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Alexander Franklin Skiles

Birth	:	12 Apr 1836 Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	17 Nov 1915 Cass County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Alvo Cemetery, Alvo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8774986, -96.3880997
Inscription	:	SKILES ALEXANDER F. SKILES APR 12, 1836 NOV 17, 1915 MARGARET ANN HIS WIFE DEC 21 1839 OCT 12, 1917 JAMES B. FEB 2, 1877 MAY 14,1897
Description	:	SKYLES (died 21 Nov 1915) Telegram received in the city announce the death today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clary Prouty at Lincoln, Neb., of Alexander Skyles, a native of Jefferson township, one of the family of that well known name and who has several brothers and sisters here. His home for the past few years has been at Alva, Nebraska, where the funeral will be held. H.A. Skyles of this city, a nephew, will attend. Alexander Skyles was the son of Mrs. Benjamin Skyles, pioneer agriculturist of Lee... Read More	SKYLES (died 21 Nov 1915) Telegram received in the city announce the death today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clary Prouty at Lincoln, Neb., of Alexander Skyles, a native of Jefferson township, one of the family of that well known name and who has several brothers and sisters here. His home for the past few years has been at Alva, Nebraska, where the funeral will be held. H.A. Skyles of this city, a nephew, will attend. Alexander Skyles was the son of Mrs. Benjamin Skyles, pioneer agriculturist of Lee co. and prominent in the development of the farming district west of Fort Madison. Born and reared in the township adjacent to the city; and a resident here until after the war, his name is a familiar and most respected one to all the older residents. At the opening of the Civil War he enlisted with a company from Fort Madison and served throughout the rebellion. He was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Morrison of Washington township, the couple taking up their residence on a farm near Alva, Nebraska. A few years ago he reitred from active work and has since lived in Alva. His last illness occured while he was at his daughters house in Lincoln. Beside the widow, there survives six children: Joseph, Charles, George, Hannah, Clara and Anna. Surviving brothers and sisters are Thomas Skyles of Montrose; Frank Skyles of Keokuk; Mrs. William South and Mrs. A.C. Sniveley of Fort Madison and Mrs. James Griswold of Jefferson twonship. J.M. Skyles was with his brother at the time of his death. 21 Nov 1915 Weekly Democrat Fort Madison,Iowa pg. 11 column 4 ====================================================== He served with Comp. A of the 13th US Infantry and attained the rank of Sgt. per list of veteran burials.

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Alexander Franklin Skiles's memorial is located at: Alvo Cemetery, Alvo, Cass County, USA.
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Alexander Franklin Skiles death on 17 Nov 1915 in Cass County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.8774986
Longitude: -96.3880997

Family Members:

Parent

Benjamin Franklin Skyles

(1810 - 1901)

Hannah Peak Skyles

(1818 - 1860)

Spouse

Margaret Ann Morrison Skiles

(1839 - 1917)

Siblings

Thomas Wilson Skyles

(1835 - 1933)

George W. Skiles

(1840 - 1932)

Frances Jane “Fannie” Skyles Kent

(1843 - 1897)

John M Skyles

(1845 - 1928)

Magnolia Skyles Griswold

(1847 - 1939)

Susan Iowa Skyles South

(1855 - 1942)

Children

Joseph D. Skiles

(1860 - 1935)

Charles M. Skiles

(1866 - 1955)

Hannah M Skiles Keefer

(1867 - 1958)

Anna M Skiles Boyles

(1869 - 1951)

George Alexander Skiles

(1872 - 1952)

Clara S Skiles Prouty

(1875 - 1958)

James B. Skiles

(1877 - 1897)

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