John Milton Fillebrown
1868 - 1929

Jerry Fillebrown Collection

548. John Milton⁸ Fillebrown (William Cheever⁷, Hon. Thomas⁶, John⁵, John⁴, Thomas³, Humpfrey² Phillibrowne, Robert¹ ffilebrowne)⁽⁶⁴¹¹⁾ was born in Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin November 1, 1842.⁽⁶⁴¹²⁾ John died February 11, 1929 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, at 86 years of age.⁽⁶⁴¹³⁾ He died of old age at 7:15 pm in his home at 911 West Oklahoma. His body was interred February 14, 1929 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁴¹⁴⁾ He was buried in Enid Cemetery lot 49 block 10 second addition first grave from the south.

John married Ellen M. Bridge September 22, 1868 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽⁶⁴¹⁵⁾ The religious ceremony was performed by K.A. Miner.

Ellen was born April 11, 1844 in Twin Grove, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽⁶⁴¹⁶⁾ Ellen⁽⁶⁴¹⁷⁾ was the daughter of Jeremiah H. Bridge and Nancy DeLapp. Ellen died October 19, 1891 in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, at 47 years of age.⁽⁶⁴¹⁸⁾ She ".... died at 5 o'clock Monday evening at the ranch near Table Mountain. She was taken sick just two weeks ago. Her case was not considered at all serious even last Wednesday when a doctor was sent for. She was found to be suffering from inflammation of the stomach. By Sunday her case was esteemed very dangerous and from that time on she failed rapidly."

Her body was interred October 22, 1891 in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming.⁽⁶⁴¹⁹⁾ Ellen, Jeremiah H. Bridge's child, resided with Jeremiah in Green County, Wisconsin circa 1845. Ellen was listed as a member of Jeremiah H. Bridge's household on the 1860 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽⁶⁴²⁰⁾ Jeremiah and Sarah Bridge, his children Ellen, John, and Emeline, and her daughter Mary Mathews live together on a farm. Jeremiah reported real estate valued at $12000 and personal estate valued at $4000.

When Ellen was age 25 and John Milton Fillebrown was age 26 they became the parents of Charles Parker Fillebrown July 9, 1869 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽⁶⁴²¹⁾ Ellen was listed as a member of John Milton Fillebrown's household on the 1870 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽⁶⁴²²⁾ The family included John and Ellen Fillebrown, their son Parker, and Ellen's sister Emma Bridge. John reported real estate valued at $1100 and personal estate valued at $3500. They lived next door to John's mother, Ann Maria, his brother, Thornton, and nephew, William H. Porter.

When Ellen was age 28 and John Milton Fillebrown was age 29 they became the parents of Ned Bridge Fillebrown August 17, 1872 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽⁶⁴²³⁾ Ned Bridge Fillebrown was named after Ellen M. Bridge August 17, 1872 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽⁶⁴²⁴⁾ She emigrated with John Milton Fillebrown from Monroe, Wisconsin to a place in Fillmore County, Nebraska circa 1874.⁽⁶⁴²⁵⁾ "...during the succeeding nine years (John) was engaged in farming in that and Seward counties. He also extended his efforts to other lines of business."

When Ellen was age 31 and John Milton Fillebrown was age 32 they became the parents of Martha Ellen Fillebrown July 15, 1875 in Seward County, Nebraska.⁽⁶⁴²⁶⁾ Martha Ellen Fillebrown was named after Ellen M. Bridge July 15, 1875 in Seward County, Nebraska.⁽⁶⁴²⁷⁾ When Ellen was age 34 and John Milton Fillebrown was age 35 they became the parents of Emma Fillebrown August 6, 1878 in Nebraska.⁽⁶⁴²⁸⁾ Ellen was listed as John Milton Fillebrown's wife on the 1880 Census in Seward County, Nebraska.⁽⁶⁴²⁹⁾ Ellen, as John's wife, resided with him in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska March 1883.⁽⁶⁴³⁰⁾ The home was in Precinct M.

Ellen was employed in her own store as a milliner in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska October 28, 1885.⁽⁶⁴³¹⁾ She was listed in the Business Directory from the FILLMORE COUNTY REPUBLICAN on this date. The shop was still listed in 1889.

