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From: "Theresa/Bob Weddell" <>
Subject: [INDAVIES] BRITTAIN surname
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 18:36:01 -0700
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For Shirley
I have a book titled "Cemeteries of Daviess County, Indiana" Compiled 1990 -
1993 , Vol. VI, by Barbara Simms Waggoner.
This book covers Oak Grove Cemetery in Washington, Indiana.
I looked up Dr. Stephen H. Brittain. There is no Dr. Stephen Brittain but
there are other Brittain's.
I thought you would want them;

Brittain, Maggie L. 1875 - 1909 (May 12) Section Q
Brittain, Millard E. 1912 - 1955 (Buried May 27) Section K
Brittain, Velma T. 1916 - Section K
Brittain, Charles W. Aug. 18, 1891 - Dec. 21, 1973, Section J
Brittain, Rose Anna Jan. 23, 1894 - Dec. 13, 1968 Section J, married
Charles W. July 2, 1911

Then there is a section in the back of the book with unmarked graves. The
information was obtained from going through the Sexton's cemetery books.
The author states there are many mistakes, spelling, dates and even
location. She states the records are far from complete but here is what she
found;
Brittain, O.C. May 26, 1935 Section Q

Maybe this O.C. Brittain "goes with" Maggie L. Brittain who is also buried
in Section Q.

I hope this helps with your research!
Theresa


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Subject: [INDAVIES] Question re obituary


Would appreciate a lookup if anyone out there has access to death records
for
Daviess Co. Shirley


> There is a discrepancy in the date of birth of Dr. Stephen H. Brittain.
The
> date of publication of the obituary was 22 Oct 1904, and the obit stated
> that he was age 72 at the time of his death, which would mean that he was
> born about 1832. However, the tombstone inscription shows that his date of
> birth was 1836. Which do you think is more likely to be correct? An
> obituary or a tombstone inscription?

Daviess County Democrat 22 Oct 1904
DR. S. H. BRITTAIN
Died Friday At His Home in Loogootee
He Was Well Known in This City - Was a Mason and an Odd Fellow - The Funeral
Sunday Morning.
Special to the Democrat.
Loogootee, Ind., Oct 21. - Dr. Stephen H. Brattain, a prominent physician of
this city, died this morning, age 72 years.
The deceased was well known throughout Martin County and was well
known
in Washington, he having been a member of the pension board in that city
some
eight years ago. The deceased was a Mason and an Odd Fellow and was a
veteran of the Civil War.
He was twice married, first to Miss Wood and after her death to a Miss
Sharum, who survives him. To each union two children were born.
The funeral will take place Sunday morning and the Masonic lodge will
have charge of the services. A number of Washington Masons have made
arrangements to attend.



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