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Andrew Pedersen Myrah

Birth	:	23 Nov 1854 Akershus fylke, Norway
Death	:	10 Apr 1939 Canoe, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4221992, -91.6686020
Description	:	Andrew P. Myrah, 84, well known Canoe township farmer, died at his home Monday morning, April 10, at one o'clock. He had been ailing for several years, and was confined to his bed the last year and a half. Mr. Myrah was born in Hakedal, Norway, Nov. 22, 1854, a son of Peter H. and Else Erickson Myrah. He came to the United States with his parents in 1869. They came to Winneshiek county, Iowa, settling on a farm in Canoe township, where the son grew to manhood. He was married to Caroline Erickson at Ada, Minn., August 9, 1886.... Read More	Andrew P. Myrah, 84, well known Canoe township farmer, died at his home Monday morning, April 10, at one o'clock. He had been ailing for several years, and was confined to his bed the last year and a half. Mr. Myrah was born in Hakedal, Norway, Nov. 22, 1854, a son of Peter H. and Else Erickson Myrah. He came to the United States with his parents in 1869. They came to Winneshiek county, Iowa, settling on a farm in Canoe township, where the son grew to manhood. He was married to Caroline Erickson at Ada, Minn., August 9, 1886. Mr. Myrah took up a homestead near Ada, and the family home was there for about four years. They came to Winneshiek county in 1889, and established their home on a farm in Canoe township. Seven children were born to the union, Julius, Clarence, Elsie, Ida Amanda (deceased), Ingvald, Ida and Carl. The surviving children are Julius and Carl at home; Clarence, Pleasant township; Ida (Mrs. Albert Boe), Springfield township; Elsie (Mrs. Theo. Severson), Beach, N.D.; Ingvald, Austin, Minn. The wife and mother also survive. One sister, Mrs. Christine Stennes of Hendrum, Minn. and seven grandchildren also survive. Mr. Myrah was one of Winnehiek county's most highly respected citizens. He was honest in his dealings with his fellowmen and was everywhere known as a honorable and upright man. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones in their loss. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at one o'clock from the Fjelstul Funeral Home and at two o'clock from the Big Canoe church. Rev. T.O. Tolo will officiate and interment will be in the Big Canoe cemetery. 2nd Obituary Decorah Journal, April 13, 1939 Funeral services are being held this (Thursday) afternoon for Andrew P. Myrah, 84, at the Fjelstul Funeral home at 1 P.M. and at the Big Canoe church at 2 P.M., the Rev. T.O. Tolo officiating. Burial will be in the Big Canoe cemetery. Mr. Myrah died at his home in Canoe township, Monday morning. He had been in frail health for several years and for the past year and a half had been in bed. He was born in Hakkedal, Norway, Nov. 22, 1854, the son of Peter and Else Erickson Myrah. He came with his parents to the United States and Canoe township, Winneshiek county in 1869. Caroline Erickson became his bride Aug. 9, 1886, at Ada, Minnesota. For four years they lived near Ada and then moved to Canoe township. They were the parents of seven children, Julius, Clarence, Elsie, Ida, Amanda (deceased), Ingvald, Ida, and Carl. Besides his wife, Mr. Myrah is survived by the following children: Julius and Carl at home; Clarence, Pleasant township; Mrs. Albert Boe, Springfield township; Mrs. Theodore Severson, Beach, N.D. and Ingvald, Austin, Minn. Mr. Myrah also is survived by one sister, Mrs. Christine Stennes of Hendrum, Minn., and seven grandchildren. Pall bearers at his funeral were Olaus Erickson, Ingebret Erickson, Stanton Erickson, Harry R. Erickson, Albert Blegen, and Johnny Ellingson, all of whom are nephews.

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Andrew Pedersen Myrah's memorial is located at: Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Andrew Pedersen Myrah death?
Andrew Pedersen Myrah death on 10 Apr 1939 in Canoe, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.4221992
Longitude: -91.6686020

Family Members:

Parent

Peder Hanson Myrah

(1818 - 1913)

Spouse

Caroline Erickson Myrah

(1862 - 1941)

Siblings

Gustave Pederson Myrah

(1854 - 1930)

Children

Peter Julius Myrah

(1887 - 1978)

Clarence Nathan Myrah

(1890 - 1968)

Ida Amanda Myrah

(1894 - 1896)

Ingvald Adolph Myrah

(1897 - 1987)

Ida Christine Myrah Boe

(1899 - 1992)

Carl Theodore Myrah

(1902 - 1994)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4221992, -91.6686020

2. Big Canoe Norwegian Methodist Cemetery
Highlandville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4220000, -91.6600000

3. Stoen Farm Cemetery
Highland Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4333042, -91.6584802

4. Locust Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4211006, -91.7303009

5. Egge Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4682999, -91.6600037

6. Locust Lane Salem Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4077988, -91.7331009

7. Iowa River Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4211006, -91.6010971

8. Highland Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4892006, -91.6703033

9. Canoe Ridge Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3537000, -91.6577000

10. Springwater Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3792000, -91.7431030

11. Hesper Pioneer Cemetery
Hesper, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4610100, -91.7531000

12. Swenson Farm Cemetery
Highland Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4916368, -91.6223674

13. Waterloo Ridge Cemetery
Dorchester, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4855614, -91.5999985

14. OHare Place Cemetery
Quandahl, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4083060, -91.5584762

15. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

16. Canoe German Methodist Church Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3529000, -91.7358000

17. West Waterloo Ridge Cemetery
Quandahl, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4916371, -91.6001443

18. Hesper Lutheran Cemetery
Hesper, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4829250, -91.7673250

19. Hesper Public Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4840000, -91.7710000

20. Wilson-Smalley Cemetery
Hesper Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4432000, -91.7996000

21. Russell Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3608017, -91.7885971

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
Waterloo Township, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4672012, -91.5306015

23. Saint Johns Methodist Cemetery
Dorchester, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4695000, -91.5303000

24. Saint Marys Catholic Church Cemetery
Hanover Township, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3694000, -91.5250015