The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-03-10
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Obituary..

| Died, on the 21st inst, at his home in We'll
lington, Of Paralysis, in the 72nd year of his
| age. "Rev. Leonard Brown"
| Mr.. Brown was born in Lock, Cayuga Co.,
N. Y, April s, 1909, his father moved to
Akron Ohio, in 1914. At twenty-five years of
age the deceased united with the Disciple
Church, and in this organization became q
successful Minister Of the Gospel, preach
ing continuously for ten years, and at inter-
walls thereafter, and as much longer as his
| health permitted, and until from this cause
he was compelled to cease entirely. One
terrible afiiction prostrated his powers, this
was the sudden death Of an only son, who
was an officer in the Union Army in the
great rebellion, on this son. who was all fond
parents and sisters could desire, this fether
depended for his declining years, and for the
perpetuation Of his name on the earth. The
circumstances of this young mans death were
very impressive. He had in many o trial
proved himself q skillful officer and valiant
man. At the battle of Gettysburgh, at q
time when the shock OF battle was greatest,
Captain Brown and his men came to q hand
10 hand encounter with the foe. After Staying
with his own sword two rebel officers he fell
by bullet through his brain. News Of the
son's death was brought to the family by
friend. The father was found at work in the
aeld, it crushed him at once. Obi he said to
his friend, ''Bury me here and now" From
this event dated his ruined health and hopes.
herein is the explanation to all who once
have known Mr.. Brown, a stslwart man OF
unusual noble bearing, subsequently broken
in spirit, and bowed in body The deceased
was esteemed by all of his scquaintances as
one of much more than ordinary mental and
moral worth. His prominent points of
character were love and obedience
to his God, love and loyalty to his fellows,
charity and benevolence prominently marked
his intercourse; making liberal allowance
and toleration for those who honestly differ
ed with him in all serious questions, while
his own convictions were positive and his
course unswerving. The deceased will be
remembered most kindly, and most respect
fully, and his life purposes, and usefulness
are esteemed as highly exemplary. The few
last months have repeatedly brought great
sorrows to his household. A very worthy
granddaughter who by Mr.. and Mrs. Brown,
was reared to near womanhood died sud-
denly at their home, and very recently
daughter, Mrs. Mary Howey, deceased there.
Her husband Mr.. James Howey, had brought
her from their home in Beres to her fathers
where with parents aud sisters Gale added
to his unwearied attention until the last, her
life was prolonged many months. The many
excellencies Of this estimable lady were pro-
verbal with all who held her acquaintance.
She had unusual intellectual powers with ap-
titude of manner winning by unconscious
charms the love Of all. Modesty of mien,
cheerfuluess of spirit, courage OF purpose,
charity for all, with devoted loyalty to her
friends made her an Invaluable wife, daugh-
ter and sister, christian lady, leaving the
incense Of hallowed love and life to her af
dicted friends? .-
They are gathered homeva ard from every land
One by one- ..
As their weary feet touch the shining strand
One by one.
Their brows enclosed In q golden crown.
Their travelstatned garments are all laid down
And clothed IN white raiment they rest the mead
Where the lamb loveth his chosen to lead
One by one"