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Submitted: 10/26/12 • Approved: 6/19/18 • Last Updated: 6/22/18 • R772459-G772457-S3
Thomas
Tennessee Infantry
Civil War Confederate
1840 - January 10, 1925
*Obituary
Benton County Record
Friday, January 16, 1925
Thomas Browning, a well known and highly respected farmer, died at his home east of Hiwasse, near Condit, Saturday evening after an illness of some time. Funeral services were held from the home with interment in the Coffelt cemetery. Besides his widow he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. George Maples, of Pea Ridge and one son, Will Browning of Hiwasse.
Sarah
May 8, 1856 - September 15, 1931
*Obituary
Benton County Record & Democrat & Sun
Thursday, September 17, 1931
BROWNING, Sarah Jane SMITH - Mrs. Sarah Jane Browning, wife of the late W.T. Browning, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 15, 1931 at the age of 75 years. She was the mother of Mrs. George Maples with whom she had made her home for the past eight years. She had been ill for several years and for the last three months was confined to her bed, requiring a nurse night and day. Funeral services were held and burial made at the Coffelt Cemetery, west of Vaughn, Wednesday morning, the Rev. W.E. White, pastor of the First Baptist Church, conducting the services. Sarah Jane Smith was born in Louisville, Ky. May 8, 1856 where she grew to womanhood and was married there to Mr. Browning. Two children were born to them, Mrs. George Maples of this city and W.T. Browning of Hiwasse. Mr. Browning and his family came to Benton County about 40 years ago and located on a farm in Mason Valley. He later bought a store in Centerton which he operated for several years. After selling out he bought another farm near Hiwasse. He died about eight years ago and was laid to rest in Coffelt Cemetery. Besides her son and daughter she is survived by five grandchildren and three great grandchildren, all of whom will miss her. Mrs. Browning joined the Baptist church in Louisville when 17 years of age and was identified with that church since that time.
Source: Sons of Confederate Veterans, Benton County, Arkansas 2009
Compiled by William W Degge
Contributed on 10/26/12 by wfields55
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