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Alfred Ellsworth Corbitt

Birth : 1 Oct 1861
Death : 20 Aug 1868 Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial : Saint Lukes Cemetery, Westborough, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate : 42.2597008, -71.5999985
Plot : Lot 27
Inscription : On one side of monument "Such is the kingdom of heaven. Let little children come unto me, nor from my arms be driven, for these are such as they shall be, the massed heirs of heaven." Transcription by Willis G Corbitt, Octo
Description : Son of William H Corbitt and Eleanor Gregg Corbitt (re-married to David Long).

Died in wagon/locomotive accident about 3 miles west of Fairfield, Iowa. His sister, Lizzie, died as well. They are buried together.

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From the Prill transcriptions; source not cited but most likely one of the Fairfield newspapers. The accident resulting in the death of the CORBITT children occurred Aug. 20, 1868. See a posting on the Jefferson County Documents board titled "Dreadful Railroad Accident" which was posted July 5, 2006.

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  • Where is Alfred Ellsworth Corbitt's memorial?

    Alfred Ellsworth Corbitt's memorial is located at: Saint Lukes Cemetery, Westborough, Worcester County, USA.

  • When did Alfred Ellsworth Corbitt death?

    Alfred Ellsworth Corbitt death on 20 Aug 1868 in Jefferson County, Iowa, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Alfred Ellsworth Corbitt's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.2597008
    Longitude: -71.5999985

Family Members:

Parent

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Eleanor Gregg Long

(1836 - 1906)

Siblings

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Samuel G Long

(1869 - 1871)

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Arthur David Long

(1871 - 1952)

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Urban Simpson Long

(1880 - 1880)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Lukes Cemetery
Westborough, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2597008, -71.5999985

2. Pine Grove Cemetery
Westborough, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2647018, -71.6082993

3. Midland Cemetery
Westborough, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2661630, -71.6119770

4. Memorial Cemetery
Westborough, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2686800, -71.6142600

5. Evergreen Cemetery
Hopkinton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2419600, -71.5743500

6. Bear Hill Cemetery
Hopkinton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2243000, -71.5871300

7. First Burying Place
Northborough, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3044100, -71.6388400

8. Old North Cemetery
Upton, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1994019, -71.6125031

9. Saint John the Evangelist Cemetery
Hopkinton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2303100, -71.5274300

10. Mount Auburn Cemetery
Hopkinton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2296700, -71.5272600

11. Grafton State Hospital Memorial Cemetery
Shrewsbury, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2518900, -71.6854200

12. Wilson Street Cemetery
Hopkinton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2383500, -71.5175600

13. Southborough Rural Cemetery
Southborough, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3007450, -71.5278570

14. Main Street Cemetery
Hopkinton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2296900, -71.5185100

15. Valentine Cemetery
Hopkinton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2305300, -71.5172400

16. Burnett Memorial Cemetery
Southborough, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3069350, -71.5326800

17. Old Burial Ground
Southborough, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3062410, -71.5313040

18. Howard Street Cemetery
Northborough, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3249000, -71.6475400

19. Mary Goodnow Gravesite
Northborough, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3349900, -71.6054100

20. Lakeview Cemetery
Upton, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1798600, -71.6028600

21. Pine Grove Cemetery
Upton, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1795500, -71.6030900

22. Pine Grove Cemetery
Grafton, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2346992, -71.7042007

23. Old Oak Street Burial Ground
Grafton, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2109500, -71.6916900

24. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Marlborough, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3389587, -71.5579147