Brown, Jacob L. Mr. and Mrs died 1924

BROWN, BEGGS

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IRETON AND VICINITY - News Items Gathered Expressly For The Independent.
Aged Couple Met With Tragic Death
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Brown, well known residents of Ireton, were accidentally killed near Olivia, Minn., last Thursday evening, Aug. 28th, while on their way to Foreston, Minn., to visit two of their children. The Ford car in which they were riding skidded in the gravel and overturned, pinning its occupants underneath. The accident occurred about 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Mr. Brown lived only about three hours after the accident while Mrs. Brown lingered for seven hours after the fatal accident. Jacob L. Brown was born in South Mountain, Ontario, Canada, on Oct. 31, 1848, where he grew to manhood.
He was united in marriage with Jane Beggs on Feb. 13, 1873, at Kemptville, Ontario, Canada. In the fall of the same year they immigrated to the United States, settling in Sac county, Iowa, near Odebolt, where they became full citizens of this country. Five chil-dren were born to this union, three of whom survive: Samuel W. and Earl of Foreston, Minn., and Mrs. H.W. Gibson of Ireton. In 1887, during the month of September, they moved to Sioux county and settled on a farm in Eagle, township.

Mrs. Brown passed away May 4, 1888. On March 13, 1890, Mr. Brown was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Jane Gilmer at Orange City. Four children were born to them, all of whom survive: Mrs. E. H. Galbraith of Longmont, Colo., Harley G., Mrs. Ben Kooi and Mrs. Peter Bonnema, all of Ireton vicinity.

In the spring of 1917, Mr. and Mrs. Brown retired from the farm and moved to Ireton where they made their home until their death. Margaret Jane Gilmer was born Sept. 6, 1859, at Maquoketa, Iowa. When but a child she moved with her parents to the state of Minnesota and settled near Winsted, where ahe attended the public schools and grew to womanhood. At about the age of 20 she came to Sioux county with her parents and resided on a farm near Ireton until the time of her marriage to Mr. Brown in 1890.

Mr. and Mrs. Brown were numbered among the early settlers of Sioux county, having resided on the farm in Eagle township for twenty-seven years There they tilled the soil and labored to build up for themselves and their family at home. They experienced the hardship and trials of the pioneer days, but with firm determination and courage they toiled with patience and lived to see the fruits of their labors.

The trials of these pioneer days made for each of them a sterling character that made impressions upon family and community alike. They were industrious and prospered in material goods.

Mr. Brown was converted in early manhood and united with the Methodist church, later transferring his membership to the Church of God at Mt Joy in Eagle township. He remained steadfast in the Christian faith till the last. Mrs. Brown professed the Christian faith and joined the United Presbyterian church in Ireton while in her young womanhood. Later she united with the Church of God at Mt. Joy with her husband. She lived true to the faith she professed and in that faith she died. Both were good and loving parents; helpful neighbors, and won for themselves a host of friends.

While on their way to Foreston, Minn., to visit two of their children, they met with an accident near Olivia, Minn., that resulted in their sad death. At the time of their death Mr. Brown had attained the age of 75 years, 9 months and 27 days, while Mrs. Brown had reached the age of 64 years, 11 months and 22 days. They leave to mourn their loss, their seven children and thirteen grandchildren. Mr. Brown also leaves one brother and one sister.

Their remains were brought to Ireton and funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home, conducted by Rev. F. E. Hamlin, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Royal, Iowa, assisted by Rev. J. L. DeWitt of Ireton and Rev. R. B. Wools ton of Sutherland, Iowa. Interment was made in Pleasant Hill cemetery in Ireton.

Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Samuel and Earl Brown of Foreston, Minn,, Mr. and Mrs. Even Lampke and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hold, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gilmer and David Gilmer, all of Cokato, Minn., Frank Story and sons, Will and Frank, of Odebolt, Iowa, and Ben Story of Enid, Okla.

Card of Thanks
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all who so kindly assisted us in our bereavement, also for the beautiful flowers.
Earl Brown, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Brown and Family, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Gibson and Family,
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Galbraith and Family, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Brown and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kooi and Family,
Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Bonnema and Family.
Hawarden Independent, Thursday, Sept. 4, 1924.