Obituary
"Elliott Card Bradley was born in Nelson, New York August 18, 1818, and died at his home in Ottumwa, Iowa March 13, 1900, aged 81 years.
At an early age he moved with his mother to Illinois, where he resided until 1856.
In 1842 he was united in marriage to Miss Mahalla[sic] Foy of Illinois, with whom he lived happily until 1860. To them were born four sons, all of whom are living excepting the youngest who died a few years since. In 1861 he was married to Mrs. Mary Goodwill of Macomb, Illinois. To this union were born eight children, who together, with his bereaved wife, are left to morn their loss.
The surviving children are Julius, William and Frank of Macedonia; Mrs. John Wright, Mrs. W.F. Musselman, James F., Mrs. Robert Brown, Grant W., Sherman T., George W., of this city and Mrs. Arthur Summers, of Sioux Falls.
The deceased came to the state in 1856, and has been a resident of Wapello county for many years. He was an intelligent and industrious man, and a worthy, upright and honorable citizen.
He was a man of sterling principles, and thru many years of trials and afflictions has proved an affectionate and indulgent
husband and father.
He leaves as many friends and perhaps as few enemies as is possible for any man.
In his earlier life he was a member of the Congregational church and the greater part of his days has been spent
in endeavoring to serve his Creator.
In the past few years he has been identified with the Christian church of South Ottumwa, where the funeral services were held Thursday, March 15, in the presence of many friends and relatives. He was laid to rest in Ottumwa cemetery."
Obituary
"Elliott Card Bradley was born in Nelson, New York August 18, 1818, and died at his home in Ottumwa, Iowa March 13, 1900, aged 81 years.
At an early age he moved with his mother to Illinois, where he resided until 1856.
In 1842 he was united in marriage to Miss Mahalla[sic] Foy of Illinois, with whom he lived happily until 1860. To them were born four sons, all of whom are living excepting the youngest who died a few years since. In 1861 he was married to Mrs. Mary Goodwill of Macomb, Illinois. To this union were born eight children, who together, with his bereaved wife, are left to morn their loss.
The surviving children are Julius, William and Frank of Macedonia; Mrs. John Wright, Mrs. W.F. Musselman, James F., Mrs. Robert Brown, Grant W., Sherman T., George W., of this city and Mrs. Arthur Summers, of Sioux Falls.
The deceased came to the state in 1856, and has been a resident of Wapello county for many years. He was an intelligent and industrious man, and a worthy, upright and honorable citizen.
He was a man of sterling principles, and thru many years of trials and afflictions has proved an affectionate and indulgent
husband and father.
He leaves as many friends and perhaps as few enemies as is possible for any man.
In his earlier life he was a member of the Congregational church and the greater part of his days has been spent
in endeavoring to serve his Creator.
In the past few years he has been identified with the Christian church of South Ottumwa, where the funeral services were held Thursday, March 15, in the presence of many friends and relatives. He was laid to rest in Ottumwa cemetery."
Family Members
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Julius Clarence Bradley
1843–1919
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William E. Bradley
1846–1903
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Francis Herbert Bradley
1848–1917
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Carlos Dwight "C.D." Bradley Sr
1850 – unknown
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Amelia Emma Bradley Josifek
1862–1923
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Ella Maria Bradley Musselman
1865–1959
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James Freemont Bradley
1867–1945
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Etta Mae "Ettie" Bradley Brown
1870–1915
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Mary Elizabeth Bradley Robinson
1871–1921
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Grant Bradley
1873–1962
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John Sherman Bradley
1875–1958
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George Washington Bradley
1878–1954
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