BRONSON, Franklin Orlo 1845-1908

BRONSON, LUCE

Posted By: COUNTY COORDINATOR
Date: 1/10/2014 at 18:46:48

Iowa Falls, May 27. — F O. Bronson, who came to this city just recently and engaged in the fruit and confectionery business about April 1, died this morning after an illness from heart trouble of only a week's duration. The deceased was 65 years of age and was well known in northeastern Iowa, having been clerk of the courts of Mitchell County for 10 years and at one time engaged in the grocery business at Riceville

He was a veteran of the civil war and a member of the Masonic order, having taken the Chapter degrees.

His widow survives with three children: Mrs. A. H. Crowther of Waterloo, Mrs. J. P. Servoss of Riceville and C. L. Bronson of Kansas City. Mrs, Bronson and children were at the bedside when the end came.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday at Mitchell, interment also be at that place.

Source: Waterloo Daily Courier, Wednesday, May 27, 1908, Waterloo, Iowa
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NOTES:

His wife was Ella Gertrude Luce Bronson (1853 - 1927)
Gravestone at Oak Grove Cemetery inscribed:
Franklin Orlo Bronson
Born Sept. 26, 1845
Died May 27, 1908
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See Find A Grave Memorial # 22940635