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Arthur Cleveland Bruce Arthur Cleveland Bruce
October 28, 1921 Mr. Arthur Cleveland Bruce, a long time resident of the town of Matagorda, passed away at his home in Matagorda October 11, 1921, at the ripe age of 83 years, 8 months and 20 days.
Mr. Bruce was born on the west side of the Colorado River in this county, Jan. 24, 1838, and when war was declared between the states, he volunteered and was in Company D, 6th Texas Infantry.
He was first lieutenant and color bearer and on one occasion his life was saved by a pair of boots that he had captured from the enemy the previous day and he immediately donned them.
The next day his feet were so blistered he was sent behind the lines to recuperate and the flag bearer, taking his place, was hit in the forehead with a bullet and immediately killed.
At another time, in the battle of Chickamauga, the enemy seemed to take the flag for its target and Mr. Bruce has laughingly related many times how he reversed it, putting the flag down and the staff up.
He served the South faithfully until sent home on furlough and the war closed during that period.
In 1866 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Smith, also a native of this county, and there were eight children, six of them and his widow surviving. They are Mrs. Thos. Kain, Mrs. G. B. Culver, Mrs. J. B. Hawkins and C. A. Bruce of this place; Mrs. J. J. Funk of San Marcos and Gene Bruce of Palacios. There are also a number of grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He and the late C. D. Bruce were brothers.
Mr. Bruce was a gentleman of the "old school," quiet and unassuming, "a friend to all and enemy to none" and always had a pleasant word for everyone, consequently he will be greatly missed by all his friends in his home town.
He as a member of the Baptist Church and attended services whenever able. Of late years he has been continually in poor health and even though his death was expected his family are none the less grieved and their friends sympathize with them in their bereavement.
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Frank Russell Bruce, 70, of Bay City, died on his birthday, Dec. 2, at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. Known as “Matagorda Slim.” Born Dec. 2, 1910, in Matagorda, he was a lifelong resident of Matagorda County. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Navy’s 76th Construction Battalion. He was a member of the American Legion in Bay City and Christ Episcopal Church of Matagorda. Survivors include: wife, Marguerite Bruce of Bay City; son, James Crabb of Bay City; sister, Josephine Clark of Matagorda; and niece, Billie Jo Harkey of Bay City. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p. m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Taylor Brothers Chapel, with Rev. W. D. Baker presiding. Interment will be at Matagorda Cemetery. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Daily Tribune, December 2, 1980
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Mr. James Arthur Bruce, age 65 years, 8 months and 16 days, died at his home in Bay City, April 6 at 4:00 p. m. Mr. Bruce is survived by his wife Mrs. J. A. Bruce of Bay City, and four daughters: Mrs. Wm. Jeter of Houston, Mrs. W. W. Wilkinson, Jr., of Bay City, Mrs. George Deerman of Bay City and Miss Marion Bruce of Bay City. Burial was in the Matagorda Cemetery with Taylor Bros., in charge. Active pallbearers were M. D. Huebner, Jim C. Lewis, Bernard Hurst, Rowland Rugeley, T. J. Poole and A. H. Wadsworth. Honorary pallbearers were Geo. E. Serrill, Andrew Huebner, Jack Walker, Amos Lee, Frank Vaughn, Louis Huebner, Frank Harrison, Floyd Lewis, A. Harris, Don Keller, Sr., Louis LeTulle, F. A. Verser, Lewis Matchett, Geo. Burke, S. O. Eidman, Till Lee, J. A. Deerman, Herbert Gusman, W. W. Wilkinson, Sr., E. P. Layton, C. W. Pritchett, J. E. Clements, Arthur Culver, and Jake Smith. Matagorda County Tribune, April 13, 1944
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Mrs. Lorena Nolte Bruce, 76, passed away Thursday morning at 2:30 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. P. Grover at 2709 Fifth Street, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services, Friday at 4 p. m., at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. F. Parke Smith officiating. Interment in the Matagorda cemetery. Besides Mrs. Grover, Mrs. Bruce is survived by three other daughters, Mrs. W. W. Wilkinson, Jr., of Bay City; Mrs. George Deerman, Angleton and Mrs. W. B. Jeter of Houston; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Lee Barry, Bay City; Mrs. Frank Duffy, Matagorda and Mrs. Mabel Bailey of San Antonio. The following were named as pallbearers: Russell Bruce, Austin Lee, Dudley Huebner, W. H. Broughton, Percy Harrison, Preston Williams. The deceased, who was born in Matagorda, has been a resident of Bay City 41 years. Daily Tribune, September 17, 1959