She emigrated with John Milton Fillebrown from Nebraska to a place in Wyoming circa 1889.⁽⁶⁴³²⁾ "He moved with his family to Wyoming on account of failing health."

Ellen, as John's wife, resided with him in Silver Crown, Laramie County, Wyoming circa 1890.⁽⁶⁴³³⁾ In September, 1891 Parker advertised that he had "Good winter pasturage for about 300 head of cattle, Good feed,, shelter, and water, twenty miles from Cheyenne."

This is a bit of history.⁽⁶⁴³⁴⁾ In the case of Charles Parker Fillebrown the alleged murderer of Hiram a Foulks on Saturday June 27, 1891 The Cheyenne Sun reported that 104 citizens had been examined for jury service by 9:30 the evening before and a third open venire of 40 men had been called. Summons were issued for talesman that had failed to appear. Member of the local Pythian Knights Lodge had done an investigation of the case on their own initiative and had written a report that had prejudiced a number of the potential jurors. Mrs. J.M. Fillebrown and her daughter, Martha, attended some of the proceedings that day.

Ellen's funeral was held October 21, 1891 at a local church in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming.⁽⁶⁴³⁵⁾ The service was conducted by the Rev. Samuel Wier, Ph.D. minister of the First Methodist Episcopal Church. It was said that Mrs. Fillebrown was a model Christian woman, highly esteemed.

A visit to an ancestor's grave.⁽⁶⁴³⁶⁾ On September 16, 1998 Charles Jerry Fillebrown and his wife Sue visited the grave of Ellen Bridge, wife of John Milton Fillebrown, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Ellen was a great grandmother of Jerry.

John was listed as a household member of William Cheever Fillebrown's household on the 1850 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽⁶⁴³⁷⁾ The family consisted of Cheever, his wife Ann, the first 8 of their children, future son-in-law Timothy Machin, S. Richards a school teacher, and L. Fitts a school teacher.

John was listed on the common school roll as a student in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin date unknown.⁽⁶⁴³⁸⁾ John was listed as a member of William Cheever Fillebrown's household on the 1860 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽⁶⁴³⁹⁾ Cheever and his wife Ann still had their younger children Thomas, John, Margaret, and Thornton living at home. In addition, 5 boarders lived in the home. Cheever reported real estate valued at $1500 and personal estate valued at $300.

John was employed at a dry goods store as clerk in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin June 1860.⁽⁶⁴⁴⁰⁾ John was employed at a general store as a clerk in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin circa 1861.⁽⁶⁴⁴¹⁾ He was there until the fall of 1861.

John served in the military September 13, 1861 in Wisconsin.⁽⁶⁴⁴²⁾ He was a Private in the 5th Battery of the Wisconsin Volunteers. It was also described as the 5th Wisconsin Battery Light Artillery.

John reported for active duty March 15, 1862 in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin.⁽⁶⁴⁴³⁾ He was a Private in the Wisconsin Volunteers. "The 5th battery (light artillery) left Camp Utley, Racine, March 15, 1862, for St. Louis. They were afterward employed at New Madrid, and then moved to Hamburg, Tenn. They fought in the battle of Farmington, on the 9th of May. They subsequently were in northern Mississippi and Alabama. The battery left Louisville October 1, with Buell's army. At the end of 1862 they were near Nashville. During the residue of their term of service, they performed much active duty."

He was released from active duty in the Army of the Cumberland by honorable discharge October 1, 1864 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.⁽⁶⁴⁴⁴⁾ He served more than three years in the Army of the Cumberland, and was discharged at Atlanta. He attained the rank of Quartermaster Sergeant. THE HISTORY OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA by J. B. Hill states he "...participated in a number of important engagements, including the battles of Perryville, Stone River, Chikamauga, Mission Ridge, and the Atlanta campaign..."

John was employed at a drug store as a druggist in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin circa 1865.⁽⁶⁴⁴⁵⁾ He was there until the fall of 1874.

