Elizabeth “Eliza” (McNeill) Braden (1842-1926)

BRADEN, MCNEILL, STOAKES

Posted By: Eileen Reed
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:52

In the death of Mrs. J. S. Braden of Goldfield, another pioneer Wright County citizen has been called to her reward.

Eliza McNeil [McNeill] Braden was born July 7, 1842, in Whiteside County, Illinois, and died at her home in Goldfield, May 1, 1926, aged 83 years, 7 months and 25 days. Her mother died when she was two years of age and she lived with her grandmother until 1860, when she was united in marriage to James S. Braden on December 6. They resided in Henry County, Illinois, until the close of the Civil war, coming to Luni, Wright County, Iowa, in February, 1866, where they engaged in farming for six years. Soon after they moved to Goldfield, where Mr. Braden entered the mercantile business for many years. Mr. Braden died January 31, 1914.

Mrs. Braden was the mother of four children, two having preceded her in death, Lois, at the age of 13 and Carrie, at the age of 25. Those left to mourn her passing are Mrs. Ida Stoakes and William J. Braden, both of Goldfield and eight grandchildren, Kenneth Stoakes of Los Angeles, Braden and Carrie Stoakes of Goldfield, James and Louise Braden of Chicago. Nadine Braden of Detroit, and Bee and Margaret Braden of Goldfield.

Mrs. Braden was converted at the age of sixteen and united with the Baptist church at Anawan, Ill.

The Wright County Monitor --- Clarion, Iowa
Wednesday, May 5, 1926
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Goldfield Section

The death of Mrs. Eliza Braden occurred in Goldfield Saturday, May 1, after she had been in failing health for some time. The death of Mrs. Braden marks the passing of one of Wright County's oldest settlers. To everyone who knew her she was "Grandma" Braden. Her kindness and cheerfulness at all times will be remembered by the entire community.

Funeral services were held at the W. J. Braden home Monday, May 3, at 2:30, Rev. Nicholson conducting the services. Interment was at the Greenwood [Glenwood] cemetery.

Obituary

Eliza McNeil [McNeill] Braden was born July 7, 1842, in Whiteside County, Illinois. Her mother died when she was two years of age and she lived with her grandmother until 1860, when she was united in marriage to James S. Braden on December 6. They resided in Henry County, Illinois until the close of the Civil war. They moved to Luni, Wright County, Iowa, in February, 1866, where they engaged in farming for six years. They then moved to Goldfield, where Mr. Braden entered the mercantile business, where she lived until her death, May 1, 1926. Her husband died January 31, 1914.

She was the mother of four children, two having preceded her in death, Lois at the age of thirteen and Carrie at the age of twenty-five. Those left to mourn her passing are Ida Stoakes and William J. Braden, both of Goldfield, and eight grandchildren, Kenneth Stoakes of Los Angeles, Braden and Carrie Stoakes of Goldfield, James and Louise of Chicago, Nadine Braden of Detroit, Mich., and Bee and Margaret Braden of Goldfield.

Mrs. Braden was converted at the age of sixteen and united with the Baptist church at Anawan, Ill. Being one of the pioneers of Wright County, Mrs. Braden bore patiently the hardships and privations of those early times. Her Christian life was portrayed by deeds of kindness and helpfulness to those in sickness and trouble. Her long illness and suffering was endured with great patience and cheerfulness until the Lord called her to her Eternal Reward.

The Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, May 6, 1926