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Matagorda, Texas, Oct. 15.—On August 15, 1921, Mrs. Margaret J. Bruce, a life long resident of this county, departed this life at her home here after an illness of intense suffering lasting for several months, at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 15 days. The following morning the remains were laid to rest by the side of her husband who preceded her to the grave eleven years ago, and for whom she had never ceased to mourn. Mrs. Bruce was born at Tres Palacios, Matagorda County, January 30, 1849, and was one of three daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Yeamans. Her parents were of the Baptist faith and early in life she also united with that church and was a consistent and earnest worker in the Master’s vineyard for many, many years, until just a short time ago, when ill health compelled her to give up active religious work. She was married in 1873 to Mr. Charles D. Bruce, a prominent stockman of the county and they [built their ranch house at ___] Creek for several years. While there, two sons came to bless this union; they are Jas. A. Bruce of Bay City and Frank C. of Balmorhea, Texas. They, with five grandchildren, survive her, also three brothers, Messrs. Horace and Benjamin Yeamans of this county and Daniel Yeamans of San Antonio, and one sister, Mrs. Chas. Smith of Bay City. When the boys were small, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce took up their abode in town and have resided here ever since. It was then that she took advantage of the opportunities offered her for doing for “Him who died to save us all.” She agitated a Baptist Church building until finally by her persistence and untiring efforts, the old I. O. O. F. hall building was purchased and converted into a church. In this edifice she immediately organized a Sabbath School and was superintendent, organist, secretary, treasurer and, in fact, the power that kept a live Sunday School progressing. Many relatives and friends gathered at her home to look their last of this life on “Aunt Mag,” a term of affection used by most all who knew her. Rev. Mr. Herndon of Bay City officiated at the funeral and after a brief tribute to her memory Rev. Granville Storey offered a sweet prayer over the casket. By her own request, “The Home of My Soul” and “Asleep in Jesus” were sung and at the grave as the tired body was laid to rest the temporary choir sang “Jesus Lover of My Soul.” The beautiful floral contributions that adorned the grave was an emblem of the beautiful life of this noble Christian character. “Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of thy Lord.”—Written by one who loved and esteemed her.
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Harold Nicholas Brueggen 49, passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Houston Tuesday afternoon. Rosary will be 7 p. m. Wednesday from Taylor Brothers Funeral Chapel. Mass will be at 8 a. m. Thursday from Holy Cross Catholic Church, Father W. E. Hamilton officiating. Interment will be in Matagorda Cemetery. A veteran of World War II, Bruggen had been a resident of Bay City for 22 years. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Rose Brueggen; one daughter, Kathy Brueggen of Matagorda and two sons, Nick and Wayne of Matagorda; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Ottis of Bay City, Mrs. Florence Ottis of Okarche, Okla., and Mrs. Alice Lippoldt of Oklahoma City, Okla., and two brothers, E. J. and R. H. Brueggen of Bay City. Pallbearers will be Melvin Blum, Joe Gassen, Virgil Townley, Bob Sassin, Paul Baustert, and Ancel Hobeing. Daily Tribune, August 3, 1966
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Harold Wayne Brueggen,
Jr. shed his earthly bonds on June 6, 2003, in Angleton, Texas.
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Clifford M. "Captn"
Bryant, 67, of Sugar Valley, Texas passed away Wednesday, April
18, 2001 in Wharton, Texas.
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Funeral services for Edna Mae Bryant, 62, of Van Vleck will be held 2 p. m. Wednesday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in Matagorda Cemetery. Mrs. Bryant was born May 10, 1926, in Arkansas to John Warren and Bertha Codelia Sellers Bryant and died April 3, 1989, at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Wharton. A lifelong resident of Van Vleck area, she was a member of the Baptist church. Survivors include a daughter, Lucy McDonald of Van Vleck; a sister, Alice Berry of Berryville, Ark.; four brothers, Warren Bryant of Kerrville, Elvin W. Bryant of Matagorda and Clifford and Frankie Bryant of Bay City; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a dear friend, Ernest Brown. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.
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Frankie Bryant 72, of Wadsworth, TX died October 25, 2005 in Bay City, TX. He was born March 22, 1933 in Sargent, TX to the late John Warren & Bertha Cordelia Sellers Bryant. Mr. Bryant was a life long resident of Matagorda Co. with the past 10 years in Wadsworth, and he was a retired tug boat captain. Survivors include: 2 daughters: Shannon Sanchez of Bay City, and Shawn Watson of Spring Town, TX; brother: Elvin Bryant of Matagorda; and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters: Edna & Grace Bryant , and Alice Berry; and brothers: Cecil, Teddy, Warren, Clifford, & Harvey Bryant. A Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 28, 2005 at Christ Episcopal Church in Matagorda with Rev. Hoss Gwin officiating. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City (979)245-4613.
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Funeral services for Mr. Harvey F. Bryant, 60, of Matagorda will be held 2 p. m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Matagorda with the Rev. C. J. Molmen officiating. Burial will be in Matagorda Cemetery. Mr. Bryant was born May 26, 1924, in Seadrift and died Aug. 1 at his residence in Matagorda. He was a member of the Matagorda Baptist Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He served in the U. S. Army in Korea. He is survived by his wife, Betty Bryant of Matagorda. Daily Tribune, Friday, August 3, 1984
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