Benjamin Franklin Congdon [Frank B. Congdon] married Lydia Ann Rathbun on October 19 [sic], 1874 in Nelson, Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
FRANK B. CONGDON DIED
_____
Pioneer Resident of This County Suc-
cumbed to Heart Trouble Sat-
urday Afternoon
Frank B. Congdon, pioneer resident of Crow Wing county, died suddenly at his home in Oak Lawn township at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, death being caused by heart trouble from which he is said to have suffered for some little time.
Mr. Congdon was assisting in sawing wood at the time of his death, which occurred without warning. The story of his life will be available for Tuesday's paper.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the farm home, Rev. A. G. Patterson, of the Presbyterian church officiating. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 22 June 1925, p. 7, c. 2)
GIVES TRIBUTE
TO AN OLD FRIEND
_____
Editor Dispatch:
Today I attended the funeral of my old friend, Frank B. Congdon. Yes, another old-timer has gone. I have known him for 47 years; we came to Brainerd the same year, 1877. He was a consistent friend of mine, and I know he looked upon me as such.
I trust I do not look an old man, but when I realize that my old-time friends are passing away I can't help but recall the poem—"One by one we shall be gathered to Thy side by those who in their turn shall follow us."
Frank Congdon was a good citizen, plain, blunt and honest. Ah! Mr. Editor, you and I have known the Congdon family for more than 45 years. They were John, Tom, Charlie and Frank, and all gone.
And as time goes on (and it will), we realize more than ever the passing of the "Old Timers." Peace, consoling peace be with them.
C. D. JOHNSON.
(Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 23 June 1925, p. 7, c. 3)
OBITUARY OF
FRANK B. CONGDON
_____
Prominent Farmer of Oak Lawn
Township Passed Away
Saturday
_____
WAS BORN IN PENNSYLVANIA
_____
Was One of the Pioneers of Brain-
erd and Crow Wing
county
Frank B. Congdon, prominent farmer of Oak Lawn township, was born in Nelson, Tioga county, Pennsylvania, October 25th, 1853, and died suddenly on Saturday afternoon, June 20th, while assisting wood sawing at his home, death being caused by heart trouble.
Mr. Congdon was one of the pioneers of Brainerd and Crow Wing county, coming to the city as a young man in 1877, when Brainerd was still practically a small settlement in the pine wilderness. At that time there was but one dwelling in Northeast Brainerd.
He followed the contracting business for a few years after arriving here, and during that time he hauled all of the rock used in the city school buildings, and also for the dam across the river at the paper mill. Later he worked for the Northern Pacific at its coal docks here. In the days when all of the work was done by hand.
In the fall of 1889 the Congdons' moved to a homestead in Oak Lawn township, where they have since made their home, and where Mr. Congdon gained the reputation of being one of the county's most progressive farmers.
He was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Rathbun, of Nelson, Pennsylvania, on October 10th [sic], 1874. To this union were born three sons and two daughters, who with their mother are left to mourn his loss. The sons are Henry R. Congdon, living on the home farm. Isaac and Merton of Brainerd. The daughters are Mrs. R. H. Tenney, of Minneapolis, and Mrs. George Curtis, of Seattle, Wash. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Henry Shaver, of Mapleton, N. D., and Mrs. Maria Kaine [sic] [Hannah Marie Kame], of California, also a brother, William Congdon, of Gresham, Oregon.
Mr. Congdon was very active in civic affairs, taking a special interest in the good roads movement. At the time of his death he was chairman of the town board, an office he held for many years, and was also a member of the Farm Bureau.
Mr. and Mrs. Congdon celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding on last October 10th, when more than 200 friends and neighbors gathered at the Congdon home and enjoyed its hospitality. At the time the wedding ceremony was repeated, Mr. and Mrs. Congdon renewing their vows of a half century ago before Rev. A. G. Patterson.
Mr. Congdon has prized highly the events of that evening, which included a program of music and addresses, stories of the early days in this vicinity, told by the old-timers present, and closing with a delicious luncheon, served by the young people.
