Person:Julius Bragg (2)

Bragg, JuliusD. Co G, 30th Iowa Vol. Inf. Reg.;Pvt. Age 19. Res. Glasgow, nativity Iowa Enl. Aug 8, 1862; must. Sept 14, 1862 Must. out June 5, 1865, Washington, D.C. From Hiram Heaton's Scrap-Book: April History -1907: JuliusBragg, who was b. at Fairfield in 1843, d. at Galesburg, Ill., while on his way to attend his mother, Mrs. Julia Strong's 91 birthday anniversary. Mr Bragg enl. from this co. in Co. G 30th Ia. Inf. Roster of the 30th Iowa; J. D. Bragg, Pvt Knoxville, Ill. (Fairfield Tribune: Sept 18, 1884, p 3, col. 2) The Fairfield Ledger: April 17, 1907: p 3 col 2 Glasgow - Jullius D. Bragg d. suddenly of an attack of heart disease in Galesburg, Ill. Sat April 6. He was b. in Fairfield, Ia. Aug 10, 1843. His parents came to Iowa in 1842 and settled in Fairfield, where his father passed away in Feb of the following year. Julius grew to manhood in this county and the most of his life was spent at Glasgow where his aged mother, Mrs. Julia A. Strong, and one sister, Mrs E.P. Taylor still reside. He enl. in Co G, 30th Ia Inf., in Aug 1862 and left his home in Glasgow with that company. He was a good soldier and served until the end of the war. He was married to Miss Mary Harper, Oct 27, 1868, who died six years ago Six children, three girls and three boys, all of whom are living: Mrs. Chas. Housh of Neeligh, Neb; Harry E. Bragg of E. Galesburg; Glenn of St. Louis and Burrell of Neeligh, Neb.. Body laid to rest by the side of his wife in the Cemetary at Delong Ill. Fairfield Journal: Sept 9, 1908: D.C. Bragg & Julia Carpenter m. April 26, 1841: He died Feb 23, 1843

Obituary: Julius D. Bragg for many years a prominent farmer living near Delong, dropped dead from an attack of heart failure at 1:45 this afternoon. He was stricken at Young's barn on East Farris street where he had been employed since coming to this city a month ago. He had often complained of heart trouble and only a few days ago mentioned that he thought he would die as a result of it. He had gone outside the barn, to help Mr. Young unhitch a horse, when he complained of a severe pain in his side. He went to the office of the barn which is but a few feet distant from where he was unhitching the horse and just as he reached the door staggered and fell forward on his face. Mr. Young rushed to his assistance but he was dead by the time he reached him. A physician was immediately summoned but could render no aid. Mr. Bragg was about 62 years old and for many hears resided on a farm near Delong. He was an old soldier and went through the civil war, belonging to the 30th Iowa Regiment. His wife died about six years ago. He had belonged to the Congregational church for many years. He is survived by Mrs. Cort Barr, a daughter of this city, Harry E. Bragg, a son, of East Galesburg; Glen Bragg, a son of St. Louis, Burl Bragg, a son of Neely, Neb; Mrs Chas. Housh, a daughter of Neely, Neb.; Dave Harper, a prominent farmer of Hermon and Dr. Marks, the dentist of this city and his nephew. 1885 History of Knox County Illinois Julius Dabney Bragg was born in Jefferson county Iowa August 10, 1844 -- son of Dabney and Julia Carpenter Bragg. Dabney was born in Virginia and died in 1844. Julia Carpenter was born in 1817 and lives in Glasgow Ia. She had 8 children, 2 died in infancy. Clara, Sophora, Hattie, Albert, Decatur and Cynthia. Mr. Bragg of this sketch was married October 27, 1868 to Mary M. Harper. She was born in Knox Co. Oct 1, 1849 and has become the mother of 5 children -- Jennie, Clara, Burrell, Gertrude and harry. he was a soldier in the late war, having enlisted in Co. G. 30th Iowa Vol. Inf. under Col. Abbott, Aug 8, 1862 and mustered into service in Sept. at Keokuk Iowa. The command was ordered to St. Louis from there to Helena Ark then to Chickasaw Bluffs, back to Ark ost, up the White River, then to Millikens Bend where our subject aided in the opening of the canal. he participated in the seige of Vicksburg, remaining there about 110 days and June 22 marched into the city with his regiment. He was at the battle of Jacksonville and with Sherman with his famous march to the sea. his regiment was in 32 general engagements and was in Raleigh NC when Lee surrendered. His last battle was fought at Belmon, N.C. June 22, 1865. He received an honorable discharge (final) but was mustered out in Washington D.C. may 1865. Mr. Bragg gives considerable attention to the breeding of short-horn cattle of which he has fine specimens -- 1 pure bred bull - 5 head of his splended heard which are of his Rosemary and Miss Mott families and are recorded in the Short Horn Herd Book. He owned 170 acres in Sec. 3, Chestnut Twp. Knox Co. Ill. (What the family history tells is that he was gambling in the barn, when he had his heart attach) Household Record 1880 United States Census

