final decision being the Methodist Episcopal, with which she united and has remained a loyal member. The state of her health for several years past had prevented her attendance at church services, but her faith in her Master had never wavered and the brave and cheerful manner in which she faced every obstacle and discouragement in is a living testimony of a life that has endured to the end. She is survived by one soon Henry, mentioned above, four grandchildren ( two daughters and two sons of her daughter Cora), and three great grandchildren. Three brothers, Robert and Clark Nicol of Milford and David M. Nicol of Los Angeles, Cal. And two sisters, Mrs. Margaret L Kesler of Clifty, W. Va. and Mrs. Mattie Dickinson of Lake Park, Ia. also survive. The funeral was held on Monday January 26th, from the Methodist Episcopal church in Stacyville, being conducted by the pastor, Rev. Frank H. Shepple. Interment was in the Stacyville cemetery. [Submitted by Evelyn R. Nelson] Clarence Carter Osage, Nov. 30.—Word came Thanksgiving day that Clarence Carter had died at Sioux City from pneumonia and ulcers of the stomach. His step-father, Frank McKenna, and his daughter, Mrs. Gus Swanson and husband, and Mrs. Tillie Coonradt left Friday morning to attend the funeral. Mr. Carter spent his boyhood in Osage. Benjamin Daniel Nicholas Benjamin Daniel Nicholas was born April 23, 1863 in Milford Haven Penbrokeshire, Wales. He came to American when he was 10 years old. The family settled in Lake County, Illinois where they lived for eight years. In 1878 they moved to Mitchell County, Iowa. The deceased was married to Cora Virilla Brainard on Mar. 24, 1886. To this union four children were born: Violet, Harry, Grace,and Johnnie. Mrs. Nicholas died June 16, 1900. In Sept. 1902 Benjamin Nicholas married Mrs. George Robbins. They had always lived near here until Dec. 18, 1920 when they moved to Kirksville, MO where the deceased passed away Dec. 27, after a short illness caused by acute nephritis. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, Alfreda and four children, Harry J. Nicholas of Libertyville, Ill., John B. Nicholas of Narvin S. Dak., Mrs. (Violet) Herman Heschke near Stacyville, IA and Mrs. Chas. Rowe (Grace) of Lake Park, IA. Six stepsons also survive: Louis Robbins of New Haven, Mitchell Co. Iowa, George Robbins of Rambrandt, Buena Vista Co., IA, Ray Robbins Osage, IA, Bertrum Robbins of Ft. Dodge, LaVern of Des Moines and Maurice of Kirksville, MO. Also two brothers, John F. Nicholas of McIntire, IA and James H. Nicholas of Lake Park, IA and three sisters, Mrs. E.R. Millard (Mary A.) of Osage, Mrs. Rachel Graves and Mrs. Elizabeth Phyllis Nicholas Hocum of David, IA, twelve grandchildren and also a number of nieces and nephews besides a host of friends. Mr. Nicholas was of a very quiet disposition and a member of the Baptist Church in David, IA and a very regular in attendance. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 31, at 10:30 a.m. in the church at David, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Gibson and the Methodist pastor, Rev. Cannon of Stacyville, IA. The remains were laid at rest in the cemetery at Stacyville, IA . His six stepsons acting as pallbearers. ............. We wish to thank our many friends for their sympathy and help and for the beautiful flowers presented by the church and Ladies Aid. Mrs. B.D. Nicholas, family and relatives [Submitted by Evelyn Nelson] Mary Beaven Nicholas In the death of Mrs. Henry Nicholas not only the home but also the church and community have sustained a real loss. A faithful wife and mother, a kind friend, an earnest Christian, thus she lived and tho' dead she yet speaketh. Converted in the days of girlhood, through the years of a long life time sister Nicholas sought to know the Master's will and to embody in her life His teachings. Deceased whose maiden name was Mary Beaven, was born in Breconshire, Wales, November 4, 1831. On May 7, 1855, she married to Henry Nicholas, with whom she moved to Lake County, Illinois, in 1869, then to Mitchell county, Iowa, in 1878. Six of the seven children born of this union together with her husband stood by her bedside where on Sunday, January 10th, she peacefully fell asleep. The funeral services were held at the David Free Baptist church of which deceased was a member. The remains were interred in the Brownville Cemetery. [Submitted by Evelyn Nelson] William May Nicol III Died at Stacyville, Mitchell County, October 24, 1885, William Nicol, aged 82 years, 5 months, and 2 days. William Nicol was born in Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland, May 22, 1803. When sixteen years of age Mr. Nicol emigrated to the Unites States of America, and settled in St. Lawrence county, New York, where he lived until 1861, when he moved to Mitchell county, Iowa, which he has made his home till the time of his death, with the exception of eight years, which he lived in Dickinson county, Iowa. He was married to Margaret Pollock, at Hammond, St. Lawrence County, New York, on the 29th of April, 1825. Six sons and six daughters crowned this happy marriage. Of these, four sons and five daughters survive. When 62 years of age, William Nicol united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he remained a consistent member till his death. Not demonstrative in his religion, he was, nevertheless a good man, and there can be no doubt of his having the confidence of his brethren in the church and community. He was, for the last eight months incapacitated, but until that time he was actively and intelligently interested in all matters social and religious. He was a good citizen, a valuable member of the community, and by men such as he, the early foundations of morality and good government were laid. We may well say, "Let his body rest in peace, for his soul has gone to God." The above was read by the Rev. Adam Holm, the officiating clergyman at the funeral services held at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Stacyville, Iowa, Sunday, Oct. 25, 1885 at 2 P.M. A large concourse of people was in attendance to pay their last sad tribute of respect to the dead. He quietly passed away on Saturday morning in the arms of his devoted wife, Margarot Pollack Nicol, our loving mother, who had been his ministering angel for over sixty years. She will be lonely now notwithstanding the best efforts put forth by her sons and daughters, friends, and neighbors, and all who know them, to comfort her. But the arms of the Savior which has been her support and shield for many years will sustain her during this the hour of her sorest bereavement. Father is gone, we shall see him no more [Submitted by Evelyn Nelson]  ©2009 Genealogy Trails | ||
