Brown, Jesse L. 1860 - 1898

BROWN, KNAPP

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 1/3/2011 at 14:54:49

Died, at his home near Millnerville, June 7, 1898, Jesse L. Brown, aged 38 years, months.

He leaves a wife and two children, father, mother, brother and sister, to mourn his loss. His parents and brother reside at Mitchell, S. D., the sister, Mrs. I. Poster, in Van Buren County, Michigan.

The deceased was born in Cass county, Michigan, in 1860 and moved to Plymouth County, Iowa, 1879. He was married to Lily C. Knapp In 1889. Jesse had been a sufferer for many months when God in his mercy saw fit to remove him from
his earthly sorrows.

The funeral services were hold at Bethel chapel Thursday, June 9, conducted by Rev. Notson, of Elk Point, S D., assisted by Rev. Astleford, of Adaville. The remains were interred in the Adaville Cemetery.

The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour of bereavement for he was well known and leaves many friends.

Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Thursday, June 23, 1898
Le Mars, Iowa