... Amon Bruner was born Sept. 24, 1858, in the frame house first erected by his father on his farm of wild land, and was still small when the family moved into the stone house which he now occupies. At the time of his marriage he located on the north side of the farm, built a dwelling and barns, and lived there five years, returning then to the homestead which he has occupied ever since.
On Nov. 16, 1880, Mr. Bruner married (first) Jane Peterson, daughter of John Peterson, who died aged twenty-seven years, leaving these children :
- Bertha, born Feb. 19, 1882, married Russell Rodgers, and has two children, Pearl and Amon Glen;
- Wilhelmina, born May 19, 1884, married Frederick Duhurst;
- Frederick Earl, born Sept. 7, 1887.
Mr. Bruner was married (second) to Phebe Ann Reed, of Mersea, and they have four children, as follows:
- Howard A., born April 16, 1896;
- Hazel May, born May 7, 1898;
- Jessie Gladys, born Sept. 27, 1899; and
- Garnet Reed, born Nov. 2, 1902.
Mr. Bruner is an extensive farmer, and everything about his place gives evidence of thrift and care. He follows general farming and also pays considerable attention to the growing of fruit and tobacco. The old stone house is something of a landmark here, as it is of such substantial construction, its walls two feet in thickness making it almost a fortress should such a building ever be needed in these peaceful vales. In politics be is a Reformer. He belongs to the Methodist Church, where he is liberal in his support. ...
