BRONAUGH OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri
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BRONAUGH, Adalaide E. "Addie" DAVIS 1845 - 1908

Death of Mrs. C. C. Bronaugh - Addie E. Davis was born in Maryland, in 1845; 
departed this life Tuesday morning, November 24 1908, at her home near Calhoun, 
MO., the fatal malady being internal cancer.  In 1889 she was united in marriage 
to C. C. Bronaugh.  Their wedlock was without issue, but of constant devotion, one 
to the other.  Mrs. Bronaugh about three years ago became afflicted with a 
cancerous growth, and was taken to St. Louis for treatment.  But the ravages of 
disease were only stayed, not conquered.  Unto the end medical skill, a husband's 
constant care, the ministrations of loving relatives and friends, could only 
alleviate her sufferings.  And on Tuesday morning her life of loving service 
closed.  Wednesday at 1 p.m. funeral services were held at the Baptist church, 
conducted by her pastor, Rev. Huffine, of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. 
Watkins, of the Presbyterian church.  Her best eulogy being the very large crowd 
assembled to witness the last sad rites.  The somber casket was garlanded with 
beautiful floral tributes.  At the conclusion of the services many sought a last 
look at the pallid features of the departed loved one, ere she was borne to her 
last earthly home in Calhoun cemetery.  Deceased is survived by her husband, an 
elder sister, Mrs. H. K. Davis, Mt. Sterling, Ill., and three brothers - Hon. W. H. 
Davis near Windsor, J. Richard Davis, Kansas City, Chas. W. Davis, near Calhoun.  
The brothers were present at the funeral obsequies.  Our acquaintance with the 
deceased dates back nearly forty years, when we entered upon the printer's trade 
in the office of her brother, the Hon. W. H. Davis, at Clinton.  The family then 
comprised an invalid father, herself and three brothers.  Her girlhood days were 
days of household cares, loving and cheerfully performed.  Not one, but countless 
tears to her memory.


BRONAUGH, Columbus C. 1841 - 1924

Columbus C. Bronaugh was born March 13, 1841, near Buffalo, West Virginia.  
Came to Missouri at age (obit cut...) what is now known as the Hargrave place, 
later moving to the old Bronough place.  Mr. Bronaugh continued to live on the old 
homestead until about the year 1910, moving to Springdale, Arkansas where he 
lived four years.  Coming back to Missouri he lived the few remaining years of his 
life in his modest little home in Calhoun where he died July 27th, 1924, age 83 
years, 4 months and 14 days.  Mr. Bronaugh was one of the followers of Gen. Robt. 
E. Lee and gave himself unstintingly to the cause of the South.  At the close of 
the war he accepted defeat like the man that he was and had proven himself to 
be, and came back home to take up again his life on the farm.  Was married in Oct. 
1889 to Miss Addie Davis who has preceeded him some 15 years to that home 
Which hath foundation - whose builder and maker is God.  To this union there was 
no children.  Joining the Baptist church in early manhood, he lived a faithful 
Christian life - translating his belief in his Lord into deeds of service and love 
and helpfulness to his fellowmen.  Of the large family born in his father's house, 
only one brother survives him - David Bronaugh of this city.  Such is the 
biography we find written of the life of Columbus C. Bronaugh.  Dr. Luke's 
characterization of his friend Barnabas "He was a good man" might well be 
applied to him.  so in grateful remembrance of his many good qualities, we write 
upon his tombstone, this simple but sufficient epitaph - "He was a good man."  
The funeral was held in the Baptist church of Calhoun Sunday afternoon, 
conducted by the pastor.  The theme used was, "Walking with God."  The text 
which was very applicable to Mr. Bronaugh's life was chosen from Gen. 5:24; 
"Enoch walketh with God and he was not for God took him."  Bro. Bronaugh surely 
was a man who walked with God.  No better epitaph could be written for him than 
that.  He walked with God.


BRONAUGH, David H. 1843 - 1926

Another pioneer passes in the death of David H. Bronaugh last Sunday, another 
respected pioneer of this vicinity has passed away.  David H., son of Thomas H. 
and Nancy H. Bronaugh, was born near Buffalo, West Virginia, October 24 1843.  
He came to Missouri at the age of two years with his parents who settled on 
what is now the Hargrave farm, later moving to the old Bronaugh homestead, two 
miles north of Calhoun.  He was the fourth son and fifth child of a family of five 
sons and two daughters, all of whom have preceded him to the Better Land.  
Because of delicate health, many years of his life were spent in California.  
During the years 1910 and 1914 he lived with his brother, C. C. Bronaugh in 
Springdale, Arkansas.  Coming back to Missouri, he spent the remaining years of 
his life here, where he died June 27th, at the age of 82 years, eight months and 
three days.  In early life he became a Christian uniting with the Baptist church, 
of which he was a faithful member to the last.  His faith was unwavering, his 
character above reproach, his spirit humble and the end was a fitting climax to 
his quiet, unostentatious life.  No sickness or disease caused his death.  Failing 
strength compelled him to spend much of the last few weeks in bed.  He was just 
tired.  Without pain, with out a struggle, amid the loving ministrations of a 
nephew and wife, he fell asleep in the quiet hours of the Sabbath morning as the 
church bells were summoning the worshipers to the study of God's word.  Funeral 
services were conducted at the Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. Geoffrey 
Swadley, and interment was in Calhoun cemetery, Monday afternoon.


