Franklin Democrat, Friday, 14 February 1902, pg 8
AMITY – In passing along the journey of life it is but right that we should speak occasionally of our old friends and neighbors: Nicholas Branigin was born in Mason county, Ky., February 12th, 1818 and came with his parents to Indiana when but 14 years of age. His wife was born March 11, 1826 in Jefferson county, Ky. and came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forsythe to Indiana when she was but nine months old. Mr. and Mrs. Branigin were married February 5th, 1842. To them five sons were added, Edward, William, Amos, Mont and Oscar. Amos died in 1852 and Edward, September 5th 1897. They are blessed with nineteen grandchildren, of whom fourteen are living, and five great grandchildren of whom four are living. Mr. and Mrs. Branigin have lived together for sixty years and with strong hearts and willing hands have accumulated a good living, which they are no enjoying, surrounded by a host of friends, but as they journey down the declivity of life may they have the pleasures, happiness and prosperity of those who have passed the noon time of life and trust the evening may have a glorious sunset, and at last may their bark be landed and safely anchored in the “Great Haven” of rest, where it is one endless day of peace, pleasure, and happiness through all eternity.
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Franklin Democrat, Friday, 16 May 1902, pg 1
DEATH OF NICHOLAS BRANIGIN. One of the Oldest Pioneers and a Highly Respected Citizen.
Nicholas S. Branigin, one of the best known citizens of the county, and among the oldest pioneers, died Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at his home in this city at the advanced age of 84 years. He had been in declining health for several weeks, but not until last Friday was he confined to his room. From that time he sank rapidly.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the residence on South Main street, conducted by Rev. C. H. Hall. Interment at Greenlawn.
Nicholas Smith Branigin, third child of John and Lucy Branch Branigin, was born in Oldham county, Kentucky, Feb. 12, 1818. In November, 1833, he came to Johnson county, Indiana where he resided until his death. He was married to Sarah J. Forsyth, who survives him, on the 5th day of February, 1842.
To them were born five sons, Edmund D., William D., Amos D., Emory D., and Oscar D. The first and third of whom have preceded him on the long journey; Amos D. dying in childhood. He left surviving him fourteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
In 1870 he was elected county commissioner from the First district as a democrat, serving one term. In early manhood he was a member of the Bethel Baptist church, but in later years he severed his connection therewith. But if the test of true religion be the love one bears his fellow man, no one was possessed of a truer faith. “Uncle Nick,” as he was familiarly known, was the soul of kindness and hospitality. From his Virginia and Kentucky ancestry he inherited the warmth of temperament and kindliness of heart that made him an indulgent parent, an obliging neighbor and courteous host.
On the fifth of last February he and Mrs. Branigin celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Rarely does it fall to the lot of any to live to celebrate so long and happy a wedded life as had fallen to their lot.
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AMITY – In passing along the journey of life it is but right that we should speak occasionally of our old friends and neighbors: Nicholas Branigin was born in Mason county, Ky., February 12th, 1818 and came with his parents to Indiana when but 14 years of age. His wife was born March 11, 1826 in Jefferson county, Ky. and came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forsythe to Indiana when she was but nine months old. Mr. and Mrs. Branigin were married February 5th, 1842. To them five sons were added, Edward, William, Amos, Mont and Oscar. Amos died in 1852 and Edward, September 5th 1897. They are blessed with nineteen grandchildren, of whom fourteen are living, and five great grandchildren of whom four are living. Mr. and Mrs. Branigin have lived together for sixty years and with strong hearts and willing hands have accumulated a good living, which they are no enjoying, surrounded by a host of friends, but as they journey down the declivity of life may they have the pleasures, happiness and prosperity of those who have passed the noon time of life and trust the evening may have a glorious sunset, and at last may their bark be landed and safely anchored in the “Great Haven” of rest, where it is one endless day of peace, pleasure, and happiness through all eternity.
[Provided by Cathea Curry #47339429 and Mark McCrady #47714241]
Franklin Democrat, Friday, 16 May 1902, pg 1
DEATH OF NICHOLAS BRANIGIN. One of the Oldest Pioneers and a Highly Respected Citizen.
Nicholas S. Branigin, one of the best known citizens of the county, and among the oldest pioneers, died Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at his home in this city at the advanced age of 84 years. He had been in declining health for several weeks, but not until last Friday was he confined to his room. From that time he sank rapidly.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the residence on South Main street, conducted by Rev. C. H. Hall. Interment at Greenlawn.
Nicholas Smith Branigin, third child of John and Lucy Branch Branigin, was born in Oldham county, Kentucky, Feb. 12, 1818. In November, 1833, he came to Johnson county, Indiana where he resided until his death. He was married to Sarah J. Forsyth, who survives him, on the 5th day of February, 1842.
To them were born five sons, Edmund D., William D., Amos D., Emory D., and Oscar D. The first and third of whom have preceded him on the long journey; Amos D. dying in childhood. He left surviving him fourteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
In 1870 he was elected county commissioner from the First district as a democrat, serving one term. In early manhood he was a member of the Bethel Baptist church, but in later years he severed his connection therewith. But if the test of true religion be the love one bears his fellow man, no one was possessed of a truer faith. “Uncle Nick,” as he was familiarly known, was the soul of kindness and hospitality. From his Virginia and Kentucky ancestry he inherited the warmth of temperament and kindliness of heart that made him an indulgent parent, an obliging neighbor and courteous host.
On the fifth of last February he and Mrs. Branigin celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Rarely does it fall to the lot of any to live to celebrate so long and happy a wedded life as had fallen to their lot.
