Semi-Weekly Iowegian
Centerville, Iowa
August 17, 1916
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Isaac W. Brokaw, well known old soldier of this city, died at his home on E. State street about 9:15 Wednesday evening at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 5 days. Funeral arrangements have not all been made as yet, pending the arrival of word from a son in Wyoming.
Mr. Brokaw was born in Summerville, N.J. on Dec 11, 1833 in that vicinity he spent his childhood, moving at an early age to Indiana. That state was his home at the outbreak of the Civil war and there he enlisted in the 34th Ind. Inf. He served in this regiment for over two years after which he was discharged for disability resulting from wounds received.
After the war, Mr Brokaw moved to Iowa and settled In the vicinity of Centerville. He lived on a farm west of this city for a number of years, but for the past twenty years he has been retired and has lived In the city, being well known to nearly everyone in the community. He was a prominent member of the local post of the G.A.R. and was also a member of the Methodist church. It was his wish that the G.A.R. post have charge of his funeral services.
Mr. Brokaw is survived by four sons, Charles, Ed, and Cyrene, of this city and Will, of Wyoming. One daughter has preceded him in death.
The many friends of the family in the vicinity will grieve to learn of their old friend's death and will unite in expressing their sympathy to the surviving members of the family in their bereavement.
It has been announced that the funeral will be held Sunday at 2:30 at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. J. A. Glenning, burial at Oakland cemetery.
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Centerville Journal
Centerville, Iowa
August 17, 1905
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brokaw Two of Our Most Highly Esteemed Citizens Celebrated Their Fiftieth Anniversary" in a Quiet Way.
Have Been Residents of Iowa for 24 Years, Came From Indiana and became Subjects of Iowa from Choice.
MRS. AND MR. ISAAC BROKAW.
Isaac Brokaw the subject of this sketch was born in New Jersey in the year A. D. I833 and is now 72 years of age. His father's name was John and his mothers name Eunice, and Isaac was the second of the five children all boys. When at the age of 4 years Isaac moved with the Brokaw family to Ohio, there he can well recall many pleasant, incidents such as riding on the breaking plow when his father was improving his farm which was nine miles from Lebanon. After a residence in the Buckeye State of about four years the Brokaw family moved to Indiana settling near Indianapolis, here the father died. When Isaac was about twelve years old he went to live with Joseph Anderson at Greenfield. Anderson was then sheriff of Hancock county, he staid for five years with Anderson and then at the age of 17 he started out in the world without a dollar to make his own way. After Anderson's term as sheriff had expired in Hancock county he moved up into Madison county and it was then young Brokaw started out to do for himself, with good honest intent but no money. After working at different occupations he became acquainted with a man by the name of William Hughes who was quite a successful farmer and stock raiser. The acquaintance seemed satisfactory to all concerned as was evidenced by the marriage of Mr. Isaac Brokaw and Miss Elizabeth Hughes, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hughes, who had emigrated from Ireland 17 years before when Elizabeth was two years old. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brokaw located on a small farm. Afterwards he managed a tile factory for about 7 years. By industry and economy they saved some money. In 1882 they came to Iowa located in this (Appanoose) county on a farm west of Centerville, a line quarter section of land which they still own. After spending 9 years on the farm, they moved into town locating in a nice comfortable resident property on West State Street where they now reside and will probably spend the remainder of their days surrounded by many relatives and friends.
To Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brokaw were born seven children, six boys and one girl. Two died in infancy. The daughter, Mrs. Jessie Butler died only a few years ago the four boys are all married, have families of their own and doing well, and upon whom the parents can look with pleasure and satisfaction. The four sons and daughter were each given a good substantial high school or college education and from an educational standpoint were well equipped for the ordinary duties of life. The parents were well aware of the needs of their children and cheerfully provided the same.
Mr. Brokaw since he become of age has taken a deep interest in the affairs of the country. He still keeps well posted on conditions of the nation and state, likes to see the cause of truth, honesty and righteousness triumph, Puts the principal of men far above dollars and cents and regrets to see patriotism become an article of commerce and grafters rule for roost. In these times of commercialism the same as for the past 51 years, he has been blessed by peaceful rest when he lies down to sleep produced by a clear conscience void of offense, such a conscience procured only by voting the democratic ticket.
May the subjects of this short sketch live to enjoy many anniversaries of their wedding day, the 10th of August, is the wish of their many friends and acquaintances in which list the Journal claims a place.
