The Quill, page 1
Thursday, August 28, 1917
S.F. Bryan.
Smith F. Bryan died at the home of his daughter, Mrs[.] James Brown, in this city, at 7 o'clock Thursday morning, August 23, 1917, aged 84 years, 9 months and 5 days. Until a few months ago Mr. Bryan was a remarkable specimen of well preserved manhood for his advanced age, but when disease did fasten upon him the decline was rapid and sure.
Mr. Bryan was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, November 17, 1832. His parents, Jacob and Mary (Bagley) Bryan, were natives of New York and New Jersey respectively. The father followed the occupation of farmer back in the Keystone state, but hoping to better his condition in a new country, removed his family to Illinois in 1840. The date of their arrival at Warsaw, this county, is given as May 12th of that year. They came on to LaHarpe at once and took up their abode on the Gittings farm, four miles north of town. Smith F. shared with the family in the hardships of life on the frontier and assisted his father in the arduous task of developing and cultivating his land. His education was necessarily limited, but in later years by reading and investigation he became a well informed man. His marriage to Miss Delina Painter occurred January 28, 1859, and five sons and three daughters came to bless their union, six of whom survive as follows: Mrs. Emma Brown, John F. and William E., all of LaHarpe; James, of Belfast, Iowa; Mrs. Mary A[.] Miller, of Waterloo, Iowa; and Charles of Terre Haute.
Following his marriage Mr. Bryan removed to a farm nearer LaHarpe which he rented awhile from his father-in-law and later purchased. He put aside all business and personal considerations at the outbreak of the Civil War and enlisted as a member of Company G., 118th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, joining the company at Terre Haute on August 14, 1862, and served until he drew an honorable discharge from the service on June 5, 1865. He took part in many hard fought battles, including the siege of Vicksburg and Grand Gulf, the siege of Jackson and many other places. He spent some months during the early part of 1865 in a Keokuk hospital, recovering from an injury to his hip caused by an exploding shell.
Mr. Bryan united with the M.E. church at a camp meeting in Macomb in 1855, but he and his wife entered the LaHarpe Christian church in 1880.
Mr. Bryan was the last of a family of six children. His wife died March 15, 1912, since which time he has made his home with his children.
Mr. Bryan was a lover of nature and in the search for pleasure found his greatest enjoyment in the great out of doors. Forest and stream held great attractions for him, and he was a recognized authority on hunting, fishing and trapping, but followed them merely in an amateur way, as the only reward expected or sought was the pleasure of the chase[.] He was a just man in all his business dealings and was not narrow in political or religious views. He gave much of his time and means to movements calculated to better the morals of the community and stood four-square to the world on every question. His family life was most pleasant and he never seemed quite the same after the death of his beloved wife which broke up a happy companionship of more than half a century. He leaves many friends who will miss his kind counsel and advice.
Funeral services were held at the LaHarpe Christian church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Elder H. F. Keltch officiating.
Interment in LaHarpe cemetery.
Thursday, August 28, 1917
S.F. Bryan.
Smith F. Bryan died at the home of his daughter, Mrs[.] James Brown, in this city, at 7 o'clock Thursday morning, August 23, 1917, aged 84 years, 9 months and 5 days. Until a few months ago Mr. Bryan was a remarkable specimen of well preserved manhood for his advanced age, but when disease did fasten upon him the decline was rapid and sure.
Mr. Bryan was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, November 17, 1832. His parents, Jacob and Mary (Bagley) Bryan, were natives of New York and New Jersey respectively. The father followed the occupation of farmer back in the Keystone state, but hoping to better his condition in a new country, removed his family to Illinois in 1840. The date of their arrival at Warsaw, this county, is given as May 12th of that year. They came on to LaHarpe at once and took up their abode on the Gittings farm, four miles north of town. Smith F. shared with the family in the hardships of life on the frontier and assisted his father in the arduous task of developing and cultivating his land. His education was necessarily limited, but in later years by reading and investigation he became a well informed man. His marriage to Miss Delina Painter occurred January 28, 1859, and five sons and three daughters came to bless their union, six of whom survive as follows: Mrs. Emma Brown, John F. and William E., all of LaHarpe; James, of Belfast, Iowa; Mrs. Mary A[.] Miller, of Waterloo, Iowa; and Charles of Terre Haute.
