The 1850 census for the Town of Jefferson, Clinton Co., Indiana, shows Addison B., age 6, with his parents and siblings. He is also found on the 1860 census with his parents and siblings and is listed as age 16.
On 6 December 1861, when Addison was 17, his father, Burr died.
Add was mentioned in a letter from his brother, Robert, to their mother, written 11 January 1862. Robert wrote, "... I'm glad to hear that Addison has taken a liking for books and trust that he will not be so much trouble to you in the future. Hector writes me that he intends giving him an opportunity to study book keeping with him, which I think may be of benefit to him. He has not written me a letter for a long time - the last I had from him was poorly written and badly spelled. I would like to have another from him to see if he has improved any in these respects......."
Robert mentioned Addison again in a letter written 20 April 1862 to their mother, "...Addison, from your account of him, I presume is the same valuable assistant to you that he was when I was at home - doing what he pleases & leaving the remainder undone...."
On 22 December 1862, Robert wrote his mother and said the following about Addison, "I am glad to learn that Addison has taken to his books, and is improving in his studies. I think he probably drew on his imagination for that offered situation at Mr. Pierce's provided he had been at Commercial School, but at any rate, if you do not intend to try farming with him as foreman, you had better send him to Commercial School, as it is probably the most useful cheap education a young man can have...."
On 13 February 1863, Mary Braden filed an application for the guardianship of her three minor children: Addison (18), Anna M. (15), and Lucy J. (10).
On 5 September 1863, when Addison was 19, his mother, Mary Dulin (Jenners) Braden died.
At some point, Addison joined the Union forces. He is shown on Clinton Co. Indiana registers as having served in the Civil War in the 138th Regiment, Co. C. and another source says he was a sergeant in Co. E of the 108th Regiment, enlisting in July 1863.
An 1866 county "Enumeration Schedule of White & Colored Men Age 21 & over" shows him as "Addison B. Braden ae 21" in Washington Twp., Clinton Co., Indiana.
On the 1870 census, Addison was living with his older sister, Sarah, and her husband John Clark, in Clinton Co., Indiana. He was listed as a clerk and was 26 years old.
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| letterhead for A.B. Braden's grocery |
On 23 November 1876, Addison married Emily Gertrude Heath in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana. They were married by J.M.T. McMillan.
Emily Gertrude Heath was born 17 March 1856 in Lafayette, Indiana. Her parents were Joshua and Mary (Parker) Heath. Her nickname was "Trudie."
By 1880, Add owned a grocery store on Main Street in Lafayette. The 1880 census shows his household as just him and his wife, Gertrude. Add was 35 and Trudie was 24.
On 10 October 1881, Emily Gertrude (Heath) Braden died in Battle Creek, Michigan. The cause of death was "Intestinal Catarrh." On 16 October 1881, the following obituary appeared in The Sunday Leader:
"DEATH OF MRS. BRADEN. The many friends of Mrs. A. B. Braden, wife of the groceryman, will learn with feelings of profound regret, of her death on Monday afternoon last. The deceased has not been in good health for some time, and had recently gone to Battle Creek, Michigan, in the hope that a beneficial change would result. On Saturday, Mr. Braden was advised that unfavorable symptoms were manifesting themselves, and he started for Battle Creek at once, arriving before the death of his wife. The body was brought to Lafayette, Tuesday, and the funeral took place on Thursday. Mrs. Braden was a daughter of Mrs. Mary Heath, and a sister of Mrs. Sylvester J. Kitchen, and Mrs. George W. Ball. Of sunny disposition, gentle and unassuming manners, modest in deportment, she had won a warm place in the affections of all with whom she came in daily contact, and the sympathy of all go out to the bereaved husband in the loss of a beloved companion, a trusting, devoted wife."
She was buried in Spring Vale Cemetery in Lafayette.
Trudie and Add did not have any children.
The 1900 census shows Addison as a boarder in a household in Lafayette. He was 52, widowed, and a grocer.
On 10 June 1907, Add wrote a note to his sister-in-law, Laura (Watt) Braden (wife of his brother, William). The note follows:
"Lafayette, Ind. Sat. June 10, 1907
Dear "Aunt" Laura
You have probably heard but for fear Sallie forgot it I write to tell you we'll be down in force [unreadable word] (one week) 22nd (Sunday week) Sallie Annie Nettie & myself. Annie & I will leave here at 8:30 get to Frankfort 9:30 and start for your house 10.00 get there 11- or 11:30 and start back home about 3:00 down south to McBride place and over through the Allen neighborhood home if the times don't suit you write Your Aff. Bro. ABB"
On the 1910 census for Lafayette, Indiana, Addison is found as a lodger with the Doll family on Columbia Street. He was listed as 65 years old and widowed.
On 26 July 1912, Addison Burr Braden died at the home of his sister, Sarah Clark, and his nephew, Addison Braden Clark, at 408 E. Clinton Street, Frankfort, Indiana. He had gone there when his health began to fail.
