Bratton - Cynthia
Source: Weekly Argus News Jan 30, 1897 p 3
Mrs. Cynthia Bratton, the widow of George Bratton and the mother of ex-Trustee Bratton, of Wayne township, died last Thursday at her home near Wesley. Mr. Bratton was in Crawfordsivlle last Thursday leaving his mother in the house alone. He returned in the evening to find her lying on the floor and unconscious. She had suffered a paralytic stroke and had been lying in a semi-conscious condition since. Mrs. Bratton was one of the county’s pioneer citizens and enjoyed the esteem and respect of all. - kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 29 January 1897
This community was greatly saddened last Thursday by the death of one of the oldest pioneers of the county in the person of Aunt Cynthia Bratton, aged seventy two years, three months and thirteen days. She was a loving mother, a kind friend and ever ready to point the trembling sinner to the Lamb of God for comfort and safety. A chair is vacant that never can be filled. But we must say “Thy Will be done.” May we be as ready to meet our Savior as was she. The children have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. The funeral was conducted here Sunday morning by Rev. Vanderment. Interment was at Wesley Cemetery. -s
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 29 January 1897
Cynthia Bratton, relict of George Bratton, died last Thursday at the home of her son, ex-trustee Bratton, of Wayne Township. The funeral occurred Sunday at 10 o’clock at Wesley Chapel. Mrs. Bratton was a pioneer of the county and her husband was a soldier in the Mexican War. -s