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Clarissa Cornelia Bowers Brunson

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Birth	:	9 Jul 1837 Genesee County, New York, USA
Death	:	3 Apr 1908 Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Opossum Rock Cemetery, Black Oak, Scott County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.4810410, -84.6129890
Description	:	Clarissa (Bowers) Brunson – 1837-1908 #1 Clarissa Bowers was born in Genesse County, New York, on July 9, 1937, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bowers. When a young girl she moved with her parents to Winnesheik County, Iowa. On July 26, 1857, she was united in marriage to George T. Brunson, and soon afterwards moved to the homestead north of town where they have since lived. Seven children, three boys and four girls, were born to them, one of which, a girl, in infancy preceded her mother to the better land. Besides a sorrowing husband, she leaves six children, all... Read More	Clarissa (Bowers) Brunson – 1837-1908 #1 Clarissa Bowers was born in Genesse County, New York, on July 9, 1937, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bowers. When a young girl she moved with her parents to Winnesheik County, Iowa. On July 26, 1857, she was united in marriage to George T. Brunson, and soon afterwards moved to the homestead north of town where they have since lived. Seven children, three boys and four girls, were born to them, one of which, a girl, in infancy preceded her mother to the better land. Besides a sorrowing husband, she leaves six children, all married, twenty three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one sister and three brothers to mourn her departure. I early life Mrs. Brunson was converted and united with the M.E. church of which she was a faithful member until her death. Her genial disposition and affectionate nature were an inspiration to all who knew her. She was never happier than when surrounded by those she loved, and it was her great pleasure to have all children at her bedside to cheer and comfort her during her last illness. She fell quietly and peacefully asleep on April 3rd, at five o'clock in the afternoon. She is survived by six children; three sons, Fred, Frank and George, all of Riceville; and three daughters; Mrs. Charles Root and Mrs. George Markham of Riceville; and Mrs. Charles Wilkes of Winnebago, Minnesota. The funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church Monday afternoon in charge was the pastor, Rev. Will Kirwin, assisted by Rev. Samuel Upton, pastor of the Free Methodist Church of Riceville. Interment was made at Riverside Cemetery. #2 Iowa Cemetery Records: Ancestry Name: Clarissa Brunson Death Date: 3 Apr 1908 Page #: 16 Birth Date: 9 Jul 1837 Cemetery: Riverside Town: Riceville Level Info: Mitchell County, Iowa Grave Records #3 1870 US Census: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa George Brunson 38 born New York Clarissa 32 born New York Fred 11 born Iowa Frank 8 born Iowa Nellie 3 born Iowa Minnie 1 born Iowa Clarissa Bowers, mother-in-law 73 widow, born New York.

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Clarissa Cornelia Bowers Brunson's memorial is located at: Opossum Rock Cemetery, Black Oak, Scott County, USA.
When did Clarissa Cornelia Bowers Brunson death?
Clarissa Cornelia Bowers Brunson death on 3 Apr 1908 in Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 36.4810410
Longitude: -84.6129890

Family Members:

Parent

John Bowers

(1795 - 1867)

Clarissa Wallace Bowers

(1797 - 1878)

Spouse

George Truman Brunson

(1833 - 1911)

Siblings

John Milton Bowers

(1822 - 1919)

Clarinda Bowers Pratt

(1826 - 1904)

Dr James Henry Bowers

(1829 - 1920)

Charles Philander Bowers

(1833 - 1918)

Children

Ella Brunson

(1859 - 1859)

Frank C Brunson

(1862 - 1924)

Nellie May Brunson Wilkes

(1867 - 1957)

Ada Cornelia Brunson Root

(1872 - 1951)

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Coordinate: 36.4810410, -84.6129890

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Coordinate: 36.4280710, -84.5410884

15. Grave Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.5456009, -84.5552979

16. Russ Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.4130560, -84.5579615

17. Elizabeth Honeycutt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.4791190, -84.5093280

18. Cecil Cemetery
Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4494019, -84.5143967

19. Sexton Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.4049090, -84.5304840

20. Davey Boyatt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.5824585, -84.5765686

21. Burke-Hatfield Cemetery
Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5375060, -84.7249970

22. Kilbeck Cemetery
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23. Foster Crossroad Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.5860100, -84.5597100

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