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was never active in the affairs of the Society. Neverthe- 

 less, he was a keenly interested member, always attending 

 the meetings, and he was enthusiastic in his love for fruits, 

 possessing a knowledge of their successful culture. 



Mr. Bronson was a farmer for a portion of his life, hav- 

 ing a large farm in New Britain, where he lived for a num- 

 ber of years. He was a brother of ex-Judge Samuel H. 

 Bronson. Mr. Bronson was seventy-four years of age and 

 is survived bv a widow and four children. 



