Louis Brant

BRANT, EASTMAN

Posted By: Bill Rathbun (email)
Date: 1/5/2003 at 17:47:58

Sudden and Singular Death. On Monday evening last, while at the Jefferson school-house, in Lockridge township, Mr. Louis BRANT died very suddenly, aged 80 years. There was a protracted meeting in progress, and after the sermon, the members were invited to tell what the Lord was doing for them, Mr. BRANT arose and in the most touching manner addressed the audience, specially pleading with sinners to shun the wrath to'come. His spiritual strength seemed wonderfully renewed, and he spoke in great earnestness of his bright hopes of heaven, closing with "I have a wife and two children in heaven and am going to meet them." He suddenly dropped to the floor, and when those who went to assist him to arise, they found that his words had been fulfilled, and he was dead. Mr. BRANT was an old and highly respected citizen, and his sudden death has caused much excitement and universal regret in the community.
We are indebted to Mr. Alex EASTMAN for the information

Fairfield Ledger
Feb 2, 1871