From King City Chronicle, King City, Gentry County, Missouri, June 9, 1893, Vol. XIII, No. 11, Pg. 4, col. 3.
OBITUARY
“The following biographical sketch is taken from the “History of Gentry and Worth Counties.”
“Rufus Fayette Brown, one of the pioneers of Jackson township, was born in Tolland county, Conn., December 20th, 1824, the year that General Lafayette made his last visit to the United States. He was named in part after this great defender of American liberty in the war of the Revolution. Rufus Brown, his father, and his grandfather, were both born in the same county and state. His mother’s maiden name was Tryphena Fuller. The subject of this sketch was raised on a farm, and educated in the common schools of Tolland county. He also attended for one or two terms a high school. He was married in Coventry, Conn., August 20th,1848, to Nancy A. Hopkins. She was born in Willimantic, Conn., April 30th, 1827. After his marriage he lived in Conn. some two years, moving to Illinois in the fall of 1850, and locating in the Rock River country, in Ogle county. He was engaged in farming and stock raising here for five years, moving from there to Missouri in the fall of 1855, when he settled on his farm in Jackson township. *** Mr. Brown in the state militia in Captain Kenyon’s company, and Colonel Cranor’s regiment during the war. He has five children living. The oldest Francis L. died at the age of fifteen years in 1865; Lydia Alice (Mrs. C. S. Lewis; Mary E. (Mrs. Thos. McAleer), Carlos H., George M., and Hattie E. (Mrs. Wesley Good). Mrs. Brown died November 28th, 1869. She was a member of the Baptist church. Mr. Brown was married to his present wife, Miss Dorotha Bennett, October 5th, 1871. She is the daughter of Andrew Bennett and was born in Canada. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.”
“Mr. R.F. Brown, as stated in last weeks CHRONICLE was found dead near his residence on Wednesday night May 31st.”
“His funeral occurred Sunday afternoon, June 4, at which time, despite the inclemency of the weather, a large concourse of relatives and friends assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed relative and friend. Rev. Froman of King City addressed the assembly at the residence in a very touching manner and was followed by Prof. Fessler who spoke with much tenderness and feeling of the deceased who had been his warm personal friend for many years.”
“The Masonic Fraternity then took charge of the remains and conducted them to Empire Prairie cemetery where, after the solemn and impressive burial ceremony of that Order, the body was deposited in its resting place.”
“Mr. Brown during his long residence in this community had identified himself with the progressive interests and enterprises of this vicinity and by his kindheartedness had won the friendliness of his neighbors and acquaintances, who have known him for many years.”
“The sympathy of the community is extended to his family in the loss of him for whom they mourn.”
“Among those from a distance who were at the funeral were his daughter, Hattie and husband, Dr. Good, of St Joe; son Geo, and wife of Skidmore, Mo.; son Carl and daughter, Mrs. Alice Lewis, of Las Animas, Colo.; daughter, Mrs. Mary McAleer of Spring Ranch, Nebr.; granddaughter, Miss Alice Underwood of St. Joseph, Mo.; brother J.B. Brown of Knowlesville, N.Y.; Prof Fessler and family of Stanberry; Messrs. Edward, Thomas and Andrew Bennett, and Mrs. Bennett of near Parnell, Mo., brothers and mother of Mrs. Brown; also Mrs. H. Wildish of same place, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barr of near Filmore, Mo.”
From King City Chronicle, King City, Gentry County, Missouri, June 9, 1893, Vol. XIII, No. 11, Pg. 4, col. 4.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Hall of Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377, A. F. & A. M.
King City, Mo.
“WHEREAS, Death has again, without warning or notice, on May 30, 1893, claimed and taken from our midst one of our members, Brother R.F. Brown; and”
“WHEREAS, In the death of our late brother, the Lodge has sustained the loss of a worthy member, the county and state a useful citizen, the community a true and genuine friend, one who was ever ready and willing to assist them with his property and his credit, and the widow a kind submissive and devoted husband, the children a father whose every thought and ambition was for their best interest, both present and future. Therefore, be it”
“Resolved, That as a Lodge, and as members thereof, we humbly, reverently, and patiently submit to the loss of our late Brother R.F. Brown, and ever remember that He Who ruleth doeth all things well, and that we encourage, admonish, entreat, and assist each other to live more noble, truer, and purer lives, ever remembering that we, too, are travelling upon the level of time, and that we too, must soon be called to that undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler ever returns.”
“Resolved, That as a Lodge and as individual members thereto, we extend to the bereaved widow and family, and too the sorrowing brothers and friends, our sincere condolence in this their irreparable loss and very sad bereavement.”
“Resolved, That as a farther evidence of our respect of our late Brother, R.F. Brown, a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of the Lodge, a copy sent to the family, and that the resolutions be furnished the King City papers – the CHRONICLE and the “Democrat”- for publication.”
