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August F Benning

Birth	:	11 Jul 1841
Death	:	10 Feb 1908 Leando, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Leando Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8269005, -92.0883026
Description	:	(C. W. V.) Co. L. 21st Mr. Inft. T. J. Mutt Post #301 August F. Benning, born July 11th, 1841, at Plane, Germany, died February 10, 1908, at Leando, Iowa. At the age of eleven, his parents immigrated to Canada, settling near Preston. After a few years they moved to the U. S., locating near Pulaski, Davis county, Iowa. After a few years' residence there they moved to Van Buren county, where he has since been a continuous resident, excepting two years in Missouri. On January 25th, 1862, he enlisted in the 21st regiment volunteer infantry at Memphis, Mo, and... Read More	(C. W. V.) Co. L. 21st Mr. Inft. T. J. Mutt Post #301 August F. Benning, born July 11th, 1841, at Plane, Germany, died February 10, 1908, at Leando, Iowa. At the age of eleven, his parents immigrated to Canada, settling near Preston. After a few years they moved to the U. S., locating near Pulaski, Davis county, Iowa. After a few years' residence there they moved to Van Buren county, where he has since been a continuous resident, excepting two years in Missouri. On January 25th, 1862, he enlisted in the 21st regiment volunteer infantry at Memphis, Mo, and proved himself a faithful soldier in the service of his country, taking part in the battles of Wilson Creek, Nashville, Shilo and several others of importance. He was taken prisoner at Shilo, April 6th, 1862, but was exchanged in December of the same years. After serving his country faithfully for over three years, he was mustered out with an honorable discharge, February 11th, 1865, at Eastport, Miss. He was married October 27, 1870, to Miss Margaret Scherer of Van Buren county, Iowa. To this union were born four children: Lena, who died in infancy, Bertha, Charles and Clarence, all being with him through his sickness to the last. All that loving friends and neighbors could do did not save him from the relentless march of the dread disease dropsy... He united with the M.E. church at Leando about nineteen years ago, and remained a member till death. He was a devout christian man, loved and respected...Funeral services were conducted from the M.C. church by Rev. Jones at one o'clock, February 12, after which the remains were followed by a large crowd of friends and relatives to the Leando cemetery for interment. Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 240, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA

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August F Benning's memorial is located at: Leando Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA.
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August F Benning death on 10 Feb 1908 in Leando, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.8269005
Longitude: -92.0883026

Family Members:

Parent

Hans Julius Benning

(1800 - 1861)

Dora Benning

(1806 - 1893)

Spouse

Margaret Scherer Benning

(1845 - 1921)

Siblings

Mary Benning Holtz

(1828 - 1911)

Christian F Benning

(1844 - 1881)

Children

Lena Benning

(unknow - 1884)

Charles Benning

(1877 - 1965)

Clarence Clay Benning

(1880 - 1970)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Leando Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8269005, -92.0883026

2. Boyer Family Cemetery
Leando, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8333560, -92.1112885

3. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8563000, -92.0664000

4. Roush Cemetery
Chequest Township, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7872009, -92.0755997

5. Mount Moriah Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8710000, -92.0860000

6. White Chapel Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8417015, -92.0203018

7. Hissem Cemetery
Selma, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8030784, -92.1587902

8. Passmore Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8608017, -92.1549988

9. Valentine Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7743988, -92.0460968

10. Mathias Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8031000, -92.1681000

11. Groves Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7627983, -92.1130981

12. Hem Cemetery
Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8389015, -92.1785965

13. Chequest Miller Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7847200, -92.1641300

14. Spencer Farm Cemetery
Leando, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7847200, -92.1641300

15. Heidlebaugh Cemetery
Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8165800, -92.1933500

16. Iowaville Cemetery
Selma, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8861008, -92.1628036

17. Winsell Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9067001, -92.1247025

18. Gilbert Cemetery
Kilbourn, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7916926, -91.9779510

19. Kilbourne Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8045000, -91.9705000

20. Bethel Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8967018, -92.0056000

21. Cook Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7839000, -91.9778000

22. Wilson Family Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7951500, -91.9681000

23. Emerick Family Plot
Lebanon, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7305500, -92.1010000

24. Ten Eyck Cemetery
Pittsburg, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7282600, -92.0795000