Individual Details

Minnie Louise (Eda?) BRENIMAN

(26 Aug 1867 - 14 Aug 1952)

Minnie attended school in the country schools of Lincoln Township of Poweshiek County. She later attended the Grinnell Academy (I assume that is the Grinnell College). As a child she united with the Moravian Church southeast of Brooklyn, Iowa, and later transferred her membership to the Grace United Methodist Church in Brooklyn. She was an active member in the church and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Pythian Sisters.

Events

Birth26 Aug 1867Lincoln Twp., Poweshiek, Iowa, USA
Birth26 Aug 1867Lincoln Township, Poweshiek Co., IA
Residence1885Lincoln, Poweshiek, Iowa
Marriage24 Dec 1896Fort Collins, Weld, Colorado, USA - William James MCLAIN
Marriage24 Dec 1896Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO - William James MCLAIN
Alt name24 Dec 1896Minnie Louise (Eda?) MCLAIN
Census1 Jun 1900Lincoln Twp., Poweshiek, Iowa, USA
Census15 Apr 1910Lincoln Twp, Powesheik, Iowa, USA
Residence1920Lincoln, Poweshiek, Iowa, United States
Census1 Jan 1925Lincoln Twp, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA
Death14 Aug 1952St. Francis Hospital, Grinnell, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA
Death14 Aug 1952St. Francis Hospital, Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA
Burial17 Aug 1952Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA
Burial17 Aug 1952IOOF Cemetery, Brooklyn, Poweshiek Co., IA
Alt nameMinnie Louise BRENIMAN
Reference No752

Families

SpouseWilliam James MCLAIN (1866 - 1935)
ChildMildred Elizabeth MCLAIN (1897 - 1967)
ChildMargery Ruth MCLAIN (1899 - 1925)
ChildMiriam Maxine MCLAIN (1903 - 1997)
ChildMarvin Leland "Mac" MCLAIN (1906 - 1997)
ChildMaynard James MCLAIN (1908 - 1999)
FatherRudolph "Reuben" BRENIMAN ( - 1933)
MotherMary Elizabeth "Minnie" PIERCE (1851 - 1896)
SiblingFrederick Francis BRENIMAN (1869 - 1947)
SiblingAda Isabelle BRENIMAN (1871 - 1874)
SiblingFrancis "Frank" Pierce BRENIMAN (1873 - 1948)
SiblingWilliam Rudolph "Billy" BRENIMAN (1876 - 1908)
SiblingAlbert Loraine "Bert" BRENIMAN (1878 - 1951)

Notes

Marriage

Notice in the paper...At the home of her father in Ft Collins, Colorado, occurred the marriage of Miss (Eda) Minnie Louise Breniman and Mr. William James McLain of Scott Twp., Poweshiek Co., Iowa on Thursday evening Dec. 24, 1896.

Census

Name: Minnie D Mccain
[Minnie L Mclain]
Age: 32
Birth Date: Aug 1867
Birthplace: Iowa
Home in 1900: Lincoln, Poweshiek, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: William J Mccain
Marriage Year: 1897
Years Married: 3
Father's Birthplace: Switzerland
Mother's Birthplace: Connecticut
Mother: number of living children: 2
Mother: How many children: 2
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William J Mccain 34
Minnie D Mccain 32
Mildred Mccain 2
Margery Mccain 1
Leola Dale 27
Lorenz Duffus 24

Census

Name: Minnie L Mclain
Age in 1910: 42
Birth Year: abt 1868
Birthplace: Iowa
Home in 1910: Lincoln, Poweshiek, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: William Mclain
Father's Birthplace: Switzerland
Mother's Birthplace: Connecticut
Native Tongue: English
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 13
Number of Children Born: 5
Number of Children Living: 5
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William Mclain 44
Minnie L Mclain 42
Mildred Mclain 12
Margie Mclain 11
Miriam Mclain 7
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Marvin Mclain 3
Mayand Mclain 7
[7 10/12]
George Elich 26

Census

Name: Minnie L Mc Lain
Age: 57
Birth Year: abt 1868
Birth Place: Iowa
Residence Date: 1 Jan 1925
Residence Place: Lincoln, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: William J Mc Lain
Father: Ruben Brennman
Father Age: 34
Father Birth Year: abt 1891
Father Birth Place: Czech. Republic
Mother: Minnie Pierce
Mother Birth Place: Connecticut
Parents' Marriage Place: Iowa
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William J Mc Lain 58
Minnie L Mc Lain 57
Merian Mc Lain 22
Marvin Mc Lain 18
Maynard Mc Lain 16
E L Mason 47

