His obit from the Southern Advocate:
" Campbell R. Bryce, a prominent citizen of Col'a So. Ca., died in the city of New York, August 14, 1867, on his return from the Kingdom of Brazil South America, whither he had gone, with his son, to ascertain the prospect of a removal thence, to avoid the Tyranny and exactions of the present radical Government of the United States of America. He had retunred however, on his way homeward as far as New York, there to die. Sad and afflictive issue, to his desire, for emigration from his Country and his friends. He was the only [page 174] son of John Bryce, Esqr., late of Col'a So. Ca. dec'd, had served his constituency, several sessions of the Legislature of So. Ca; was a dutiful and exemplary son; an affectionate husband and father; a good citizen and an honest man. His aged mother survives him, and mourns his decease as only a mother can mourne. He had left a wife and sons and daughter to lament his deceased.
" Campbell R. Bryce, a prominent citizen of Col'a So. Ca., died in the city of New York, August 14, 1867, on his return from the Kingdom of Brazil South America, whither he had gone, with his son, to ascertain the prospect of a removal thence, to avoid the Tyranny and exactions of the present radical Government of the United States of America. He had retunred however, on his way homeward as far as New York, there to die. Sad and afflictive issue, to his desire, for emigration from his Country and his friends. He was the only [page 174] son of John Bryce, Esqr., late of Col'a So. Ca. dec'd, had served his constituency, several sessions of the Legislature of So. Ca; was a dutiful and exemplary son; an affectionate husband and father; a good citizen and an honest man. His aged mother survives him, and mourns his decease as only a mother can mourne. He had left a wife and sons and daughter to lament his deceased.
His obit from the Southern Advocate:
" Campbell R. Bryce, a prominent citizen of Col'a So. Ca., died in the city of New York, August 14, 1867, on his return from the Kingdom of Brazil South America, whither he had gone, with his son, to ascertain the prospect of a removal thence, to avoid the Tyranny and exactions of the present radical Government of the United States of America. He had retunred however, on his way homeward as far as New York, there to die. Sad and afflictive issue, to his desire, for emigration from his Country and his friends. He was the only [page 174] son of John Bryce, Esqr., late of Col'a So. Ca. dec'd, had served his constituency, several sessions of the Legislature of So. Ca; was a dutiful and exemplary son; an affectionate husband and father; a good citizen and an honest man. His aged mother survives him, and mourns his decease as only a mother can mourne. He had left a wife and sons and daughter to lament his deceased.
" Campbell R. Bryce, a prominent citizen of Col'a So. Ca., died in the city of New York, August 14, 1867, on his return from the Kingdom of Brazil South America, whither he had gone, with his son, to ascertain the prospect of a removal thence, to avoid the Tyranny and exactions of the present radical Government of the United States of America. He had retunred however, on his way homeward as far as New York, there to die. Sad and afflictive issue, to his desire, for emigration from his Country and his friends. He was the only [page 174] son of John Bryce, Esqr., late of Col'a So. Ca. dec'd, had served his constituency, several sessions of the Legislature of So. Ca; was a dutiful and exemplary son; an affectionate husband and father; a good citizen and an honest man. His aged mother survives him, and mourns his decease as only a mother can mourne. He had left a wife and sons and daughter to lament his deceased.
Inscription
"A fond and devoted husband and father. a faithful friend and christian. beloved and respected by all who knew him."
Gravesite Details
Note the punctuation and lack of capitalization on the headstone inscription. The further inscription at the bottom of the stone behind the American Legion post is quite faded and much more difficult to read.
Family Members
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