Centerville, Iowa
August 17, 1916
-page 1
Isaac W. Brokaw, well known old soldier of this city, died at his home on E. State street about 9:15 Wednesday evening at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 5 days. Funeral arrangements have not all been made as yet, pending the arrival of word from a son in Wyoming.
Mr. Brokaw was born in Summerville, N.J. on Dec 11, 1833 in that vicinity he spent his childhood, moving at an early age to Indiana. That state was his home at the outbreak of the Civil war and there he enlisted in the 34th Ind. Inf. He served in this regiment for over two years after which he was discharged for disability resulting from wounds received.
After the war, Mr Brokaw moved to Iowa and settled In the vicinity of Centerville. He lived on a farm west of this city for a number of years, but for the past twenty years he has been retired and has lived In the city, being well known to nearly everyone in the community. He was a prominent member of the local post of the G.A.R. and was also a member of the Methodist church. It was his wish that the G.A.R. post have charge of his funeral services.
Mr. Brokaw is survived by four sons, Charles, Ed, and Cyrene, of this city and Will, of Wyoming. One daughter has preceded him in death.
The many friends of the family in the vicinity will grieve to learn of their old friend's death and will unite in expressing their sympathy to the surviving members of the family in their bereavement.
It has been announced that the funeral will be held Sunday at 2:30 at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. J. A. Glenning, burial at Oakland cemetery.
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Centerville Journal
Centerville, Iowa
August 17, 1905
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brokaw Two of Our Most Highly Esteemed Citizens Celebrated Their Fiftieth Anniversary" in a Quiet Way.
Have Been Residents of Iowa for 24 Years, Came From Indiana and became Subjects of Iowa from Choice.
MRS. AND MR. ISAAC BROKAW.
Isaac Brokaw the subject of this sketch was born in New Jersey in the year A. D. I833 and is now 72 years of age. His father's name was John and his mothers name Eunice, and Isaac was the second of the five children all boys. When at the age of 4 years Isaac moved with the Brokaw family to Ohio, there he can well recall many pleasant, incidents such as riding on the breaking plow when his father was improving his farm which was nine miles from Lebanon. After a residence in the Buckeye State of about four years the Brokaw family moved to Indiana settling near Indianapolis, here the father died. When Isaac was about twelve years old he went to live with Joseph Anderson at Greenfield. Anderson was then sheriff of Hancock county, he staid for five years with Anderson and then at the age of 17 he started out in the world without a dollar to make his own way. After Anderson's term as sheriff had expired in Hancock county he moved up into Madison county and it was then young Brokaw started out to do for himself, with good honest intent but no money. After working at different occupations he became acquainted with a man by the name of William Hughes who was quite a successful farmer and stock raiser. The acquaintance seemed satisfactory to all concerned as was evidenced by the marriage of Mr. Isaac Brokaw and Miss Elizabeth Hughes, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hughes, who had emigrated from Ireland 17 years before when Elizabeth was two years old. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brokaw located on a small farm. Afterwards he managed a tile factory for about 7 years. By industry and economy they saved some money. In 1882 they came to Iowa located in this (Appanoose) county on a farm west of Centerville, a line quarter section of land which they still own. After spending 9 years on the farm, they moved into town locating in a nice comfortable resident property on West State Street where they now reside and will probably spend the remainder of their days surrounded by many relatives and friends.
To Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brokaw were born seven children, six boys and one girl. Two died in infancy. The daughter, Mrs. Jessie Butler died only a few years ago the four boys are all married, have families of their own and doing well, and upon whom the parents can look with pleasure and satisfaction. The four sons and daughter were each given a good substantial high school or college education and from an educational standpoint were well equipped for the ordinary duties of life. The parents were well aware of the needs of their children and cheerfully provided the same.
Mr. Brokaw since he become of age has taken a deep interest in the affairs of the country. He still keeps well posted on conditions of the nation and state, likes to see the cause of truth, honesty and righteousness triumph, Puts the principal of men far above dollars and cents and regrets to see patriotism become an article of commerce and grafters rule for roost. In these times of commercialism the same as for the past 51 years, he has been blessed by peaceful rest when he lies down to sleep produced by a clear conscience void of offense, such a conscience procured only by voting the democratic ticket.
May the subjects of this short sketch live to enjoy many anniversaries of their wedding day, the 10th of August, is the wish of their many friends and acquaintances in which list the Journal claims a place.