Death

Stroke

SERVICES SAID FOR MRS. MCLAIN - Long Time, Beloved Resident of Brooklyn Vicinity

Funeral rites for Mrs. W. J. McLain were held Sunday, the 17th at two o'clock iat Grace Methodist Church, Brooklyn, in charge of the Rev. M. O. McKenzie, pastor. Assisting with the services was the Rev. E. W. F. Holler, Leo Shuler was at the organ.
Internment was in the I.O.O.F. cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: U. J. Hansen, Fred Willett, W. I. Wasson, Lynn Montgomery, J. L. McCluskey and Jack Himschoot. In charge of the flowers were Mrs. U. J. Hansen, Mrs. J. L. McCluskey, and Mrs. Lynn Montgomery.
Mrs. McLain, 84 years old, died last Thursday evening at St. Francis hospital in Grinnell where she was taken the same morning after suffering a stroke at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Molison where she was visiting. She had lived in and near Brooklyn all of her life.
Born Near Brooklyn
Minnie Louise Breniman, daughter of Reuben and Minnie Pierce Breniman, was born near Brooklyn August 26, 1867. She attended school in her home district and later attended the Grinnell Academy. As a child she united with the Moravian church southeast of Brooklyn and later transferred her membership to Grace Methodist church in Brooklyn.
She married William James McLain December 24, 1896, and the family lived on the farm southeast of Brooklyn until moving into Brooklyn. Mrs. McLain was an active member of the Mehtodist church and also a members of the Order of Eastern Star and Pythian Sisters.
She is survived by four children; Mrs. Robert (Mildred) Breckenridge of Ames; Mrs. Wilbur (Miriam) Molison of Grinnell and Marvin and Maynard McLain of Brooklyn. She leaves twelve grandchildren: Mrs Harriett Turkington of Norman, Oka., Bruce Breckenridge of Rochester, N. Y., Esther Breckeridge of Ames, Mrs. Elanor Gates of Raleigh, N. C., Bill Jackson of Chicago, Mac, Mary and Robert Molison of Grinnell, Richard McLain with the air force at Tacoma, Wash., Muriel, Roger and Billy McLain of Brooklyn. Two great-grandchildren also survive, Lee, Laughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Breckenridge, and Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jackson.
She was preceded in death by her husband and daughter, Mrs. Margery Jackson.

Burial

Birth: Aug. 26, 1867
Brooklyn
Poweshiek County
Iowa, USA Death: Aug. 14, 1952
Brooklyn
Poweshiek County
Iowa, USA
Minnie married William M. McLain Dec. 24, 1896 at Ft. Collins, Weld, CO.
Burial:
Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery
Brooklyn
Poweshiek County
Iowa, USA
Created by: Rose Rathbun
Record added: Jul 09, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6590498

Endnotes

1. Cemetery Photos and Data: , by williamknight57; ; findagrave.com, . Online www.findagrave.com; John Alden Headstone; Printout dated 29 May 2017, "Findagrave.com," online database (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 24 Feb 2012), entry for Minnie Louisa Breniman McLain, Compiled by Rose Rathbun, 2002, Poweshiek, Iowa # 6590498..

2. SERVICES SAID FOR MRS. MCLAIN, Long Time, Beloved Resident of Brooklyn Vicinity, Unknown, Brooklyn, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA, c. 18 Aug 1952, Breniman, Minnie Louise. "Services Said for Mrs. McLain," photocopy of undated clipping, ca 18 Aug 1952, from unidentified newspaper, McLain Family Papers, privately held by Denise Steward McLain [3501 Cedar Springs Drive SW] Concord, NC, 2012. Received f.

3. Poweshiek Historical and Genealogical Society: Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogical Society, Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa (accessed 27 Dec 2012). Family Group Sheet for Rudolph "Reuben" Breniman and Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Pierce. Prepared by Patricia Breniman Rowell, Montezuma, Iowa, 2002., , 200 S. 3rd St., Montezuma, IA 20171.

4. Database: , by ; ; , . Online http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/obitsearch.htm; , Drake Community Library, Grinnell, Poweshiek, Iowa. Obituary database (http://grinnell.lib.ia.us :accessed 10 Jan 2013). Obituaries for Minnie Louise Breniman McLain: "Mrs. McLain, 84, Dies Here; Funeral Held at Brooklyn" Brooklyn Herald Republican, 18 Au.

5. GEDCOM file submitted by Patricia Breniman Rowell, Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa. Imported on 26 May 2017..