When John was age 26 and Ellen M. Bridge was age 25 they became the parents of Charles Parker Fillebrown July 9, 1869 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽⁶⁴⁴⁶⁾ John was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽⁶⁴⁴⁷⁾ The family included John and Ellen Fillebrown, their son Parker, and Ellen's sister Emma Bridge. John reported real estate valued at $1100 and personal estate valued at $3500. They lived next door to John's mother, Ann Maria, his brother, Thornton, and nephew, William H. Porter.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁶⁴⁴⁸⁾ An undated picture of John Milton Fillebrown as a young gentleman. Estimated to be in his late 20's or about 1870. The orginal was located in the collection of Charles Jerry Fillebrown in 20011.

When John was age 29 and Ellen M. Bridge was age 28 they became the parents of Ned Bridge Fillebrown August 17, 1872 in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin.⁽⁶⁴⁴⁹⁾ John emigrated from Monroe, Wisconsin to a place in Fillmore County, Nebraska circa 1874.⁽⁶⁴⁵⁰⁾ "...during the succeeding nine years (John) was engaged in farming in that and Seward counties. He also extended his efforts to other lines of business."

John was employed on his homestead as a farmer in Nebraska circa 1874.⁽⁶⁴⁵¹⁾ He established a homestead there and lived there from the fall of 1874 until about 1883.

When John was age 32 and Ellen M. Bridge was age 31 they became the parents of Martha Ellen Fillebrown July 15, 1875 in Seward County, Nebraska.⁽⁶⁴⁵²⁾ When John was age 35 and Ellen M. Bridge was age 34 they became the parents of Emma Fillebrown August 6, 1878 in Nebraska.⁽⁶⁴⁵³⁾ John was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Seward County, Nebraska.⁽⁶⁴⁵⁴⁾ John resided in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska March 1883.⁽⁶⁴⁵⁵⁾ The home was in Precinct M.

John was employed at Citizens Bank as banker in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska circa 1885.⁽⁶⁴⁵⁶⁾ "He organized a bank which was afterward incorporated as the Citizens Bank of Geneva." "The Citizens Bank was established in 1885 by J. Jensen, J.M. Fillebrown, and D. Griffith, with capital stock of $10,000. Later, the capital stock was increased, and H.L. Smith and E.K. Cobb were added to the list of stockholders and officers." Milton appears to have left the bank in a few years. The Bank closed during economic troubles in the 1920's.

John resided in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska circa 1885.⁽⁶⁴⁵⁷⁾ Parker placed an "ink stamp" on the cover page of a book, "Young Folks' History of Greece" by Charlotte M. Yonge published in 1879, showing him to be in Geneva. It is know that his father took a position at a bank in Seward in 1885. The book is in the possession (1999) of his great granddaughter Laura Anne Precht nee Fillebrown.

John was employed at Citizens Bank as Cashier in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska circa 1888.⁽⁶⁴⁵⁸⁾ The NEBRASKA GAZETTEER reporting on growth in the area said "the Citizens Bank, capital $50,000, J. Jensen, president, H.L. Smith, vice-president, J.M. Fillebrown, cashier ...(is a) substantial aid in building up the place."

John emigrated from Nebraska to a place in Wyoming circa 1889.⁽⁶⁴⁵⁹⁾ "He moved with his family to Wyoming on account of failing health."

John was listed as the head of a family on the 1890 Census in Silver Crown, Laramie County, Wyoming.⁽⁶⁴⁶⁰⁾ THe 1890 U.S. Population Census, Special Schedule-Surviving Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, and Widows, etc. indicated that he had served 3 years and 15 months as a private in the Union Army.

John resided in Silver Crown, Laramie County, Wyoming circa 1890.⁽⁶⁴⁶¹⁾ In September, 1891 Parker advertised that he had "Good winter pasturage for about 300 head of cattle, Good feed,, shelter, and water, twenty miles from Cheyenne."

John applied for a military pension July 14, 1890 in Wyoming.⁽⁶⁴⁶²⁾ He filed for a Civil War Pension application number 856524 and certificate number 603450 having served in the "5. Batty. Wis. R.A.".

John was employed at the United States Post Office as the Postmaster in Silver Crown, Laramie County, Wyoming circa 1891.⁽⁶⁴⁶³⁾ He also owned and operated a ranch.

John emigrated from Silver Crown, Laramie Co., WY to a place in Nebraska after October 1891.⁽⁶⁴⁶⁴⁾ He returned to Nebraska after the death of his wife.

