Gravity Independent
Thursday March 29, 1934 [p. 1]
George L. Brookman
George Lemuel Brookman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brookman, was born in Hartford County, Maryland, November 22, 1842, and passed away at his home in Gravity, Iowa, at 11:15 o’clock Tuesday evening, March 20, 1934, at the age of 91 years, 3 months and 20 days.
When but a boy he left his home in Maryland and went to Hillsboro, Illinois, where he grew to manhood. He enlisted in the Civil war at the age of twenty years, June 6, 1862, in Co. "C" 70th Regimental Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and discharged October 23, 1862. He again enlisted at Mattoon, Illinois, as a corporal in Co. "H" 143d Regimental Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged September 26, 1864. He came to Taylor County Iowa, in 1870, and was united in marriage to Miss Ella [Mathilda] Churchill, February 10, 1880, To this union were born five children, four sons and one daughter: Oscar N. [Napoleon], of Muskogee, Okla., Grace N., Gravity, Iowa; Roy S. [Samuel], Springview, Nebraska; Walter H.[Henry], Gravity, Iowa; and William R. [ay], Blanchard, Iowa, all of whom were with him in his last illness.
Uncle George, as he was familiarly known, was one of the early settlers in Taylor County and has lived here since. For many years he worked as contractor and builder, and erected the first residence in Gravity. In later years he entered the mercantile business and retired from this only a few years ago. He united with the Christian church several years ago and was active in Sunday school and church work. He was a good husband, a loving father, a kind neighbor and a true friend; a man of sterling character, honest and upright in his dealings, and will be missed by all who knew him.
He leaves to mourn his death a wife, four sons, a daughter, one granddaughter, three grandsons, two great-grandchildren, three daughters-in-law, a nephew and other relatives, together with a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church, Friday, March 23rd, at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Joe Greene, a former pastor, and interment was made in the Gravity cemetery.
Interment was made in the Gravity cemetery, under military form, the service being in charge of a firing squad of eight Legion men from here and Bedford, who fired the salute over the open grave and Ramon Reynolds from here who blew taps. The flag was carried by one lone Civil War veteran, Frank Akers, who was present at the service in the cemetery and also at the church.
Gravity Independent
Thursday March 29, 1934 p. 2
In Memory of the Departed
In the passing of G. [George] L. [Lemuel] Brookman, following a stroke of paralysis, another Civil War veteran has answered the last roll call. Two yet remain here in town, B. F. Richardson and Frank Akers.
The long residence of the deceased in this community, and his active interest in every community movement, has made him a distinct figure in the affairs of the town and community that will make his absence sadly missed by many people.
Extreme age apparently never slowed down his interest in life and its activities. The first man on the street in the morning for years, summer and winter, was G.[eorge] L. [emuel] Brookman. Happy when in business and out of business. Always friendly and cheerful, with a happy greeting for old and young.
He was a firm believer in the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of Man as the solution of much of the ills of this old world. His faith in a future life was steadfast, and he delighted in the study of God's word and to meditate on the truths found therein.
His faculties remained almost normal to the end of his life and he could see to read constantly, if he desired to do so, until the fatal illness that came seventeen days before his death.
He delighted in outdoor life, and during the latter years of his life when time hung heavy on his hands, he spent many pleasant days on the banks of the creek fishing. Soon after his return from a day spent on the river he would come to this office and many a description have we heard of the way he landed them and often how the big ones sometimes got away.
He was interested in flowers and fruit, and has sold many fruit trees and vines in this community. Just before his fatal illness he was out taking orders for plants to be shipped in for early planting, which delivery will be made from the home.
He was always interested in politics, and one of the last acts of his life in this line was to circulate and send in the nomination paper of Gov. Dan W. Turner. A nice letter from Mr. Turner was received and read to him as he lay in bed, thanking him for the service rendered.
When funds were to be raised for any worthy purpose here, whether it was the annual Home Coming or merely to raise money for some one in need, G. [George] L. [Lemuel] Brookman was always ready to carry the paper and he never failed to get the amount of money required.
He has gone to his reward. He will be missed by all of us, and the sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved family.
