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Albert M. Secrist

Birth	:	5 Aug 1849 Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	20 Apr 1919 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0266991, -91.6025009
Plot	:	Division D, Lot 10, Space 11
Description	:	From Terry Carlson: Albert Moroni Secrist, who is now living retired in Marion, was for many years an active and successful factor in the agricultural circles of Linn county as an extensive farmer and stock buyer. The period of his residence in this county now covers more than a half century and in 1909 he was honored by election to the presidency of the Old Settlers Association. His birth occurred in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, on the 5th of August, 1849, his parents being David W. and Susan (Burkett) Secrist. Removing to Virginia, the family resided in that state for about... Read More	From Terry Carlson: Albert Moroni Secrist, who is now living retired in Marion, was for many years an active and successful factor in the agricultural circles of Linn county as an extensive farmer and stock buyer. The period of his residence in this county now covers more than a half century and in 1909 he was honored by election to the presidency of the Old Settlers Association. His birth occurred in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, on the 5th of August, 1849, his parents being David W. and Susan (Burkett) Secrist. Removing to Virginia, the family resided in that state for about five years. David W. Secrist journeyed westward in 1858 and the following year brought his wife and children to Linn county, Iowa, purchasing and locating upon a farm on section 12, Marion township. Here he continued to reside until called to his final rest on the 12th of June, 1885, his demise being the occasion of deep and widespread regret. His wife, who survived him for more than a decade, passed away on the 18th of April, 1896. Albert M. Secrist began his education in the Keystone state, studying under the preceptorship of his father, who was a teacher by profession. After coming to this county he pursued a course of study in Cornell College of Mount Vernon and then became identified with educational interests as a teacher, imparting clearly and readily to others the knowledge that he had acquired. During all this time he also assisted his father in the work of the home farm, having early become familiar with the duties and labors which fall to the lot of the agriculturist. After completing a commercial course at Dubuque he took up farming and stock buying in association with his brother and carried on those lines of activity extensively and successfully until the time of his retirement. He still owns two farms on Crab Apple creek and is widely recognized as one of the prosperous and respected citizens of the community. lie is the vice president and also one of the directors of the Farmers & Merchants State Bank. On the 6th of May. 1885, Mr. Secrist was united in marriage to Miss Georgiana Oxley. by whom he had a son. DeWitt Clinton. who passed away at the age of three years. They have an adopted daughter. Ruth Elizabeth, who is attending the high school and is quite proficient in music. In fraternal circles Mr. Secrist has attained high rank, being now a thirty-second degree Mason and belonging to the blue lodge, the chapter, the command-cry and the shrine. lie and his family are well known members of the Methodist Episcopal church, in the work of which they arc deeply and helpfully interested. 'Widely known in the county where he has resided from boyhood days, he has an extensive acquaintance here and has won uniform trust and good will by reason of a life which in all of its phases has been straightforward and honorable. Source: History of Linn County Iowa From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. II, Chicago, The pioneer Publishing Company, 1911, pages 44-47.

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Where is Albert M. Secrist's memorial?
Albert M. Secrist's memorial is located at: Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion, Linn County, USA.
When did Albert M. Secrist death?
Albert M. Secrist death on 20 Apr 1919 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Albert M. Secrist's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0266991
Longitude: -91.6025009

Family Members:

Spouse

Georgiana Oxley Secrist

(1844 - 1913)

Children

Ruth E Secrist Oxley

(1892 - 1981)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Shade Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0266991, -91.6025009

2. Cedar Memorial Park
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Coordinate: 42.0224991, -91.6335983

3. Mount Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0111008, -91.6268997

4. Christ Episcopal Columbarium
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Coordinate: 42.0195500, -91.6352500

5. Shiloh Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0354996, -91.6698990

6. Brockman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9735000, -91.6140000

7. Robins Cemetery
Robins, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0630989, -91.6575012

8. Saint Pauls United Methodist Church Columbarium
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9851700, -91.6528200

9. Oak Hill Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9756012, -91.6455994

10. Old City Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9752000, -91.6482000

11. Saint Johns Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9724998, -91.6433029

12. Syrian Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9742012, -91.6472015

13. Saint George Orthodox Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9737900, -91.6473700

14. Martin Creek Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0093994, -91.5188980

15. Grace Episcopal Church Columbarium
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9817000, -91.6655000

16. Campbell Cemetery
Bertram, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9756012, -91.5381012

17. Linn County Home Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0910030, -91.5594740

18. Buffalo Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0373400, -91.7006900

19. Eben Israel Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9590000, -91.6550000

20. Czech National Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9585991, -91.6541977

21. Crabapple Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0475006, -91.4997025

22. Muslim National Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9580000, -91.6568000

23. Murdoch-Linwood Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9560000, -91.6752000

24. Prairie Chapel Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1070980, -91.5503170