Faulk County, SD Biographies.....Bryden, David 1860 - 
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Author: C. H. Ellis
    DAVID BRYDEN was born in Ironton, Wisconsin, March 21st, 1860, and with his

parents removed to Scotland when he was four years old, that being his father's

former home. After remaining there three years, they returned again to Ironton,

where his early years were spent upon a farm, from which come so many of our

best, most reliable and useful citizens. When twelve years old there was a

removal from the farm to the village of Ironton, where he enjoyed all the

privileges of the common schools, dividing his time between the school and the

outlaying farm, until he became of age. Upon his twenty-first birthday he was

married to Miss Eulella J. Blakeslee, who was born in Ironton, Wisconsin, on the

21st day of March, 1862. To them, March 21st, became a red letter day, being a

double birthday and their wedding anniversary. After their marriage he removed

to Reedsburg, Wisconsin, where he became an experienced hardware businessman, a

business that received his attention all through life. To them were born five

children, one son and four daughters: David E., now of Canada; Eva M., now Mrs.

Hubert Headly of Faulkton; Elsie L., now in Minneapolis, Minnesota, receiving

lessons in music; Mayme J., a graduate from the stenographic department of the

Dakota Wesleyan University, now holding a position as stenographer in the city

of Faulkton; and Janet M., now at home with her mother and attending the public

schools in Faulkton.



    In the fall of 1886, Mr. Bryden came to Faulkton to look over the country in

view of a permanent location, and before leaving, purchased lots on St. John's

street, where he subsequently built a hardware store and for five years occupied

the second story for a residence, then built his permanent home on the corner of

Pearl street and Tenth avenue. He was a careful and reliable business man, yet

deeply interested in all that went for the upbuilding of society, active and

prominent in the improvement of the public schools and general advancement of

all that makes good society. He was an active, influential member of the Masonic

fraternity. In politics, he was a democrat, but neither politics or fraternal

relations were allowed to interfere with business relations, which always

received strict attention, and as the years went by, increased prosperity. But

his home relations and. family always occupied the first and most important place.



    Up to the fall of 1901, there was no indication of the sudden and unexpected

end, so soon to come. Through the summer of 1902, failing health admonished him

that the end might be near. In the early part of November, accompanied by his

devoted wife, as a last resort, he visited the noted sanitarium at Battle Creek,

Michigan, but alas, the disease had so far advanced that it could not be stayed.

On the 22d day of November, 1902, the spirit took its flight to the great

beyond. The sad and mournful return was made to his former home at Faulkton,

when followed the usual and appropriate funeral service at the Congregational

church; followed by the beautiful and impressive services by the Masonic order,

who marched to the final resting place with all that was mortal of their

departed brother. We close this sad chapter with the following just tribute of

one who was present and knew whereof he spoke:



    "Mr. Bryden was one of our most enterprising and energetic citizens, ever

ready to assist in any public enterprise which promised to aid in the upbuilding

of our city, and from a small beginning, had built up a large and prosperous

business and was getting into a position to enjoy life, when called away by the

grim reaper who waits not for time or circumstances. His last year was one of

great suffering, but was borne with great patience and fortitude. While not a

professed Christian, he came to have great faith in a better life beyond, his

last words being, 'we shall meet beyond the river.'



    "His father, David Bryden, Sr., died but three months before. He leaves a

wife, an aged mother, four sisters and five children to mourn his loss, who have

the heartfelt sympathy of all in their bereavement."





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HISTORY OF

FAULK COUNTY

SOUTH DAKOTA

CAPTAIN C. H. ELLIS



TOGETHER WITH BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PIONEERS AND PROMINENT CITIZENS



ILLUSTRATED

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