Semi-Weekly Iowegian
Centerville, Iowa
August 17, 1916
-page 1
Isaac W. Brokaw, well known old soldier of this city, died at his home on E. State street about 9:15 Wednesday evening at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 5 days. Funeral arrangements have not all been made as yet, pending the arrival of word from a son in Wyoming.
Mr. Brokaw was born in Summerville, N.J. on Dec 11, 1833 in that vicinity he spent his childhood, moving at an early age to Indiana. That state was his home at the outbreak of the Civil war and there he enlisted in the 34th Ind. Inf. He served in this regiment for over two years after which he was discharged for disability resulting from wounds received.
After the war, Mr Brokaw moved to Iowa and settled In the vicinity of Centerville. He lived on a farm west of this city for a number of years, but for the past twenty years he has been retired and has lived In the city, being well known to nearly everyone in the community. He was a prominent member of the local post of the G.A.R. and was also a member of the Methodist church. It was his wish that the G.A.R. post have charge of his funeral services.
Mr. Brokaw is survived by four sons, Charles, Ed, and Cyrene, of this city and Will, of Wyoming. One daughter has preceded him in death.
The many friends of the family in the vicinity will grieve to learn of their old friend's death and will unite in expressing their sympathy to the surviving members of the family in their bereavement.
It has been announced that the funeral will be held Sunday at 2:30 at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. J. A. Glenning, burial at Oakland cemetery.
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Centerville Journal
Centerville, Iowa
August 17, 1905
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brokaw Two of Our Most Highly Esteemed Citizens Celebrated Their Fiftieth Anniversary" in a Quiet Way.
Have Been Residents of Iowa for 24 Years, Came From Indiana and became Subjects of Iowa from Choice.
MRS. AND MR. ISAAC BROKAW.
Isaac Brokaw the subject of this sketch was born in New Jersey in the year A. D. I833 and is now 72 years of age. His father's name was John and his mothers name Eunice, and Isaac was the second of the five children all boys. When at the age of 4 years Isaac moved with the Brokaw family to Ohio, there he can well recall many pleasant, incidents such as riding on the breaking plow when his father was improving his farm which was nine miles from Lebanon. After a residence in the Buckeye State of about four years the Brokaw family moved to Indiana settling near Indianapolis, here the father died. When Isaac was about twelve years old he went to live with Joseph Anderson at Greenfield. Anderson was then sheriff of Hancock county, he staid for five years with Anderson and then at the age of 17 he started out in the world without a dollar to make his own way. After Anderson's term as sheriff had expired in Hancock county he moved up into Madison county and it was then young Brokaw started out to do for himself, with good honest intent but no money. After working at different occupations he became acquainted with a man by the name of William Hughes who was quite a successful farmer and stock raiser. The acquaintance seemed satisfactory to all concerned as was evidenced by the marriage of Mr. Isaac Brokaw and Miss Elizabeth Hughes, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hughes, who had emigrated from Ireland 17 years before when Elizabeth was two years old. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brokaw located on a small farm. Afterwards he managed a tile factory for about 7 years. By industry and economy they saved some money. In 1882 they came to Iowa located in this (Appanoose) county on a farm west of Centerville, a line quarter section of land which they still own. After spending 9 years on the farm, they moved into town locating in a nice comfortable resident property on West State Street where they now reside and will probably spend the remainder of their days surrounded by many relatives and friends.
To Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brokaw were born seven children, six boys and one girl. Two died in infancy. The daughter, Mrs. Jessie Butler died only a few years ago the four boys are all married, have families of their own and doing well, and upon whom the parents can look with pleasure and satisfaction. The four sons and daughter were each given a good substantial high school or college education and from an educational standpoint were well equipped for the ordinary duties of life. The parents were well aware of the needs of their children and cheerfully provided the same.
Mr. Brokaw since he become of age has taken a deep interest in the affairs of the country. He still keeps well posted on conditions of the nation and state, likes to see the cause of truth, honesty and righteousness triumph, Puts the principal of men far above dollars and cents and regrets to see patriotism become an article of commerce and grafters rule for roost. In these times of commercialism the same as for the past 51 years, he has been blessed by peaceful rest when he lies down to sleep produced by a clear conscience void of offense, such a conscience procured only by voting the democratic ticket.
May the subjects of this short sketch live to enjoy many anniversaries of their wedding day, the 10th of August, is the wish of their many friends and acquaintances in which list the Journal claims a place.