BRONAUGH, James H. Dr. 1839 - 1920

Dr. J. H. Bronaugh was born near Buffalo, West Va., Oct. 6, 1839.  When he was six 
years of age his parents moved to henry county and settled on a farm near 
Calhoun.  He was one of a family of seven children, two of whom, C. C. and D. H. 
Bronaugh survive him and live in Calhoun.  He 1861, following his convictions he 
joined the Confederate Army and served four years as Lieutenant under Capt. F. P. 
Bronaugh, Co. K., Price's brigade.  He was married to Miss Leona Knox, Dec., 25 
1860 and settled in Calhoun.  To this union were born seven children, two dying in 
infancy.  the wife died August 26 1890.  On April 2 1896 he was married to Mrs. 
M. V. Davis, who faithfully ministered to him in his months of illness.  In early 
manhood he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Presbyterian 
church of Calhoun.  He was elected rulling elder in 1886 in which capacity he 
served faithfully until his death.  He loved the church and its services were his 
delight.  His seat was always filled unless Providentially hindered, when he 
would say to us, "Don't forget that this is prayer meeting might, be there on 
time."  At the family altar he ever remembered the church and pastor.  For almost 
fifty years he was a practicing physician, competent, conscientious and faithful.  
He considered his calling a sacred trust from God, and I have often heard him 
speak of asking Divine guidance as he went among his patients.  While he 
ministered to the wants of the body, he was ever ready to minister to the needs 
of the soul; and who can estimate the good accomplished by this Christian family 
physician.  He passed to his reward on the evening of Jan., 14, 1920 surrounded by 
his wife and children in the home he had hallowed by his faithful Christian life.  
As I stood by his casket, I thought of his, "Goodbye, God bless you." just a few 
weeks before and; methought I heard a voice saying unto me, 'Write, blessed are 
the dead who die in the Lord.  Yea from henceforth, saith the Spirit, for they rest 
from their labors and their works do follow them."


BRONAUGH, Johnnie F. 1873 - 1885

Johnnie F. Bronaugh, youngest child of Dr. J. W. and Georgia Bronaugh, was born 
May 11, 1873, and departed this life Dec. 12 1885, aged 12 years, 7 months and 1 
day.  Johnnie was a bright little boy, loved by all who knew him.  He had been 
afflicted for about a year with consumption, but during his entire affliction was 
never heard to murmur or complain.  Everything that could be done by loving 
parents and kind friends for his recovery was done; but all was in vain.  God had 
use for little Johnnie in the other world, so He said to him; It is enough; come up 
higher.  Just the day before his death he called his Pa and Ma to his bedside and 
talked freely to them about his condition.  He said he would like to get well and 
live with them, if it was God's will; but said God knew best, and would take care 
of him.  He said he was ready and willing to die, if it was God's will.  He then 
spoke of an elder brother who was not religious, asking them to talk to him and 
tell him to meet him in heaven.  Afterward his brother came in, when Johnnie 
called him to his bedside, telling him to be a good boy and meet him in heaven.  He 
spoke to his Ma about a brother and sister who had gone on before.  He said he 
was going to meet them, and asked her if she thought they would know him.  He 
then made a division of his toys, and some property which he had, giving 
something to each one of the family, also to some relatives and friends.  Thus 
passed away in the morning of life one that we all loved.  On Sunday morning, Dec. 
13th, his remains were taken to Calhoun, where the writer preached the funeral, 
assisted by Rev. W. A. Gray, of the Baptist Church, after which a long procession 
followed the remains to the family burying ground where they were laid to rest 
till God shall bid him rise.  Johnnie leaves a father, mother, three brothers and a 
host of friends to mourn his loss.  Sorrow not, dear friends to mourn his loss.  
Sorrow not, dear friends, as those who have no hope; but remember that while 
another chair around the fireside is vacant, that one more seat in heaven is 
filled.  Remember that you have one more tie in the glory land than ever before.  
Then look forward to the time when you shall see dear little Johnnie again; not a 
lifeless corpse, but with that body which suffered so much on earth changed and 
fashioned like the son of God.  Brother and sister Bronaugh wish to extend to the 
good people of Shawnee Mound and vicinity their heartfelt thanks for the 
continued kindness shown to them and little Johnnie during his entire sickness.


BRONAUGH, Mollie Cora 1852 - 1930

At her home, known as the Bronaugh place, eight miles east of Clinton, Tuesday 
morning at 3:30, after an illness of five days of bronchial pneumonia.  Miss 
Bronaugh was born December 25, 1852, at the place where she died.  She had 
lived in Kansas City a great deal the last few years, and had given much of her 
time to genealogical research.  She was a prominent member of the United 
Daughters of Confederacy.  Her sister, Mrs. C. C. French, arrived from Ft. Worth, 
Tex., Tuesday.  Her niece, Mrs. J. P. Dazey, nee Ann Bronaugh, arrived Wednesday 
from St. Louis.  Her nephew, John A. Bushnell, was confined to the Research 
Hospital in Kansas City, and was unable to be here.  Her brother, Frank, resides on 
the home place.  The funeral services were held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon, at 
Franklin street M. E. Church. Interment was in the Englewood cemetery.


