Obituaries
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Worthington Advance
Friday, February 24, 1905
Mrs. Elizabeth Baumez died Monday morning Feb. 20 at the home of
her son, Geo. W. Cale. Deceased was a pioneer of
Worthington Advance
Friday, February 24, 1905
Otto Karl Bunning, aged two months died at
Worthington Advance
Friday,
June 16, 1905
Died, Saturday, June 4th of cerebral meningitis, Genevieve, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brabender. Her age was four years and four months. She was a lovable child and idolized by her parents.
Worthington Advance
April 27, 1906
A
NOBLE PIONEER GONE.
Henry
Brayton, One of
On
Easter morning, about
Funeral
services were held in the Presbyterian church in
Henry
Brayton was born in
He
was married
The
wife who survives him has followed him as a faithful helpmate thru pioneer
vicissitudes in two states. After a year on the frontier of
It
is believed that he built the first frame house in what is now Nobles county,
and that his wife was the first white woman in the county. He helped to organize
Nobles county and was its first county treasurer; an office he held for several
years, and was also treasurer of the township in which he lived for many years.
He
belonged pre-eminently to that sturdy class of pioneers who have left us sich a
rich heritage in the memory of their unselfish lives.
"Hank"
Brayton, as he was known to a host of friends in several states, was a man whose
honesty was never questioned and it was the pride of his life that no man could
justly question the purity of his motives. These pioneers are fast passing away,
and the sacred duty is left ot us to build well on the honest foundations they
have laid for us.
Mr.
Brayton leaves an aged wife, two sons and four grandchildren, and an aged sister
at
Henry
Brayton and Lucy Brayton, children of his only brother, of
Another
pioneer is gone and another landmark has become but a memory. --
Friday,
February 9, 1906
Died.
Miss Martha E. Bear died at the home of her brother, David C. Bear, in this city Wednesday forenoon of heart failure caused by an attack of the grippe. She was sick only a few days, being taken ill last Saturday.
The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the Bear residence the service being conducted by Rev. G.A. Cahoon.
Miss Bear was born in Rootstown, Ohio, on May 21st, 1854. She was the daughter of Rev. Wm. M. Bear, who moved to Nobles county with his family in 1872 and preached for many years at several points in the county. Miss Bear had been an invalid for many years, but bore her affliction with patient resignation. She was an earnest Christian, having united with the M.E. Church at an early age.
Friday,
February 15, 1907
Worthington Advance
Death of L.B. Bennett
Death ended the suffering of our friends and townsman, L.B. Bennett on Friday morning, Feb. 1st., afflicted for many years with asthma and other lung trouble.
Lucian Bonaparte Bennett was born July the 16th, 1837 at Scropple, Oswego Co. New York. He emigrated to Wisconsin in 1859. In 1861, soon after the fall of Sumter, he enlisted as a private in Co. I, fourth Wisconsin Infantry serving during the war. He was taken prisoner in Louisiana, while doing service as a scout, and to his sufferings and exposure in miasmatic climate the disease which finally caused his death was due.
Mr. Bennett was one of the earliest pioneers of Worthington, Minnesota, residing at that place until he came to Pillager in the fall of 1900.
While a resident of Worthington, he occupied many positions of trust filling the office of clerk of court, justice of the peace, etc. During the administration of President Cleveland he served as postmaster at that place.
Mr. Bennett was a member of the G.A.R. and also a Free Mason of many years standing.
Of his character, none but those with whom he was intimately connected can form a correct estimate. Few men could compare with him in a high sense of honor, in purity os mind and in kindness of heart.
He leaves a wife, two sons, two daughters, Mrs. Grace Lohf of this place and Mrs. Jessie Bailey of Cooperstown, N.D., as his immediate family, to sorrow for his loss. He has also two brothers living, Messrs. Leanander Bennett of St. Paul, and Beny Bennett of Zion City. --Pillager Leader.