Centerville, Iowa
August 17, 1916
-page 1
Isaac W. Brokaw, well known old soldier of this city, died at his home on E. State street about 9:15 Wednesday evening at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 5 days. Funeral arrangements have not all been made as yet, pending the arrival of word from a son in Wyoming.
Mr. Brokaw was born in Summerville, N.J. on Dec 11, 1833 in that vicinity he spent his childhood, moving at an early age to Indiana. That state was his home at the outbreak of the Civil war and there he enlisted in the 34th Ind. Inf. He served in this regiment for over two years after which he was discharged for disability resulting from wounds received.
After the war, Mr Brokaw moved to Iowa and settled In the vicinity of Centerville. He lived on a farm west of this city for a number of years, but for the past twenty years he has been retired and has lived In the city, being well known to nearly everyone in the community. He was a prominent member of the local post of the G.A.R. and was also a member of the Methodist church. It was his wish that the G.A.R. post have charge of his funeral services.
Mr. Brokaw is survived by four sons, Charles, Ed, and Cyrene, of this city and Will, of Wyoming. One daughter has preceded him in death.
The many friends of the family in the vicinity will grieve to learn of their old friend's death and will unite in expressing their sympathy to the surviving members of the family in their bereavement.
It has been announced that the funeral will be held Sunday at 2:30 at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. J. A. Glenning, burial at Oakland cemetery.
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Centerville Journal
Centerville, Iowa
August 17, 1905
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brokaw Two of Our Most Highly Esteemed Citizens Celebrated Their Fiftieth Anniversary" in a Quiet Way.
Have Been Residents of Iowa for 24 Years, Came From Indiana and became Subjects of Iowa from Choice.
MRS. AND MR. ISAAC BROKAW.
Isaac Brokaw the subject of this sketch was born in New Jersey in the year A. D. I833 and is now 72 years of age. His father's name was John and his mothers name Eunice, and Isaac was the second of the five children all boys. When at the age of 4 years Isaac moved with the Brokaw family to Ohio, there he can well recall many pleasant, incidents such as riding on the breaking plow when his father was improving his farm which was nine miles from Lebanon. After a residence in the Buckeye State of about four years the Brokaw family moved to Indiana settling near Indianapolis, here the father died. When Isaac was about twelve years old he went to live with Joseph Anderson at Greenfield. Anderson was then sheriff of Hancock county, he staid for five years with Anderson and then at the age of 17 he started out in the world without a dollar to make his own way. After Anderson's term as sheriff had expired in Hancock county he moved up into Madison county and it was then young Brokaw started out to do for himself, with good honest intent but no money. After working at different occupations he became acquainted with a man by the name of William Hughes who was quite a successful farmer and stock raiser. The acquaintance seemed satisfactory to all concerned as was evidenced by the marriage of Mr. Isaac Brokaw and Miss Elizabeth Hughes, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hughes, who had emigrated from Ireland 17 years before when Elizabeth was two years old. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brokaw located on a small farm. Afterwards he managed a tile factory for about 7 years. By industry and economy they saved some money. In 1882 they came to Iowa located in this (Appanoose) county on a farm west of Centerville, a line quarter section of land which they still own. After spending 9 years on the farm, they moved into town locating in a nice comfortable resident property on West State Street where they now reside and will probably spend the remainder of their days surrounded by many relatives and friends.
To Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brokaw were born seven children, six boys and one girl. Two died in infancy. The daughter, Mrs. Jessie Butler died only a few years ago the four boys are all married, have families of their own and doing well, and upon whom the parents can look with pleasure and satisfaction. The four sons and daughter were each given a good substantial high school or college education and from an educational standpoint were well equipped for the ordinary duties of life. The parents were well aware of the needs of their children and cheerfully provided the same.
Mr. Brokaw since he become of age has taken a deep interest in the affairs of the country. He still keeps well posted on conditions of the nation and state, likes to see the cause of truth, honesty and righteousness triumph, Puts the principal of men far above dollars and cents and regrets to see patriotism become an article of commerce and grafters rule for roost. In these times of commercialism the same as for the past 51 years, he has been blessed by peaceful rest when he lies down to sleep produced by a clear conscience void of offense, such a conscience procured only by voting the democratic ticket.
May the subjects of this short sketch live to enjoy many anniversaries of their wedding day, the 10th of August, is the wish of their many friends and acquaintances in which list the Journal claims a place.
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