OBITUARY
“The following biographical sketch is taken from the “History of Gentry and Worth Counties.”
“Rufus Fayette Brown, one of the pioneers of Jackson township, was born in Tolland county, Conn., December 20th, 1824, the year that General Lafayette made his last visit to the United States. He was named in part after this great defender of American liberty in the war of the Revolution. Rufus Brown, his father, and his grandfather, were both born in the same county and state. His mother’s maiden name was Tryphena Fuller. The subject of this sketch was raised on a farm, and educated in the common schools of Tolland county. He also attended for one or two terms a high school. He was married in Coventry, Conn., August 20th,1848, to Nancy A. Hopkins. She was born in Willimantic, Conn., April 30th, 1827. After his marriage he lived in Conn. some two years, moving to Illinois in the fall of 1850, and locating in the Rock River country, in Ogle county. He was engaged in farming and stock raising here for five years, moving from there to Missouri in the fall of 1855, when he settled on his farm in Jackson township. *** Mr. Brown in the state militia in Captain Kenyon’s company, and Colonel Cranor’s regiment during the war. He has five children living. The oldest Francis L. died at the age of fifteen years in 1865; Lydia Alice (Mrs. C. S. Lewis; Mary E. (Mrs. Thos. McAleer), Carlos H., George M., and Hattie E. (Mrs. Wesley Good). Mrs. Brown died November 28th, 1869. She was a member of the Baptist church. Mr. Brown was married to his present wife, Miss Dorotha Bennett, October 5th, 1871. She is the daughter of Andrew Bennett and was born in Canada. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.”
“Mr. R.F. Brown, as stated in last weeks CHRONICLE was found dead near his residence on Wednesday night May 31st.”
“His funeral occurred Sunday afternoon, June 4, at which time, despite the inclemency of the weather, a large concourse of relatives and friends assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed relative and friend. Rev. Froman of King City addressed the assembly at the residence in a very touching manner and was followed by Prof. Fessler who spoke with much tenderness and feeling of the deceased who had been his warm personal friend for many years.”
“The Masonic Fraternity then took charge of the remains and conducted them to Empire Prairie cemetery where, after the solemn and impressive burial ceremony of that Order, the body was deposited in its resting place.”
“Mr. Brown during his long residence in this community had identified himself with the progressive interests and enterprises of this vicinity and by his kindheartedness had won the friendliness of his neighbors and acquaintances, who have known him for many years.”
“The sympathy of the community is extended to his family in the loss of him for whom they mourn.”
“Among those from a distance who were at the funeral were his daughter, Hattie and husband, Dr. Good, of St Joe; son Geo, and wife of Skidmore, Mo.; son Carl and daughter, Mrs. Alice Lewis, of Las Animas, Colo.; daughter, Mrs. Mary McAleer of Spring Ranch, Nebr.; granddaughter, Miss Alice Underwood of St. Joseph, Mo.; brother J.B. Brown of Knowlesville, N.Y.; Prof Fessler and family of Stanberry; Messrs. Edward, Thomas and Andrew Bennett, and Mrs. Bennett of near Parnell, Mo., brothers and mother of Mrs. Brown; also Mrs. H. Wildish of same place, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barr of near Filmore, Mo.”
From King City Chronicle, King City, Gentry County, Missouri, June 9, 1893, Vol. XIII, No. 11, Pg. 4, col. 4.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Hall of Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377, A. F. & A. M.
King City, Mo.
“WHEREAS, Death has again, without warning or notice, on May 30, 1893, claimed and taken from our midst one of our members, Brother R.F. Brown; and”
“WHEREAS, In the death of our late brother, the Lodge has sustained the loss of a worthy member, the county and state a useful citizen, the community a true and genuine friend, one who was ever ready and willing to assist them with his property and his credit, and the widow a kind submissive and devoted husband, the children a father whose every thought and ambition was for their best interest, both present and future. Therefore, be it”
“Resolved, That as a Lodge, and as members thereof, we humbly, reverently, and patiently submit to the loss of our late Brother R.F. Brown, and ever remember that He Who ruleth doeth all things well, and that we encourage, admonish, entreat, and assist each other to live more noble, truer, and purer lives, ever remembering that we, too, are travelling upon the level of time, and that we too, must soon be called to that undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler ever returns.”
“Resolved, That as a Lodge and as individual members thereto, we extend to the bereaved widow and family, and too the sorrowing brothers and friends, our sincere condolence in this their irreparable loss and very sad bereavement.”
“Resolved, That as a farther evidence of our respect of our late Brother, R.F. Brown, a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of the Lodge, a copy sent to the family, and that the resolutions be furnished the King City papers – the CHRONICLE and the “Democrat”- for publication.”
