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Amos “Ame” Watts

Birth	:	22 Jun 1863 Logan County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	23 Apr 1944 Murray, Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Maple Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8778020, -91.9354496
Plot	:	Section 8, Row 2, going north
Description	:	AMOS WATTS Amos Watts, son of Samuel and Sarah Watts was born near Bushnell, Logan county, Ill., June 22, 1863, and passed away Sunday April 23, 1944, at his son’s home in Murray, Iowa, where he had spent his last ten days. His age was 80 years, 10 months and 1 day. He had been in failing health since Dec., 1943, and seriously ill from a cardiac condition for about five weeks. He was one of a family of nine children, three passing away in infancy, William R., in 1932, Mary Catherine Evans in 1935, and John in 1942. Ame,... Read More	AMOS WATTS Amos Watts, son of Samuel and Sarah Watts was born near Bushnell, Logan county, Ill., June 22, 1863, and passed away Sunday April 23, 1944, at his son’s home in Murray, Iowa, where he had spent his last ten days. His age was 80 years, 10 months and 1 day. He had been in failing health since Dec., 1943, and seriously ill from a cardiac condition for about five weeks. He was one of a family of nine children, three passing away in infancy, William R., in 1932, Mary Catherine Evans in 1935, and John in 1942. Ame, as he was familiarly known, came with his parents to Van Buren county when two years of age and has since resided in this county. On February 15, 1893, he was united in marriage to Anna Stull of near Batavia, Iowa, and they went to housekeeping on a farm near Kilbourne, Iowa. In 1901 they moved to a farm two miles south of Birmingham where they resided until 1930 when they retired from farm life and moved into Birmingham. His interests remained on the farm for several years after retiring. To this union were born two children, Stanley of Murray, Iowa and Mary Jane of Lorimor, Iowa, who, with his wife were constantly at his beside for the past two weeks. Mr. Watts was converted and united with the Methodist church in early life at Kilbourne, Iowa, and more than 40 years ago transferred his membership to Birmingham Methodist church. He like his church and attended as long as his health permitted. Ame was a lover of his home, never caring to be away for anytime more than a few days. He was considerate of his family, always showing a great interest in their welfare. Honesty was his outstanding characteristic. His word was as good as his bond. He disliked any man who tried to cheat him. If he ever owed a man a cent, he wanted it paid. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife and two children, daughter-in-law, Fannie Watts, and three grandchildren, Mrs. Virginia Miller of Readlyn, Iowa, Lieut. David Watts, a member of the armed forces, and Vivian Watts of Lorimor. He leaves one great grandchild, Sherry Miller of Readlyn, Iowa. He also is survived by two brothers, Samuel B. of near Bentonsport, and Stephen of Vernon, Iowa, and many more distant relatives. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 36, at 2:00 p.m. at the Birmingham Methodist church conducted by Rev. R. T. Richards and Rev. H. C. Irvine. Music was furnished by Glenn and Floyd Williams accompanied by Mrs. A. G. Howard. The funeral was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Interment in Maple Hill cemetery. Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book B, page 35, Keosauqua Public Library; Keosauqua, IA

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Amos “Ame” Watts's memorial is located at: Maple Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA.
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Amos “Ame” Watts death on 23 Apr 1944 in Murray, Clarke County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.8778020
Longitude: -91.9354496

Family Members:

Parent

Samuel Watts

(1832 - 1906)

Sarah E. Richards Watts

(1835 - 1905)

Spouse

Susanna “Anna” Stull Watts

(1865 - 1956)

Siblings

Mary Kathern Watts Evans

(1855 - 1935)

Children

Stanley Stull Watts

(1894 - 1959)

Mary Jane Watts

(1896 - 1981)

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Coordinate: 40.8778020, -91.9354496

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Coordinate: 40.8788000, -91.9427000

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7. Winchester Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8499985, -91.9047012

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Coordinate: 40.9444008, -91.9049988

13. Fordyce Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8388000, -91.8556000

14. White Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8417015, -92.0203018

15. Wiley Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9087000, -91.8457000

16. Kilbourne Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8045000, -91.9705000

17. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

18. Miller Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8045000, -91.8905000

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Coordinate: 40.9589005, -91.9574966

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Coordinate: 40.7951500, -91.9681000

21. Wright Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9524000, -91.8728000

22. Gilbert Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7916926, -91.9779510

23. Rogers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7916800, -91.8890600

24. Trumbo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8166943, -91.8418354