6. Ancestry.com, online http://trees.ancestry.com, C.A. Blackburn 8429 (), "Blackburn Family Tree," online database, Ancestry.com (http://trees.ancestry.com : accessed 10 Feb 2012). Entry for William James McLain. Compiled by C. A. Blackburh8429.

7. Cemetery Photos and Data: , by williamknight57; ; findagrave.com, . Online www.findagrave.com; John Alden Headstone; Printout dated 29 May 2017, "Findagrave.com," online database (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 24 Feb 2012), entry for Minnie Louisa Breniman McLain, Compiled by Rose Rathbun, 2002, Poweshiek, Iowa # 6590498..

8. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR W.J. MCLAIN TO BE THURSDAY, Unknown, Brooklyn, Iowa, USA, 23 Oct 1935, McLain, William J. "Funeral Services for W. J. McLain to be Thursday," photocopy of undated clipping, ca 23 Oct 1935, from unidentified newspaper, McLain Family Papers, privately held by Denise Steward McLain [3501 Cedar Springs Drive SW] Concord, NC, 201. Hereinafter cited as Unknown.

9. Poweshiek Historical and Genealogical Society: Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogical Society, Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa (accessed 27 Dec 2012). Family Group Sheet for Rudolph "Reuben" Breniman and Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Pierce. Prepared by Patricia Breniman Rowell, Montezuma, Iowa, 2002., , 200 S. 3rd St., Montezuma, IA 20171.

10. Database: , by ; ; , . Online http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/obitsearch.htm; , Drake Community Library, Grinnell, Poweshiek, Iowa. Obituary database (http://grinnell.lib.ia.us :accessed 10 Jan 2013). Obituaries for Minnie Louise Breniman McLain: "Mrs. McLain, 84, Dies Here; Funeral Held at Brooklyn" Brooklyn Herald Republican, 18 Au.

11. Unidentified newspaper article,possibly Brooklyn Chronicle.

12. Newspaper Article, unknown source.

13. GEDCOM file submitted by Patricia Breniman Rowell, Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa. Imported on 26 May 2017..

14. , 1900 Census, , , 1900 United States Federal Census, database on-line (www.ancestry.com : accessed 28 Feb 2016) entry for Minnie L. McLain, 1900; Census Place: Lincoln, Poweshiek, Iowa; Roll: 456; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1240456..

15. , 1910 Census, , , 1910 United States Federal Census, online database, (http://search.ancestry.com : accessed 27 Feb 2016), entry for Minnie L.McLain, Lincoln, Poweshiek, Iowa; Roll: T624_421; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1374434.

16. , Census, , , , Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925, database on-line (www.ancestry.com: accessed 21 Feb 2016), entry for Minnie L. McLain, 1925..

17. Cemetery Photos and Data: , by williamknight57; ; findagrave.com, . Online www.findagrave.com; John Alden Headstone; Printout dated 29 May 2017, "Findagrave.com," online database (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 24 Feb 2012), entry for Minnie Louisa Breniman McLain, Compiled by Rose Rathbun, 2002, Poweshiek, Iowa # 6590498..

18. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR W.J. MCLAIN TO BE THURSDAY, Unknown, Brooklyn, Iowa, USA, 23 Oct 1935, McLain, William J. "Funeral Services for W. J. McLain to be Thursday," photocopy of undated clipping, ca 23 Oct 1935, from unidentified newspaper, McLain Family Papers, privately held by Denise Steward McLain [3501 Cedar Springs Drive SW] Concord, NC, 201. Hereinafter cited as Unknown.

19. SERVICES SAID FOR MRS. MCLAIN, Long Time, Beloved Resident of Brooklyn Vicinity, Unknown, Brooklyn, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA, c. 18 Aug 1952, Breniman, Minnie Louise. "Services Said for Mrs. McLain," photocopy of undated clipping, ca 18 Aug 1952, from unidentified newspaper, McLain Family Papers, privately held by Denise Steward McLain [3501 Cedar Springs Drive SW] Concord, NC, 2012. Received f.

20. "McLain Family - Reunion 1990", 27 May 1990, Miriam McLain Molison, various (9937 Evergreen Ave., Columbia, MD), to McLain Family (), McLain Family-Reunion 1990. Genealogical data of the decendents of William James and minnie Loiuse Breniman. Compiled by Alfred Blackburn [9937 Evergreen Ave.] Columbia, MD, 27 May 1990. Photocopy privately held by Denise Steward McLain [3501 Cedar Spring; , . Hereinafter cited as "McLain Family - Reunion 1990".

