James Brainard

BRAINARD, YULE, MCWILLIAMS

Posted By: SGF (email)
Date: 12/23/2002 at 17:04:40

James E. Brainard was born February 25th, 1885, and died October 30th, 1897, aged 12 years, 8 months and 5 days. His life commenced within a few feet of where it ended. The heart is too full to say much, but this, I can say from the depths of a full heart, being so closely acquainted with him has helped us to live better lives. This may only be the esteem of partial parents and friends. How I wish my life had been as pure and blameless as his. In the work of the farm, ever since he was 6 or 7 years of age, he has been a constant and trusted helper, advisor and companion of a very unworthy father. Faith says, our loss is his gain. It was James that saved the life of his little brother, George, whose affliction keeps his parents at home.

Card of Thanks.
We wish to thank all friends that have helped or sympathized with us in this hour of sad affliction.
E.R.A. Brainard & Family.

source - Postville Review 11/5/1897
submitters note: James was the son of Edgar Ralph Austin Brainard & Barbara Yule (McWilliams)