BRONAUGH, Nancy HENDERSON abt 1816 - 1886

Bronaugh - On the old homestead, 2 miles northwest of Calhoun, Mo., Monday, 
February 1, at 3:30 p.m. Mrs. Nancy Bronaugh, aged about 70 years.  Mrs. Bronaugh 
was born in Virginia and moved to Henry county with her husband and family in 
1846, locating on the farm near Calhoun, which has since been her home.  Her 
death was sudden and greatly deplored.  Monday morning she was stricken with 
paralysis, and was not restored to consciousness.  Death resulted during the 
afternoon.  She leaves five children, all well known citizens of the county: Dr. 
John W. Bronaugh, at Shawnee Mound; Dr. James H. Bronaugh, at Calhoun; Lum and 
D. W. Bronaugh, farmers near the old homestead, and Mrs. H. P. Redford, near 
Calhoun.


BRONAUGH, Thomas J. 1808 - 1889

Died.  Mr. T. J. Bronaugh, aged 80 years, died today (Thursday,) January 10, at his 
residence near Calhoun, this county.  He was the father of the Drs. Bronaugh at 
Calhoun and Shawnee Mound.  He had a large circle of relatives elsewhere in the 
county.  He was a pioneer to henry county, a man highly respected and a worker in 
all enterprises having at heart the prosperity of his neighborhood and county.  
Death resulted from paralysis.  Funeral will be preached at the Union church, in 
Calhoun, Friday, at 11 o'clock.  Friends of the family are invited to attend.  
Suitable obituary notice later. - (Jan 12 1889) Died Thursday morning at his 
home two miles north of Calhoun, T. J. Bronaugh, of paralysis, aged 80. He was in 
excellent health up to noon Sunday, eating a hearty dinner, after which he took 
his Bible and read a chapter but at 1:30 he had become almost helpless and 
gradually grew worse, until He called him to the better world. Deceased had been 
a resident of this county since 1846, coming here from West Virginia. Burial in 
the Calhoun Cemetery.


BRONAUGH, Warren Carter "Wall" Sr. abt 1841 - 1923

"Wall" Bronaugh Dead - Confederate Veteran, 82, At His Home in Kansas City - For 
Many Years One of Henry County's Best Known Citizens - Was Active in State 
Democratic Affairs - Warren Carter Bronaugh died Thursday afternoon at the 
home, 2501 East Thirty-seventh street, Kansas City, says the Star.  Mr. Bronaugh 
was 82 years old, and had been in ill health several years.  He had lived in Kansas 
City twelve years.  Mr. Bronaugh was prominent in the affairs of the United 
Confederate Veterans, having served for six years as commander of the Missouri 
division of the organization, retiring last October.  Mr. Bronaugh was born in 
Buffalo, W. Va., the son of Mr. C. C. and Mrs. Ann Bronaugh.  He came of French and 
English Revolutionary stock.  His great grandfather on his father's side, Col. 
William Bronaugh of Virginia, served in the French and Indian wars of 1754, and 
was a member of Washington's council.  W. C. Bronaugh's mother, before her 
marriage was Miss Ann Waters, who was a descendant of Lieut. Edward Waters of 
the English army.  At the outbreak of the Civil War, Mr. Bronaugh, then 20 years 
old, enlisted in the Confederate army at Springfield, MO., and served throughout 
the war under General Price.  Returning to Henry county after the war Mr. 
Bronaugh with a brother, F. C. Bronaugh, engaged in the live stock business and 
for years conducted there one of the show farms of the state.  He was married in 
1884, to Miss Eva Blankenbaker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Blankenbaker of 
New Franklin, Mo.  Besides the widow, he is survived by two sons, Warren C. 
Bronaugh, Jr., of the home address, salesman at the George B. Peck Dry Goods 
Company, and A. Y. Bronaugh, Toledo, O., and a daughter, Mrs. Ann Dazey, wife of 
John Dazey of the Dazey Manufacturing Company of St. Louis; two sisters, Mrs. 
Cora Bronaugh of the home address, and Mrs. C. C. French, Fort Worth, Texas, and a 
brother, F. C. Bronaugh of Clinton.  Mr. Bronaugh, himself a generous contributor, 
was active in raising funds for the erection of the Confederate home at 
Higginsville, Mo.  He served as a member of the board of directors of the home.  
Mr. Bronaugh was active in all state Democratic affairs.  He was a close friend of 
the late Senator William J. Stone.  He was instrumental in obtaining the release 
of the Younger brothers from the Minnesota state prison thru his untiring efforts 
for twenty-five years.  A book, of which he was the author, tells of the work to 
bring about their liberty.  The funeral was held at the home in Kansas City 
Saturday afternoon and the body taken to Clinton Sunday and laid to rest in 
Englewood cemetery.

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