Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 8-9-1895 - David B. Bratton died Tuesday evening at the home of his nephew, Andrew Smiley near Mace, in the 80th year of his age. The funeral took place on Wed at 3 o'clock. Mr. Bratton was one of the odlest residents of this county coming here from VA when quite young. He never married but lived an honest, upright life. He was a fine old gentleman and was honored by all who knew him.