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Alexander Wood

Birth : 26 Feb 1826 County Cavan, Ireland
Death : 8 May 1902 Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial : Lovettsville Union Cemetery, Lovettsville, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate : 39.2583400, -77.6395800
Plot : Buried in Lot 173 of the original cemetery.
Inscription : Grave has a bronze G.A.R. star which means he was a member of the post U.S. Civil War service organization called the Grand Army of the Republic.
Description : Obituary as printed in the Elkader Argus newspaper, May 14, 1902 and it does contain some errors [see corrections in brackets]:

On Thursday, May 8th occurred the death of Alexander Wood, long a familiar figure in this vicinity. He was born in County Cavin [Cavan], Ireland, Feb. 26, 1826, came to America when about 15 years old.

He volunteered for service in the Mexican war and served three years. In 1845 he was married to Miss Mary Ann Boyce and they came to Read Township and have ever since made it their home.

Eleven children were born... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Alexander Wood's memorial?

    Alexander Wood's memorial is located at: Lovettsville Union Cemetery, Lovettsville, Loudoun County, USA.

  • When did Alexander Wood death?

    Alexander Wood death on 8 May 1902 in Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Alexander Wood's memorial?

    Latitude: 39.2583400
    Longitude: -77.6395800

Family Members:

Spouse

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Mary Ann Boyce Wood

(1828 - 1913)

Children

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Samuel Wood

(1848 - 1878)

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Melissa V. Wood Wareham

(1856 - 1924)

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Ida Mary Wood Finnegan

(1860 - 1950)

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Forest Wood

(1868 - 1934)

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Alexander Austin Wood

(1872 - 1957)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lovettsville Union Cemetery
Lovettsville, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2583400, -77.6395800

2. New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Cemetery
Lovettsville, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2573624, -77.6389084

3. Saint James Reformed Cemetery
Lovettsville, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2702713, -77.6296844

4. Old Presbyterian Cemetery
Lovettsville, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2734299, -77.6394119

5. African Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
Lovettsville, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2759705, -77.6389542

6. Rehobeth United Methodist Church Cemetery
Lovettsville, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2270355, -77.6489182

7. Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery
Lovettsville, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2811317, -77.6757278

8. Mount Sinai Free Will Baptist Cemetery
Britain, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2543490, -77.6959099

9. Grace Episcopal Church Columbarium
Brunswick, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3127200, -77.6244000

10. Old Berlin Cemetery
Brunswick, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3144500, -77.6301900

11. Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery
Taylorstown, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2483330, -77.5669403

12. Park Heights Cemetery
Brunswick, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3177900, -77.6138000

13. Old Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
Neersville, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2900543, -77.7141190

14. Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery
Neersville, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2675018, -77.7261124

15. Ebenezer United Methodist Episcopal Church Cemeter
Neersville, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2957878, -77.7196045

16. Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery
Lucketts, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2219746, -77.5581165

17. Knoxville Reformed Cemetery
Knoxville, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3288994, -77.6647034

18. Furnace Mountain Presbyterian Cemetery
Lucketts, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2563896, -77.5430527

19. Waterford Union of Churches Cemetery
Waterford, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1855698, -77.6080170

20. Black Waterford Union of Churches Cemetery
Waterford, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1854744, -77.6074524

21. Fairfax Friends Cemetery
Waterford, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1855698, -77.6058884

22. Derry Cemetery
Neersville, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2920500, -77.7317900

23. Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery
Stumptown, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2069435, -77.5586090

24. New Valley Baptist Cemetery
Lucketts, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2191800, -77.5474600