Hardin Brewster 1848-1922

BREWSTER, KINGSBURY, HARRYMAN, FINN, MADDEN

Posted By: Karen DaPra (email)
Date: 10/20/2001 at 11:45:28

OBITUARY OF HARDIN BREWSTER

Hardin Brewster, youngest child of Thomas and Mary Brewster, was born July 18, 1848, on the farm in Vernon township, Van Buren county, Iowa, where he passed away July 19, 1922, and all of his 74
years of earthly existence was spent on this farm. In 1870 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary
Frances Kingsbury, who preceded him in death about ten months. To this union were born nine children, two girls and seven boys namely: Mrs. Lucy Harryman of Douds-Leando; Oscar of Bentonsport; Harvey and Arthur of Keosauqua; Otto, who passed away at his home near Mt. Sterling May 4 of this year; Orin of Ft. Collins, Colo.; one pair of twins Clyde of Keosauqua and Mrs. Crete Finn of Bonaparte, and Howard of Boulder, Colo.

Mr. Brewster is survived by one sister Mrs. Hannah Madden of Mt. Sterling, 8 children, 12
grandchildren, besides many other relatives and friends in Davis and Van Buren counties.

He was converted and joined the church at Center Chapel about thirty years ago, Rev. P. C. Hagle
being pastor.

He had been in failing health for two years, but growing worse about three months ago was later taken to the Mayo hospital at Rochester, Minn. He could get no relief and returned home about eight weeks ago.

Mr. Brewster had been a great cattle and hog raiser and feeder all his life. He loved the farm. His father entered this farm many years ago and it has never been in any other family's name. Mr. Brewster's whole life was centered in his work. At one time he was probably the leading farmer of the county and was a hard worker and good manager.

He will be greatly missed in his home. Everyone speaks well of Hardin Brewster. His policy was always to be fair and open and frank with everybody. He sought no place of ease, and he spurned all political preferments. He was a plain man of business affairs and aimed to give value received for every dollar acquired. Such man come to be known for their real worth.

After his long life of service he was ready to go to his reward. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved family in this their third hour of sadness in less than a year.

He was [paper torn] rest in the cemetery at [paper torn but should read Center Chapel] beside his
[paper torn].

Taken from the Keosauqua Republican dated Thursday, July 27, 1922 page 2 column 5.

Another notice taken from the Bonaparte Record dated 25 Jul 1922 page 2 column 4 as follows:

Harden Brewster, one of the best known citizens of Van Buren county died at his home a few miles
south east of Bonaparte last Wednesday morning, after an illness of several months duration. His age was 74 years. He recently went to Mayo Bros. hospital for an operation, but on account of a weak heart the operation could not at the time be performed. Mr. Brewster was one of the largest stock feeders in this county and for many years fed hundreds of cattle and hogs on his farm. He is survived by six sons and two daughters.

I would like to correspond with anyone researching this family. See wife's obituary elsewhere on this forum.