Worthington Advance May 24, 1907
Death of Mrs. Bigelow
Mrs.
Hattie H. Bigelow was a native of Connecticut, having been born in Portland,
Middlesex Co., Nov. 20th 1839. Her girlhood was spent in the vicinity of her
birthplace and in 1859 she was married to Otis Bigelow. The young couple came
west in 1869, finding a home in Iowa. They removed to Worthington in 1872,
becoming pioneers of this county and have resided here ever since. Mrs. Bigelow
had united with the church as a mere girl, and with her husband became a charter
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Worthington. For thirty-five years
she continued to be one of its most active and interested workers. She was
always the friend of the pastor and his family and the church and its interests
had a large place in her life.
Her death occurred May 18th, 1907, after four weeks of suffering as the result
of an injury received from a fall. The funeral service was held Tuesday
afternoon at two o'clock at the Methodist Church.
Rev. G.A. Cahoon, the pastor of the church, spoke briefly from the text 1 John, 2; 17-25, his subject being "The Immortal Hope."
He spoke also of the life history of the deceased and paid a tender tribute to her memory. Rev. W.J. Robinson, of Pine Island, a former pastor and particular friend of the family, spoke of his acquaintance with the deceased and her splendid worth, and gave added words of consolation to the sorrowing relatives.
A mixed quartet furnished several beautiful selections.
The ladies of the church had the large auditorium decorated with flowering plants, the altar being banked with them. Each society of the church presented a floral tribute, as did the Eastern Star and others. The members of the Eastern Star attended the service in a body. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. All the business houses were closed during the hours of the service.
Mrs. Bigelow was a most estimable woman. She took delight in helping others and her true Christian life has been a blessing and inspiration to many. She is spoken of in the highest terms by all who were privileged to know her.
The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the stricken husband and relatives.
Friday, May 7,
1909
Worthington Advance
Death of B.C. Baker
B.C. Baker passed away at his home in this city Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, after a lingering illness from dropsy and complications arising therefrom, aged 72 years, 4 months and 6 days.
Mr. Baker was born in Montgomery county, Illinois, Christmas day, 1836, and served during the war of the rebellion as sergeant in the 3rd Illinois cavalry under Capt. McLean, and had the distinction of having been with Sherman on his historic march to the sea. He was twice wounded during his military career. He was also a member of the Masonic fraternity, being connected with the order at Clarion, Iowa, where he formerly resided.
He leaves to mourn his loss one brother, three sons and four daughters. The sons, J.K., J.W. and C.A., all reside in Worthington. The daughters are Mrs. H.F. Clute of Iowa Falls, Iowa; Mrs. J.B. Snyder of Clarion, Iowa; Mrs. A.D. Edwards of Antonio, Texas, and Mrs. C.B. Johnson, of Des Moines, Iowa.
The remains were shipped to Iowa Falls, Iowa, Sunday morning, and interment was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. H.F. Clute. J.W. Baker, who accompanied the remains to Iowa Falls, returned Wednesday.
Friday, October 2, 1908
Worthington Advance
Death of Mrs. Besanz.
Mrs. Carolina B. Besanz, wife of John Besanz, died Thursday night after an extended illness from asthma and bronchitis, aged 53 years, 9 months and 9 days. The funeral services were held from the Swedish Lutheran church Saturday, conducted by Rev. Mueller, pastor of the German Lutheran church at Brewster. Interment at the Worthington cemetery.
Friday, October 23, 1908
Worthington Advance
DEATH OF MRS. BUCHAN
Former Resident of Worthington Passes Away at Custer, Wash.
Mrs. Delia a. Buchan, mother of E.F. Buchan, of this city, and W.H. Buchan, of Bellingham, Wash., died at Custer, Wash., on October 12, death being due to a complication of troubles.