Mr. Congdon is characterized as a kind and loving husband and father, a good neighbor and a staunch friend, a man actively interested in the welfare of the community and working always for its advancement.
The funeral was held from the home on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. A. G. Patterson, of the Presbyterian church officiating, and interment made in Evergreen cemetery. The pallbearers, all old friends of the deceased, were Sheriff Fred J. Reid, E. P. Slipp, S. R. Adair, C. D. Johnson, August Erickson and August Nelson, the last named two being farm neighbors in Oak Lawn township.
The Dispatch joins in offering sincere sympathy to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 25 June 1925, p. 3, c.'s 1-3)
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our many friends during our sad bereavement, also for the many floral offerings and also to the singers.
MRS. F. B. CONGDON.
I. A. CONGDON,
and wife.
H. R. CONGDON,
and family.
M. B. CONGDON,
and family.
MRS. R. H. TENNY [sic],
and family.
MRS. GEO. CURTIS,
and family.
(Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 26 June 1925, p. 7, c. 2)
CONGDON, FRANK B
Date of Death: 20 Jun 1925
County of Death: CROW WING
Certid# 1925-MN-003235
FRANK B. CONGDON DIED
_____
Pioneer Resident of This County Suc-
cumbed to Heart Trouble Sat-
urday Afternoon
Frank B. Congdon, pioneer resident of Crow Wing county, died suddenly at his home in Oak Lawn township at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, death being caused by heart trouble from which he is said to have suffered for some little time.
Mr. Congdon was assisting in sawing wood at the time of his death, which occurred without warning. The story of his life will be available for Tuesday's paper.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the farm home, Rev. A. G. Patterson, of the Presbyterian church officiating. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 22 June 1925, p. 7, c. 2)
GIVES TRIBUTE
TO AN OLD FRIEND
_____
Editor Dispatch:
Today I attended the funeral of my old friend, Frank B. Congdon. Yes, another old-timer has gone. I have known him for 47 years; we came to Brainerd the same year, 1877. He was a consistent friend of mine, and I know he looked upon me as such.
I trust I do not look an old man, but when I realize that my old-time friends are passing away I can't help but recall the poem—"One by one we shall be gathered to Thy side by those who in their turn shall follow us."
Frank Congdon was a good citizen, plain, blunt and honest. Ah! Mr. Editor, you and I have known the Congdon family for more than 45 years. They were John, Tom, Charlie and Frank, and all gone.
And as time goes on (and it will), we realize more than ever the passing of the "Old Timers." Peace, consoling peace be with them.
C. D. JOHNSON.
(Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 23 June 1925, p. 7, c. 3)
OBITUARY OF
FRANK B. CONGDON
_____
Prominent Farmer of Oak Lawn
Township Passed Away
Saturday
_____
WAS BORN IN PENNSYLVANIA
_____
Was One of the Pioneers of Brain-
erd and Crow Wing
county
Frank B. Congdon, prominent farmer of Oak Lawn township, was born in Nelson, Tioga county, Pennsylvania, October 25th, 1853, and died suddenly on Saturday afternoon, June 20th, while assisting wood sawing at his home, death being caused by heart trouble.
Mr. Congdon was one of the pioneers of Brainerd and Crow Wing county, coming to the city as a young man in 1877, when Brainerd was still practically a small settlement in the pine wilderness. At that time there was but one dwelling in Northeast Brainerd.
He followed the contracting business for a few years after arriving here, and during that time he hauled all of the rock used in the city school buildings, and also for the dam across the river at the paper mill. Later he worked for the Northern Pacific at its coal docks here. In the days when all of the work was done by hand.
In the fall of 1889 the Congdons' moved to a homestead in Oak Lawn township, where they have since made their home, and where Mr. Congdon gained the reputation of being one of the county's most progressive farmers.
He was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Rathbun, of Nelson, Pennsylvania, on October 10th [sic], 1874. To this union were born three sons and two daughters, who with their mother are left to mourn his loss. The sons are Henry R. Congdon, living on the home farm. Isaac and Merton of Brainerd. The daughters are Mrs. R. H. Tenney, of Minneapolis, and Mrs. George Curtis, of Seattle, Wash. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Henry Shaver, of Mapleton, N. D., and Mrs. Maria Kaine [sic] [Hannah Marie Kame], of California, also a brother, William Congdon, of Gresham, Oregon.
