James Bronaugh was born in Carrington on October 9, 1915 to William and Magne Berglund Bronaugh. James grew up in Carrington where he lived until 1931 when his father went to Glenfield to operate a hardware store. When his father died in 1947, he assumed ownership of the store until it burned in 1957. They then came to Carrington. James served in the Coast Guard during World War II, in both eastern and western theaters. On January 16, 1944 he married Doris Sharpe at Glenfield.
The couple had four children: Jean, James, Thomas and Joni.
In Carrington Mr. Bronaugh operated his own construction business. The Trinity Lutheran Church and many other buildings are testimonials to his craftsmanship.
His son Tom now owns the construction business.
Mr. Bronaugh was also on the City Council for a number of years.
Mrs. Bronaugh, a graduate of Jamestown College, taught school for many years. She has served as County Superintendent of schools since 1968. She was very active in her church and had served in several positions of honor and rank.
Mr. Bronaugh died December 26, 1980 and is buried at Carrington,
Mrs. Bronaugh died in February 1983.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 18B