David O. Brill 1836-1917
BRILL, PATTERSON
Posted By: Volunteer - Karen DaPra
Date: 10/2/2001 at 19:10:59
OBITUARY OF D. O. BRILL
David O. Brill was born in Louden county, Penn., June 16, 1836. He enlisted in Co. G, 78th Regiment of Ohio Infantry on August 20th, 1862. After serving his country 14 months he was honorably discharged on October 29, 1863. After a few years residence in Illinois he came to Iowa, which state has ever since been his home. He was united in marriage Sept. 10, 1872, with Miss Jane Patterson. To this union were born six children two sons and four daughters, all of whom are left to mourn the loss of a loving father. His widow, one brother and one sister also survive. Mr. Brill had been afflicted several years but was able to be up and about the house until a few weeks before his death, which occurred at 2 o'clock Friday morning, Feb. 2, 1917, his age being 80 years, 8 months and 14 days. He was a good neighbor, ever ready to assist the needy, and his passing will be felt by many. Having lived more than the alloted time he often expressed his readiness to go to meet the loved ones who had gone before. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. J. J. Brabbs, at Bethel Monday afternoon, Feb. 5, and burial at Bethel cemetery.
(Photocopy of this obit is located on page 4 of Obit Book A found in the Van Buren County, IA Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in Sept 1999. Name of newspaper and date of obit not given.) ORIGINAL POST 07 Oct 1999.
I am NOT related and am posting this obit for those who may find this person in their family history.
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