Civil War Veteran.
Residence Terre Haute, IN;
Enlisted on 8/19/1862 as a Captain.
On 9/2/1862 he was commissioned into "E" Co. 85th Indiana Infantry.
He was Mustered Out on 6/12/1865 at Washington, D.C.
Promotions:
* Major 9/1/1864
* Lt Colonel 1/1/1865 (Not Mustered)
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, Mar 4, 1904, page not provided
NOTE: Portions of this very lengthy obit have been omitted here in the interest of space and time.
MAJ. BRANT'S SUDDEN DEATH
Maj. J. E. Brant died suddenly Tuesday night at 8 while seated in his chair at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Adams, South College Avenue, aged 67 years.
He had faced the foe in the smoke of conflict or in the daring charge upon a score of bloody battlefields, and in Libby prison he endured months of hardships without a murmur, but though the enemy of all mankind approached him suddenly, the gallant major was not unprepared; he had himself in readiness--he realized that very soon he must make his first and last unconditional surrender. Maj. Brant was ready to cross the River. As a Methodist minister, as a citizen, as a soldier, as a patriot--he had fought a good fight, literally, for God, Home and Native Land. He made no compromise in the field of sin more than on the field of battle. His sword was always drawn against the enemy. No one ever doubted his sincerity. His was never a personal warfare, it was always directed against the wrong. His old comrades in arms loved him; his brothers in the church were devoted to him, and the community at large today pauses to pay tribute to one whose life was largely devoted to the upbuilding of man and whose efforts were always upward and for the betterment and advancement of the community in which he lived.
The death of Rev. Brant occurred at 8 o'clock in his room upstairs. He was sitting in his easy chair with his feet propped up on the radiators and apparently went to sleep. His wife and Arthur were sitting near by reading and about 8 o'clock they heard the Major gasp once or twice. They hurried to his side and at once realized that he was dead. The end had come as peacefully and quietly as a sleeping child, just as he had hoped for in expressing his wishes how the final summons should take him.
Since returning from Kansas, Rev. and Mrs. Brant have been making their home with their daughter, Mrs. B. F. Adams, Jr. Slowly but surely, he has been failing in health but his untiring energy and willingness to help in good causes, have kept him active and it can truthfully be said that he never failed to attend and take part in religious services when he was strong enough. Mr. Brant had been enjoying his accustomed health until a few days ago, although friends had noted his weak and frail appearance. His family noticed a weakness and shortness of breath, but he would not have it that any thing serious was the matter. Sunday he attended six church services and was up town yesterday morning. All day he was in his usual jolly spirit and in the afternoon he attended and presided at a meeting of the Good Citizens' League at the First Baptist Church. He returned home about 5 o'clock and after reading the newspaper and eating a hearty supper, returned to his room upstairs with his wife and son Arthur.
Major Brant was 67 years old Saturday...a member of the Paul E. Slocomb post G. A. R., and for a number of years has been chaplain of the post. Three years ago Rev. Brant wrote a history of his old regiment, the 85th Indiana volunteers, and the book of 200 pages was published a year later later and gives a complete history of Rev. Brant's old regiment from the time it was organized until it was mustered out, with many interesting anecdotes of its officers and privates in the ranks. Maj. Brant participated in the battles of Atlanta, was at Savannah, Bentonville and marched with Sherman to the sea.
An important part of his military record, however, was his capture by the confederates at Lavern, Tennessee, when he was sent to Libby prison. There he endured the hardships for six months when he was paroled. He had a lecture on "Life in Libby Prison" that was always in demand...
Following is a brief paragraph written by Major Brant on a fly leaf of his bible, Feb. 27th, 1900, which was on his 63rd birthday anniversary: "I am three score and three years old today. I was born again 44 years ago, since Feb. 19th...
Jefferson Emery Brant was the son of Seth and Rachel Brant. He was born Feb. 27th, 1837, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. His parents were engaged in farming. In the spring of 1853, Mr. Brant moved with his parents to Owen County, Indiana, and remained two years. He then left home having by his own efforts secured the rudiments of a common school education and began life for himself. He worked his way to a better education by "batching" and teaching school, and in 1860 received his B. S. degree from old Asbury, now DePauw. February 19th, 1856, Maj. Brant joined the Methodist Church...at the beginning of the war, (he) hastened to offer his services and was commissioned a captain in the 85th Indiana volunteers, August 19th, 1862. He was promoted to major for gallant service on Sept. 1st, 1864, and was made lieutenant colonel of the regiment Jan. 1st, 1865. He was mustered out of service June 12th, 1865...(He) came to Bloomington and remained here for three years until September 1885 when he transferred to the South Kansas M. E. Conference...Rev. Brant remained in Kansas for 13 years...