Thursday March 29, 1934 [p. 1]
George L. Brookman
George Lemuel Brookman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brookman, was born in Hartford County, Maryland, November 22, 1842, and passed away at his home in Gravity, Iowa, at 11:15 o’clock Tuesday evening, March 20, 1934, at the age of 91 years, 3 months and 20 days.
When but a boy he left his home in Maryland and went to Hillsboro, Illinois, where he grew to manhood. He enlisted in the Civil war at the age of twenty years, June 6, 1862, in Co. "C" 70th Regimental Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and discharged October 23, 1862. He again enlisted at Mattoon, Illinois, as a corporal in Co. "H" 143d Regimental Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged September 26, 1864. He came to Taylor County Iowa, in 1870, and was united in marriage to Miss Ella [Mathilda] Churchill, February 10, 1880, To this union were born five children, four sons and one daughter: Oscar N. [Napoleon], of Muskogee, Okla., Grace N., Gravity, Iowa; Roy S. [Samuel], Springview, Nebraska; Walter H.[Henry], Gravity, Iowa; and William R. [ay], Blanchard, Iowa, all of whom were with him in his last illness.
Uncle George, as he was familiarly known, was one of the early settlers in Taylor County and has lived here since. For many years he worked as contractor and builder, and erected the first residence in Gravity. In later years he entered the mercantile business and retired from this only a few years ago. He united with the Christian church several years ago and was active in Sunday school and church work. He was a good husband, a loving father, a kind neighbor and a true friend; a man of sterling character, honest and upright in his dealings, and will be missed by all who knew him.
He leaves to mourn his death a wife, four sons, a daughter, one granddaughter, three grandsons, two great-grandchildren, three daughters-in-law, a nephew and other relatives, together with a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church, Friday, March 23rd, at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Joe Greene, a former pastor, and interment was made in the Gravity cemetery.
Interment was made in the Gravity cemetery, under military form, the service being in charge of a firing squad of eight Legion men from here and Bedford, who fired the salute over the open grave and Ramon Reynolds from here who blew taps. The flag was carried by one lone Civil War veteran, Frank Akers, who was present at the service in the cemetery and also at the church.
Gravity Independent
Thursday March 29, 1934 p. 2
In Memory of the Departed
In the passing of G. [George] L. [Lemuel] Brookman, following a stroke of paralysis, another Civil War veteran has answered the last roll call. Two yet remain here in town, B. F. Richardson and Frank Akers.
The long residence of the deceased in this community, and his active interest in every community movement, has made him a distinct figure in the affairs of the town and community that will make his absence sadly missed by many people.
Extreme age apparently never slowed down his interest in life and its activities. The first man on the street in the morning for years, summer and winter, was G.[eorge] L. [emuel] Brookman. Happy when in business and out of business. Always friendly and cheerful, with a happy greeting for old and young.
He was a firm believer in the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of Man as the solution of much of the ills of this old world. His faith in a future life was steadfast, and he delighted in the study of God's word and to meditate on the truths found therein.
His faculties remained almost normal to the end of his life and he could see to read constantly, if he desired to do so, until the fatal illness that came seventeen days before his death.
He delighted in outdoor life, and during the latter years of his life when time hung heavy on his hands, he spent many pleasant days on the banks of the creek fishing. Soon after his return from a day spent on the river he would come to this office and many a description have we heard of the way he landed them and often how the big ones sometimes got away.
He was interested in flowers and fruit, and has sold many fruit trees and vines in this community. Just before his fatal illness he was out taking orders for plants to be shipped in for early planting, which delivery will be made from the home.
He was always interested in politics, and one of the last acts of his life in this line was to circulate and send in the nomination paper of Gov. Dan W. Turner. A nice letter from Mr. Turner was received and read to him as he lay in bed, thanking him for the service rendered.
When funds were to be raised for any worthy purpose here, whether it was the annual Home Coming or merely to raise money for some one in need, G. [George] L. [Lemuel] Brookman was always ready to carry the paper and he never failed to get the amount of money required.
He has gone to his reward. He will be missed by all of us, and the sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved family.