Delia A. Blandin was born at Tornby, N.Y., April 25, 1836. When about ten years of age she removed with her parents to Racine county, Wis., where she grew to womanhood. May 6, 1857, she was united in marriage to Andrew Buchan at Yorkville, Racine county, Wis., and in the spring of 1861 she and her husband removed to Sheldon, Houston county, Minn., where both united with the Presbyterian church. In the spring of 1862 her husband enlisted in the army, going first into the Indian war and afterwards south to Vicksburg, the wife returning to Wisconsin with the two sons which had in the meantime been born to the union. At the close of the war they returned to Sheldon and in the year 1872 came to Worthington, where they resided until 1888, when they removed to California, and in 1890 went to Custer, Wash., where they have since resided. Their third son, Alfred, died while they were on their way to visit Worthington in 1891, his death occurring at Ogden, Utah. At that time Mr. and Mrs. Buchan spent a year with Worthington relatives, returning again for another visit in 1904, at which time they spent seven months with their sons, Edward F. and Wm. H. Buchan.
Mrs. Buchan was an earnest Christian worker, a devoted wife and loving mother, always sacrificing for others to the full limit of her strength. For over thirty years she has been a sufferer and the strain told upon her physically, and on October 12 she passed to her reward, aged 73 years, 5 months and 17 days. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, two sons and a multitude of sorrowing friends.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Presbyterian church, Rev.
Wilder conducting the services, and the remains were followed to the last
earthly resting place by a large concourse of friends. The funeral was announced
for Monday afternoon, but owing to some unforeseen intervention the funeral
party were unable to reach Worthington on Monday as was expected. The remains
were accompanied on their long journey by her aged husband and son, William. The
sympathy of the entire community is extended to the surviving relatives in their
great bereavement
Friday, September 24, 1909
Worthington Advance
OLD SETTLER DIES
J.J. Bingham Dies at His Home After A Short Illness.
Another old soldier answered the higher roll call when Jonathan T. Bingham died early last Friday morning. He had been in poor health for several months but up to the first of the week had been around the city. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the home, with Dr. Cahoon officiating. Mr. Bingham was a member of the Presbyterian church and for a number of years had been janitor of the church. He is survived by a widow and one daughter, Miss Laura.
He was one of the charter members of Stoddard Post No. 34, G.A.R., having served in a New York regiment in some of the most severe battles of the war.
He was born in Montgomery county, N.Y., Oct. 13, 1837, and lived in that state until 1882 when he removed to Worthington. He was in business in Oswego, N.Y., after the war and was associated with the firm of Mitchell Bros. in this city for a number of years, dealing in butter and eggs.
Friday, May 7, 1909
Worthington Advance
Death of B.C. Baker
B.C. Baker passed away at his home in this city Saturday afternoon at two
o'clock, after a lingering illness from dropsy and complications arising
therefrom, aged 72 years, 4 months and 6 days.
Mr. Baker was born in Montgomery county, Illinois, Christmas day, 1836, and
served during the war of the rebellion as sergeant in the 3rd Illinois cavalry
under Capt. McLean, and had the distinction of having been with Sherman on his
historic march to the sea. He was twice wounded during his military career. He
was also a member of the Masonic fraternity, being connected with the order at
Clarion, Iowa, where he formerly resided.
He leaves to mourn his loss one brother, three sons and four daughters. The
sons, J.K., J.W. and C.A., all reside in Worthington. The daughters are Mrs.
H.F. Clute of Iowa Falls, Iowa; Mrs. J.B. Snyder of Clarion, Iowa; Mrs. A.D.
Edwards of Antonio, Texas, and Mrs. C.B. Johnson, of Des Moines, Iowa.
The remains were shipped to Iowa Falls, Iowa, Sunday morning, and interment was
held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. H.F. Clute. J.W. Baker,
who accompanied the remains to Iowa Falls, returned Wednesday.
George Henry Bassett, son of E.H. and H.A.
Bassett. Born July 20th, 1877. Died, March 19th, 1911.
