Adolphus Edwin Brannin
August 27, 1847 - November 15, 1924
A. E. Brannin died at his home in Mineral Well, Saturday, Nov.15 at 11:15 P. M., after a short illness. His health failed him several months ago, after which he had been confined to his home.
Adolphus Edwin Brannin was born August 27, 1847 in Cooper Co., Mo. When he was a small boy his parents moved to Wisconsin where his boyhood was spent. During the last year of the Civil War he joined the northern army and served until the end of the war. After the war he spent three years in Idaho, then came to Texas with a wagon train settling in the part of West Texas now Wise County, later he moved to Knox County. He lived near Benjamin until eleven years ago when he moved to Mineral Wells.
He was among the first settlers in West Texas when the people were still having trouble with the Indians.
Mr. Brannin was married twice. Eight sons were born of his first marriage, only four surviving, R. S., C. S., Archie and Ed. His first wife was Miss Nellie Browder, died leaving to his care these four sons. Later he married Mrs. Emma Johnson who survives him, and of the marriage two sons, John, James W. and one daughter Balsie Jane were born. Early in ... he became a member of the Church of Christ and lived in his church until his death.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was strict in attendance long as his health permitted. He was a well known ranchman with that openhearted friendly disposition that has won him friends wherever he went. Every one who came into his home was greeted with a cordial welcome. His had been a life of many and varied experiences. In the passing of this man one more link that chains us to the old west has been broken. But theirs is a spirit that will live forever in our memories and their influence will be handed down to future generations.
Loved one let not your heart be troubled for Dear Uncle Ed has only gone to his home Christ went on to prepare for his children. We too will soon stand on the brink of the grave and cross to the Glorious Beyond, where loved ones are joined no more to part. For death comes not to the living Soul nor age to the loving heart. Me thinks tonight as I sit and ponder I can hear him whistle his Saviours praises in Sweet Bye and Bye and Becon his loved ones Home where all is Joy and Peace.
A friend
picture: Elnora Brannin
a sister of A. E. Brannin