Mr. Congdon was very active in civic affairs, taking a special interest in the good roads movement. At the time of his death he was chairman of the town board, an office he held for many years, and was also a member of the Farm Bureau.
Mr. and Mrs. Congdon celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding on last October 10th, when more than 200 friends and neighbors gathered at the Congdon home and enjoyed its hospitality. At the time the wedding ceremony was repeated, Mr. and Mrs. Congdon renewing their vows of a half century ago before Rev. A. G. Patterson.
Mr. Congdon has prized highly the events of that evening, which included a program of music and addresses, stories of the early days in this vicinity, told by the old-timers present, and closing with a delicious luncheon, served by the young people.
Mr. Congdon is characterized as a kind and loving husband and father, a good neighbor and a staunch friend, a man actively interested in the welfare of the community and working always for its advancement.
The funeral was held from the home on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. A. G. Patterson, of the Presbyterian church officiating, and interment made in Evergreen cemetery. The pallbearers, all old friends of the deceased, were Sheriff Fred J. Reid, E. P. Slipp, S. R. Adair, C. D. Johnson, August Erickson and August Nelson, the last named two being farm neighbors in Oak Lawn township.
The Dispatch joins in offering sincere sympathy to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 25 June 1925, p. 3, c.'s 1-3)
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our many friends during our sad bereavement, also for the many floral offerings and also to the singers.
MRS. F. B. CONGDON.
I. A. CONGDON,
and wife.
H. R. CONGDON,
and family.
M. B. CONGDON,
and family.
MRS. R. H. TENNY [sic],
and family.
MRS. GEO. CURTIS,
and family.
(Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 26 June 1925, p. 7, c. 2)
CONGDON, FRANK B
Date of Death: 20 Jun 1925
County of Death: CROW WING
Certid# 1925-MN-003235
Benjamin Franklin Congdon [Frank B. Congdon] married Lydia Ann Rathbun on October 19 [sic], 1874 in Nelson, Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
FRANK B. CONGDON DIED
_____
Pioneer Resident of This County Suc-
cumbed to Heart Trouble Sat-
urday Afternoon
Frank B. Congdon, pioneer resident of Crow Wing county, died suddenly at his home in Oak Lawn township at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, death being caused by heart trouble from which he is said to have suffered for some little time.
Mr. Congdon was assisting in sawing wood at the time of his death, which occurred without warning. The story of his life will be available for Tuesday's paper.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the farm home, Rev. A. G. Patterson, of the Presbyterian church officiating. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 22 June 1925, p. 7, c. 2)
GIVES TRIBUTE
TO AN OLD FRIEND
_____
Editor Dispatch:
Today I attended the funeral of my old friend, Frank B. Congdon. Yes, another old-timer has gone. I have known him for 47 years; we came to Brainerd the same year, 1877. He was a consistent friend of mine, and I know he looked upon me as such.
I trust I do not look an old man, but when I realize that my old-time friends are passing away I can't help but recall the poem—"One by one we shall be gathered to Thy side by those who in their turn shall follow us."
Frank Congdon was a good citizen, plain, blunt and honest. Ah! Mr. Editor, you and I have known the Congdon family for more than 45 years. They were John, Tom, Charlie and Frank, and all gone.
And as time goes on (and it will), we realize more than ever the passing of the "Old Timers." Peace, consoling peace be with them.
C. D. JOHNSON.
(Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 23 June 1925, p. 7, c. 3)
OBITUARY OF
FRANK B. CONGDON
_____
Prominent Farmer of Oak Lawn
Township Passed Away
Saturday
_____
WAS BORN IN PENNSYLVANIA
_____
Was One of the Pioneers of Brain-
erd and Crow Wing
county
Frank B. Congdon, prominent farmer of Oak Lawn township, was born in Nelson, Tioga county, Pennsylvania, October 25th, 1853, and died suddenly on Saturday afternoon, June 20th, while assisting wood sawing at his home, death being caused by heart trouble.