In 1888 Rev. and Mrs. Brant returned to Bloomington and since that time have made their home with Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Adams, Jr...
In August 1858, Rev. Brant was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann McAllister at Lancaster, Owen County. To their union, nine children were born, five of whom died in infancy. The following children survive: Mrs. W. A. Shanklin of Reading, Pennsylvania; Dr. Claude Brant, Ft. Scott, Kansas; Mrs. B. F. Adams, Jr.; and Arthur Brant of this city. One brother and one sister survive him: T. J. Brant of Danville, Illinois and Mrs. Margaret Snook of Waverly, Missouri. Mrs. T. J. Brant has also resided with the family for a number of years.
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Burial Records state: BRANT, REV. J.E. / Date of Death - 2/29/1904 / Last Residence - (Blank) / Place of Birth - (Blank) / Age - 67 (b. 1837) / Gender - M / Cemetery - Rose Hill / Section and Lot - B, 5
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Misc Newspaper Clippings:
1.) Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Republican Progress, May 2, 1888, p. 3
Rev. Brant is now preaching in Parsons, Kansas.
2.) Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Republican Progress, April 23, 1890, Pg. 3
Rev. Mr. Brant is visiting his daughter, Miss(sic) Ben. Adams, jr.
and many friends.
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Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Republican Progress, April 23, 1890, Pg. 3
Rev. J.E. Brant preached in College Avenue M.E. church on
Sunday morning last. At night there was a Service of Song.
3.) Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Telephone, April 10, 1894, p. 1
Rev. J. E. Brant, father of Mrs. B. F. Adams, and well known here, has been stationed at Fort Scott, Kansas, for another year by the conference which has just closed its session. Rev. Brant is to give the Decoration day address at Terre Haute this year, and he will take this occasion to pay a short visit to his old Bloomington friends.
Residence Terre Haute, IN;
Enlisted on 8/19/1862 as a Captain.
On 9/2/1862 he was commissioned into "E" Co. 85th Indiana Infantry.
He was Mustered Out on 6/12/1865 at Washington, D.C.
Promotions:
* Major 9/1/1864
* Lt Colonel 1/1/1865 (Not Mustered)
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, Mar 4, 1904, page not provided
NOTE: Portions of this very lengthy obit have been omitted here in the interest of space and time.
MAJ. BRANT'S SUDDEN DEATH
Maj. J. E. Brant died suddenly Tuesday night at 8 while seated in his chair at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Adams, South College Avenue, aged 67 years.
He had faced the foe in the smoke of conflict or in the daring charge upon a score of bloody battlefields, and in Libby prison he endured months of hardships without a murmur, but though the enemy of all mankind approached him suddenly, the gallant major was not unprepared; he had himself in readiness--he realized that very soon he must make his first and last unconditional surrender. Maj. Brant was ready to cross the River. As a Methodist minister, as a citizen, as a soldier, as a patriot--he had fought a good fight, literally, for God, Home and Native Land. He made no compromise in the field of sin more than on the field of battle. His sword was always drawn against the enemy. No one ever doubted his sincerity. His was never a personal warfare, it was always directed against the wrong. His old comrades in arms loved him; his brothers in the church were devoted to him, and the community at large today pauses to pay tribute to one whose life was largely devoted to the upbuilding of man and whose efforts were always upward and for the betterment and advancement of the community in which he lived.
The death of Rev. Brant occurred at 8 o'clock in his room upstairs. He was sitting in his easy chair with his feet propped up on the radiators and apparently went to sleep. His wife and Arthur were sitting near by reading and about 8 o'clock they heard the Major gasp once or twice. They hurried to his side and at once realized that he was dead. The end had come as peacefully and quietly as a sleeping child, just as he had hoped for in expressing his wishes how the final summons should take him.
