Brandkamp - Christina
Source: Daily Journal Monday, March 6, 1893
The death of Mrs. Christina Brandkamp occurred last evening at her home just W. of the college, she having been ill for some time with a complication of diseases. The funeral will occur tomorrow at half past 10 o'clock from St. Bernard's Church. Mrs. Brandkamp was born in Wieden Bruch, Province of Westphalia, Prrusia May 23, 1822 and came to Crawfordsville in 1860. She was a consistent member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church and was a lady widely known and loved for her many Christian graces. - typed by kbz
Christina Brandkamp, b. Weidenbruck, Westfalia, Germany "Heir Ruht" (here rests) 1822-1893 Calvary (Catholic) Cemetery
Source: 1870 Census #422 Crawfordsville
Edward age 50 Watchmaker Prussia
C. 47 Prussia
S. 23 (fem) Teacher Prussia
S. 17 (male Steve?) b. Pa
F. 15 (fem) Pa;
C (Male) 12 Pa;
E 7 (male) b. Indiana.
Source: 1880 Crawfordsville Census Part #3 -- Catherine 57 Washes/Irons Prussia Prussia Prussia
Stephen 27 son carriage painter b. Pa parents b Prussia
Clemmie 22 Daughter Music Teacher PA parents b. Prussia
1880 Poor House #151 Union Twp Edward 60 Pauper Germany Germany Germany. (Sad, isn't it?).
Brancamp, Edward age 77 d. 11-21-1896
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Argus News March 11, 1893 p 4
Mrs. Christina Brandkamp died at her home, corner of Wabash and Milligan Streets at 11:30 o’clock last night. Death was due to old age and a complication of diseases superinduced by the grip. The deceased was born in Weldon Brilick, West Phalia, Prussia, May 23, 1822 and emigrated to American in 1850. She removed to Crawfordsville in 1860 where she has since resided, loved and respected by all who knew her and a devout member of the Catholic Church. The funeral will be held at St. Bernard’s church at 10 o’clock tomorrow. – kbz