A Romance's Sad Ending

FRAZEE, TOWNE, PLATT, MINEAR

Posted By: Valorie Richards (email)
Date: 10/1/2004 at 21:29:26

KILBOURNE
A Romance's Sad Ending
The lady of whom we write was named Mattie Frazee. She and my uncle Stillman Towne were engaged to be married when the Civil war was threatening the peace and happiness of every home in the U. S. Uncle Stillman was a good religious boy respected by all, and both families were very much pleased about their betrothal. He as others, felt it their duty to do what they could to bring about a peaceful agreement. He marched away looking so brave and handsome, Bravely trying to hide his own sorrow for the sake of his mother and other members of the family, hoping to return soon to wed the lady of his choice. But alas! They brought him home in his casket. He passed away in a hospital in St. Louis. My grandmother's heart was well nigh broken as she had another son Edwin in the army. My father was too young to go. After many years Aunt Mattie married Mr. George Platt, who had several children to whom she was a good mother. She had several children of her own. Her oldest son was named Stillman. Her children, whom were left went west years ago. I have lost track of them. A. C. Minear, who is visiting in the west, hopes to see Stephen before his return. I always got to the cemetery Decoration Day. Aunt Mattie always gets her share of flowers.

Located in The Record Republican
Bonaparte Record Page 3 13 Jan 1949