Following his marriage Mr. Bryan removed to a farm nearer LaHarpe which he rented awhile from his father-in-law and later purchased. He put aside all business and personal considerations at the outbreak of the Civil War and enlisted as a member of Company G., 118th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, joining the company at Terre Haute on August 14, 1862, and served until he drew an honorable discharge from the service on June 5, 1865. He took part in many hard fought battles, including the siege of Vicksburg and Grand Gulf, the siege of Jackson and many other places. He spent some months during the early part of 1865 in a Keokuk hospital, recovering from an injury to his hip caused by an exploding shell.
Mr. Bryan united with the M.E. church at a camp meeting in Macomb in 1855, but he and his wife entered the LaHarpe Christian church in 1880.
Mr. Bryan was the last of a family of six children. His wife died March 15, 1912, since which time he has made his home with his children.
Mr. Bryan was a lover of nature and in the search for pleasure found his greatest enjoyment in the great out of doors. Forest and stream held great attractions for him, and he was a recognized authority on hunting, fishing and trapping, but followed them merely in an amateur way, as the only reward expected or sought was the pleasure of the chase[.] He was a just man in all his business dealings and was not narrow in political or religious views. He gave much of his time and means to movements calculated to better the morals of the community and stood four-square to the world on every question. His family life was most pleasant and he never seemed quite the same after the death of his beloved wife which broke up a happy companionship of more than half a century. He leaves many friends who will miss his kind counsel and advice.
Funeral services were held at the LaHarpe Christian church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Elder H. F. Keltch officiating.
Interment in LaHarpe cemetery.
The Quill, page 1
Thursday, August 28, 1917
S.F. Bryan.
Smith F. Bryan died at the home of his daughter, Mrs[.] James Brown, in this city, at 7 o'clock Thursday morning, August 23, 1917, aged 84 years, 9 months and 5 days. Until a few months ago Mr. Bryan was a remarkable specimen of well preserved manhood for his advanced age, but when disease did fasten upon him the decline was rapid and sure.
Mr. Bryan was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, November 17, 1832. His parents, Jacob and Mary (Bagley) Bryan, were natives of New York and New Jersey respectively. The father followed the occupation of farmer back in the Keystone state, but hoping to better his condition in a new country, removed his family to Illinois in 1840. The date of their arrival at Warsaw, this county, is given as May 12th of that year. They came on to LaHarpe at once and took up their abode on the Gittings farm, four miles north of town. Smith F. shared with the family in the hardships of life on the frontier and assisted his father in the arduous task of developing and cultivating his land. His education was necessarily limited, but in later years by reading and investigation he became a well informed man. His marriage to Miss Delina Painter occurred January 28, 1859, and five sons and three daughters came to bless their union, six of whom survive as follows: Mrs. Emma Brown, John F. and William E., all of LaHarpe; James, of Belfast, Iowa; Mrs. Mary A[.] Miller, of Waterloo, Iowa; and Charles of Terre Haute.
Following his marriage Mr. Bryan removed to a farm nearer LaHarpe which he rented awhile from his father-in-law and later purchased. He put aside all business and personal considerations at the outbreak of the Civil War and enlisted as a member of Company G., 118th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, joining the company at Terre Haute on August 14, 1862, and served until he drew an honorable discharge from the service on June 5, 1865. He took part in many hard fought battles, including the siege of Vicksburg and Grand Gulf, the siege of Jackson and many other places. He spent some months during the early part of 1865 in a Keokuk hospital, recovering from an injury to his hip caused by an exploding shell.
