Brown, James M. 1868-1911

BROWN, HARLAN, FREW

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 11/14/2010 at 11:57:07

Source: Alton Democrat issue of 8 July 1911

James Mahard Brown of Ireton died at St. Joseph's Hospital at Sioux City on Sunday July 2nd after a short illness. Deceased was born in Butler county Pennsylvania April 26, 1868. In 1886 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Harlin, at Gladbrook Iowa. This union was blessed with eight children. In 1887 he came to Sioux county and located on a farm near Ireton. The deceased was a highly respected citizen. He was a member of the school board. He was one of Sioux county's prominent successful farmers. He owned a very fine farm one mile from Ireton. A few days before going to the hospital he sold this farm for $200 per acre but as no transfer had been made it is not known at present if the deal will go through. He had just completed a beautiful and modern home on this farm. The funeral services were held Tuesday July 4th at the home of the deceased and were conducted by Rev. W.J. Creswell, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Ireton. The funeral was very largely attended. Interment was made at Ireton. Deceased is survived by his wife, four brothers--W.G., George and R.C. of Ireton and Alex of Marcus Iowa, and two sisters--Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Klein of Gladbrook Iowa. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community.
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James Brown:
James M. Brown was born in Butler county Pa., on April 26, 1868, and died July 2, 1911, at the age of 43 years, 2 months and 7 days. He came to Iowa with his parents, residing for several years in Tarna County, coming to Ireton 24 years ago where he has since made his home. While a young man he professed faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior, Uniting with the United Presbyterian church at Amity, Iowa. He was married Aug. 17, 1886, to Miss Mary Harlan. of Gladbrook, Iowa. This Union was blessed with eight children, five girls and three boys, all of whom are living. In (addition to the wife and eight chi1dren, there are left to mourn four brother and two sisters, all of whom were present at the funeral.
In the passing away of this man the home is compelled to part with a kind husband and
provident father, and the cornmunity with a good neighbor, a true friend and an honorable and upright character.
Partial Obit..
Source: Hawarden Independent of July 6, 1911
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J. M. Brown
Last Sunday morning at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Sioux City, IA, occurred the death of J. M. Brown of Ireton The news of this sad and untimely death brought pangs of grief to every heart in the community for he was one of the most highly respected citizens. The event is made more sad because of. its suddenness, few even of his intimate friends being apprised of the fact that his condition was critical. Some two weeks prior to his death he consulted physicians at Sioux City. On their recommendation he submitted to an operation for appendicitis. While he seemed to recover from the effects of the operation, yet his condition was not improved. Everything that skilled physicans could do for him was done but of no avail.
It was evident that his time had come and on Sunday morning, at a little after 8 o’clock, the spirit departed.
The deceased has lived in and around Ireton for over 24 years. During that time he has gained the respect and esteem of the entire community. He was a practical and up-to-date farmer, owning valuable property almost adjoining town, and on which he had just completed a magnificent residence, modernly equipped.
He was a man noted for his integrity, in business his word being his bond.
The remains were brought home from Sioux City on Sunday evening. The funeral which was a very largely attended was held from the home on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W.J. Creswell, assisted by Rev. J. P. Linn.
Source:Sioux Center News of 7-6-1911
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FAMILY NOTE:
James Mahard Brown, the son of Margaret (Frew) and John Brown was born in Glade Mills, Butler county, Pennsylvania on April 26, 1868. He moved to Tama County, Iowa with his parents about 1876. He married Mary Ann Harlan on August 17, 1886 at the Amity Presbyterian Church in rural Tama County. They moved to the Ireton area shortly after their marriage. He was survived by his wife and their eight children: Clifford Harlan Brown, William Franklin Brown, Edna Frew Brown, Herbert Maharg Brown, Edith Mae Brown, Florence Brown, Frances Brown and Edna Pearl Brown.