John Brouhard (1825-1890)

BROUHARD, BROUGHARD, MCQUILLIN, MCQUILLEN, BISHOP, WILSON, RUSH

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 1/18/2016 at 22:46:38

From Nevada Representative March 5, 1890

Colo.

Mr. John Brouhard, who was thought to be improving some a week ago, died last Sunday. The remains were buried on Tuesday, March 4th under the auspices of the masonic fraternity, Rev. A. W. Gilchrist preaching the funeral sermon. Mr. Brouhard was an old and respected citizen of this place, ever ready to assist the needy and the sick. His wife and seven children, all grown, survive him....

From Nevada Representative March 12, 1890

The angel of death has again visited the little town of Colo taking one of the oldest settlers of Story county, Iowa, in the person of John Broughard, who died of la grippe March 3d, 1890, only eight days after his daughter, Mrs. Nancy A. McQuillin. The deceased was born in Miami county, Ohio, February 23rd, 1825. In his youth, he came with his parents to Boone county, Indiana, here he was married the Teresa Bishop. The same year they moved to Howard county, Indiana and came to Iowa in 1851. The deceased was a firm believer in our Christianity. He once said to us "If I were cast into hell, I would have to acknowledge that Jesus Christ can forgive sin, and I have the witness in me!" He was also a member of Masonic fraternity--by whom the burial service was conducted. The religious service was held in the M. E. chapel, conducted by the writer, assisted by the M. E. pastor, and Rev. John Mullen. There was a very large attendance. The aged wife very feeble, four sons and two daughter--Mrs. Ella Wilson and Mrs. Rachel Rush--with many relatives and friends mourn, "but not as those who have no hope." How soon is the strong man fallen. May the grace of God sustain the bereaved ones!

A. W. GILCHRIST--Elder.