John emigrated from Nebraska to a place in Garfield County, Oklahoma Territory circa 1893.⁽⁶⁴⁶⁵⁾ "At the opening of what was called the 'Cherokee Strip', in Oklahoma, (he) made the race with the thousands of others and took a homestead in Garfield County. The claim was six miles southwest of Enid."

John resided in Garfield County, Oklahoma Territory circa 1896.⁽⁶⁴⁶⁶⁾ Located in the SE quarter of section 6 Township 22 Range 7.

John was employed at Garfield County as Deputy County Treasurer in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma Territory circa 1898.⁽⁶⁴⁶⁷⁾ He served until 1902.

John was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma Territory.⁽⁶⁴⁶⁸⁾ He was living alone in a boarding house on Independence Avenue.

John resided in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma Territory circa 1901.⁽⁶⁴⁶⁹⁾ The address was 1500 East Maine.

John was employed at Comanche County as Deputy County Treasurer in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma Territory circa 1902.⁽⁶⁴⁷⁰⁾ He "...was appointed deputy county treasurer of Comanche county to assist the recently appointed treasurer of that county, the appointment coming to him because of his familiarity with the duties of the office. He continued to live in Garfield County, however, but discharged his duties in Comanche county until the work of the office was well systematized."

John was employed at fifth judicial district as deputy district clerk of court in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma Territory circa 1903.⁽⁶⁴⁷¹⁾ John was employed at Garfield County as a Clerk, the 12th District Court in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1907.⁽⁶⁴⁷²⁾ He was the first person elected to this office. "His official record has at all times been above the suspicion of evil." He has been prompt, faithful and accurate in the discharge of his duties and has thus gained the confidence of his colleagues and the respect of the general public." In politics he has always been a stalwart Republican and gives loyal support to the party." He was still in this position in 1910.

John Milton Fillebrown was named after John Milton Fillebrown April 26, 1910 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁴⁷³⁾ John was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁴⁷⁴⁾ The address was 911 West Oklahoma and the house was owned by the family.

John resided in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1910.⁽⁶⁴⁷⁵⁾ The address was 911 West Oklahoma. This was John Milton Fillebrown's home until his death. His daughter Martha Fillebrown continued to live there until she moved to Norman, Oklahoma in 1964.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁶⁴⁷⁶⁾ The following appeared on June 9th and 10th, 1910 in The Enid Daily Eagle "J. M. Fillebrown, the present incumbent, will be a candidate before the republican primary to be held August 3rd for the nomination for the office of clerk of the district court of Garfield county."

John was a member of Enid Lodge, No. 80 A. F. & M. December 20, 1916 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁴⁷⁷⁾ On this date he was granted an Honorary Membership as a Master Mason.

John was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁴⁷⁸⁾ The home address was 911 West Oklahoma.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁶⁴⁷⁹⁾ John Milton Fillebrown in his later years. Probably taken in the 1920's the original photograph was in the collection of Charles Jerry Fillebrown in 2011.

His funeral was held February 14, 1929 at Henninger-Royer Funeral Home in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁴⁸⁰⁾ The funeral and burial charges by Henninger-Royer Funeral Home were $305. The Enid Mason and members of the Grand Army of the Republic were in charge of the service.

John's will was probated July 20, 1929 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁴⁸¹⁾ The estate consisted of notes, mortgages, bonds and other securities, and money, of the probable value of Eight Thousand Dollars. A special legacy in the amount of $100 was provided for each of his grandchildren: Thornton, Frances, John, Charles, and Ruth Fillebrown. His children Charles Parker and Ned Bridge Fillebrown transferred their claims in the remainder of the estate to his daughter Martha Ellen Fillebrown. This was found in a Court Record of a Decree of Discharge 3377.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁶⁴⁸²⁾ The photograph shown above was given by Nora Fillebrown nee Barger to her brother, Oliver in 1902 with an inscription on the back "Happy New Year 1902, Nora". It was changed later to "Aunt Nora Fillebrown" by Oliver's son Lester Barger. Lester gave the photograph to Jerry Fillebrown November 4, 1998.

Nora was wearing a Pendant watch that was given to her daughter-in-law, Ruth Fillebrown nee Ferrill in 1951. When Ruth passed in 1993 it was given to Ruth's daughter-in-law Suzanne Fillebrown nee Akkerman.

