From Find A Grave contributor Becky Ward-
I have some additional information for you for Deodatus Brainard. His full name was Deodatus Orlando Brainard and his nickname was Datus. He was born Jun 9, 1835, Medina County, Ohio. He married Harriet A. "Hattie" Reed, April 11,1858 in Sheffield, Bureau County, Illinois. He died December 27, 1908 in Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico. His parents were Shalor Brainerd (13415605) and Betsey Warner Brainerd (13415611).

From Gayla Hoyt-
I'm not related to the Brainard family, but belong to Daughters of 1812; we just laid a wreath at Shalor Brainard's wreath for his 1812 service; He is on a stone that says WHITSON. He and his wife Betsy are buried with their daughter Amanda who was m. to Charles Whitson.

1850 Census-
Shaler Brainard M 50 New York
Betsy H Brainard F 39 Connecticut
Angeline P Brainard F 28 Ohio
Abner Brainard M 17 Ohio
Deodatus Brainard M 15 Ohio
Amanda A Brainard F 10 Ohio
Eli B Brainard M 8 Illinois

1880 Census-
Self D. O. Brainard M 45 Ohio
Wife Harriet R. Brainard F 45 New York
Son Clarence B. Brainard M 21 Illinois
Daughter Carrie Brainard F 18 Illinois
Son Guy Brainard M 16 Illinois
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This community was shocked Sunday afternoon at learning of the death of D.O. Brainard, one of our most worthy citizens. Mr. Brainard had been enjoying unusually good health and had been in town Saturday. Monday morning, C. V Brainard started with the remains of Mr. Brainard for Buda, Illinois for interment. Mr. Brainard went to Illinois in 1839. He leaves two sons and other relatives. His wife died four years ago. He was an excellent citizen and though a resident of Artesia but for a short time, was respected by all who knew him.

Pecos Valley News
December 31, 1908

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