Since returning from Kansas, Rev. and Mrs. Brant have been making their home with their daughter, Mrs. B. F. Adams, Jr. Slowly but surely, he has been failing in health but his untiring energy and willingness to help in good causes, have kept him active and it can truthfully be said that he never failed to attend and take part in religious services when he was strong enough. Mr. Brant had been enjoying his accustomed health until a few days ago, although friends had noted his weak and frail appearance. His family noticed a weakness and shortness of breath, but he would not have it that any thing serious was the matter. Sunday he attended six church services and was up town yesterday morning. All day he was in his usual jolly spirit and in the afternoon he attended and presided at a meeting of the Good Citizens' League at the First Baptist Church. He returned home about 5 o'clock and after reading the newspaper and eating a hearty supper, returned to his room upstairs with his wife and son Arthur.
Major Brant was 67 years old Saturday...a member of the Paul E. Slocomb post G. A. R., and for a number of years has been chaplain of the post. Three years ago Rev. Brant wrote a history of his old regiment, the 85th Indiana volunteers, and the book of 200 pages was published a year later later and gives a complete history of Rev. Brant's old regiment from the time it was organized until it was mustered out, with many interesting anecdotes of its officers and privates in the ranks. Maj. Brant participated in the battles of Atlanta, was at Savannah, Bentonville and marched with Sherman to the sea.
An important part of his military record, however, was his capture by the confederates at Lavern, Tennessee, when he was sent to Libby prison. There he endured the hardships for six months when he was paroled. He had a lecture on "Life in Libby Prison" that was always in demand...
Following is a brief paragraph written by Major Brant on a fly leaf of his bible, Feb. 27th, 1900, which was on his 63rd birthday anniversary: "I am three score and three years old today. I was born again 44 years ago, since Feb. 19th...
Jefferson Emery Brant was the son of Seth and Rachel Brant. He was born Feb. 27th, 1837, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. His parents were engaged in farming. In the spring of 1853, Mr. Brant moved with his parents to Owen County, Indiana, and remained two years. He then left home having by his own efforts secured the rudiments of a common school education and began life for himself. He worked his way to a better education by "batching" and teaching school, and in 1860 received his B. S. degree from old Asbury, now DePauw. February 19th, 1856, Maj. Brant joined the Methodist Church...at the beginning of the war, (he) hastened to offer his services and was commissioned a captain in the 85th Indiana volunteers, August 19th, 1862. He was promoted to major for gallant service on Sept. 1st, 1864, and was made lieutenant colonel of the regiment Jan. 1st, 1865. He was mustered out of service June 12th, 1865...(He) came to Bloomington and remained here for three years until September 1885 when he transferred to the South Kansas M. E. Conference...Rev. Brant remained in Kansas for 13 years...
In 1888 Rev. and Mrs. Brant returned to Bloomington and since that time have made their home with Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Adams, Jr...
In August 1858, Rev. Brant was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann McAllister at Lancaster, Owen County. To their union, nine children were born, five of whom died in infancy. The following children survive: Mrs. W. A. Shanklin of Reading, Pennsylvania; Dr. Claude Brant, Ft. Scott, Kansas; Mrs. B. F. Adams, Jr.; and Arthur Brant of this city. One brother and one sister survive him: T. J. Brant of Danville, Illinois and Mrs. Margaret Snook of Waverly, Missouri. Mrs. T. J. Brant has also resided with the family for a number of years.
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Burial Records state: BRANT, REV. J.E. / Date of Death - 2/29/1904 / Last Residence - (Blank) / Place of Birth - (Blank) / Age - 67 (b. 1837) / Gender - M / Cemetery - Rose Hill / Section and Lot - B, 5
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Misc Newspaper Clippings:
1.) Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Republican Progress, May 2, 1888, p. 3
Rev. Brant is now preaching in Parsons, Kansas.
2.) Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Republican Progress, April 23, 1890, Pg. 3
Rev. Mr. Brant is visiting his daughter, Miss(sic) Ben. Adams, jr.
and many friends.
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Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Republican Progress, April 23, 1890, Pg. 3
Rev. J.E. Brant preached in College Avenue M.E. church on
Sunday morning last. At night there was a Service of Song.
3.) Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Telephone, April 10, 1894, p. 1
Rev. J. E. Brant, father of Mrs. B. F. Adams, and well known here, has been stationed at Fort Scott, Kansas, for another year by the conference which has just closed its session. Rev. Brant is to give the Decoration day address at Terre Haute this year, and he will take this occasion to pay a short visit to his old Bloomington friends.
