David S. Brumagin was born in Montgomery County, in the State of New York, Oct. 9, 1821. He was united in marriage with Miss Aurelia Brown on Dec. 18, 1851.

Twenty-Six years ago last April they moved to this township, about one mile from Morrison, where they resided until about eight years ago, from which time their home has been in this city. For several weeks previous to his death, Mr.Brumagim's health had been very poor, but at length he seemed to improve and the dear ones who had watched at his bedside hoped that he would be spared to them for many days to come. But on last Thursday there was a change from which he rapidly declined until last Saturday evening, when, at eight o'clock his spirit passed away from earth.

He had reached the age of over threescore and ten, the time allotted to man's earthly existence. The wife and mother who shared his joys and sorrows for forty-one years, and a daughter, Mrs. Melvin Fisk of Curlew, Iowa survive him. Four brothers are also living, tow of whom reside in the State of New York and two in Iowa; and two sisters, Mrs. I.V. Walker of this city, and mrs. Nellie Carr of Ames, Iowa.

Mr. Brumagim has been known and highly respected as an honest, upright citizen and a kind neighbor and friend. That which he strictly and conscientiously adhered to in hi own life and hwich he admired in others was truthfulness. He led a quiet, peaceable life. He will be missed by all. The funeral was held at his late residence on Tuesday, Rev. D. Rogers officiating, assisted by Rev. J.W. Skinner. The remains were interred in Grove Hill Cemetery.

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