James Breakenridge (1932)
BREAKENRIDGE, LENOCKER, PERKINS, WHEELER
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, March 24, 1932James Breakenridge
James, the son of James and Carinda Breakenridge, was born December 5, 1860, in Lynn county, Iowa. His boyhood days were spent in Lynn county, where he attended the pioneer district school. At the age of 11 years he came with his parents to Madison county, locating in Penn township and remained with and cared for them until the death of his mother in 1889.
On February 1, 1888, he was united in marriage to Helen M. Perkins of Maple Grove. To this union were born four children, Aletha and Glenn, passed on in childhood; Harold G. and Raymond D. survive him. His wife departed April 11, 1921. He then made his home with his son, Raymond for 8 years, spending part of one year with relatives in California and Oklahoma. He then moved to his own home and lived there until his health failed him. He then returned to the home of his son Raymond and spent the remaining months with his sons, Harold and Raymond.
He leaves one brother, Thomas A. of Fresno, California; two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Wheeler, Stillwater, Oklahoma, Mrs. Ella Lenocker, San Diego, California and two grandchildren, Fern Eloise and Marilyn Ann. Many cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
In early youth he united with the Evangelical church, later transferring to the Penn Center, Maple Grove and West Star, where he worked faithfully until the time of his departure. He was a faithful worker in Sunday School and church. For many years he was superintendent or teacher when it was possible for him to be in his place. He took great interest in all community affairs and served as supervisor and several township offices.
He lay down his armor at the home of his son, Raymond, March 17, 1932 at the age of 71 years, 3 months, 12 days. Having fought a good fight, having kept the faith, he awaits the crown.
Funeral services were conducted at the West Star church on Sunday, March 20, at 1 p.m. by the Rev. A. R. Weed, assisted by Rev. Keast of Winterset, at Penn Center 3 p.m., assisted by Rev. Mitchell of Dexter. Burial in Penn Center cemetery.
________________________The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, March 24, 1932
Page 1, Column 5James Breakenridge Dies
James Breakenridge, a well known resident of Madison county, died at the home of his son Raymond Breakenridge, Thursday, March 17th, after an extended illness. Mr. Breakenridge, who was 71 years of age, had been in poor health for some time, and had recently received treatment at the local hospital. He then remained at the home of his son Dr. H. G. Breakenridge for a time. It was thought that he was improving nicely and he was taken to the farm home, west of Winterset, and he became worse, and died a short time later.
Mr. Breakenridge was born in Lynn county, Iowa, in 1860 and came to this county with his parents, when he was eleven years of age. They located in Penn township, and February 1,1888 he was married to Helen Perkins of Maple Grove.
They were the parents of four children, Aletha and Glenn dying in childhood and Raymond and Harold surviving them. Mrs. Breakenridge died April 11, 1921. In addition to his sons, he leaves a brother Thomas of Fresno, California, and two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Wheeler, Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Ella Lenocker, of San Diego, California. He also leaves two granddaughters, Fern Eloise and Marilyn Ann Breakenridge.
The deceased was a member of the West Star church and was an active worker in both the church and the Sunday school. He took an interest in community affairs, and served as supervisor and several township offices.
Funeral services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. R. Weed, at the West Star church, Sunday, March 20, at one o’clock. The Rev. A. P. Keast assisted with the service, and the body was taken to Penn Center, where services were held at three o’clock. The Rev. Mitchell assisted with the services there and burial was made in the Penn Center cemetery.
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