Civil War Veteran.
Residence Terre Haute, IN;
Enlisted on 8/19/1862 as a Captain.
On 9/2/1862 he was commissioned into "E" Co. 85th Indiana Infantry.
He was Mustered Out on 6/12/1865 at Washington, D.C.
Promotions:
* Major 9/1/1864
* Lt Colonel 1/1/1865 (Not Mustered)
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, Mar 4, 1904, page not provided
NOTE: Portions of this very lengthy obit have been omitted here in the interest of space and time.
MAJ. BRANT'S SUDDEN DEATH
Maj. J. E. Brant died suddenly Tuesday night at 8 while seated in his chair at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Adams, South College Avenue, aged 67 years.
He had faced the foe in the smoke of conflict or in the daring charge upon a score of bloody battlefields, and in Libby prison he endured months of hardships without a murmur, but though the enemy of all mankind approached him suddenly, the gallant major was not unprepared; he had himself in readiness--he realized that very soon he must make his first and last unconditional surrender. Maj. Brant was ready to cross the River. As a Methodist minister, as a citizen, as a soldier, as a patriot--he had fought a good fight, literally, for God, Home and Native Land. He made no compromise in the field of sin more than on the field of battle. His sword was always drawn against the enemy. No one ever doubted his sincerity. His was never a personal warfare, it was always directed against the wrong. His old comrades in arms loved him; his brothers in the church were devoted to him, and the community at large today pauses to pay tribute to one whose life was largely devoted to the upbuilding of man and whose efforts were always upward and for the betterment and advancement of the community in which he lived.
The death of Rev. Brant occurred at 8 o'clock in his room upstairs. He was sitting in his easy chair with his feet propped up on the radiators and apparently went to sleep. His wife and Arthur were sitting near by reading and about 8 o'clock they heard the Major gasp once or twice. They hurried to his side and at once realized that he was dead. The end had come as peacefully and quietly as a sleeping child, just as he had hoped for in expressing his wishes how the final summons should take him.
Since returning from Kansas, Rev. and Mrs. Brant have been making their home with their daughter, Mrs. B. F. Adams, Jr. Slowly but surely, he has been failing in health but his untiring energy and willingness to help in good causes, have kept him active and it can truthfully be said that he never failed to attend and take part in religious services when he was strong enough. Mr. Brant had been enjoying his accustomed health until a few days ago, although friends had noted his weak and frail appearance. His family noticed a weakness and shortness of breath, but he would not have it that any thing serious was the matter. Sunday he attended six church services and was up town yesterday morning. All day he was in his usual jolly spirit and in the afternoon he attended and presided at a meeting of the Good Citizens' League at the First Baptist Church. He returned home about 5 o'clock and after reading the newspaper and eating a hearty supper, returned to his room upstairs with his wife and son Arthur.
Major Brant was 67 years old Saturday...a member of the Paul E. Slocomb post G. A. R., and for a number of years has been chaplain of the post. Three years ago Rev. Brant wrote a history of his old regiment, the 85th Indiana volunteers, and the book of 200 pages was published a year later later and gives a complete history of Rev. Brant's old regiment from the time it was organized until it was mustered out, with many interesting anecdotes of its officers and privates in the ranks. Maj. Brant participated in the battles of Atlanta, was at Savannah, Bentonville and marched with Sherman to the sea.
An important part of his military record, however, was his capture by the confederates at Lavern, Tennessee, when he was sent to Libby prison. There he endured the hardships for six months when he was paroled. He had a lecture on "Life in Libby Prison" that was always in demand...
Following is a brief paragraph written by Major Brant on a fly leaf of his bible, Feb. 27th, 1900, which was on his 63rd birthday anniversary: "I am three score and three years old today. I was born again 44 years ago, since Feb. 19th...
Jefferson Emery Brant was the son of Seth and Rachel Brant. He was born Feb. 27th, 1837, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. His parents were engaged in farming. In the spring of 1853, Mr. Brant moved with his parents to Owen County, Indiana, and remained two years. He then left home having by his own efforts secured the rudiments of a common school education and began life for himself. He worked his way to a better education by "batching" and teaching school, and in 1860 received his B. S. degree from old Asbury, now DePauw. February 19th, 1856, Maj. Brant joined the Methodist Church...at the beginning of the war, (he) hastened to offer his services and was commissioned a captain in the 85th Indiana volunteers, August 19th, 1862. He was promoted to major for gallant service on Sept. 1st, 1864, and was made lieutenant colonel of the regiment Jan. 1st, 1865. He was mustered out of service June 12th, 1865...(He) came to Bloomington and remained here for three years until September 1885 when he transferred to the South Kansas M. E. Conference...Rev. Brant remained in Kansas for 13 years...