The watch has an inscription "J.M.F. to N.B.F.1908 to R.D.F.1951" which was added when Ruth received it. (The date "1908" was an error). J.M.F. was John Milton Fillebrown, Nora's future father-in-law.

John Milton Fillebrown and Ellen M. Bridge had the following children:

+ 985 i. Charles Parker⁹ Fillebrown was born July 9, 1869.

986 ii. Ned Bridge Fillebrown⁽⁶⁴⁸³⁾ was born in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin August 17, 1872.⁽⁶⁴⁸⁴⁾ Ned died July 12, 1935 in Saratoga, Carbon County, Wyoming, at 62 years of age.⁽⁶⁴⁸⁵⁾ Republican Bulletin, Rawlins, WY July 12, 1935

"Reports reached Rawlins this afternoon to the effect that George W. Sisson, Bill Raymond and as unidentified guest at the Sisson Hotel were drowned about 12:30 this afternoon in the Platte River. The three men were fishing from a row boat at the first cliffs below Saratoga, about two miles from the town. Alvin Hardin, the fourth member of the party, was about a half mile from where the men were fishing, catching minnows for bait. The boat was out of sight part of the time, but in a report given to Sheriff Jack McPherson, Hardin stated that he looked down the river and saw the boat upside down in the water. He immediately rushed to the boat and realizing that the three men had been thrown into the water he jumped into the river and endeavored to locate the men by swimming. Unable to locate them he ran down the river to the next riffle and waited a short time, expecting the bodies to be washed down. After a short time he went to Saratoga and spread the alarm. Practically the entire town of Saratoga is at the scene of the accident at the present time (3:05) searching for the bodies of the three men who are reported drowned. George W. (Baldy) Sisson is one of the real old-time residents of Carbon County and is known throughout the Rocky Mountain region as a fisherman and all-around sportsman. Raymond was superintendent of the Wertz camp here for several years and is known throughout this section. For the past few years, he has been located in Texas. He has been in Saratoga for the past three weeks and accompanied by Sisson and had been fishing almost every day. The scene of the reported accident is just above Pick Springs where the river is exceptionally deep and full of undercurrents. There is about a half mile of this deep and treacherous water."

Republican Bulletin, Rawlins, WY July 13, 1935

"The bodies of George Sisson, Bill Raymond, and N.B. Fillebrown who were drowned in the Platte River near Sarasota yesterday afternoon when the boat from which they were fishing capsized have all been recovered and are at Saratoga. All afternoon yesterday boats with drag hooks searched the waters of the river. About 4 o'clock the body of Raymond was located about 100 yards from where the boat capsized. At 5:15 the body of Sisson was found about 75 yards from where the first body was discovered. The body of Fillebrown was located just a few feet from where Sisson's body was found shortly before 6 o'clock. Sisson, Raymond, Fillebrown, and Hardin had been fishing some time before the accident happened. Mr. Hardin was not in the boat but was fishing up the river from the others. The three men were in the boat fishing down the riffles. They had a large iron wheel fastened to the stern of the boat and were using it as an anchor to hold the boat as they traveled along. It is believed that the rope attached to this drag was too short and that when it slipped off the riffle and into the deep water the sudden weight pulled the end of the boat under the water. The water and the weight of the men in the boat caused it to capsize almost immediately. Coroner M. E. Pickett held an inquest as a technicality and the jury brought in a verdict of accidental death by drowning. Two of the men who met death in the tragedy were well known in this section of the state, while the third was a prominent businessman of Oklahoma, his home being Marlin (Marland), Oklahoma. George W. "Baldy" Sisson had been a resident of Saratoga for a great many years. He was the owner and proprietor of the Sisson Hotel. Mr. Sisson had always been active in civic affairs in Carbon County and was always interested in political matters. At one time he was candidate on the Republican ticket for sheriff. "Baldy" was one of the best know sportsmen in the entire west and for many years people from all over the west have come to Saratoga to have him take them fishing or hunting. Bill Raymond was also very well known in this county, having been superintendent for the Producers & Refiners in the Ferris field for many years. A few years ago he left Rawlins and went to Texas where he has been active in the oil business. Raymond has been returning to Wyoming each summer and spending several weeks fishing. He came to Saratoga about April 1 this year and has been there ever since. Early this month, Mr. Fillebrown, a business associate of Raymond, arrived in Saratoga from his home in Oklahoma. In company with the other two he had been fishing almost every day since his arrival there. Funeral services for Mr. Sisson will be held in Saratoga tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock." His body was interred July 16, 1935 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁴⁸⁶⁾ Burial was in Enid Cemetery lot 49 block 10 second addition third grave from the south..

