Robert Bradshaw (1826-1892)

BRADSHAW

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 3/30/2011 at 22:51:03

From Story County Watchman September 16, 1892

DIED--at his home one mile and a half north of Maxwell, Sept. 12, 1892, at 8:30 p. m., Robert Bradshaw, in the 67th year of his age.

From Story County Watchman September 23, 1892

Maxwell.

Robert Bradshaw, whose death was mentioned in the WATCHMAN of last week, was buried on Tuesday 13th. Rev. Ferguson, of Maxwell, conducted a short funeral service assisted by Rev. W. Mills. Mr. B. was born in Galway county, Scotland, Feb. 21, 1826. Came to America in 1848, and to Story Co. in 1860, and settled on the present homestead where he contined to reside until his death. The farm lies between Iowa Centre and Maxwell. Mr. B. was a good citizen and is very much missed in the community.