[Provided by Cathea Curry #47339429 and Mark McCrady #47714241]
Franklin Democrat, Friday, 14 February 1902, pg 8
AMITY – In passing along the journey of life it is but right that we should speak occasionally of our old friends and neighbors: Nicholas Branigin was born in Mason county, Ky., February 12th, 1818 and came with his parents to Indiana when but 14 years of age. His wife was born March 11, 1826 in Jefferson county, Ky. and came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forsythe to Indiana when she was but nine months old. Mr. and Mrs. Branigin were married February 5th, 1842. To them five sons were added, Edward, William, Amos, Mont and Oscar. Amos died in 1852 and Edward, September 5th 1897. They are blessed with nineteen grandchildren, of whom fourteen are living, and five great grandchildren of whom four are living. Mr. and Mrs. Branigin have lived together for sixty years and with strong hearts and willing hands have accumulated a good living, which they are no enjoying, surrounded by a host of friends, but as they journey down the declivity of life may they have the pleasures, happiness and prosperity of those who have passed the noon time of life and trust the evening may have a glorious sunset, and at last may their bark be landed and safely anchored in the “Great Haven” of rest, where it is one endless day of peace, pleasure, and happiness through all eternity.
[Provided by Cathea Curry #47339429 and Mark McCrady #47714241]
Franklin Democrat, Friday, 16 May 1902, pg 1
DEATH OF NICHOLAS BRANIGIN. One of the Oldest Pioneers and a Highly Respected Citizen.
Nicholas S. Branigin, one of the best known citizens of the county, and among the oldest pioneers, died Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at his home in this city at the advanced age of 84 years. He had been in declining health for several weeks, but not until last Friday was he confined to his room. From that time he sank rapidly.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the residence on South Main street, conducted by Rev. C. H. Hall. Interment at Greenlawn.
Nicholas Smith Branigin, third child of John and Lucy Branch Branigin, was born in Oldham county, Kentucky, Feb. 12, 1818. In November, 1833, he came to Johnson county, Indiana where he resided until his death. He was married to Sarah J. Forsyth, who survives him, on the 5th day of February, 1842.
To them were born five sons, Edmund D., William D., Amos D., Emory D., and Oscar D. The first and third of whom have preceded him on the long journey; Amos D. dying in childhood. He left surviving him fourteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
In 1870 he was elected county commissioner from the First district as a democrat, serving one term. In early manhood he was a member of the Bethel Baptist church, but in later years he severed his connection therewith. But if the test of true religion be the love one bears his fellow man, no one was possessed of a truer faith. “Uncle Nick,” as he was familiarly known, was the soul of kindness and hospitality. From his Virginia and Kentucky ancestry he inherited the warmth of temperament and kindliness of heart that made him an indulgent parent, an obliging neighbor and courteous host.
On the fifth of last February he and Mrs. Branigin celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Rarely does it fall to the lot of any to live to celebrate so long and happy a wedded life as had fallen to their lot.
[Provided by Cathea Curry #47339429 and Mark McCrady #47714241]
AMITY – In passing along the journey of life it is but right that we should speak occasionally of our old friends and neighbors: Nicholas Branigin was born in Mason county, Ky., February 12th, 1818 and came with his parents to Indiana when but 14 years of age. His wife was born March 11, 1826 in Jefferson county, Ky. and came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forsythe to Indiana when she was but nine months old. Mr. and Mrs. Branigin were married February 5th, 1842. To them five sons were added, Edward, William, Amos, Mont and Oscar. Amos died in 1852 and Edward, September 5th 1897. They are blessed with nineteen grandchildren, of whom fourteen are living, and five great grandchildren of whom four are living. Mr. and Mrs. Branigin have lived together for sixty years and with strong hearts and willing hands have accumulated a good living, which they are no enjoying, surrounded by a host of friends, but as they journey down the declivity of life may they have the pleasures, happiness and prosperity of those who have passed the noon time of life and trust the evening may have a glorious sunset, and at last may their bark be landed and safely anchored in the “Great Haven” of rest, where it is one endless day of peace, pleasure, and happiness through all eternity.
[Provided by Cathea Curry #47339429 and Mark McCrady #47714241]
Franklin Democrat, Friday, 16 May 1902, pg 1
DEATH OF NICHOLAS BRANIGIN. One of the Oldest Pioneers and a Highly Respected Citizen.
Nicholas S. Branigin, one of the best known citizens of the county, and among the oldest pioneers, died Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at his home in this city at the advanced age of 84 years. He had been in declining health for several weeks, but not until last Friday was he confined to his room. From that time he sank rapidly.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the residence on South Main street, conducted by Rev. C. H. Hall. Interment at Greenlawn.
Nicholas Smith Branigin, third child of John and Lucy Branch Branigin, was born in Oldham county, Kentucky, Feb. 12, 1818. In November, 1833, he came to Johnson county, Indiana where he resided until his death. He was married to Sarah J. Forsyth, who survives him, on the 5th day of February, 1842.
To them were born five sons, Edmund D., William D., Amos D., Emory D., and Oscar D. The first and third of whom have preceded him on the long journey; Amos D. dying in childhood. He left surviving him fourteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
In 1870 he was elected county commissioner from the First district as a democrat, serving one term. In early manhood he was a member of the Bethel Baptist church, but in later years he severed his connection therewith. But if the test of true religion be the love one bears his fellow man, no one was possessed of a truer faith. “Uncle Nick,” as he was familiarly known, was the soul of kindness and hospitality. From his Virginia and Kentucky ancestry he inherited the warmth of temperament and kindliness of heart that made him an indulgent parent, an obliging neighbor and courteous host.
On the fifth of last February he and Mrs. Branigin celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Rarely does it fall to the lot of any to live to celebrate so long and happy a wedded life as had fallen to their lot.
[Provided by Cathea Curry #47339429 and Mark McCrady #47714241]
