Brightwell

The Brickey Family of Prairie du Rocher Illinois

F. M. Brickey

Two years prior to Missouri’s admission into the Union, October 16, 1819, Franklin W. Brickey saw the light of day in Potosi, Missouri. He attended the public schools and at the age of 19 he came to Illinois. In 1838 he started in business at Fort Chartres, supplying steam-boats with wood and general merchandise. Enterprising and with great foresight he became interested in the Red Bud Mill. In 1858 he erected the present mill at Prairie du Rocher, and at that time his property in Fort Chartres had been swept away by high water. He afterwards started the general merchandise … Read more

Brightwell, Lessie Miss – Obituary

Sunday morning at nine o’clock in this city was held the funeral of Miss Lessie Brightwell, the beloved young woman who died a few days since at the home of her father, Mr. J. W. Brightwell, after a long illness with typhoid fever. The services were full of solemnity and pathos and were conducted by Rev. W. A. Chastain, pastor of the Christian church. Quite a number of friends were present to pay the last tribute of their affections. The remains were carried to Oconee County for interment. The Banner, Friday morning, October 18, 1907