Mr. Congdon was one of the pioneers of Brainerd and Crow Wing county, coming to the city as a young man in 1877, when Brainerd was still practically a small settlement in the pine wilderness. At that time there was but one dwelling in Northeast Brainerd.
He followed the contracting business for a few years after arriving here, and during that time he hauled all of the rock used in the city school buildings, and also for the dam across the river at the paper mill. Later he worked for the Northern Pacific at its coal docks here. In the days when all of the work was done by hand.
In the fall of 1889 the Congdons' moved to a homestead in Oak Lawn township, where they have since made their home, and where Mr. Congdon gained the reputation of being one of the county's most progressive farmers.
He was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Rathbun, of Nelson, Pennsylvania, on October 10th [sic], 1874. To this union were born three sons and two daughters, who with their mother are left to mourn his loss. The sons are Henry R. Congdon, living on the home farm. Isaac and Merton of Brainerd. The daughters are Mrs. R. H. Tenney, of Minneapolis, and Mrs. George Curtis, of Seattle, Wash. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Henry Shaver, of Mapleton, N. D., and Mrs. Maria Kaine [sic] [Hannah Marie Kame], of California, also a brother, William Congdon, of Gresham, Oregon.
Mr. Congdon was very active in civic affairs, taking a special interest in the good roads movement. At the time of his death he was chairman of the town board, an office he held for many years, and was also a member of the Farm Bureau.
Mr. and Mrs. Congdon celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding on last October 10th, when more than 200 friends and neighbors gathered at the Congdon home and enjoyed its hospitality. At the time the wedding ceremony was repeated, Mr. and Mrs. Congdon renewing their vows of a half century ago before Rev. A. G. Patterson.
Mr. Congdon has prized highly the events of that evening, which included a program of music and addresses, stories of the early days in this vicinity, told by the old-timers present, and closing with a delicious luncheon, served by the young people.
Mr. Congdon is characterized as a kind and loving husband and father, a good neighbor and a staunch friend, a man actively interested in the welfare of the community and working always for its advancement.
The funeral was held from the home on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. A. G. Patterson, of the Presbyterian church officiating, and interment made in Evergreen cemetery. The pallbearers, all old friends of the deceased, were Sheriff Fred J. Reid, E. P. Slipp, S. R. Adair, C. D. Johnson, August Erickson and August Nelson, the last named two being farm neighbors in Oak Lawn township.
The Dispatch joins in offering sincere sympathy to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 25 June 1925, p. 3, c.'s 1-3)
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our many friends during our sad bereavement, also for the many floral offerings and also to the singers.
MRS. F. B. CONGDON.
I. A. CONGDON,
and wife.
H. R. CONGDON,
and family.
M. B. CONGDON,
and family.
MRS. R. H. TENNY [sic],
and family.
MRS. GEO. CURTIS,
and family.
(Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 26 June 1925, p. 7, c. 2)
CONGDON, FRANK B
Date of Death: 20 Jun 1925
County of Death: CROW WING
Certid# 1925-MN-003235
FRANK B. CONGDON DIED
_____
Pioneer Resident of This County Suc-
cumbed to Heart Trouble Sat-
urday Afternoon
Frank B. Congdon, pioneer resident of Crow Wing county, died suddenly at his home in Oak Lawn township at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, death being caused by heart trouble from which he is said to have suffered for some little time.
Mr. Congdon was assisting in sawing wood at the time of his death, which occurred without warning. The story of his life will be available for Tuesday's paper.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the farm home, Rev. A. G. Patterson, of the Presbyterian church officiating. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 22 June 1925, p. 7, c. 2)
GIVES TRIBUTE
TO AN OLD FRIEND
_____
Editor Dispatch:
Today I attended the funeral of my old friend, Frank B. Congdon. Yes, another old-timer has gone. I have known him for 47 years; we came to Brainerd the same year, 1877. He was a consistent friend of mine, and I know he looked upon me as such.
