BRADFORD, Leander: Died 1933

BRADFORD, ROBINSON

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 10/23/2016 at 16:51:22

**Handwritten: 1933

LEANDER BRADFORD

Leander Bradford was born on a farm near Vernon, in Henry township, Van Buren county, Iowa, on March 2, 1845. Here he grew to young manhood and resided with is parents until June 1863. At this time he enlisted in Co. E, 8th Iowa Cavalry and served throughout the remainder of the Civil War.

He then returned to his former home where he lived until Jan. 23, 1873, at which time he was united in marriage to Bernetta Robinson. They immediately moved to the farm on which he still resided.

To this union six children were born, two dying in infancy, Laura May passed away August 22, 1931.

Three sons and three grandchildren remain to mourn his departure: Annison and Clyde, who reside at home, Leander Jr., address unknown; and Carroll Eston, Mary Louise and Norvin Wayne. The wife and helpmate preceded him in death, having passed away May 25, 1919.

After his wife's death, Leander Jr. and his wife, Laura, kept house for him. After Laura's death his oldest son, Annison, and family moved in with him and have taken care of him. Mr. Bradford lived on this farm a little over 60 years.

He was stricken Nov. 23, 1925, and since that time has had to have special care. He was again stricken August 22nd, this year. From that time on he gradually grew weaker and passed peacefully away on the 12th day of this month, having lived 88 years, 6 months and 10 days.

His has been a useful life, always ready to do his part in public and community affairs, ready to help as a neighbor and friend, a good husband, a kind and loving father, and a good citizen. To know Leander Bradford was to like him and the better you knew him the better you liked him.

In his passing the family have lost a kind and loving father and the community one of its best neighborss(sp) and citizens.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Story Chapel with Rev. D.D. Flanagan of Bonaparte in charge. Singing was by the Vernon Prairie male quartet, Sam Wolf, Will Gaston, Keith Gaston and O.L. Bostock, with Mrs. Ethel Cooper accompanist. Interment in Thompson cemetery.

The passing of Mr. Bradford leaves Bonaparte without a living veteran of the civil war, and there are but seven in Van Buren county.
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We desire to thank the neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy, and also the singers and those sending flowers.
Children and Grandchildren

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book H, Page 1, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA