C. F. Bruihl Of Benge Dies At The Age Of Eighty-three Years
C. F. Bruihl, one of the few remaining Civil War Veterans and a prominent citizen of the Benge country, died yesterday at his home near that place, following two weeks of illness, the cause of his death being uremia. Although Mr. Bruihl had passed the four score year mark he was quite active until his last illness.
C. F. Bruihl was born in Germany in 1832 and came to the United States with his parents, who settled in Missouri 81 years ago.
At the age of seventeen, Mr. Bruihl went to the California gold fields and remained for three years.
At the age of 25, he was united in marriage with Mary E. Shaner, who died several years ago.
Although he was a slave owner Mr. Bruihl took an active part with those who kept Missouri from seceding from the Union and served in the Union army during the Civil war, as captain of Company C, 50th Missouri Volunteers.
He came to Adams County, Washington, in the year 1899, where he resided up to the time of his death. He was an active businessman and left a large estate.
He was the father of five children, three of whom survive him. They are Mrs. C. E. Pope, of Zalm, Missouri; Mrs. C. E. Hooper and Charles Bruihl, of Benge.
Washington Journal and Ritzville Times Oct 21, 1915
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Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., Passenger Lists, 1820-1964 for Fredreick Bruhl
The family arrived on the ship Medora Jul 24, 1834
It appears he had a twin brother - Wilhelm who was deceased upon arrival according to manifest
Contributor: (47437587)
C. F. Bruihl, one of the few remaining Civil War Veterans and a prominent citizen of the Benge country, died yesterday at his home near that place, following two weeks of illness, the cause of his death being uremia. Although Mr. Bruihl had passed the four score year mark he was quite active until his last illness.
C. F. Bruihl was born in Germany in 1832 and came to the United States with his parents, who settled in Missouri 81 years ago.
At the age of seventeen, Mr. Bruihl went to the California gold fields and remained for three years.
At the age of 25, he was united in marriage with Mary E. Shaner, who died several years ago.
Although he was a slave owner Mr. Bruihl took an active part with those who kept Missouri from seceding from the Union and served in the Union army during the Civil war, as captain of Company C, 50th Missouri Volunteers.
He came to Adams County, Washington, in the year 1899, where he resided up to the time of his death. He was an active businessman and left a large estate.
He was the father of five children, three of whom survive him. They are Mrs. C. E. Pope, of Zalm, Missouri; Mrs. C. E. Hooper and Charles Bruihl, of Benge.
Washington Journal and Ritzville Times Oct 21, 1915
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Suggested edit: ***
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., Passenger Lists, 1820-1964 for Fredreick Bruhl
The family arrived on the ship Medora Jul 24, 1834
It appears he had a twin brother - Wilhelm who was deceased upon arrival according to manifest
Contributor: (47437587)
C. F. Bruihl Of Benge Dies At The Age Of Eighty-three Years
C. F. Bruihl, one of the few remaining Civil War Veterans and a prominent citizen of the Benge country, died yesterday at his home near that place, following two weeks of illness, the cause of his death being uremia. Although Mr. Bruihl had passed the four score year mark he was quite active until his last illness.
C. F. Bruihl was born in Germany in 1832 and came to the United States with his parents, who settled in Missouri 81 years ago.
At the age of seventeen, Mr. Bruihl went to the California gold fields and remained for three years.
At the age of 25, he was united in marriage with Mary E. Shaner, who died several years ago.
Although he was a slave owner Mr. Bruihl took an active part with those who kept Missouri from seceding from the Union and served in the Union army during the Civil war, as captain of Company C, 50th Missouri Volunteers.
He came to Adams County, Washington, in the year 1899, where he resided up to the time of his death. He was an active businessman and left a large estate.
He was the father of five children, three of whom survive him. They are Mrs. C. E. Pope, of Zalm, Missouri; Mrs. C. E. Hooper and Charles Bruihl, of Benge.
Washington Journal and Ritzville Times Oct 21, 1915
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Suggested edit: ***
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., Passenger Lists, 1820-1964 for Fredreick Bruhl
The family arrived on the ship Medora Jul 24, 1834
It appears he had a twin brother - Wilhelm who was deceased upon arrival according to manifest
Contributor: (47437587)
C. F. Bruihl, one of the few remaining Civil War Veterans and a prominent citizen of the Benge country, died yesterday at his home near that place, following two weeks of illness, the cause of his death being uremia. Although Mr. Bruihl had passed the four score year mark he was quite active until his last illness.
C. F. Bruihl was born in Germany in 1832 and came to the United States with his parents, who settled in Missouri 81 years ago.
At the age of seventeen, Mr. Bruihl went to the California gold fields and remained for three years.
At the age of 25, he was united in marriage with Mary E. Shaner, who died several years ago.
Although he was a slave owner Mr. Bruihl took an active part with those who kept Missouri from seceding from the Union and served in the Union army during the Civil war, as captain of Company C, 50th Missouri Volunteers.
He came to Adams County, Washington, in the year 1899, where he resided up to the time of his death. He was an active businessman and left a large estate.
He was the father of five children, three of whom survive him. They are Mrs. C. E. Pope, of Zalm, Missouri; Mrs. C. E. Hooper and Charles Bruihl, of Benge.
Washington Journal and Ritzville Times Oct 21, 1915
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Suggested edit: ***
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., Passenger Lists, 1820-1964 for Fredreick Bruhl
The family arrived on the ship Medora Jul 24, 1834
It appears he had a twin brother - Wilhelm who was deceased upon arrival according to manifest
Contributor: (47437587)
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C. F. BRUIHL
AUG. 28, 1832 - OCT 14, 1915
CAPT. OF CO. C, 50th VOL. REG. OF MO. G.A.R.
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Commissioned an officer in Company C, Missouri 50th Infantry Regiment.
Mustered out on 11 Apr 1865.
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