Ned emigrated with John Milton Fillebrown from Monroe, Wisconsin to a place in Fillmore County, Nebraska circa 1874.⁽⁶⁴⁸⁷⁾ "...during the succeeding nine years (John) was engaged in farming in that and Seward counties. He also extended his efforts to other lines of business."

Ned was listed as a son in John Milton Fillebrown's household on the 1880 Census in Seward County, Nebraska.⁽⁶⁴⁸⁸⁾ Ned, John Milton Fillebrown's child, resided with John in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska March 1883.⁽⁶⁴⁸⁹⁾ The home was in Precinct M.

Ned, John Milton Fillebrown's child, resided with John in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska circa 1885.⁽⁶⁴⁹⁰⁾ Parker placed an "ink stamp" on the cover page of a book, "Young Folks' History of Greece" by Charlotte M. Yonge published in 1879, showing him to be in Geneva. It is know that his father took a position at a bank in Seward in 1885. The book is in the possession (1999) of his great granddaughter Laura Anne Precht nee Fillebrown.

Ned Bridge Fillebrown emigrated with John Milton Fillebrown from Nebraska to a place in Wyoming circa 1889.⁽⁶⁴⁹¹⁾ "He moved with his family to Wyoming on account of failing health."

Ned, John Milton Fillebrown's child, resided with John in Silver Crown, Laramie County, Wyoming circa 1890.⁽⁶⁴⁹²⁾ In September, 1891 Parker advertised that he had "Good winter pasturage for about 300 head of cattle, Good feed,, shelter, and water, twenty miles from Cheyenne."

Ned was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Garland Township, Haskell County, Oklahoma Territory.⁽⁶⁴⁹³⁾ Ned owned the home outright. His sister Mattie was living with him.

Ned, John Milton Fillebrown's child, resided with John in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma Territory circa 1901.⁽⁶⁴⁹⁴⁾ The address was 1500 East Maine.

Ned was employed at Gensman Brothers as a clerk in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma Territory circa 1901.⁽⁶⁴⁹⁵⁾ This is a bit of history.⁽⁶⁴⁹⁶⁾ Republican Bulletin, Rawlins, WY July 15, 1935

"A large number of residents of Rawlins motored to Saratoga yesterday afternoon and at 2 o'clock at the American Legion Hall they attended the funeral services for George W. Sisson, old-time resident, who lost his life by drowning in the Platte River Friday afternoon. The Rev. Campbell of Saratoga conducted the funeral services and burial was made in the Saratoga cemetery. The Legion hall was filled with sorrowing friends from over the entire county. Pallbearers, all members of the Spanish American War Veterans were W.F. White, Pres. Wann, W.H. McKinney, John Pierce, L.J. Nelson and T.W. Craig. THe body of Bill Raymond was shipped Saturday to Pennsylvania where burial will be made and the remains of N.B. Fillebrown were shipped to Oklahoma for burial. These men also lost their life with Mr. Sisson when their boat capsized in the river."

Ned's funeral was held July 16, 1935 at Henninger Funeral Home in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁴⁹⁷⁾ The service was conducted by Henninger Funeral Home in their chapel. Arrangements were made by his sister Martha Fillebrown. The total funeral charges were $386.69.

987 iii. Martha Ellen Fillebrown⁽⁶⁴⁹⁸⁾ was born in Seward County, Nebraska July 15, 1875.⁽⁶⁴⁹⁹⁾ Mattie died March 4, 1968 in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, at 92 years of age.⁽⁶⁵⁰⁰⁾ She died, unmarried, in Norman Municipal Hospital. Her body was interred March 6, 1968 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁵⁰¹⁾ Burial was at Enid Cemetery lot 49 block 10 second addition in the fourth grave from the south.

