Obituary of Thomas BOTTOMLEY, 1842-1918
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Surnames:  FROST, BOTTOMLEY, GOODER, BURNS

From the newspaper, Burlington Free Press, Racine County, Wisconsin;
dated 12/5/1918 titled, "Death of Thomas Bottomley"

Thomas Bottomley, a pioneer resident died at his home in this city last
evening of old age after being in feeble health for some time past. The
funeral will be held from the English Settlement Church on Friday
afternoon, 2:30 o'clock.  Mr. Bottomley was born in Yorkshire, England
on September 12, 1842. He came to America with his parents when 3 years
of age, making their home at the English settlement.  He married on May
27, 1863 to Amelia A. Frost of the town of Rochester, Wisconsin.  They
celebrated their golden anniversary in 1913.  They went into housekeeping
at once, and have always made their home in this vicinity with the
exception of 2 years spent in Kansas.  They have resided in Burlington
since 1892.  The deceased is survived by his wife, two sons, Dr. C.E.
Bottomley and Newton Bottomley of Burlington.  Two sisters, Mrs. J.W.
Gooder of McIntyre, Iowa, and Mrs. M.E. Burns of English Settlement.