BRADFORD, Pearl: Died 1968

BRADFORD, TROUTMAN, HAYES, SAWDON, HOUSHOLDER, HOUSE, CARVER

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Date: 1/18/2020 at 19:20:30

**Handwritten: Rec. Rep. 24 Oct. 1968

Mrs. Pearl Bradford

Mrs. Pearl Bradford, 86, of Farmington, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 a.m. at the home of her daughter Mrs. Joe Troutman in Agusta, Ia.

She was born May 17, 1882, at Agusta, the daughter of William p. and Laura Hayes Sawdon.

She formerly lived at Bonaparte she married Jesse Bradford who preceded her in death.

On Nov. 26, 1905, at Bonaparte she married jesse Bradford who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Bradford was a member of the United Methodist Church, Farmington, Rebekah lodge No. 23, and Royal Neighbors of America.

She is survived by 2 sons, Ivan of Keokuk, Walter W. of Ft. Madison; 3 daughters, Mrs. Goldie Housholder of Agency, Mrs. Nina Troutman with whom she made her home, and Mrs. Pauline House of Tucson, Ariz.; 1 brother-Harry Sawdon of Seattle, Wash.; 1 sister, Mrs. Iva Carver of Chelan, Wash.; 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 1 borhter, Roy.

Funeral service will be Thursday, 2 p.m. at the Farmington United Methodist Church with Rev. Harold Schirm officiating.

Burial in Greenglade Cemetery.

Miller's Home for Funerals in Farmington was in charge of arrangements.

Source: "Slutts Book", Page 330, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA