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- [S1397] Merged from BrianFreeman on 01-Jan-13 at 22:11.
- [S1429] Roger Brown, a descendant of Samuel Right Brown, Jr.
- [S1427] Crystal Lake Herald, Crystal Lake, McHenry Co. IL, Obituary.
Brown, Daniel McCurdy, age 51
Jan 18-25, 1912
- [S1427] Crystal Lake Herald, Crystal Lake, McHenry Co. IL, Obituary, Jan. 25, 1912 Edition.
DAN BROWN DEAD
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Well Known McHenry County Man
MEMBER OF MANY LODGES
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Kind Hearted and Generous, He was Ever Ready to Lend a
Helping Hand
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Daniel McCurdy Brown, son of Samuel R. and Sally A. Brown, was born near North Crystal Lake, Ill. , May 2, 1860, and died at his home in Cary, Jan. 11, 1912, aged 51 years.
At the age of 5 years he removed with his parents to the Brown farm, two miles north of Cary, where he attended the district school, and afterward finished his education at the Elgin Academy, from which he graduated at the age of 20 years.
Ten years later the family moved to Cary and here he resided until his deathh. In his departure there passed from our midst one of our best and most respected citizens. Of a cheerful, obliging disposition, he was beloved by all who had the privilege of his acquaintance. No one was ever more ready with a helping hand in case of need than "Dan," and he will be sadly missed by his neighbors and many friends outside his immediate family circles. He was active in every movement, looking to the best interest of Cary and its inhabitants, giving ungrudgingly of his time and means, and he was a friend whose kindly advice was much sought. His death has caused a vacancy in our midst which cannot soon be filled.
He leaves three sisters--Mrs. M. Osgood and Julia Brown of Cary, Mrs. Dora Raue of Crystal Lake and three brothers--Melvin Brown of Cary, S. R. Brown of Dupree, Dak., D. E. Brown of Wauconda, Ill., for all of whom much sincere sympathy is felt throughout this community.
He was active in fraternal societies, being a member of Nunda lodge No. 169, A. F. and A. M., Woodstock chapter No. 36, R. A. M., Mt. Calvary Commandery No. 25, K. T. and Medinah Temple, A. A. O. U. M. S., Chicago, M. W. A. , Cary camp No. 659 and R. N. A. camp No. 249, in all of which he was recognized for his brotherly qualities and high standards.
His funeral was held on Sunday, Jan. 14, at 2:30 p.m., at the M. E. church, Rev. C. E. Spalding officiating and Rev. C. D. King and wife of Norwood Park furnishing the music. About 30 full uniformed Sir Knights of Mr. Calvary Commandery No. 25 of Woodstock, with Em. Sir D. M. Wellington as prelate then held the Templar service. The service is always beautiful and the impressive manner of rendition on this occasion must have seemed the more so to the relatives and friends present, as was evidenced by the tear-stained eyes on every hand. The Commandery escorted by Nunda lodge No. 169, A. F. and A. M., then conveyed the body to the Cary cemetery, where the final rites over the remains of the well-known and well-beloved brother were held.
- [S1449] A scrap book kept at County Clerk's office, Bath, Steuben Co. NY.
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