Mr. B was born, Nov. 27, 1824, in Pennsylvania, was taken to New York by his parents when very small. He came to Pike County about the year 1884 where he engaged in farming and stock-raising. He had previously been engaged in the manufacturing of brooms. On the morning of the 13th of June, 1874, Mr. Brakefield was killed while in the act of crossing the railroad track with a team in front of a train of cars. His body was carried several yards, and mutilated in a most shocking manner. He was a prominent citizen and a member of the M.E. Church. Few men possessed so many virtues, and few as well respected as he. It is no wonder the entire community was thrown into consternation at the intelligence of his untimely death.
Pg 526 History of Pike County
Pg 526 History of Pike County
Mr. B was born, Nov. 27, 1824, in Pennsylvania, was taken to New York by his parents when very small. He came to Pike County about the year 1884 where he engaged in farming and stock-raising. He had previously been engaged in the manufacturing of brooms. On the morning of the 13th of June, 1874, Mr. Brakefield was killed while in the act of crossing the railroad track with a team in front of a train of cars. His body was carried several yards, and mutilated in a most shocking manner. He was a prominent citizen and a member of the M.E. Church. Few men possessed so many virtues, and few as well respected as he. It is no wonder the entire community was thrown into consternation at the intelligence of his untimely death.
Pg 526 History of Pike County
Pg 526 History of Pike County
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