Notes on Frank B. Brownell (1861 - 1928)
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From "Portrait and Biographical Album of Fayette County, Iowa", (Chicago: Lake City Publishing Co., 1891). page 597.
FRANK B. BROWNELL
FRANK B. BROWNELL, who is engaged in general farming on section 31, Scott Township, is a worthy representative of one of the leading and well known families of the county. Wisconsin is his native State, and on the 27th of September, 1861, in La Fayette County, he first opened his eyes to the light of day. His boyhood days were spent mid play and work and in the winter season he attended the district schools of the neighborhood where he acquired a good English education in the common branches. He worked upon his father's farm and remained under the parental roof until he had attained his majority when he began life for himself. The occupation of his youth he has since followed with most excellent success. Upon a part of his father's estate he first embarked in business and when the property was divided he became owner of two hundred and eighty acres of arable land, the greater part of which is under a high state of cultivation. It is provided with all necessary buildings, including good barns and other outbuildings, the latest improved machinery and every other appurtenance of the model farm. He raises all kinds of cereals adapted to the climate and also devotes considerable attention to stock growing and dairying. He is a stockholder in the Oelwein Creamery, which has proved a profitable investment.
When twenty-three years of age, Mr. Brownell was joined in wedlock with Miss Kate Sayles of Jefferson township, this county, the marriage ceremony being performed on the 13th of November, 1884. She was born in Illinois and with her parents came to this county in 1864. Her father, Silas Sayles, is still living--one of the respected early settlers of Jefferson township--but her mother is now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Brownell have lost one child, Bessie, who died in infancy and have one living--Harley, born January 1, 1889.
On election day, our subject goes to the polls and deposits a Republican ballot. He cast his first Presidential vote for James G. Blaine, and has since affiliated with that party. He is interested in its success and has a fair knowledge of the issues of the day but cares nothing for political office. He is an active and enterprising business man who is rapidly acquiring a handsome property. His home is a comfortable and commodious residence supplied with many of the luxuries of life and is the abode of hospitality.
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