Household: Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace Julius D. BRAGG Self M Male W 36 IA Farmer OH VA Mary M. BRAGG Wife M Female W 32 IL Keeping House OH OH Jennie BRAGG Dau S Female W 10 IL IA IL Clara E. BRAGG Dau S Female W 8 IL IA IL Berrel BRAGG Son S Male W 5 IL IA IL Gertie BRAGG Dau S Female W 2 IL IA IL Harry BRAGG Son S Male W 1 IL IA IL Source Information: Census Place Chestnut, Knox, Illinois Family History Library Film 1254220 NA Film Number T9-0220 Page Number 28D

Julius D. Bragg

 Male

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Birth:  10 AUG 1844   Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa

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Death:  06 APR 1907   Galesburg, Knox, Illinois

Burial:  10 APR 1907   Hayes Cemetary, Delong, Knox, Illinois

Julius D. Bragg, --Civil War Vet Julius D. Bragg, at present residing on his fine farm, located on section 03, Chestnut Township, was born in Jefferson County, Iowa, August 10, 1844. He is the son of Dabnar and Julia A. Carpenter Bragg. The former was born in Virginia and died in 1844, and the latter was born in 1817, and is still living in Glasgow, Jefferson Co., Iowa. There were eight children, two of whom died in infancy; those living are Clara, Sophora, Hattie, Albert, Decatur, and Cynthia. Mr. Bragg of this sketch was married October 27, 1868, to Mary M. Harper. She was born in Knox County October 01, 1849, and has become the mother of five children--Jennie, born September 01, 1869; Clara, August 17, 1871; Burrell, October 04, 1874; Gertrude, September 09, 1877, and Carrie, April 21, 1879. Our subject is the proprietor of 170 acres of good farm land, all under an excellent state of cultivation. Mr. Bragg gives considerable attention to the breeding of Short-horn cattle, of which he has some very find specimens, among which is one pure-blood bull. Five head of his splendid herd, which are of the Rosemary and Miss Mott families, are recorded in the Short-horn Herd-book. He also breeds swine rather extensively chiefly, however, for shipping purposes. Mr. Bragg was soldier in the later war, having enlisted in Co G., 30th Iowa Vol Inf., under Col. Abbott, August 08, 1862, and was mustered into service in September of the same year at Keokuk, Iowa. The command was ordered to St. Louis, from there to Helena, Ark., then to Chickasaw Bluffs, back to Arkansas Post, up the White River, then to Milliken's Bend, where our subject aided in the opening of the canal. He participated in the siege of Vicksburg, remaining there about 110 days, and June 22, marched into the city with his regiment. He was at the battle of Jacksonville, and with Sherman in his famous march to the sea. His regiment was in 32 general engagements, and was in Raleigh, NC, when Lee surrendered. His last battle was fought at Belmont, NC. June 22, 1865, he received an honorable and final discharge, but was mustered out at Washington in May, 1865. Politically he is a firm adherent to the Democratic party. Mrs. Bragg is a member of the Christian Church

Name: Julius D. BRAGG 1 2 3 Sex: M Name: Julius BRAGG 4 Birth: 10 AUG 1844 in Jefferson Cty, IA 1 3 Death: 6 APR 1907 in probably Chestnut Twp, Knox Cty, IL 3 Residence: 1886 Sec 3, Chestnut Twp, Knox Cty, IL (170 acres in 1886) 1 4 Military Service: BET 8 AUG 1862 AND MAY 1865 Enlisted in Co G, 30th Iowa Volunteer Infantry 1 Event: Politics 1886 Democrat 1 Burial: Haynes Cemetery, Sec 20, Orange Twp, Knox Cty, IL 3

Father: Abner BRAGG b: in Virginia Mother: Julia A. CARPENTERb: 1817

Marriage 1 Mary M. HARPER b: 1 OCT 1849 in Knox Cty, IL Married: 27 OCT 1868 in Knox Cty, IL 1 2 Children Jennie BRAGG b: 1 SEP 1869 in probably Knox Cty, IL Clara Ethel BRAGG b: 17 AUG 1871 in probably Knox Cty, IL Burrell BRAGG b: 4 OCT 1874 in probably Knox Cty, IL Gertrude BRAGG b: 9 SEP 1877 in probably Knox Cty, IL Carrie BRAGG b: 21 APR 1879 in probably Knox Cty, IL

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Title: 1886 Portrait and Biographical Album of Knox County, IL Author: Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago Repository: Media: Book Page: page 631-632 Title: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900 Repository: Media: Civil Registry Text: [BRAGG, JULIUS D married HARPER, MARY M on 10/27/1868, Vol 00E, Page 0044, License 00000842, issued by KNOX Cty] Title: Cemeteries in Knox County, IL - Orange Township Author: Knox County Genealogical Society Repository: Media: Book Page: page 8 Title: 1886 Portrait and Biographical Album of Knox County, IL Author: Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago Repository: Media: Book Page: page 635-636