In 1888 Rev. and Mrs. Brant returned to Bloomington and since that time have made their home with Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Adams, Jr...
In August 1858, Rev. Brant was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann McAllister at Lancaster, Owen County. To their union, nine children were born, five of whom died in infancy. The following children survive: Mrs. W. A. Shanklin of Reading, Pennsylvania; Dr. Claude Brant, Ft. Scott, Kansas; Mrs. B. F. Adams, Jr.; and Arthur Brant of this city. One brother and one sister survive him: T. J. Brant of Danville, Illinois and Mrs. Margaret Snook of Waverly, Missouri. Mrs. T. J. Brant has also resided with the family for a number of years.
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Burial Records state: BRANT, REV. J.E. / Date of Death - 2/29/1904 / Last Residence - (Blank) / Place of Birth - (Blank) / Age - 67 (b. 1837) / Gender - M / Cemetery - Rose Hill / Section and Lot - B, 5
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Misc Newspaper Clippings:
1.) Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Republican Progress, May 2, 1888, p. 3
Rev. Brant is now preaching in Parsons, Kansas.
2.) Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Republican Progress, April 23, 1890, Pg. 3
Rev. Mr. Brant is visiting his daughter, Miss(sic) Ben. Adams, jr.
and many friends.
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Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Republican Progress, April 23, 1890, Pg. 3
Rev. J.E. Brant preached in College Avenue M.E. church on
Sunday morning last. At night there was a Service of Song.
3.) Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Telephone, April 10, 1894, p. 1
Rev. J. E. Brant, father of Mrs. B. F. Adams, and well known here, has been stationed at Fort Scott, Kansas, for another year by the conference which has just closed its session. Rev. Brant is to give the Decoration day address at Terre Haute this year, and he will take this occasion to pay a short visit to his old Bloomington friends.
Residence Terre Haute, IN;
Enlisted on 8/19/1862 as a Captain.
On 9/2/1862 he was commissioned into "E" Co. 85th Indiana Infantry.
He was Mustered Out on 6/12/1865 at Washington, D.C.
Promotions:
* Major 9/1/1864
* Lt Colonel 1/1/1865 (Not Mustered)
Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, Mar 4, 1904, page not provided
NOTE: Portions of this very lengthy obit have been omitted here in the interest of space and time.
MAJ. BRANT'S SUDDEN DEATH
Maj. J. E. Brant died suddenly Tuesday night at 8 while seated in his chair at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Adams, South College Avenue, aged 67 years.
He had faced the foe in the smoke of conflict or in the daring charge upon a score of bloody battlefields, and in Libby prison he endured months of hardships without a murmur, but though the enemy of all mankind approached him suddenly, the gallant major was not unprepared; he had himself in readiness--he realized that very soon he must make his first and last unconditional surrender. Maj. Brant was ready to cross the River. As a Methodist minister, as a citizen, as a soldier, as a patriot--he had fought a good fight, literally, for God, Home and Native Land. He made no compromise in the field of sin more than on the field of battle. His sword was always drawn against the enemy. No one ever doubted his sincerity. His was never a personal warfare, it was always directed against the wrong. His old comrades in arms loved him; his brothers in the church were devoted to him, and the community at large today pauses to pay tribute to one whose life was largely devoted to the upbuilding of man and whose efforts were always upward and for the betterment and advancement of the community in which he lived.
The death of Rev. Brant occurred at 8 o'clock in his room upstairs. He was sitting in his easy chair with his feet propped up on the radiators and apparently went to sleep. His wife and Arthur were sitting near by reading and about 8 o'clock they heard the Major gasp once or twice. They hurried to his side and at once realized that he was dead. The end had come as peacefully and quietly as a sleeping child, just as he had hoped for in expressing his wishes how the final summons should take him.
