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Edward Sedgwick “Posey” Bronson

Birth	:	23 May 1873 Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	27 May 1965 California, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2714005, -84.3786011
Description	:	Edward S. Bronson was born in Defiance, Ohio, one of 3 children of Charles and Mary Thacker Bronson. He received an education in the Defiance Public Schools and followed a course of study in business at Defiance College. One of Bronson's early interests was in the theater. In 1898 with a few hundred dollars and a loan, he restored and reopened the Defiance Opera House which he managed for twenty years. He was a member of Zion's First English Lutheran Church. He always wore a flower, therefore his nickname was Posey. On June 8, 1895, Bronson married Etta R. Haase, also a native... Read More	Edward S. Bronson was born in Defiance, Ohio, one of 3 children of Charles and Mary Thacker Bronson. He received an education in the Defiance Public Schools and followed a course of study in business at Defiance College. One of Bronson's early interests was in the theater. In 1898 with a few hundred dollars and a loan, he restored and reopened the Defiance Opera House which he managed for twenty years. He was a member of Zion's First English Lutheran Church. He always wore a flower, therefore his nickname was Posey. On June 8, 1895, Bronson married Etta R. Haase, also a native of Defiance. They eloped to Toledo. He and his wife had only one child, Mollie, born in 1896. He was also a skilled amateur photographer. His collection consists of 798 prints produced by him between 1906 and 1949 in Defiance. A full set of prints are maintained at the Public Library in Defiance. The collection includes shots of the community, social activities, noteworthy events, flowers and gardening. Bronson became involved in politics and was elected mayor in 1916. An active booster of Defiance, he served three more terms. He did many good things for Defiance. A city park is named in his honor. Edward Bronson died in California where his daughter, Mollie, lived on May 27, 1965 at the age of 92.

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Where is Edward Sedgwick “Posey” Bronson's memorial?
Edward Sedgwick “Posey” Bronson's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did Edward Sedgwick “Posey” Bronson death?
Edward Sedgwick “Posey” Bronson death on 27 May 1965 in California, USA
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Latitude: 41.2714005
Longitude: -84.3786011

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Edward Bronson

(1850 - 1922)

Mary A. Thacker Bronson

(1851 - 1923)

Spouse

Etta R. Haase Bronson

(1875 - 1954)

Siblings

Isaac Newton Bronson

(1876 - 1928)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2714005, -84.3786011

2. Frazee Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2646690, -84.3752090

3. Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2780560, -84.3847220

4. Rural Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2791870, -84.3693750

5. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

6. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

7. Foster Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2533730, -84.3629700

8. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

9. Brunersburg Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3078003, -84.3818970

10. Taylor Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2308006, -84.3630981

11. Pioneer Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2641200, -84.4404200

12. Cromley Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2305984, -84.4197006

13. Tuttle Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2756004, -84.4475021

14. Worthington Cemetery
Highland Township, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2271860, -84.3318520

15. Noble And Tiffin Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3280983, -84.4044037

16. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

17. Myers Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2168999, -84.3352966

18. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

19. Hill Cemetery
Sherwood, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2824550, -84.4687870

20. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

21. Hale-Wellman Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2200090, -84.3154720

22. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

23. Defiance County Home Cemetery
Evansport, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3403810, -84.4216870

24. Potter and Kline Cemetery
Junction, Paulding County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2038994, -84.4381027