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BROWN, NELSON: Obituaries

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Published obituaries of BROWN and NELSON family members.

Surnames Appearing in the Documents

BOWERING, BROWN, CHAPIN, CLAFLIN, DAY, ELLIS, FISHER, KELLEY, KIMBALL, NELSON, WHITE, WOODBURY

Notes

These are my transcriptions of obituaries appearing in the Milford Daily News, published in Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts.

History of this Document

10 October 2007, revision 1.
Initial publication.
15 November 2007, revision 2.
Obits for Lottie and Cora Brown.
12 March 2008, revision 3.
Images of Otis Nelson and Mary Brown obits.

Obituaries

NELSON, Otis T.

Milford Daily News, Monday, 19 June 1900, vol. 26, No. 3985, p. 4, col. 3. On microfilm at Milford Public Library. I transcribed it 10Oct2007. Photocopy courtesy of Milford Public Library.
Otis' obit
DEATH OF OTIS TORREY NELSON.

Otis Torrey Nelson, who had been in ill health, the past year and confined to his home, No. 360 Main street, about three months with kidney and bronchial trouble, died at an early hour this morning, aged 87 years, 9 months and 4 days.

Mr. Nelson was born in Milford and was a son of Newell and Betsey (Kelley) Nelson, living here all his life. By occupation he was a farmer, which business he followed until about 20 years ago, when he practically retired.

He leaves six children, Mrs. S. A. Cook, Mrs. E. L. Ellis, Mrs. Mary Brown and Thomas O. Nelson of Milford, Mrs. H. N. Day of Chicago, and Mrs. W. A. White of Boston.

Beside the above there are two brothers, David and Newell Nelson, and a sister, Mrs. Rufus Claflin, all residents of Milford.

His funeral will take place Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence, Rev. Webster Woodbury officiating. Burial will be made in Pine Grove cemetery.

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KIMBALL, Charlotte M. (Brown)

Milford Daily News, Monday, November 14, 1904, p. 2, col. 2. On microfilm at Milford Public Library. I transcribed it 15Nov2007.

DEATH OF MRS FRANK L. KIMBALL

Mrs. Lottie M. Kimball, wife of Frank L. Kimball, died at her house at 80 School street at about 12:30 o'clock Sunday morning from Bright's disease. Mrs. Kimball had been a sufferer from the disease intermittently for several months and although of late her family and friends had noted a change for the worse, they were totally unprepared for the sad end.

Mrs. Kimball was 28 years, one month and 22 days old and leaves beside her husband and a two-year-old daughter, a mother, Mrs. Mary Brown, and two sisters, Misses Cora and Bertha Brown. She was one of the best known younger matrons of Milford and her death will be mourned by her many friends. The funeral will probably be held on Wednesday afternoon from her late home.

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BROWN, Mary E. (Nelson)

Milford Daily News, Monday, Dec. 15, 1924, vol. 74, No. 11436, p. 3, col. 4. On microfilm at Milford Public Library. I transcribed it 10Oct2007. Photocopy courtesy of Milford Public Library.
Mary's obit
DEATH OF MRS. BROWN, AGED OVER 83 YEARS

Mrs. Mary E. Brown, widow of Charles D. Brown and life-long resident, died yesterday morning at her home at 348 Main street, aged 83 years, five months and 21 days. She was very well known and respected. Her late husband was engaged in the clothing business several years prior to 1872.

Mary Eliza Brown was born in Milford, June 23, 1841, daughter of Otis T. and Laura M. (Chapin) Nelson. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. F. Fisher, pastor of Universalist chucrh, officiating. Burial will be made in Pine Grove cemetery.

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BROWN, Cora N.

Milford Daily News, Tuesday, March 13, 1962, p. 14, col. 3. On microfilm at Milford Public Library. I transcribed it 15Nov2007.

Miss Cora N. Brown Dies In Hospital

Miss Cora Nelson Brown, 84, a resident 81 years, died early last night in the Milford Hospital.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary (Nelson) Brown.

For many years she was a typesetter for the old Milford Journal and Milford Gazette and was last employed by the Charlescraft Press, retiring 10 years ago. She was a member of the Universalist Church. Nieces and nephews survive.

The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 in the Sargeant Funeral Home. Rev. Vinton Bowering, pastor of the Universalist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m.

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