BRUNSON, Clarissa (Bowers) 1837-1908

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BRUNSON, Clarissa (Bowers) 1837-1908

BRUNSON, BOWERS, ROOT, MARKHAM, WILKES

Posted By: Diane M Scott (email)
Date: 8/13/2011 at 11:05:46

Clarissa (Bowers) Brunson – 1837-1908
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Clarissa Bowers was born in Genesse County, New York, on July 9, 1937, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bowers. When a young girl she moved with her parents to Winnesheik County, Iowa. On July 26, 1857, she was united in marriage to George T. Brunson, and soon afterwards moved to the homestead north of town where they have since lived.
Seven children, three boys and four girls, were born to them, one of which, a girl, in infancy preceded her mother to the better land.
Besides a sorrowing husband, she leaves six children, all married, twenty three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one sister and three brothers to mourn her departure.
I early life Mrs. Brunson was converted and united with the M.E. church of which she was a faithful member until her death. Her genial disposition and affectionate nature were an inspiration to all who knew her. She was never happier than when surrounded by those she loved, and it was her great pleasure to have all children at her bedside to cheer and comfort her during her last illness.
She fell quietly and peacefully asleep on April 3rd, at five o’clock in the afternoon.
She is survived by six children; three sons, Fred, Frank and George, all of Riceville; and three daughters; Mrs. Charles Root and Mrs. George Markham of Riceville; and Mrs. Charles Wilkes of Winnebago, Minnesota.
The funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church Monday afternoon in charge was the pastor, Rev. Will Kirwin, assisted by Rev. Samuel Upton, pastor of the Free Methodist Church of Riceville.
Interment was made at Riverside Cemetery.
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Iowa Cemetery Records: Ancestry
Name: Clarissa Brunson
Death Date: 3 Apr 1908
Page #: 16
Birth Date: 9 Jul 1837
Cemetery: Riverside
Town: Riceville
Level Info: Mitchell County, Iowa Grave Records
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Photo of Clarissa c/o DM Scott.

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Obituary: Clarissa (Bowers) Brunson – 1837-1908 #1: Clarissa Bowers was born in Genesse County, New York, on July 9, 1937, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bowers. When a young girl she moved with her parents to Winnesheik County, Iowa. On July 26, 1857, she was united in marriage to George T. Brunson, and soon afterwards moved to the homestead north of town where they have since lived. Seven children, three boys and four girls, were born to them, one of which, a girl, in infancy preceded her mother to the better land. Besides a sorrowing husband, she leaves six children, all married, twenty three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one sister and three brothers to mourn her departure. I early life Mrs. Brunson was converted and united with the M.E. church of which she was a faithful member until her death. Her genial disposition and affectionate nature were an inspiration to all who knew her. She was never happier than when surrounded by those she loved, and it was her great pleasure to have all children at her bedside to cheer and comfort her during her last illness. She fell quietly and peacefully asleep on April 3rd, at five o’clock in the afternoon. She is survived by six children; three sons, Fred, Frank and George, all of Riceville; and three daughters; Mrs. Charles Root and Mrs. George Markham of Riceville; and Mrs. Charles Wilkes of Winnebago, Minnesota. The funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church Monday afternoon in charge was the pastor, Rev. Will Kirwin, assisted by Rev. Samuel Upton, pastor of the Free Methodist Church of Riceville. Interment was made at Riverside Cemetery. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #2: Iowa Cemetery Records: Ancestry Name: Clarissa Brunson Death Date: 3 Apr 1908 Page #: 16 Birth Date: 9 Jul 1837 Cemetery: Riverside Town: Riceville Level Info: Mitchell County, Iowa Grave Records --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #3: Photo of Clarissa c/o DM Scott.
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