Is it possible to find out more about "Father" Brownrigg, Priest of St' Patricks--1909? Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert" <iggy29@rnetinc.net> To: <IALUCAS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 8:47 PM Subject: [IALUCAS] CALLED HOME - MRS. CLARK KIMLER > The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa > Thursday, April 15, 1909 > > On Wednesday, March 31, 1909, at her home west of Melrose, occurred the > death of MRS. CLARK KIMLER. She had been sick for several weeks but her > condition was not considered serious until a few days before her death, and > her death came as a shock to her many friends. > > MRS. KIMLER was born and raised in Lucas County. She was the daughter of MR > and MRS. EDWARD CLARK. She was united in marriage to CLARK KIMLER about > ten years ago, who with their six small children survive to mourn their loss > > > The funeral services were held Friday morning at St. Patrick's Church, > Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Brownrigg, who also preached > a most touching sermon. The funeral was largely attended by friends and > neighbors and indicated the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Her > death removes from the community a character, the like of which is seldom > met. Her sunny disposition endeared her to all. Her life was spent in the > care of her little family. She leaves besides her husband and children, her > father and mother and brothers and sisters, to mourn their loss. They all > have the heartfelt sympathy of their numerous friends. Their deep grief is > assuaged by the conviction that the loved one, so near and dear to them, > left behind a name untarnished, and a record for pure right living, that is > more lasting than fame and more precious than gold. > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert > June 16, 2005 > iggy29@rnetinc.net > > > ==== IALUCAS Mailing List ==== > David, railrider503@aol.com: Lucas County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Lucas County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > >

Greetings Linda, Searched several Lucas Co. books, found nothing. Later figured out, Melrose is in Monroe Co., IA so searced for St. Patrick's Church, Melrose, IA. Found no Rev. Brownrigg, but did find: http://www.obrienjp.nukeworker.net/genealog.html "MT. CALVARY CEMETERY, Melrose, Ia. This Catholic cemetery is south of Melrose, west of county road S70, on top of a hill overlooking the town, in Section 9, Jackson Township, Monroe County, Iowa. Burials began around 1870 and continue to present. The cemetery is associated with St. Patrick's Catholic Church located in Melrose. Veterans from many wars are buried in the cemetery. The IGA Cemetery Listing was last updated in 1986. View Cemetery Listing": http://www.obrienjp.nukeworker.net/cemet03.html Lucas Co. has lots of Riggs and Browns, but alas, no Brownrigg. There was a St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lucas Co that was later called Sacred Heart Catholic Church. [per 1978 History of Lucas Co., IA, book] In a search of Rev. Brownrigg, Melrose, Iowa: came up with a site compiling the Irish in Iowa, particular, a compilation of citizens of Davenport, Scott Co., IA [east & north of Melrose]in March 1909: http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/1900bdir.htm "BROWNRIGG, Rev. Thomas H, asst pastor Sacred Heart Cathedral, r 422 e 10th" I some random searches, had seen that name in other spots for Iowa, so perhaps he is THE one referred to as "Rev. Father Brownrigg" in the obituary about "Mrs. Clark Kimler" " The funeral services were held Friday morning at St. Patrick's Church, Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Brownrigg, who also preached a most touching sermon. " No apprent connection, but in northwestern Iowa, near MN, there was a Samuel Brownrigg, perhaps family, mentioned in history notes:http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaharris/twp/twptaylo.htm "BUSINESS INTERESTS The first to engage in business at this point was F.H. LUDWIG, who, in 1874, opened a warehouse on the east side of the track. ... The first to engage in livery business was Samuel BROWNRIGG. George STEBBINS was first in the harness business, and as blacksmith, H.B. BROUGHTON. " A Samuel Brownrigg is included in the Harrison Co., IA family of John Brownrigg from Ohio to Iowa ... see http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaharris/photo/family/john_william_brownrigg.htm but, not apparent relation to Rev. Thomas T. Brownrigg. A 1891 Harrison County Iowa Biography of John Brownrigg lists his children, but no Thomas T.. Looking at the years, perhaps T. is a descendant? : see . . . http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaharris/bio/geneal93.htm#brownrigg Rev. Thomas Brownrigg was listed as County Chaplain in the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Div. 1, at Melrose, Monroe Co., IA. The meetings were held at Georgetown, where there was a St. Patrick's Church: http://www.celticcousins.net/irishiniowa/aohdirectory.htm MONROE COUNTY 1909 Frank Malone, County President, Melrose. M.W. Ryan, County Vice-President, Melrose. J.T.F. McGrath, County Recording Secretary, Tyrone. James Duggan, County Financial Secretary, Melrose. E.F. Hines, County Treasurer, Melrose. Rev. Father Thos. Brownrigg, County Chaplain, Melrose. Div. 1 Thomas O'Neil, President, Melrose M.J. Walsh, Vice President, Melrose. John Dunnivan, Recording Secretary, Hiteman. E.F. Hines, Financial Secretary, Melrose. Dan Hurley, Treasurer, Hiteman. Meetings held in Georgetown. " // "ST. PATRICK'S CEMETERY, Georgetown, Ia. The cemetery is located south of Highway 34 across from St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Georgetown. The cemetery is the finial resting place for many Irish immigrants. The grave listing lists two people has having been born in 1794. The oldest death is listed as Sept. 20, 1853. The IGA Cemetery listing was last updated in 1988.View Cemetery Listing " as found in... http://www.obrienjp.nukeworker.net/genealog.html // In conclusion... I bet it is the Davenport's Sacred Heart Church, an early Asst. Pastor, Rev. Thomas H. Brownrigg, who seems to be the only one in the Melrose region, so therefore, one might assume he is the unnamed Rev. Father who gave an eloquent sermon for Mrs. Kimler at St. Patrick's Cathoic Church, Melrose, Iowa in March, 1909: For a contact today, try: St. Patrick's Church Melrose 641?-726-3531 [possibly 515 area code] Fr. Scott Lemaster; Kathy Heffron, parish secretary 726-3497 or nearby... St. Patrick's Church Georgetown P.O.Box 183, Albia 641-726-3529 Fr. Scott Lemaster; Sharon Crall, Pastoral associate. or... write, SAINT PATRICK'S CHURCH GEORGETOWN 515?-726-3457 RURAL ROUTE 1, MELROSE, IA 52569 as per http://www.churchangel.com/WEBIA/melrose.htm As to Thomas parents, sure don't know. :) Happy hunting, Mary Beth in Wisconsin Not my line, just a random act of genealogical kindness.