Mr. Bryan united with the M.E. church at a camp meeting in Macomb in 1855, but he and his wife entered the LaHarpe Christian church in 1880.
Mr. Bryan was the last of a family of six children. His wife died March 15, 1912, since which time he has made his home with his children.
Mr. Bryan was a lover of nature and in the search for pleasure found his greatest enjoyment in the great out of doors. Forest and stream held great attractions for him, and he was a recognized authority on hunting, fishing and trapping, but followed them merely in an amateur way, as the only reward expected or sought was the pleasure of the chase[.] He was a just man in all his business dealings and was not narrow in political or religious views. He gave much of his time and means to movements calculated to better the morals of the community and stood four-square to the world on every question. His family life was most pleasant and he never seemed quite the same after the death of his beloved wife which broke up a happy companionship of more than half a century. He leaves many friends who will miss his kind counsel and advice.
Funeral services were held at the LaHarpe Christian church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Elder H. F. Keltch officiating.
Interment in LaHarpe cemetery.
Thursday, August 28, 1917
S.F. Bryan.
Smith F. Bryan died at the home of his daughter, Mrs[.] James Brown, in this city, at 7 o'clock Thursday morning, August 23, 1917, aged 84 years, 9 months and 5 days. Until a few months ago Mr. Bryan was a remarkable specimen of well preserved manhood for his advanced age, but when disease did fasten upon him the decline was rapid and sure.
Mr. Bryan was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, November 17, 1832. His parents, Jacob and Mary (Bagley) Bryan, were natives of New York and New Jersey respectively. The father followed the occupation of farmer back in the Keystone state, but hoping to better his condition in a new country, removed his family to Illinois in 1840. The date of their arrival at Warsaw, this county, is given as May 12th of that year. They came on to LaHarpe at once and took up their abode on the Gittings farm, four miles north of town. Smith F. shared with the family in the hardships of life on the frontier and assisted his father in the arduous task of developing and cultivating his land. His education was necessarily limited, but in later years by reading and investigation he became a well informed man. His marriage to Miss Delina Painter occurred January 28, 1859, and five sons and three daughters came to bless their union, six of whom survive as follows: Mrs. Emma Brown, John F. and William E., all of LaHarpe; James, of Belfast, Iowa; Mrs. Mary A[.] Miller, of Waterloo, Iowa; and Charles of Terre Haute.
Following his marriage Mr. Bryan removed to a farm nearer LaHarpe which he rented awhile from his father-in-law and later purchased. He put aside all business and personal considerations at the outbreak of the Civil War and enlisted as a member of Company G., 118th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, joining the company at Terre Haute on August 14, 1862, and served until he drew an honorable discharge from the service on June 5, 1865. He took part in many hard fought battles, including the siege of Vicksburg and Grand Gulf, the siege of Jackson and many other places. He spent some months during the early part of 1865 in a Keokuk hospital, recovering from an injury to his hip caused by an exploding shell.
Mr. Bryan united with the M.E. church at a camp meeting in Macomb in 1855, but he and his wife entered the LaHarpe Christian church in 1880.
Mr. Bryan was the last of a family of six children. His wife died March 15, 1912, since which time he has made his home with his children.
Mr. Bryan was a lover of nature and in the search for pleasure found his greatest enjoyment in the great out of doors. Forest and stream held great attractions for him, and he was a recognized authority on hunting, fishing and trapping, but followed them merely in an amateur way, as the only reward expected or sought was the pleasure of the chase[.] He was a just man in all his business dealings and was not narrow in political or religious views. He gave much of his time and means to movements calculated to better the morals of the community and stood four-square to the world on every question. His family life was most pleasant and he never seemed quite the same after the death of his beloved wife which broke up a happy companionship of more than half a century. He leaves many friends who will miss his kind counsel and advice.
Funeral services were held at the LaHarpe Christian church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Elder H. F. Keltch officiating.
Interment in LaHarpe cemetery.
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