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Milton Henry Brindley

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Birth	:	15 Feb 1857 Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	24 Feb 1918 Etna Green, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Etna Green East Cemetery, Etna Green, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2739754, -86.0430832
Description	:	MILTON H. BRINDLEY. In many respects the career of the subject of this review is peculiarly instructive in that it serves to show what a well defined purpose, supplemented by correct principles and high ideals, can accomplish in the face of discouraging circumstances. It is an example of triumph over obstacles, the winning of success by honorable methods, and as such, may be safely followed by those whose life work is yet to be accomplished. The Brindley family in America had its origin in Ohio, where the subject's ancestors settled in an early day, coming to this country from... Read More	MILTON H. BRINDLEY. In many respects the career of the subject of this review is peculiarly instructive in that it serves to show what a well defined purpose, supplemented by correct principles and high ideals, can accomplish in the face of discouraging circumstances. It is an example of triumph over obstacles, the winning of success by honorable methods, and as such, may be safely followed by those whose life work is yet to be accomplished. The Brindley family in America had its origin in Ohio, where the subject's ancestors settled in an early day, coming to this country from Scotland and Ireland. James Brindley, father of Milton H., was born and reared in the above state and when a young man was there united in marriage to Sarah Shanholts, whose people were among the early Scotch pioneers of Canada. The Shanholts were also early settlers of the county in Ohio where the Brindleys originally located and the names of both families are still familiar in the local annals of the community where they lived. James Brindley was a man of diversified occupation, but devoted the greater part of his attention to farming and trading. In 1856 he left Ohio and migrated to Kosciusko county. Indiana, settling in the town of Etna Green, where he was engaged in merchandising until the breaking out of the late Rebellion. When the President issued a call for troops he closed his business and, leaving a wife and five chil dren, went to the front as a private in ! Company C, Thirteenth Indiana Infantry, and gave a little over two years to the service of his country. He died a short time after his return from the army and is remembered as a man of intelligence and strict integrity and a true patriot. Of his seven children the following are living: Frank, Milton H., Erfie A., Arthur and I Norman, those deceased being Martin and Charles. Milton H. Brindley is a native of Etna township, Kosciusko county, Indiana, and dates his birth from the 15th day of February, 1857. In his childhood he lived in Etna Green, but as a youth made his home on a farm a short distance south of the town and grew up to be an increasing help to his parents, meantime pursuing his studies at intervals in the public schools. He was reared to habits of industry, but by reason of the straitened circumstances of his mother, his father having died when he was young, was obliged to begin the struggle of life with no capital save his own hands and a well-founded purpose to make the most of his opportunities. Poverty is exceedingly uncomfortable, as many people can testify, but in nine cases out of ten the best thing that can happen to a young man is to be, figuratively speaking, tossed overboard and be compelled to swim for himself. Young Brindley was early obliged to buffet the waves of adverse fortune, but, animated by inborn strength, his resolution never wavered and in due time he had gotten a sufficient start to justify him in asking a young lady of his acquaintance to travel life's pathway with him. In October, 1880, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret A. Halterman of Ohio who came with her parents to the county of Kosciusko the same year in which her name was changed to the one she now bears. After his marriage Mr. Brindley took charge of his mother's little farm, which he cultivated until 1891, when he purchased the place near Etna Green where he now lives. In the spring of 1888 he was elected on the Republican ticket township trustee and served as such until 1890, when he was chosen his own successor for another term of four years. During his incumbency he did as much if not more for the township than any of his predecessors, among the improvements being several substantial bridges, three school houses and four or five highways, besides work of lesser magnitude. Not being favored with a finished education himself, Mr. Brindley has always appreciated the great value of schools and while trustee gave the matter of public instruction special consideration. He spared no expense in the buildings erected for school purposes, although judicious in the expenditure of the people's money, and used his best endeavors to secure teachers of recognized intellectual ability and professional training he managed so as to have two terms a year in each district, one in the winter and one in the spring and summer, thus making it possible for the smallest child of school age to receive its allotted amount of training. He is an untiring political worker and while serving as a member of the county central committee his township always came up with its old-time Republican majority and during the last two or three years as committeeman the vote was increased to a much higher standard than theretofore. In the year 1901 Mr. Brindley was appointed postmaster of Etna Green, the duties of which he has since discharged in a highly creditable manner, being a kind and obliging, as well as an able and judicious, official. Mr. and Mrs. Brindley have two children, both daughters: Nellie Golden, born December 4, 1883, is a graduate from the county schools and a stenographer and typewriter, being equally proficient in both; Roxie Van Orman was born September 6, 1892, and, with her sister, still lives under the parental roof. Fraternally Mr. Brindley belongs to Etna Lodge No. 268, at Etna Green, and Maccabees Tent No. 135, in both of which he has been honored with important official stations, being a charter member of the latter society. While not identified with any church organization, he has profound respect for religion and is a liberal supporter of the Methodist congregation, to which his wife belongs. He is a reader and keeps himself well posted on current events and general topics, taking a lively interest in the great political, industrial and religious questions of the day, on all of which he has decided opinions. As a neighbor and citizen he has always stood high in the esteem of his fellow men, he and wife being widely acquainted and moving in the best social circles of the town and surrounding country. The above salient facts of Mr. Brindley's history light the retrospect of a life of usefulness, graced by a noble tone of manhood and consecration to duty whose influences are and will continue to be a blessing to society and a contribution to the best inspiration of onward and upward progression. Progressive men and women of Kosciusko County, Indiana; By B.F. Bowen & Co; pub. 1902