Gravity Independent
Thursday March 29, 1934 [p. 1]
George L. Brookman
George Lemuel Brookman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brookman, was born in Hartford County, Maryland, November 22, 1842, and passed away at his home in Gravity, Iowa, at 11:15 o’clock Tuesday evening, March 20, 1934, at the age of 91 years, 3 months and 20 days.
When but a boy he left his home in Maryland and went to Hillsboro, Illinois, where he grew to manhood. He enlisted in the Civil war at the age of twenty years, June 6, 1862, in Co. "C" 70th Regimental Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and discharged October 23, 1862. He again enlisted at Mattoon, Illinois, as a corporal in Co. "H" 143d Regimental Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged September 26, 1864. He came to Taylor County Iowa, in 1870, and was united in marriage to Miss Ella [Mathilda] Churchill, February 10, 1880, To this union were born five children, four sons and one daughter: Oscar N. [Napoleon], of Muskogee, Okla., Grace N., Gravity, Iowa; Roy S. [Samuel], Springview, Nebraska; Walter H.[Henry], Gravity, Iowa; and William R. [ay], Blanchard, Iowa, all of whom were with him in his last illness.
Uncle George, as he was familiarly known, was one of the early settlers in Taylor County and has lived here since. For many years he worked as contractor and builder, and erected the first residence in Gravity. In later years he entered the mercantile business and retired from this only a few years ago. He united with the Christian church several years ago and was active in Sunday school and church work. He was a good husband, a loving father, a kind neighbor and a true friend; a man of sterling character, honest and upright in his dealings, and will be missed by all who knew him.
He leaves to mourn his death a wife, four sons, a daughter, one granddaughter, three grandsons, two great-grandchildren, three daughters-in-law, a nephew and other relatives, together with a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church, Friday, March 23rd, at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Joe Greene, a former pastor, and interment was made in the Gravity cemetery.
Interment was made in the Gravity cemetery, under military form, the service being in charge of a firing squad of eight Legion men from here and Bedford, who fired the salute over the open grave and Ramon Reynolds from here who blew taps. The flag was carried by one lone Civil War veteran, Frank Akers, who was present at the service in the cemetery and also at the church.
Gravity Independent
Thursday March 29, 1934 p. 2
In Memory of the Departed
In the passing of G. [George] L. [Lemuel] Brookman, following a stroke of paralysis, another Civil War veteran has answered the last roll call. Two yet remain here in town, B. F. Richardson and Frank Akers.
The long residence of the deceased in this community, and his active interest in every community movement, has made him a distinct figure in the affairs of the town and community that will make his absence sadly missed by many people.
Extreme age apparently never slowed down his interest in life and its activities. The first man on the street in the morning for years, summer and winter, was G.[eorge] L. [emuel] Brookman. Happy when in business and out of business. Always friendly and cheerful, with a happy greeting for old and young.
He was a firm believer in the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of Man as the solution of much of the ills of this old world. His faith in a future life was steadfast, and he delighted in the study of God's word and to meditate on the truths found therein.
His faculties remained almost normal to the end of his life and he could see to read constantly, if he desired to do so, until the fatal illness that came seventeen days before his death.
He delighted in outdoor life, and during the latter years of his life when time hung heavy on his hands, he spent many pleasant days on the banks of the creek fishing. Soon after his return from a day spent on the river he would come to this office and many a description have we heard of the way he landed them and often how the big ones sometimes got away.
He was interested in flowers and fruit, and has sold many fruit trees and vines in this community. Just before his fatal illness he was out taking orders for plants to be shipped in for early planting, which delivery will be made from the home.
He was always interested in politics, and one of the last acts of his life in this line was to circulate and send in the nomination paper of Gov. Dan W. Turner. A nice letter from Mr. Turner was received and read to him as he lay in bed, thanking him for the service rendered.
When funds were to be raised for any worthy purpose here, whether it was the annual Home Coming or merely to raise money for some one in need, G. [George] L. [Lemuel] Brookman was always ready to carry the paper and he never failed to get the amount of money required.
He has gone to his reward. He will be missed by all of us, and the sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved family.
