Birth : 28 Aug 1793 New Jersey, USA
Death : 3 Jul 1879 Metamora, Franklin County, Indiana, USA
Burial : Riker Cemetery, Brookville, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate : 39.4494020, -85.0889840
Description : .........................................ARTEMUS RIKER..................................................................

DAR: Franklin County, Indiana marriage records, Part 1, page 17, lists; Artemus Riker to Jane Schoonover, March 26, 1818. They had 13 chidren.

Artemus Riker and Jane Schoonover, along with 7 of their children rest at this family pioneer cemetery. Their headstones no longer exist.
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The pioneer 'Riker Family Cemetery' on private property. Abandoned and destroyed from neglect and grazing cattle.
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Compiled/transcribed by Dennis W. McWhorter, 3'rd Great-Grandson.
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frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Artemus Riker's memorial?

    Artemus Riker's memorial is located at: Riker Cemetery, Brookville, Franklin County, USA.

  • When did Artemus Riker death?

    Artemus Riker death on 3 Jul 1879 in Metamora, Franklin County, Indiana, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Artemus Riker's memorial?

    Latitude: 39.4494020
    Longitude: -85.0889840

Family Members:

Spouse

...

Jane Schoonover Riker

(1801 - 1872)

Children

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Moses Riker

(1821 - 1904)

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David Riker

(1823 - 1836)

...

John Riker Sr.

(1826 - 1853)

...

Phebe Riker Conner

(1828 - 1870)

...

Jeremiah Riker

(1831 - 1835)

...

Joseph D. Riker

(1833 - 1835)

...

Oliver Riker

(1839 - 1924)

...

George Riker

(1841 - 1855)

...

Margaret E. Riker

(1843 - 1846)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riker Cemetery
Brookville, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4494020, -85.0889840

2. Collett Cemetery
Yellow Bank, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4417940, -85.0763440

3. Halstead Cemetery
Brookville, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4357010, -85.0788050

4. McKendrie Cemetery
Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4665590, -85.0927430

5. Longnecker Cemetery
Metamora, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4386000, -85.1086000

6. Wilson Cemetery
Yellow Bank, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4303000, -85.0683000

7. Calpha Cemetery
Brookville, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4260990, -85.0706760

8. Liberty Church Cemetery
Brookville Township, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4149720, -85.0920000

9. Warne Cemetery
Brookville, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4336000, -85.0472000

10. Stoops Cemetery
Brookville, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4249100, -85.0518900

11. Ebenezer Cemetery
Brookville, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4688988, -85.0464020

12. Metamora Cemetery
Metamora, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4516449, -85.1391296

13. Mobley Addition Church of Christ Cemetery
Metamora, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4508270, -85.1449950

14. Martin Cemetery
Brookville, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4189000, -85.0478000

15. Alley-Wolf Cemetery
Oak Forest, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4103150, -85.1222770

16. Vincent Cemetery
Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4281000, -85.0328000

17. Mountain Assembly Church of God Cemetery
Metamora, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4310200, -85.1504160

18. Murray Cemetery
Metamora, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4653000, -85.1569000

19. Duck Creek Stone Church Cemetery
Blooming Grove, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5047040, -85.1021030

20. Blooming Grove Cemetery
Blooming Grove, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5046730, -85.0640869

21. Maple Grove Cemetery
Brookville, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4216995, -85.0216980

22. Adams Cemetery
Laurel Township, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4536591, -85.1672592

23. Pettigrew Cemetery
Blooming Grove, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5022000, -85.0503000

24. Cupps Chapel Cemetery
Brookville, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4296303, -85.1640244