Eugene Brown

BROWN

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 9/10/2014 at 10:08:34

Eugene Brown Le Claire, Dies; Heart Disease
Succumbs Suddenly to Stroke Altho Ailing Two years

Eugene S. Brown, a marine engineer and a resident of le Claire for many years, died at 1:30 p. m. Friday at his home in Le Claire. He had been ailing with heart disease for two years and death resulted from a sudden attack suffered at noon Friday.

Mr. Brown was born in New York, Dec. 15, 1854, and came to Clinton county with his parents when 10 years old, later moving to a farm in Scott county. He was married to Miss Virginia Van Aken at Le Claire, March 23, 1881, and had since made his home in Le Claire. He followed the occupation of marine engineer, being employed by private interests.

Surviving are one sister, Francis Swiggalt of Le Claire. His wife preceded him in death on July 24, 1927.

The body was removed to the McGinnis funeral home and returned home and returned to the late residence where funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. today. The Rev. C. E. Thompson will officiate. Burial will be made in Glendale cemetery.

Source: The Davenport Democrat and Leader, Davenport, Ia., 16 Mar 1930.