Posted on: Green Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/GreenObits/10540 Surname: Eldred, Broughton ------------------------- Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator, Thursday, September 24, 1891 Died-At his residence three miles southeast of Albany, on Saturday evening, Sept. 19, 1891, Mr. Stephen Leonard Eldred, aged 76 years, 1 month and 20 days. Stephen Eldred was born in Petersbury, NY, July 29, 1815. His younger days were spent in school and on a farm. He lived with his parents until November, 1836, when he was married to Roxanna Broughton, who preceded him to the better land June 30, 1887. He engaged in farming until 1843, when he came to Wisconsin and entered the land where he has resided continually ever since, with the exception of 7 years from 1867 to 1874, which he spent in Brodhead. In 1858 he united with the United Brethren Church and soon after commenced preaching, following that calling until 1874, when he retired from active work in the ministry. He leaves 7 children four sons and three daughters, besides many relatives and life long friends who will long mourn their loss. Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. A.S. Kaye of Brodhead, assisted by the Rev. J.C. Carter, conducting them. The large attendance testified to the sterling worth of the deceased. Sympathy for the afflicted ones is felt by the entire community.