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Amasa Makepeace

Birth	:	22 Feb 1778 Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Death	:	28 Feb 1848 Madison County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Otterbein Cemetery, Chesterfield, Madison County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.1116982, -85.6095352
Description	:	Amasa Makepeace, who settled on the east side of Mill Creek with his wife, two daughters and seven sons in 1821/2, was the head of Madison County's first prominent family of businessmen. Mr. Makepeace established the first post office in Chesterfield; he was the postmaster for over twenty-five years. He also was the township's first justice of the peace. Amasa built a grist mill on Mill Creek, possibly taking over a mill started earlier by William Dilts. The Makepeaces' first, two-horse wagon load of goods to be sold in Cincinnati contained coon, deer, and bear skins... Read More	Amasa Makepeace, who settled on the east side of Mill Creek with his wife, two daughters and seven sons in 1821/2, was the head of Madison County's first prominent family of businessmen. Mr. Makepeace established the first post office in Chesterfield; he was the postmaster for over twenty-five years. He also was the township's first justice of the peace. Amasa built a grist mill on Mill Creek, possibly taking over a mill started earlier by William Dilts. The Makepeaces' first, two-horse wagon load of goods to be sold in Cincinnati contained coon, deer, and bear skins and beeswax. Natural resources were so plentiful that the next trip required three, two-horse wagons to transport their merchandise: the family soon became wealthy. A civic leader as well, Amasa Makepeace was the foreman of the grand jury that indicted four whites for the massacre of friendly Native Americans.

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Where is Amasa Makepeace's memorial?
Amasa Makepeace's memorial is located at: Otterbein Cemetery, Chesterfield, Madison County, USA.
When did Amasa Makepeace death?
Amasa Makepeace death on 28 Feb 1848 in Madison County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 40.1116982
Longitude: -85.6095352

Family Members:

Parent

Peter Makepeace

(1730 - 1796)

Abigail Morey Makepeace

(1738 - 1816)

Spouse

Elizabeth “Betsey” Babbitt Makepeace

(1784 - 1858)

Siblings

Polly Makepeace Clapp

(1765 - 1842)

Deacon Lysander Makepeace

(1771 - 1859)

Children

Allen Makepeace

(1802 - 1871)

Amasa Makepeace Jr.

(1827 - 1877)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Otterbein Cemetery
Chesterfield, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1116982, -85.6095352

2. County Infirmary Cemetery
Chesterfield, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1114920, -85.6104040

3. Bronnenberg Cemetery
Chesterfield, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1169890, -85.6095670

4. Camp Chesterfield Memorial Gardens
Chesterfield, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1161960, -85.5967550

5. Dale Cemetery
Daleville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1208000, -85.5601000

6. Summit View Cemetery
Anderson, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1091780, -85.6623740

7. Nelson Cemetery
Richland Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1507988, -85.6271973

8. Maplewood Cemetery
Anderson, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1156006, -85.6643982

9. Vandevender Cemetery
Anderson, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0833015, -85.6699982

10. Clem Cemetery
Union Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0551720, -85.6099320

11. Saint Marys Cemetery
Anderson, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0952510, -85.6833230

12. Saunders Cemetery
Daleville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1207300, -85.5319650

13. Harmeson Cemetery
Anderson, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0801170, -85.6765170

14. Keesling Cemetery
Union Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0539500, -85.5861540

15. Curtis Cemetery
Richland Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1718500, -85.6179000

16. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Daleville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1563416, -85.5515900

17. Penniston Cemetery
Richland Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1594510, -85.6636630

18. Bucco Cemetery
Anderson, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0508003, -85.6549988

19. Gardens at Willowcrest Park
Anderson, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0633140, -85.6813210

20. Moonsville Cemetery
Richland Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1866989, -85.6022034

21. Hartman Cemetery
Richland Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1760810, -85.6630090

22. Pleasant Walk Cemetery
Anderson, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0650830, -85.6924260

23. Heagy Cemetery
Richland Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1940960, -85.5894180

24. Whetstone Cemetery
Anderson, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0539818, -85.6917953