Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-06-28
=OBITUARY:

At Valley. June IL. 1915. Thomas Brockley. aged
So years months % days. The subject Of this no
tice was born in Lancashire. near Manchester.
England. Being left without mother when
only few months old. he tossed about the
world with no one to care for him; and at a very
early age he left his home to seek his fortune
and rely on his own efforts. At the age of twen-
ty he came to America and settled at Portland.
Connecticut. February 10. 1878 he was married
at Trinity church. New York city to Miss Jane
Miller. To this union were born five girls and
four boys: Mrs. Mollie Allen of LaFarge Thos
Brockley. Jr.. of Montana Mrs. Nudge Morrison
of Thorp. Mrs Lizzie Caucutt of Taylor. William
Brockley of Island Lake. John c. Brockley of VIII
ton. James NJ. Brockley Valley Mrs. Annie DANES
of Thorp. Miss Jennie Brockley of Valley. All of
the family survive and with the widow mourn the
loss of husband and father. The children have
all been with their father at different times DUR
ing his illness and severe suffering of many
months. During this time everything that hu-
man hands and hearts could do was done. but all
to no avail Mr.. Brockley came to Wisconsin in
November, 1852, where he has since resided. Be-
sides wife and children there are eighteen grand
children living. one brother. William in England
and one sister. Mrs. Annie b. Long in New Jersey
In July. 1913. he was converted under the labors
of Revs. 5. E. Taylor and J, H. Truesdale. was
baptized August 3. and united with the u. B.
church Of Valley. remaining a faithful member
until the end. ever testifying Of the power Of
Christ to save. The last audible words the writer
heard him utter were Lord help me-" May the
Lord help every one of the dear ones left behind
to meet father in heaven Is the sincere wish Of
writer Services were conducted by Rev. G. C.
Waite. assisted by Rev. J. H. Truesdale. Follow
ing prayer and scripture reading at the house
Rev. Waite spoke on the text taken from Isiah 80
chapter and the last three verses, TO large con-
gregation at the church. the remains being inter-
red in Valley cemetery. where the last rites were
performed by the Hillsboro Io.oF. FRIEND
Mr.. Ole T. Logan died at his home three miles
north of Viroqua on Friday, June %. following
three months illness. He was treated in Lacrosse
Lutheran hospital. but his trouble could not be
corrected. Funeral was held at the home and
Coon Prairie church, Tuesday afternoon. largely
attended by neighbors and friends. Rev. Fl. HAL
vorson officiating. In his death the community
loses a good citizen and upright man. his family
devoted father. Mr.. Logan was born in Norway.
August s. 1915. came here in 1871. married to
Johanna jacobson September is. 1877. and they
lived in Minnesota two years The widow, three
daughters. Mrs. Josie Aberg, Mrs. Olena Stroms-
land and Tilhe, one son, Oscar. survive to mourn
his going. He has also brother in Minnesota, a
sister in Norway.
At Middle Coon Valley church June g. the fun
eral of Mrs Martha Lindahi was held. conducted
By Rev. Sovde. She native of Norway,
aged e6 years. leaves husband and two IONS.
Andrew solberg died in Coon June 8. after a
lingering illness. aged 81. native of Eorw az He
leaves TO mourn their loss wife and eight chill