He was born in Faribault, Rice Co., Minn. His parents came to Rushmore, Minn.,
when he was nine months old where they have lived ever since. He was a member of
Co. H. Fifteenth Minnesota, Volunteer Infantry and also of Co. G. Forty-fifth
U.S. Volunteer Infantry in the Spanish-American War, having served two years in
the Philippines.
In the year of 1900 he went to Canada where he has resided ever since. He has
been a sufferer for the last three months of Migraine, an obscure nervous
disease, which specialists were unable to cure and which finally caused his
death.
The funeral was held from his home at Rushmore at eleven o'clock a.m., Thursday,
March 23, and the remains were laid to rest in the Lakeside cemetery in
Worthington beside those of his father and little brother. Rev. Babcock
officiated at the funeral.
Worthington Globe
March 23, 1911
Thursday, April 20, 1911
Worthington Globe
Mrs. Henry Brayton Reaches Ripe Age of 78
Mrs. Henry Brayton died Wednesday morning, April 11, 1911, at the home of her
son, Matt Brayton at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 15 days. Miss
Celestia A. Clough was born July 26, 1832 at Concord, N.H. Miss Clough belonged
to one of the prominent New England families and received a good education.
She was a talented singer, and for one year was engaged in singing in the
Presbyterian church of Concord of which Dr. Theo. Parker was the pastor.
Occasionally Henry Ward Beecher exchanged pulpits with Dr. Parker and Mrs.
Brayton knew that eminent divine personally. She intimately acquainted with
Harriet Beecher Stowe, that lady boarding at the Clough home while she was
writing that great American novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin."
Miss Celestia Clough was married to Mr. Henry Brayton at Chicago, Ill., Sept.
28, 1965. Going west in 1868, locating on a farm near Humboldt, Kan. But
ague attacking the family, they were obliged to leave the country. Came to
Spirit Lake, Ia., by team, Sept. 1869. Mr. Brayton filed a soldier's claim to
land on the west bank of Indian Lake, residing there until his death April 15,
1906. Mrs. Brayton was the only white woman within a radius of many miles.
To Mr. and Mrs. Brayton three children were born -- Matt Brayton, who lives on
the home place; Luna, who died when one year of age; and Bert Clough Brayton,
who died June 1, 1907.
Mrs. Brayton was laid to rest in Round Lake cemetery last Friday at 2 o'clock,
from the Presbyterian church, Rev. David McMartin preaching the funeral sermon.
The sympathy of this community is extended the bereaved ones.
Thursday, April 6, 1911
Worthington Globe
Obituary
Abram Alonzo Burton
was born in Columbia county, New York, January 19, 1826. He was married to Mrs.
Mary Streever March 27, 1866. With her he came west in Nov. 1867 settling on a
farm in Winona county, Minnesota. From there he removed to Nobles county in
1890, locating on a farm six miles east of Worthington. After the death of his
wife about eight years ago he made his home with his son-in-law and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Haggard, with whom he changed his residence to Worthington
about two months ago. Mr. Burton had been somewhat indisposed all winter but no
alarming symptoms developed until last Monday. He passed to his eternal rest
Friday morning, painlessly and peacefully, closing his eyes in the sleep that
know no waking to sorrow and trouble and pain. He joined the Methodist Episcopal
church in his youth and in its faith he lived, and in the faith of Christ he
closed his eyes on the scenes of earth. A pioneer who had endured the hardships
of frontier life in this state, he has gone to that better country for the
rewards of his long industrious life. Besides other relatives three children
remain to mourn the departure of a father beloved. Wm. A. Burton, Pillager,
Minn., John W. Burton and Mrs. S.J. Haggard, Worthington. A host of friends
extend their heartfelt sympathy feeling great bereavement in the translation of
a steadfast friend and worth citizen and respected brother.
Funeral services were held at the Haggard residence in this city Sunday
afternoon conducted by Rev. F. Frederickson, and interment took place in Round
Lake cemetery.