Homer D. Brown

BROWN, CASSIDY, CREGER, SCHAFFER

Posted By: Judy Wight Branson (email)
Date: 10/19/2004 at 20:50:15

Homer D. Brown, a well known jeweler of Truro, who was serving as post-master at the time of his demise, was born in Madison county on the 9th of February, 1873, of the marriage of J. Rush and Arminda (Cassidy) Brown. The father, who was born in Laporte county, Indiana, on the 22d of March, 1837, was a merchant and farmer but in 1861 put aside all personal considerations and enlisted in Company G, Thirty-second Iowa Volunteer Infantry, remaining in the military service of the United States until 1865, when he was mustered out. At Clinton, Iowa, in 1866, he married Mrs. Arminda Cassidy Schaffer, who was born in Carroll county, Ohio, in 1840. Some time after their marriage they removed to Prole, Iowa, and later to Indianola, where they resided for several years, after which they became residents of Truro, where both passed away, the father on the 13th of March, 1902, and the mother in March, 1909.

Homer D. Brown after attending the public schools of Indianola was a student in the high school there and later in Simpson College at that place. Upon putting aside his textbooks he learned the jeweler's trade at St. Charles, Iowa, under Mr. Wise and in 1898 came to Truro, where he engaged in that business. He opened a store which was well patronized, as he carried a line of jewelry that was attractive and in excellent taste and also moderate in price. He was appointed postmaster under President Roosevelt and was still the incumbent in that office when he passed away on the 28th of December, 1913, his long tenure of office being indubitable proof of his efficiency and courtesy.

On the 25th of June, 1902, Mr. Brown married Miss Bradie J. Creger, a daughter of Samuel M. and Rebecca J. (Reed) Creger, an account of whose lives is given in the sketches of two of Mrs. Brown's brothers, which appear elsewhere in this work. To Mr. and Mrs. Brown was born a son, Samuel Kenneth, whose natal day was the 19th of March, 1903, and who is now a student in the Truro high school.

Mr. Brown was a republican in politics and took the interest of a good citizen in everything relating to the public welfare. He was successful as a business man and as postmaster was efficient and systematic in the management of the affairs of the office and all who knew him respected him highly. At the time of his death his wife was assistant postmaster and after serving out the unexpired term she was appointed postmistress by President Wilson, her retention in the office by the new administration proving her popularity and capability. She understands thoroughly the routine work and as she is energetic and systematic the mails are handled quickly and accurately. Her business ability commands the respect of her fellow citizens and her fine womanly traits of character bind her many friends to her with strong ties of affection.

Taken from the book, “The History of Madison County, Iowa, 1915”