21. Poweshiek Historical and Genealogical Society: Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogical Society, Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa (accessed 27 Dec 2012). Family Group Sheet for Rudolph "Reuben" Breniman and Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Pierce. Prepared by Patricia Breniman Rowell, Montezuma, Iowa, 2002., , 200 S. 3rd St., Montezuma, IA 20171.

22. Poweshiek Historical and Genealogical Society: Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogical Society, Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa (accessed 27 Dec 2012). Minnie Louise McLain Death Record File Card. Referencing Poweshiek Co. records, Book: Vol. II, page 94, Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa., , 200 S. 3rd St., Montezuma, IA 20171.

23. Poweshiek Historical and Genealogical Society: Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogical Society, Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa, 27 Dec 2012. Minnie Louise McLain Death Funeral Home Record Index Card. Referencing BramerFuneral Home, Poweshiek Co. records, Date: 18 Aug 1952, page 107., , 200 S. 3rd St., Montezuma, IA 20171.

24. Poweshiek Historical and Genealogical Society: Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogical Society, Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa, (accessed: 27 Dec 2012). Photocopy of newspaper clipping, "Mrs. McLain Rites Sunday, Stroke Fatal to Lifetime Resident", Brooklyn Chronicle, dated 21 Aug 1952, Brooklyn, Pow, , 200 S. 3rd St., Montezuma, IA 20171.

25. Poweshiek Historical and Genealogical Society: Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogical Society, Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa (accessed 27 Dec 2012). Minnie Louise McLain Death Record Index File Card. Referencing Poweshiek Co. records, Book: VII Page: 94., , 200 S. 3rd St., Montezuma, IA 20171.

26. Obituary Obittree.com, online website, entry for Daniel Guy Fader, d. 12 Jan 2012, https://obittree.com/obituary/ca/ontario/niagara-falls/morse--son-funeral-home/daniel-fader/1095181/, Brooklyn (Iowa) Chronicle, 28 Aug., 1952.

27. GEDCOM file submitted by Patricia Breniman Rowell, Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa. Imported on 26 May 2017..

28. Cemetery Photos and Data: , by williamknight57; ; findagrave.com, . Online www.findagrave.com; John Alden Headstone; Printout dated 29 May 2017, "Findagrave.com," online database (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 24 Feb 2012), entry for Minnie Louisa Breniman McLain, Compiled by Rose Rathbun, 2002, Poweshiek, Iowa # 6590498..

29. SERVICES SAID FOR MRS. MCLAIN, Long Time, Beloved Resident of Brooklyn Vicinity, Unknown, Brooklyn, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA, c. 18 Aug 1952, Breniman, Minnie Louise. "Services Said for Mrs. McLain," photocopy of undated clipping, ca 18 Aug 1952, from unidentified newspaper, McLain Family Papers, privately held by Denise Steward McLain [3501 Cedar Springs Drive SW] Concord, NC, 2012. Received f.

30. Poweshiek Historical and Genealogical Society: Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogical Society, Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa (accessed 27 Dec 2012). Family Group Sheet for Rudolph "Reuben" Breniman and Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Pierce. Prepared by Patricia Breniman Rowell, Montezuma, Iowa, 2002., , 200 S. 3rd St., Montezuma, IA 20171.

31. Poweshiek Historical and Genealogical Society: Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogical Society, Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa (accessed 27 Dec 2012). Minnir Louise McLain Death Record File Card. Referencing Poweshiek Co. records, Book: Vol. II, page 94, Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa., , 200 S. 3rd St., Montezuma, IA 20171.

32. Poweshiek Historical and Genealogical Society: Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogical Society, Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa, (accessed: 27 Dec 2012). Photocopy of newspaper clipping, "Mrs. McLain Rites Sunday, Stroke Fatal to Lifetime Resident", Brooklyn Chronicle, dated 21 Aug 1952, Brooklyn, Pow, , 200 S. 3rd St., Montezuma, IA 20171.

33. Obituary Obittree.com, online website, entry for Daniel Guy Fader, d. 12 Jan 2012, https://obittree.com/obituary/ca/ontario/niagara-falls/morse--son-funeral-home/daniel-fader/1095181/, Brooklyn (Iowa) Chronicle, 28 Aug., 1952.

34. Tombstone, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, IOOF Cemetery, Brooklyn.

35. GEDCOM file submitted by Patricia Breniman Rowell, Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa. Imported on 26 May 2017..

36. GEDCOM file submitted by Patricia Breniman Rowell, Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa. Imported on 26 May 2017..