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Milton Henry Brindley's memorial is located at: Etna Green East Cemetery, Etna Green, Kosciusko County, USA.
When did Milton Henry Brindley death?
Milton Henry Brindley death on 24 Feb 1918 in Etna Green, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 41.2739754
Longitude: -86.0430832

Family Members:

Parent

Pvt James Franklin Brindley

(1826 - 1868)

Sarah Shainholts Brindley

(1830 - 1898)

Spouse

Margaret Aline Halterman Brindley

(1860 - 1946)

Siblings

Franklin James Brindley

(1853 - 1918)

Lewis Martin Brindley

(1855 - 1857)

Charlie L. Brindley

(1862 - 1866)

Arthur Sherman Brindley

(1866 - 1952)

Norman Grant Brindley

(1868 - 1942)

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1. Etna Green West Cemetery
Etna Green, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2747498, -86.0556335

2. Ganshorn Cemetery
Bourbon, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2939100, -86.0826200

3. Summit Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2457962, -86.0854645

4. IOOF Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2886009, -86.1196976

5. Early Bourbon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2957000, -86.1259000

6. Wooden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2167587, -85.9965134

7. Stony Point Cemetery
Clunette, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3259735, -85.9848175

8. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3164406, -86.1170197

9. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2607994, -85.9492035

10. Tippecanoe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2206001, -86.1147003

11. Saint Paul Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3387080, -86.0970180

12. Ross Cemetery
Atwood, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3179500, -85.9514100

13. Union Cemetery
Warsaw, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2327995, -85.9368973

14. Fairview Amish Cemetery
Clunette, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3550170, -85.9806830

15. Graber Cemetery
Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3610992, -85.9888992

16. Sandridge Cemetery
Bourbon, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3622017, -86.1022034

17. Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2684441, -86.1774673

18. Cooks Chapel Cemetery
Warsaw, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2178001, -85.9308014

19. Clunette Cemetery
Clunette, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3272018, -85.9281006

20. Mentone Cemetery
Mentone, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1706009, -86.0335999

21. Garvin Family Plot
Warsaw, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797000, -85.9011000

22. Bair Family Graves
Warsaw, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2640000, -85.9001300

23. Yellow Creek Cemetery
Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1713982, -86.0927963

24. Cedar Road Cemetery
Bremen, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3756660, -86.0961510