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Alma Lois Benton

Birth	:	29 Aug 1884
Death	:	27 Mar 1972
Burial	:	Ridge Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4425011, -96.5231018
Description	:	Taken from the Fremont Tribune article May 30, 2006 by Patti Emanuel-Vaughan. Patti writes: A 1931 story about local women who had professional careers no doubt sparked some "tsks-tsks" and raised a few eyebrows in the community. "It is a fact that the women of today have entered and been accepted in practically every branch of endeavor in which man is engaged," the article said. "… there are any number of Fremont women who have usurped, and apparently with success, positions in the business and professional world formerly held sacred to man." It named a handful of local... Read More	Taken from the Fremont Tribune article May 30, 2006 by Patti Emanuel-Vaughan. Patti writes: A 1931 story about local women who had professional careers no doubt sparked some "tsks-tsks" and raised a few eyebrows in the community. "It is a fact that the women of today have entered and been accepted in practically every branch of endeavor in which man is engaged," the article said. "… there are any number of Fremont women who have usurped, and apparently with success, positions in the business and professional world formerly held sacred to man." It named a handful of local female professionals: "Miss Alma Benton, secretary and treasurer and active manager of the Hammond and Stephens Company and part owner of the company... ************************************************************** July 21, 1970 (just two years before Alma's death) the "Summer Nebraskan" published: The University of Nebraska's highest recognition for services, "The Builder Award" was presented to Miss Alma Benton, a Nebraska businesswoman for more than 65 years. The newspaper clipping shows what a lovely lady she was. Alma did not marry. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ May your spirit be with the Lord

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Where is Alma Lois Benton's memorial?
Alma Lois Benton's memorial is located at: Ridge Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, USA.
When did Alma Lois Benton death?
Alma Lois Benton death on 27 Mar 1972 in
Where are the coordinates of the Alma Lois Benton's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4425011
Longitude: -96.5231018

Family Members:

Parent

Edward Rogers Benton

(1856 - 1941)

Carrie F Somers Benton

(1865 - 1948)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ridge Cemetery
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4425011, -96.5231018

2. Calvary Cemetery
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4435997, -96.5271988

3. Memorial Cemetery
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4516210, -96.5058210

4. First Congregational Church Columbarium
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4439000, -96.4974300

5. Saint James Episcopal Church Columbarium
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4334370, -96.4944130

6. Critten Barrett Cemetery
Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4229110, -96.5577650

7. Maple Grove Cemetery
Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3880997, -96.6006012

8. Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5098080, -96.5973720

9. Platteville Cemetery
Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3506012, -96.5410995

10. Wiegand Cemetery
Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3819008, -96.6205978

11. Pohocco Lutheran Church Cemetery
Leshara, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3462715, -96.5026627

12. Hartung Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5182991, -96.4257965

13. Johannes Cemetery
Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3788986, -96.6438980

14. Maple Creek Christian Cemetery
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5390200, -96.5973600

15. Little Flower Cemetery
Pohocco Township, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3350860, -96.4834470

16. Union Cemetery
Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3513985, -96.6108017

17. Fontanelle Lutheran Cemetery
Fontanelle, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5384827, -96.4214783

18. Gods Acre Cemetery
Arlington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5060997, -96.3677979

19. Bethel Methodist Cemetery
Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5583687, -96.6172409

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3932991, -96.6943970

21. Arlington Cemetery
Arlington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4597015, -96.3392029

22. Valley Cemetery
Valley, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3446999, -96.3794022

23. Green Mound Cemetery
Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2855988, -96.5250015

24. Colby-Morley Cemetery
Arlington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4664050, -96.3126470