I trust I do not look an old man, but when I realize that my old-time friends are passing away I can't help but recall the poem—"One by one we shall be gathered to Thy side by those who in their turn shall follow us."
Frank Congdon was a good citizen, plain, blunt and honest. Ah! Mr. Editor, you and I have known the Congdon family for more than 45 years. They were John, Tom, Charlie and Frank, and all gone.
And as time goes on (and it will), we realize more than ever the passing of the "Old Timers." Peace, consoling peace be with them.
C. D. JOHNSON.
(Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 23 June 1925, p. 7, c. 3)
OBITUARY OF
FRANK B. CONGDON
_____
Prominent Farmer of Oak Lawn
Township Passed Away
Saturday
_____
WAS BORN IN PENNSYLVANIA
_____
Was One of the Pioneers of Brain-
erd and Crow Wing
county
Frank B. Congdon, prominent farmer of Oak Lawn township, was born in Nelson, Tioga county, Pennsylvania, October 25th, 1853, and died suddenly on Saturday afternoon, June 20th, while assisting wood sawing at his home, death being caused by heart trouble.
Mr. Congdon was one of the pioneers of Brainerd and Crow Wing county, coming to the city as a young man in 1877, when Brainerd was still practically a small settlement in the pine wilderness. At that time there was but one dwelling in Northeast Brainerd.
He followed the contracting business for a few years after arriving here, and during that time he hauled all of the rock used in the city school buildings, and also for the dam across the river at the paper mill. Later he worked for the Northern Pacific at its coal docks here. In the days when all of the work was done by hand.
In the fall of 1889 the Congdons' moved to a homestead in Oak Lawn township, where they have since made their home, and where Mr. Congdon gained the reputation of being one of the county's most progressive farmers.
He was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Rathbun, of Nelson, Pennsylvania, on October 10th [sic], 1874. To this union were born three sons and two daughters, who with their mother are left to mourn his loss. The sons are Henry R. Congdon, living on the home farm. Isaac and Merton of Brainerd. The daughters are Mrs. R. H. Tenney, of Minneapolis, and Mrs. George Curtis, of Seattle, Wash. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Henry Shaver, of Mapleton, N. D., and Mrs. Maria Kaine [sic] [Hannah Marie Kame], of California, also a brother, William Congdon, of Gresham, Oregon.
Mr. Congdon was very active in civic affairs, taking a special interest in the good roads movement. At the time of his death he was chairman of the town board, an office he held for many years, and was also a member of the Farm Bureau.
Mr. and Mrs. Congdon celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding on last October 10th, when more than 200 friends and neighbors gathered at the Congdon home and enjoyed its hospitality. At the time the wedding ceremony was repeated, Mr. and Mrs. Congdon renewing their vows of a half century ago before Rev. A. G. Patterson.
Mr. Congdon has prized highly the events of that evening, which included a program of music and addresses, stories of the early days in this vicinity, told by the old-timers present, and closing with a delicious luncheon, served by the young people.
Mr. Congdon is characterized as a kind and loving husband and father, a good neighbor and a staunch friend, a man actively interested in the welfare of the community and working always for its advancement.
The funeral was held from the home on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. A. G. Patterson, of the Presbyterian church officiating, and interment made in Evergreen cemetery. The pallbearers, all old friends of the deceased, were Sheriff Fred J. Reid, E. P. Slipp, S. R. Adair, C. D. Johnson, August Erickson and August Nelson, the last named two being farm neighbors in Oak Lawn township.
The Dispatch joins in offering sincere sympathy to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 25 June 1925, p. 3, c.'s 1-3)
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our many friends during our sad bereavement, also for the many floral offerings and also to the singers.
MRS. F. B. CONGDON.
I. A. CONGDON,
and wife.
H. R. CONGDON,
and family.
M. B. CONGDON,
and family.
MRS. R. H. TENNY [sic],
and family.
MRS. GEO. CURTIS,
and family.
(Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 26 June 1925, p. 7, c. 2)
CONGDON, FRANK B
Date of Death: 20 Jun 1925
County of Death: CROW WING
Certid# 1925-MN-003235
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