From King City Chronicle, King City, Gentry County, Missouri, June 9, 1893, Vol. XIII, No. 11, Pg. 4, col. 3.
OBITUARY
“The following biographical sketch is taken from the “History of Gentry and Worth Counties.”
“Rufus Fayette Brown, one of the pioneers of Jackson township, was born in Tolland county, Conn., December 20th, 1824, the year that General Lafayette made his last visit to the United States. He was named in part after this great defender of American liberty in the war of the Revolution. Rufus Brown, his father, and his grandfather, were both born in the same county and state. His mother’s maiden name was Tryphena Fuller. The subject of this sketch was raised on a farm, and educated in the common schools of Tolland county. He also attended for one or two terms a high school. He was married in Coventry, Conn., August 20th,1848, to Nancy A. Hopkins. She was born in Willimantic, Conn., April 30th, 1827. After his marriage he lived in Conn. some two years, moving to Illinois in the fall of 1850, and locating in the Rock River country, in Ogle county. He was engaged in farming and stock raising here for five years, moving from there to Missouri in the fall of 1855, when he settled on his farm in Jackson township. *** Mr. Brown in the state militia in Captain Kenyon’s company, and Colonel Cranor’s regiment during the war. He has five children living. The oldest Francis L. died at the age of fifteen years in 1865; Lydia Alice (Mrs. C. S. Lewis; Mary E. (Mrs. Thos. McAleer), Carlos H., George M., and Hattie E. (Mrs. Wesley Good). Mrs. Brown died November 28th, 1869. She was a member of the Baptist church. Mr. Brown was married to his present wife, Miss Dorotha Bennett, October 5th, 1871. She is the daughter of Andrew Bennett and was born in Canada. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.”
“Mr. R.F. Brown, as stated in last weeks CHRONICLE was found dead near his residence on Wednesday night May 31st.”
“His funeral occurred Sunday afternoon, June 4, at which time, despite the inclemency of the weather, a large concourse of relatives and friends assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed relative and friend. Rev. Froman of King City addressed the assembly at the residence in a very touching manner and was followed by Prof. Fessler who spoke with much tenderness and feeling of the deceased who had been his warm personal friend for many years.”
“The Masonic Fraternity then took charge of the remains and conducted them to Empire Prairie cemetery where, after the solemn and impressive burial ceremony of that Order, the body was deposited in its resting place.”
“Mr. Brown during his long residence in this community had identified himself with the progressive interests and enterprises of this vicinity and by his kindheartedness had won the friendliness of his neighbors and acquaintances, who have known him for many years.”
“The sympathy of the community is extended to his family in the loss of him for whom they mourn.”
“Among those from a distance who were at the funeral were his daughter, Hattie and husband, Dr. Good, of St Joe; son Geo, and wife of Skidmore, Mo.; son Carl and daughter, Mrs. Alice Lewis, of Las Animas, Colo.; daughter, Mrs. Mary McAleer of Spring Ranch, Nebr.; granddaughter, Miss Alice Underwood of St. Joseph, Mo.; brother J.B. Brown of Knowlesville, N.Y.; Prof Fessler and family of Stanberry; Messrs. Edward, Thomas and Andrew Bennett, and Mrs. Bennett of near Parnell, Mo., brothers and mother of Mrs. Brown; also Mrs. H. Wildish of same place, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barr of near Filmore, Mo.”
From King City Chronicle, King City, Gentry County, Missouri, June 9, 1893, Vol. XIII, No. 11, Pg. 4, col. 4.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Hall of Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377, A. F. & A. M.
King City, Mo.
“WHEREAS, Death has again, without warning or notice, on May 30, 1893, claimed and taken from our midst one of our members, Brother R.F. Brown; and”
“WHEREAS, In the death of our late brother, the Lodge has sustained the loss of a worthy member, the county and state a useful citizen, the community a true and genuine friend, one who was ever ready and willing to assist them with his property and his credit, and the widow a kind submissive and devoted husband, the children a father whose every thought and ambition was for their best interest, both present and future. Therefore, be it”
“Resolved, That as a Lodge, and as members thereof, we humbly, reverently, and patiently submit to the loss of our late Brother R.F. Brown, and ever remember that He Who ruleth doeth all things well, and that we encourage, admonish, entreat, and assist each other to live more noble, truer, and purer lives, ever remembering that we, too, are travelling upon the level of time, and that we too, must soon be called to that undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler ever returns.”
“Resolved, That as a Lodge and as individual members thereto, we extend to the bereaved widow and family, and too the sorrowing brothers and friends, our sincere condolence in this their irreparable loss and very sad bereavement.”
“Resolved, That as a farther evidence of our respect of our late Brother, R.F. Brown, a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of the Lodge, a copy sent to the family, and that the resolutions be furnished the King City papers – the CHRONICLE and the “Democrat”- for publication.”
