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Armstead Mason Saunders

Birth	:	8 Aug 1830 Greene County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	7 Mar 1924 Anita, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Anita, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4514008, -94.7528000
Description	:	Armstead Mason Saunders, son of Harriet Knot and Sheeley Saunders was born near Xenia, Ohio, August 8, 18220 and died at Anita, March 7th, 1924, at the age of 93 years, 6 months and 29 days. On March 25th, 1855 he was united in marriage with Melissa Jane Thornburgh at Cedarville, Ohio. Nine children came to bless their home, of whom seven still survive, but two have passed away. The first was a little girl, named Jane, who died at the age of two years, and William Walter, a son, who drowned in 1878, at the age of 17 years. The surviving children... Read More	Armstead Mason Saunders, son of Harriet Knot and Sheeley Saunders was born near Xenia, Ohio, August 8, 18220 and died at Anita, March 7th, 1924, at the age of 93 years, 6 months and 29 days. On March 25th, 1855 he was united in marriage with Melissa Jane Thornburgh at Cedarville, Ohio. Nine children came to bless their home, of whom seven still survive, but two have passed away. The first was a little girl, named Jane, who died at the age of two years, and William Walter, a son, who drowned in 1878, at the age of 17 years. The surviving children are: Mrs. Eldora Brink of Corning, Iowa, Mrs. Nannie Wilson of Omaha, Nebraska, Mrs. Mary Duthie of Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Doshia Scholl of Anita, Iowa, Thorpe Saunders of Kansas City, Missouri, Thomas and Fred Saunders of Anita, Iowa. There are also four great-grandchildren. Mr. Saunders and his family moved from Ohio to Iowa in 1863 and settled in Mahaska county, where they lived for about 14 years. From Mahaska county they came to a farm in Cass county in 1878 where they lived until about 1915 when they moved into the town of Anita and lived with his son, Thomas up to the time of his death. The wife, Melissa Jane, passed away in May 1923. Mr. Saunders was a birthright member of the Friends Church, and early became active in that church. He was reared a Quaker but later became affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church. He cherished a deep reverence in his heart for the church as the house of the Lord. He was faithful in his attendance at the services as long as he could go. He seemed to find his chief joy in the things of the Holy Spirit. Like St. Paul, the apostle, he “kept his body under” and “brought it into subjection.” Those who lived nearest to him for many years say he never took the name of the Lord in vain nor used it lightly. He never drank intoxicating liquors, nor used tobacco. He never played a game of cards, not attended dances, not the theatre, not the movies. He early learned to love the things that go to make a good character. He proved by his own life that it is possible to live the life of a Christian in this world of sin and still be happy. He has left a great legacy to his children and his many friends in the memory of his own good character and Godly life. The world is poorer when a good man dies. Mr. Saunders will be greatly missed. He was quiet and retiring in his manner, always thoughtful for other people. He was unselfish and generous to a fault, always ready to share any blessings he had with those around him. Funeral services were held at the home of T.T. Saunders on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, and were conducted by Rev. B.W. McEldowney, pastor of the local M.E. church. Interment took place in Evergreen cemetery. From the Anita Tribune, 13 Mar 1924

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Armstead Mason Saunders's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Anita, Cass County, USA.
When did Armstead Mason Saunders death?
Armstead Mason Saunders death on 7 Mar 1924 in Anita, Cass County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.4514008
Longitude: -94.7528000

Family Members:

Spouse

Melissa Jane Thornburgh Saunders

(1837 - 1923)

Children

Willie M. Saunders

(1861 - 1878)

Thomas Thornburg Saunders

(1865 - 1943)

Alfred Grayson Saunders

(1867 - 1924)

Dosha Virginia Saunders Scholl

(1872 - 1953)

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