Thursday March 29, 1934 [p. 1]
George L. Brookman
George Lemuel Brookman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brookman, was born in Hartford County, Maryland, November 22, 1842, and passed away at his home in Gravity, Iowa, at 11:15 o’clock Tuesday evening, March 20, 1934, at the age of 91 years, 3 months and 20 days.
When but a boy he left his home in Maryland and went to Hillsboro, Illinois, where he grew to manhood. He enlisted in the Civil war at the age of twenty years, June 6, 1862, in Co. "C" 70th Regimental Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and discharged October 23, 1862. He again enlisted at Mattoon, Illinois, as a corporal in Co. "H" 143d Regimental Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged September 26, 1864. He came to Taylor County Iowa, in 1870, and was united in marriage to Miss Ella [Mathilda] Churchill, February 10, 1880, To this union were born five children, four sons and one daughter: Oscar N. [Napoleon], of Muskogee, Okla., Grace N., Gravity, Iowa; Roy S. [Samuel], Springview, Nebraska; Walter H.[Henry], Gravity, Iowa; and William R. [ay], Blanchard, Iowa, all of whom were with him in his last illness.
Uncle George, as he was familiarly known, was one of the early settlers in Taylor County and has lived here since. For many years he worked as contractor and builder, and erected the first residence in Gravity. In later years he entered the mercantile business and retired from this only a few years ago. He united with the Christian church several years ago and was active in Sunday school and church work. He was a good husband, a loving father, a kind neighbor and a true friend; a man of sterling character, honest and upright in his dealings, and will be missed by all who knew him.
He leaves to mourn his death a wife, four sons, a daughter, one granddaughter, three grandsons, two great-grandchildren, three daughters-in-law, a nephew and other relatives, together with a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church, Friday, March 23rd, at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Joe Greene, a former pastor, and interment was made in the Gravity cemetery.
Interment was made in the Gravity cemetery, under military form, the service being in charge of a firing squad of eight Legion men from here and Bedford, who fired the salute over the open grave and Ramon Reynolds from here who blew taps. The flag was carried by one lone Civil War veteran, Frank Akers, who was present at the service in the cemetery and also at the church.
Gravity Independent
Thursday March 29, 1934 p. 2
In Memory of the Departed
In the passing of G. [George] L. [Lemuel] Brookman, following a stroke of paralysis, another Civil War veteran has answered the last roll call. Two yet remain here in town, B. F. Richardson and Frank Akers.
The long residence of the deceased in this community, and his active interest in every community movement, has made him a distinct figure in the affairs of the town and community that will make his absence sadly missed by many people.
Extreme age apparently never slowed down his interest in life and its activities. The first man on the street in the morning for years, summer and winter, was G.[eorge] L. [emuel] Brookman. Happy when in business and out of business. Always friendly and cheerful, with a happy greeting for old and young.
He was a firm believer in the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of Man as the solution of much of the ills of this old world. His faith in a future life was steadfast, and he delighted in the study of God's word and to meditate on the truths found therein.
His faculties remained almost normal to the end of his life and he could see to read constantly, if he desired to do so, until the fatal illness that came seventeen days before his death.
He delighted in outdoor life, and during the latter years of his life when time hung heavy on his hands, he spent many pleasant days on the banks of the creek fishing. Soon after his return from a day spent on the river he would come to this office and many a description have we heard of the way he landed them and often how the big ones sometimes got away.
He was interested in flowers and fruit, and has sold many fruit trees and vines in this community. Just before his fatal illness he was out taking orders for plants to be shipped in for early planting, which delivery will be made from the home.
He was always interested in politics, and one of the last acts of his life in this line was to circulate and send in the nomination paper of Gov. Dan W. Turner. A nice letter from Mr. Turner was received and read to him as he lay in bed, thanking him for the service rendered.
When funds were to be raised for any worthy purpose here, whether it was the annual Home Coming or merely to raise money for some one in need, G. [George] L. [Lemuel] Brookman was always ready to carry the paper and he never failed to get the amount of money required.
He has gone to his reward. He will be missed by all of us, and the sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved family.
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