![]() ![]() These obituaries shows where some of the family members were living in 19 and provided the year in which the family 1eft the farm and the year they moved to South Dakota. The death of the husband a year and a half ago broke up the home and the aged wife, ever mourning for her lost helpmate, is now again united with him for that long existence which knows no death. Her father was the first Judge of the Court at Adel and the family has always been a prominent one. Church and was a consistent Christian to the day of her death. ![]() Bryant had been since childhood a member of the M.E. Leaming of Kimball, MO, and Lydia Miller of Dallas, OR. ![]() She leaves two brothers and one sister, Mac Leaming of Woodward, IA and J. When 18 years old she was united in marriage to John Bryant and the young couple established their home a mile and a half west of Minburn where for fifty years they lived, rearing a family of ten children, nine of whom survive: Edward J., Carrie E., and Mary Bohanan of Minburn, IA, Lydia McFee of Bouton, IA, John F., W.L. When but a small child the parents came to Iowa and settled within a short distance of Adel. Chloe Leaming was born at LaPorte, IN in 1836. Bryant's memory will be enshrined in countless incidents with the growth of the community, joys and labors and sorrows. The family lived here so many years that in the hearts of the older residents Mrs. Lydia McFee and Bouton hurried north to be present at the funeral. A message summoning the children was received from there and Mrs. John Bryant, which occurred at the home at Alpena, SD Saturday night. Minburn friends were shocked and pained to hear of the death of Mrs. To the family will go forth the sympathy of many who feel a personal loss in the death of this good man.Ĭhloe's obituary appeared in the Perry Chief, 1912:ĭeath of Mrs. The aged man was laid to rest in the cemetery at Alpena. Hiney, left for the stricken home and were present at the funeral held yesterday afternoon. As soon as the news was received Ed Bryant and daughter, Inez, and Mrs. Bohannan were with their father when he passed away. Walter Bryant, Huron, S.D., and Al, with whom the father and mother made their home since leaving here two years ago last spring, moving from the home here in town where for eight hears they lived after leaving their farm. , Alpena, S.D., Bird, Virgil, S.D., Mrs. Mary Bohannan, Minburn, Charlie, Huron, S.D., Mrs. Besides the wife there is left to mourn the following children: Edward of Minburn, Mrs. It was the only time, until now, that the death angel has entered the family circle. He was united in marriage April 15, 1855, near Adel to Miss Chlo Leaming and their married life, extending over 55 years, has been one of bliss and happiness, marred only when, 28 years ago, they stood with grief laden hearts beside the open grave of their little six year-old daughter, as they tenderly laid her to rest in the Myers cemetery. He was born in Indiana and lived there until twenty years old, when he came west, locating in this part of Iowa. He lived in this section so long was a man of such upright character and principle that the long acquaintanceship had ripened into regard and sincere affection in the hearts of the old settlers, and they will mourn his passing as they would a brother.Īlthough 78 years of age he was still hale and hearty when he came here on a visit a few months ago and many remarked at his excellent appearance. The news of his death came as a shock to the members of the family and friends who reside in this section, although word that he was gradually growing weaker had been written and the reports of his condition contained no note of encouragement. Word was received in Minburn Monday of the death of John Bryant at his home in Alpena, S. His obituary in the Minburn paper reads as follows: John's obituary gives the date as April 15, but the record of marriages in the Iowa state library cites the date as March 27. Chloe, the daughter of Judah Leaming and Rosanna Shippee, was born Jin LaPorte County, Indiana, and died Maat Alpena where she is buried. He was 20 years old when the family moved to Iowa from Park County, Indiana. ![]() He died on Octonear Alpena, South Dakota and was buried in the Alpena Cemetery. John was born on in either Lawrence County or LaPorte County, Indiana. ![]()
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