An obituary appeared in the Frankfort News on 27 July 1912:
"Attack of Heart Trouble is Fatal. A.B.Braden, of Lafayette, dies at home of his nephew, Braden Clark, here. After an illnes of four weeks' duration with heart trouble, Addison B. Braden died at the home of his nephew, Braden Clark, 408 East Clinton Street, at 9:20 Friday night. The deceased was born in this county, but spent most of his life in Lafayette. He came to this city about a month ago when he took sick. Since that time his condition became worse until the end came. The deceased was born in Jefferson on August 14, 1844, and was therefore 68 years of age. When but a young man he moved to Lafayette. About 35 years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Trudie Heath, who passed away about five years after their marriage. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. John G. Clark and Mrs. W. W. Garrott of this city and Mrs. H.G. Jennings of Lafayette, and one brother, H.S. Braden of Crawfordsville. Several years ago Mr. Braden worked in this city, being employed at the Cohee Dry Goods Store. Short funeral services will be conducted at the Braden Clark home tomorrow morning and the body will be taken to Lafayette for interment."
A second article states: "The Braden Funeral. The funeral for the late Addison B. Braden was held yesterday morning from the home of his newphew, Braden Clark, on East Clinton street, after which the remains were taken to Lafayette, where the body was interred in Springvale cemetery."
An obituary appeared in the Crawfordsville Daily Journal on 27 July 1912:
"ADDISON BRADEN IS DEAD. -- BROTHER OF H.S. BRADEN OF THIS CITY A VICTIM OF HEART DISEASE -- Hector Braden Is Also Lying at the Point of Death and Cannot Attend Funeral. -- Addison Braden, aged sixty-eight, died in Frankfort at half past nine Friday evening following an illness of four weeks with heart trouble. Mr. Braden is a brother of Hector S. Braden of this city, who is lying at the point of death at his home, on east Main street.
Mr. Braden died at the home of his sister, Mrs. John G. Clark in Frankfort. He was born in Jefferson, Clinton county, August 14, 1844. He has lived in Lafayette for the past forty years, having gone to Frankfort when he became ill a few weeks ago. Besides his brother in this city the deceased is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Clark and Mrs. W. W. Garret of Frankfort and Mrs. H.D. Jennings of Lafayette."
Another obituary from an unidentified Frankfort, Indiana newspaper states:
"A.B.Braden Dies at Home of Nephew Here. Following an illness of four weeks with heart disease, Addison B. Braden died at the home of his nephew, Braden Clark, 408 East Clinton street at nine o'clock last evening. Although born in Clinton County, Mr. Braden lived practically during his entire life at Lafayette, Indiana. He came to this city about a month ago when seized with an illness which became worse until his death last evening. Mr. Braden was nearly 68 years old. He was born at Jefferson, Clinton county, on August 14, 1844. When a young man he removed to Lafayette. About 35 years ago he was married to Miss Trudie Heath, who died five years later. He is survived by three sisters: Mrs. John G. Clark, and Mrs. W.W. Garrott of this city, and Mrs. H.G. Jennings of Lafayette, and one brother, H.S. Braden, of Crawfordsville. The latter brother, who is a prominent citizen of Crawfordsville, has been lying at death's door for several weeks with tumor. Mrs. Jennings left his bedside yesterday to come to Frankfort, where her other brother was reported dying. Mr. Braden lived for a short time in Frankfort several years ago, before removing to Lafayette. He was employed at the B.F. Cohee store for a few months. A funeral service will be held at the Clark residence Monday morning and the remains will be taken to Lafayette for burial."
Another obituary was found in the "Sweetser Scrapbook" with a handwritten date of 29 July 1912. That obituary follows:
"Addison B. Braden, who was for years identified with the commercial life of Lafayette, died on Friday night at the home of his nephew, Braden Clark in Frankfort. He had been ill for four weeks and the immediate cause of death was heart trouble. Mr. Braden was born at Jefferson, Clinton County on August 14, 1844 and was employed at the Cohee store at Frankfort before coming to Lafayette. His business career here was long and honorable and was confined to the grocery trade, a line he followed alone and with others for years. He was last engaged in business at Ninth and Main streets. Mr. Braden was a lover of horses and took much interest in the county fair. He was successful in business and accumulated some property. He was quiet and unassuming in manner, but was a thorough gentleman, a good business man and was held in high esteem. He leaves the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. John G. Clark and Mrs. W.W. Garrott of Frankfort, Mrs. H.G.P. Jennings of this city and H.S. Braden of Crawfordsville. The latter is lying at the point of death from the effects of a tumor. Short services will be held at Frankfort this morning and the remains will arrive here at 10 o'clock and will be taken direct to Springvale cemetery for burial."
Addison was buried in Spring Vale cemetery where he shares a tombstone with his wife.
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