Mattie was listed as a daughter in John Milton Fillebrown's household on the 1880 Census in Seward County, Nebraska.⁽⁶⁵⁰²⁾ Mattie, John Milton Fillebrown's child, resided with John in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska March 1883.⁽⁶⁵⁰³⁾ The home was in Precinct M.

Mattie, John Milton Fillebrown's child, resided with John in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska circa 1885.⁽⁶⁵⁰⁴⁾ Parker placed an "ink stamp" on the cover page of a book, "Young Folks' History of Greece" by Charlotte M. Yonge published in 1879, showing him to be in Geneva. It is know that his father took a position at a bank in Seward in 1885. The book is in the possession (1999) of his great granddaughter Laura Anne Precht nee Fillebrown.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁶⁵⁰⁵⁾ While living in Geneva, Nebraska, Parker or possibly his sister Martha" wrote the following poem in the front of "The Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier", published in 1883. It is not clear if this is an original work by Parker (or Martha) but the tone suggests that it was written to their father after the death of their mother. "Why are you sad, papa, my darling? Why are there tears falling tonight? Why do you look at me so staring? Have I done wrong? Tell me, I pray, 'Oh, no, my child; you are an angel. There is no heart finer than thous. That's why I fear; someday you'll leave me, just as your mother did. There'll come a time. (Cho) There'll come a time someday, when I have passed away. There'll be no mother to guide you from day to day. Think well of all I've said. Honor the man you wed. And always remember my story, There'll come a time. Let me know all Papa, my darling. Tell me, I pray, of mother dear. Why has she gone? Why has she left me? Why is her name never heard here? I've never felt her arms about me, nor her sweet lips pressed close to mine. Yet I would give my life to see her. Tell me, dear papa, will there come a time? (Cho) Some years ago - yes, I remember your mother dear child, left home one night. She fled also, fled with another. Tis the old tale - vanished from sight, Then but a year back to the old home, She came to die, yes baby mine, That why I fear some day you'll leave me Just as your mother did. There'll come a time." The book was in the possession, in 2011, of Parker's great-granddaughter Laura Anne Hollis nee Fillebrown.

Martha Ellen Fillebrown emigrated from Nebraska to a place in Wyoming circa 1889.⁽⁶⁵⁰⁶⁾ "He moved with his family to Wyoming on account of failing health."

Mattie, John Milton Fillebrown's child, resided with John in Silver Crown, Laramie County, Wyoming circa 1890.⁽⁶⁵⁰⁷⁾ In September, 1891 Parker advertised that he had "Good winter pasturage for about 300 head of cattle, Good feed,, shelter, and water, twenty miles from Cheyenne."

Mattie was listed on the boarding school roll as a student in Denver, Denver County, Colorado January 29, 1891.⁽⁶⁵⁰⁸⁾ This is a bit of history.⁽⁶⁵⁰⁹⁾ In the case of Charles Parker Fillebrown the alleged murderer of Hiram a Foulks on Saturday June 27, 1891 The Cheyenne Sun reported that 104 citizens had been examined for jury service by 9:30 the evening before and a third open venire of 40 men had been called. Summons were issued for talesman that had failed to appear. Member of the local Pythian Knights Lodge had done an investigation of the case on their own initiative and had written a report that had prejudiced a number of the potential jurors. Mrs. J.M. Fillebrown and her daughter, Martha, attended some of the proceedings that day.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁶⁵¹⁰⁾ On June 30, 1891 The Cheyenne Sun reported that the attorney for Parker acknowledged that Parker had killed Hiram Foulkes in self-defense. During the attorney's opening remarks he stated that Foulks, who had a reputation as a womanizer, had been bragging about his abilities to have his way with any of the women in the county that he wanted. During the conversation Parker had admonished him for his comments and challenged the veracity of the comments. This made Foulks angry and he then made "a vile and most brutal claim with regard to Fillebrown's sister" who was 15 at the time. Parker then told Foulks that he was a damned liar and Foulks, a trained boxer, turned on Parker and eventually knocked him out after threatening to beat him with a big bar. The attorney then said that when Parker awoke that, being trapped in the room, picked up a gun to protect him as he left the premises. Foulks rushed at Parker as he was trying to leave and he fired to protect himself from another beating. The defense had removed the need for any discussion of the details of the killing and the trial quickly turned to the reputation of Foulks. During the rest of the day 14 witnesses were heard and it appeared that it had been a good day for Parker.

