Eugene Brady ^{2 3 4 5}

  General Notes:

The early part of Eugene Brady's life was spent hunting, fishing, logging and breaking roads through the wilderness. Later in life he was converted in The Holiness Church of God. After studying for the Ministry, he was ordained as a Minister and in 1890 received his first license to preach. Mr. Brady with his wife, Tirzah, who also obtained an exhorter's license, traveled extensively through the upper part of Michigan's lower pennisula. Establishing what they called "Centers", many of which later became flourishing churches. Many of these "Centers" are identified with the Free Methodist Church. He preached for many years at the "Brady Lake Church" near his home, a section of the township which was named for his father, George Brady. Noted for his fire of speech and earnest spirit of delivery, he became one of the most popular preachers of that time and section. His life is unique, in that he was truly a pioneer in both state and Church.

Eugene married Tirzah Levena Culp, daughter of Christopher Culp and Ann G. Averill, on 8 Nov 1874.¹ (Tirzah Levena Culp was born on 9 Dec 1857 in Newaygo Co, Michigan, died on 14 Mar 1908 in Mecosta Co, Michigan ^{7 8} and was buried in Aetna Twp Cem, Mecosta Co, Michigan.)

Eugene also married Juliett Webster. (Juliett Webster died in 1929.)

Eugene also married Frances Campbell in Apr 1930. (Frances Campbell died.)