FATHER
JOHN A. BRACKENRIDGE
Born Jan. 6, 1800 District of Columbia.
Died Dec. 22, 1862
His hand writing attests his interest
in organization of Presbyterian Church
in Warrick CO, Ind. and Texana, Tex.
He made all his older children life
members of the American Bible Society.
As a lawyer he inspired Lincoln who
heard him in court when a boy.
When a Henry Clay Elector Lincoln came
by his request to speak in his district.
His last public speech was
made against secession.
His last case in court was
defense of negro slaves accused
of killing their master.
His father was first minister of
first organized Presbyterian Church
in Washington City.
His mother nee White was active organizer
of Washington City Orphan Asylum.
They were buried on their home place
Now soldiers home Washington, D.C.
"In my Father's house are many mansions"
"All things work together for good
to them that love God."