Mattie, John Milton Fillebrown's child, resided with John in Garfield County, Oklahoma Territory circa 1896.⁽⁶⁵¹¹⁾ Located in the SE quarter of section 6 Township 22 Range 7.

Mattie was listed as a sister in Ned Bridge Fillebrown's household on the 1900 Census in Garland Township, Haskell County, Oklahoma Territory.⁽⁶⁵¹²⁾ Ned owned the home outright. His sister Mattie was living with him.

Mattie, John Milton Fillebrown's child, resided with John in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma Territory circa 1901.⁽⁶⁵¹³⁾ The address was 1500 East Maine.

Mattie was employed at the county as a clerk in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma Territory circa 1901.⁽⁶⁵¹⁴⁾ Circa 1908, Mattie, a Episcopalian, was a member of the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁵¹⁵⁾ She was a member there until 1964.

Circa 1908, Mattie, a Episcopalian, was a member of the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁵¹⁶⁾ Mattie was listed as a daughter in John Milton Fillebrown's household on the 1910 Census in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁵¹⁷⁾ The address was 911 West Oklahoma and the house was owned by the family.

Mattie was employed at the county as an assistant Clerk, District Ct. in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1910.⁽⁶⁵¹⁸⁾ Mattie, John Milton Fillebrown's child, resided with John in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma circa 1910.⁽⁶⁵¹⁹⁾ The address was 911 West Oklahoma. This was John Milton Fillebrown's home until his death. His daughter Martha Fillebrown continued to live there until she moved to Norman, Oklahoma in 1964.

Mattie was listed as a daughter in John Milton Fillebrown's household on the 1920 Census in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁵²⁰⁾ The home address was 911 West Oklahoma.

She was the administrator of John Milton Fillebrown's estate July 20, 1929 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁵²¹⁾ The estate consisted of notes, mortgages, bonds and other securities, and money, of the probable value of Eight Thousand Dollars. A special legacy in the amount of $100 was provided for each of his grandchildren: Thornton, Frances, John, Charles, and Ruth Fillebrown. His children Charles Parker and Ned Bridge Fillebrown transferred their claims in the remainder of the estate to his daughter Martha Ellen Fillebrown. This was found in a Court Record of a Decree of Discharge 3377.

She was listed as a beneficiary in John Milton Fillebrown's will July 20, 1929 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁵²²⁾ The estate consisted of notes, mortgages, bonds and other securities, and money, of the probable value of Eight Thousand Dollars. A special legacy in the amount of $100 was provided for each of his grandchildren: Thornton, Frances, John, Charles, and Ruth Fillebrown. His children Charles Parker and Ned Bridge Fillebrown transferred their claims in the remainder of the estate to his daughter Martha Ellen Fillebrown. This was found in a Court Record of a Decree of Discharge 3377.

Mattie resided in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma after March 1, 1964.⁽⁶⁵²³⁾ The address of the rest home was 501 East Robinson where she lived until her death..

Circa 1964, Mattie, a Episcopalian, was a member of the St. John's Episcopal Church in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁵²⁴⁾ Her funeral was held March 6, 1968 at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.⁽⁶⁵²⁵⁾ The minister was The Rev. Paul R. Palmer and preparations were handled by Henninger-Allen Funeral Home.

This is a bit of history.⁽⁶⁵²⁶⁾ Ann Maria Read Fillebrown probably owned a copy of "HISTORY OF GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN" by Helen M. Bingham. Her granddaughter Martha Ellen Fillebrown placed the following note on a cover page "I think this book was the property of Ann Maria Fillebrown, my grandmother." In 1999 the book was in the possession of Ann Maria's 3rd great granddaughter Laura Anne Fillebrown.

988 iv. Emma Fillebrown⁽⁶⁵²⁷⁾ was born in Nebraska August 6, 1878.⁽⁶⁵²⁸⁾ Emma died March 30, 1879 in Nebraska, at less than one year of age. Her body was interred circa 1879 in Nebraska.

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