OBITUARY
“The following biographical sketch is taken from the “History of Gentry and Worth Counties.”
“Rufus Fayette Brown, one of the pioneers of Jackson township, was born in Tolland county, Conn., December 20th, 1824, the year that General Lafayette made his last visit to the United States. He was named in part after this great defender of American liberty in the war of the Revolution. Rufus Brown, his father, and his grandfather, were both born in the same county and state. His mother’s maiden name was Tryphena Fuller. The subject of this sketch was raised on a farm, and educated in the common schools of Tolland county. He also attended for one or two terms a high school. He was married in Coventry, Conn., August 20th,1848, to Nancy A. Hopkins. She was born in Willimantic, Conn., April 30th, 1827. After his marriage he lived in Conn. some two years, moving to Illinois in the fall of 1850, and locating in the Rock River country, in Ogle county. He was engaged in farming and stock raising here for five years, moving from there to Missouri in the fall of 1855, when he settled on his farm in Jackson township. *** Mr. Brown in the state militia in Captain Kenyon’s company, and Colonel Cranor’s regiment during the war. He has five children living. The oldest Francis L. died at the age of fifteen years in 1865; Lydia Alice (Mrs. C. S. Lewis; Mary E. (Mrs. Thos. McAleer), Carlos H., George M., and Hattie E. (Mrs. Wesley Good). Mrs. Brown died November 28th, 1869. She was a member of the Baptist church. Mr. Brown was married to his present wife, Miss Dorotha Bennett, October 5th, 1871. She is the daughter of Andrew Bennett and was born in Canada. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.”
“Mr. R.F. Brown, as stated in last weeks CHRONICLE was found dead near his residence on Wednesday night May 31st.”
“His funeral occurred Sunday afternoon, June 4, at which time, despite the inclemency of the weather, a large concourse of relatives and friends assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed relative and friend. Rev. Froman of King City addressed the assembly at the residence in a very touching manner and was followed by Prof. Fessler who spoke with much tenderness and feeling of the deceased who had been his warm personal friend for many years.”
“The Masonic Fraternity then took charge of the remains and conducted them to Empire Prairie cemetery where, after the solemn and impressive burial ceremony of that Order, the body was deposited in its resting place.”
“Mr. Brown during his long residence in this community had identified himself with the progressive interests and enterprises of this vicinity and by his kindheartedness had won the friendliness of his neighbors and acquaintances, who have known him for many years.”
“The sympathy of the community is extended to his family in the loss of him for whom they mourn.”
“Among those from a distance who were at the funeral were his daughter, Hattie and husband, Dr. Good, of St Joe; son Geo, and wife of Skidmore, Mo.; son Carl and daughter, Mrs. Alice Lewis, of Las Animas, Colo.; daughter, Mrs. Mary McAleer of Spring Ranch, Nebr.; granddaughter, Miss Alice Underwood of St. Joseph, Mo.; brother J.B. Brown of Knowlesville, N.Y.; Prof Fessler and family of Stanberry; Messrs. Edward, Thomas and Andrew Bennett, and Mrs. Bennett of near Parnell, Mo., brothers and mother of Mrs. Brown; also Mrs. H. Wildish of same place, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barr of near Filmore, Mo.”
From King City Chronicle, King City, Gentry County, Missouri, June 9, 1893, Vol. XIII, No. 11, Pg. 4, col. 4.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Hall of Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377, A. F. & A. M.
King City, Mo.
“WHEREAS, Death has again, without warning or notice, on May 30, 1893, claimed and taken from our midst one of our members, Brother R.F. Brown; and”
“WHEREAS, In the death of our late brother, the Lodge has sustained the loss of a worthy member, the county and state a useful citizen, the community a true and genuine friend, one who was ever ready and willing to assist them with his property and his credit, and the widow a kind submissive and devoted husband, the children a father whose every thought and ambition was for their best interest, both present and future. Therefore, be it”
“Resolved, That as a Lodge, and as members thereof, we humbly, reverently, and patiently submit to the loss of our late Brother R.F. Brown, and ever remember that He Who ruleth doeth all things well, and that we encourage, admonish, entreat, and assist each other to live more noble, truer, and purer lives, ever remembering that we, too, are travelling upon the level of time, and that we too, must soon be called to that undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler ever returns.”
“Resolved, That as a Lodge and as individual members thereto, we extend to the bereaved widow and family, and too the sorrowing brothers and friends, our sincere condolence in this their irreparable loss and very sad bereavement.”
“Resolved, That as a farther evidence of our respect of our late Brother, R.F. Brown, a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of the Lodge, a copy sent to the family, and that the resolutions be furnished the King City papers – the CHRONICLE and the “Democrat”- for publication.”
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R. F. Brown
Died May 30, 1893
Aged 68 Yrs 5 Mos 10 Ds
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