Since returning from Kansas, Rev. and Mrs. Brant have been making their home with their daughter, Mrs. B. F. Adams, Jr. Slowly but surely, he has been failing in health but his untiring energy and willingness to help in good causes, have kept him active and it can truthfully be said that he never failed to attend and take part in religious services when he was strong enough. Mr. Brant had been enjoying his accustomed health until a few days ago, although friends had noted his weak and frail appearance. His family noticed a weakness and shortness of breath, but he would not have it that any thing serious was the matter. Sunday he attended six church services and was up town yesterday morning. All day he was in his usual jolly spirit and in the afternoon he attended and presided at a meeting of the Good Citizens' League at the First Baptist Church. He returned home about 5 o'clock and after reading the newspaper and eating a hearty supper, returned to his room upstairs with his wife and son Arthur.
Major Brant was 67 years old Saturday...a member of the Paul E. Slocomb post G. A. R., and for a number of years has been chaplain of the post. Three years ago Rev. Brant wrote a history of his old regiment, the 85th Indiana volunteers, and the book of 200 pages was published a year later later and gives a complete history of Rev. Brant's old regiment from the time it was organized until it was mustered out, with many interesting anecdotes of its officers and privates in the ranks. Maj. Brant participated in the battles of Atlanta, was at Savannah, Bentonville and marched with Sherman to the sea.
An important part of his military record, however, was his capture by the confederates at Lavern, Tennessee, when he was sent to Libby prison. There he endured the hardships for six months when he was paroled. He had a lecture on "Life in Libby Prison" that was always in demand...
Following is a brief paragraph written by Major Brant on a fly leaf of his bible, Feb. 27th, 1900, which was on his 63rd birthday anniversary: "I am three score and three years old today. I was born again 44 years ago, since Feb. 19th...
Jefferson Emery Brant was the son of Seth and Rachel Brant. He was born Feb. 27th, 1837, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. His parents were engaged in farming. In the spring of 1853, Mr. Brant moved with his parents to Owen County, Indiana, and remained two years. He then left home having by his own efforts secured the rudiments of a common school education and began life for himself. He worked his way to a better education by "batching" and teaching school, and in 1860 received his B. S. degree from old Asbury, now DePauw. February 19th, 1856, Maj. Brant joined the Methodist Church...at the beginning of the war, (he) hastened to offer his services and was commissioned a captain in the 85th Indiana volunteers, August 19th, 1862. He was promoted to major for gallant service on Sept. 1st, 1864, and was made lieutenant colonel of the regiment Jan. 1st, 1865. He was mustered out of service June 12th, 1865...(He) came to Bloomington and remained here for three years until September 1885 when he transferred to the South Kansas M. E. Conference...Rev. Brant remained in Kansas for 13 years...
In 1888 Rev. and Mrs. Brant returned to Bloomington and since that time have made their home with Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Adams, Jr...
In August 1858, Rev. Brant was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann McAllister at Lancaster, Owen County. To their union, nine children were born, five of whom died in infancy. The following children survive: Mrs. W. A. Shanklin of Reading, Pennsylvania; Dr. Claude Brant, Ft. Scott, Kansas; Mrs. B. F. Adams, Jr.; and Arthur Brant of this city. One brother and one sister survive him: T. J. Brant of Danville, Illinois and Mrs. Margaret Snook of Waverly, Missouri. Mrs. T. J. Brant has also resided with the family for a number of years.
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Burial Records state: BRANT, REV. J.E. / Date of Death - 2/29/1904 / Last Residence - (Blank) / Place of Birth - (Blank) / Age - 67 (b. 1837) / Gender - M / Cemetery - Rose Hill / Section and Lot - B, 5
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Misc Newspaper Clippings:
1.) Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Republican Progress, May 2, 1888, p. 3
Rev. Brant is now preaching in Parsons, Kansas.
2.) Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Republican Progress, April 23, 1890, Pg. 3
Rev. Mr. Brant is visiting his daughter, Miss(sic) Ben. Adams, jr.
and many friends.
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Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Republican Progress, April 23, 1890, Pg. 3
Rev. J.E. Brant preached in College Avenue M.E. church on
Sunday morning last. At night there was a Service of Song.
3.) Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Weekly Telephone, April 10, 1894, p. 1
Rev. J. E. Brant, father of Mrs. B. F. Adams, and well known here, has been stationed at Fort Scott, Kansas, for another year by the conference which has just closed its session. Rev. Brant is to give the Decoration day address at Terre Haute this year, and he will take this occasion to pay a short visit to his old Bloomington friends.
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