Many hearts were saddened by the death of Capt. F. P. Bronaugh at his home, in St. Louis, Mo., on February 20, 1914. He was born in Virginia, but his parents removed to Missouri when he was but three years of age; so nearly his whole life was spent in that State, in which he was so widely known and highly esteemed. Reaching manhood just when the war cloud of '61 darkened over the land, he entered the army of the Confederacy and rendered such service, first as a private and later as the captain of a large company, as few have equaled and none excelled. His strong personality, devotion to the comfort and safety of his men, and undaunted courage and endurance in the face of hardships and perils gave him a popularity and prestige which never waned. Fighting to the end, he surrendered his arms in honor and as a loyal citizen entered at once into the arts of peace. As an honest toiler he exhibited the same high qualities which had distinguished him as a soldier, but to the end of his life his love for the South was one of the strongest elements in his character. He was successful as a farmer and stock dealer. Later in life he was appointed Coal Oil Inspector by Governor William J. Stone, which position he occupied for four years. After wards he was connected with the Wabash Railroad in a responsible position ; and after resigning this he become connected with the Street Department of St. Louis, which position he held through varying political conditions to the end of his life. His high character was efficient to overcome any prejudice against the party to which he belonged and to whose fortunes he was devoted.
In 1866 he was married to Miss Helen Myers, of Booneville, Mo., and with her he walked happily along life's way until the half century was almost complete, the day well-nigh done, and the golden evening at hand. Then suddenly he was called away, leaving her to walk on alone. Although the summons was sudden, he was well prepared and declared unhesitatingly that all was well. The call came to him on February 20, and he was laid to rest in the cemetery at Booneville among the loved ones gone before. Besides the sorrowing wife, he leaves six sons to lament him — Frederick L., William H., Charles C, Henry P., Frank W., and Thomas E. Bronaugh.- Confederate Veterans magazine 1913
In 1866 he was married to Miss Helen Myers, of Booneville, Mo., and with her he walked happily along life's way until the half century was almost complete, the day well-nigh done, and the golden evening at hand. Then suddenly he was called away, leaving her to walk on alone. Although the summons was sudden, he was well prepared and declared unhesitatingly that all was well. The call came to him on February 20, and he was laid to rest in the cemetery at Booneville among the loved ones gone before. Besides the sorrowing wife, he leaves six sons to lament him — Frederick L., William H., Charles C, Henry P., Frank W., and Thomas E. Bronaugh.- Confederate Veterans magazine 1913
Many hearts were saddened by the death of Capt. F. P. Bronaugh at his home, in St. Louis, Mo., on February 20, 1914. He was born in Virginia, but his parents removed to Missouri when he was but three years of age; so nearly his whole life was spent in that State, in which he was so widely known and highly esteemed. Reaching manhood just when the war cloud of '61 darkened over the land, he entered the army of the Confederacy and rendered such service, first as a private and later as the captain of a large company, as few have equaled and none excelled. His strong personality, devotion to the comfort and safety of his men, and undaunted courage and endurance in the face of hardships and perils gave him a popularity and prestige which never waned. Fighting to the end, he surrendered his arms in honor and as a loyal citizen entered at once into the arts of peace. As an honest toiler he exhibited the same high qualities which had distinguished him as a soldier, but to the end of his life his love for the South was one of the strongest elements in his character. He was successful as a farmer and stock dealer. Later in life he was appointed Coal Oil Inspector by Governor William J. Stone, which position he occupied for four years. After wards he was connected with the Wabash Railroad in a responsible position ; and after resigning this he become connected with the Street Department of St. Louis, which position he held through varying political conditions to the end of his life. His high character was efficient to overcome any prejudice against the party to which he belonged and to whose fortunes he was devoted.
In 1866 he was married to Miss Helen Myers, of Booneville, Mo., and with her he walked happily along life's way until the half century was almost complete, the day well-nigh done, and the golden evening at hand. Then suddenly he was called away, leaving her to walk on alone. Although the summons was sudden, he was well prepared and declared unhesitatingly that all was well. The call came to him on February 20, and he was laid to rest in the cemetery at Booneville among the loved ones gone before. Besides the sorrowing wife, he leaves six sons to lament him — Frederick L., William H., Charles C, Henry P., Frank W., and Thomas E. Bronaugh.- Confederate Veterans magazine 1913
In 1866 he was married to Miss Helen Myers, of Booneville, Mo., and with her he walked happily along life's way until the half century was almost complete, the day well-nigh done, and the golden evening at hand. Then suddenly he was called away, leaving her to walk on alone. Although the summons was sudden, he was well prepared and declared unhesitatingly that all was well. The call came to him on February 20, and he was laid to rest in the cemetery at Booneville among the loved ones gone before. Besides the sorrowing wife, he leaves six sons to lament him — Frederick L., William H., Charles C, Henry P., Frank W., and Thomas E. Bronaugh.- Confederate Veterans magazine 1913
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