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Barbara Ellen Hess Gilreath

Birth	:	25 Oct 1855 Knox County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	9 Jan 1939 Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Lake View Cemetery, Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1543999, -98.5661011
Description	:	Death Of One Of City's And County's Oldest Persons: Mrs. William B. GILREATH, one of the few remaining founders of Lake Andes, died in her home, January 9, 1939. She had been in failing health for some time but was able to be up and was mentally alert to the last. She quietly slept away Monday morning. The funeral was held this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Presbyterian church. The Rev. A. R. ESCHLIMAN, Methodist minister of Wagner officiating. Internment made in the family lot in Lakeview cemetery. Six of her grandsons were pallbearers. Members of the Rebekah... Read More	Death Of One Of City's And County's Oldest Persons: Mrs. William B. GILREATH, one of the few remaining founders of Lake Andes, died in her home, January 9, 1939. She had been in failing health for some time but was able to be up and was mentally alert to the last. She quietly slept away Monday morning. The funeral was held this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Presbyterian church. The Rev. A. R. ESCHLIMAN, Methodist minister of Wagner officiating. Internment made in the family lot in Lakeview cemetery. Six of her grandsons were pallbearers. Members of the Rebekah lodge gave their memorial service. Mrs. GILREATH and her husband came to Lake Andes when the town started, in fact they were here for the first lot sale and have always stood for the advancement and best interests of the community. They were builders and leave many friends who honor their memory. Mrs. GILREATH was a person of decision and courage and helped whatever cause she challenged by her clear thinking and integrity. She was active in church and civic organizations until a few years ago when her health began failing but her spirit remained an inspiration and she assisted any worthy cause in which she believed. Barbara Ellen HESS was born in Knox County, Ohio, October 25, 1855 and died at her home in Lake Andes, January 9, 1 939, at the age of 83 years, 2 months and 14 days. At the age of ten she moved with her parents to Ellston in Ringgold County, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood and was united in marriage to William B. GILREATH, January 1, 1875. To this union were born five children, two of whom, James W. and Hoyle H. died several years ago and Mr. GILREATH died January 16, 1932. The family came to Lake Andes in March, 1905 and this has been their home during the succeeding 34 years. On January 1, 1925 this venerable couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home in this city. Mrs. GILREATH was a charter member of the Lake Andes Order of Eastern Star and of the local Rebekah lodge, No. 181 , having previously joined the Rebekah lodge No. 515 of Grand River, Iowa. Members of the immediate family who survive are her daughter, Odetta (Mrs. Charles Oscar) VANDERPOOL and son W. Lloyd GILREATH both of Lake Andes and a son Clay GILREATH in Santa Monica, California. There are 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Mrs. GILREATH leaves _ sisters and 2 brothers. (Lake Andes Way, Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, January, 1939)

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Barbara Ellen Hess Gilreath's memorial is located at: Lake View Cemetery, Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA.
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Barbara Ellen Hess Gilreath death on 9 Jan 1939 in Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.1543999
Longitude: -98.5661011

Family Members:

Spouse

William Barton Gilreath

(1851 - 1932)

Children

Odetta Gilreath Vanderpool

(1877 - 1967)

James Weaver Gilreath

(1880 - 1916)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lake View Cemetery
Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1543999, -98.5661011

2. Saint Marks Catholic Cemetery
Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1537900, -98.5667700

3. Saint Phillips Episcopal Cemetery
Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1442800, -98.5263500

4. West Lake Andes Cemetery
Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1991997, -98.5841980

5. ZCBJ Cemetery
Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1111300, -98.5058300

6. Riverview Cemetery
Pickstown, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0681523, -98.5199268

7. German Methodist Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2508400, -98.5652300

8. Cohee Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2510986, -98.5639038

9. Cedar Presbyterian Cemetery
Pickstown, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0803400, -98.4796700

10. Old Fort Randall Cemetery
Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0424995, -98.5693970

11. Jackson Township Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1906600, -98.7261060

12. Pleasant Lawn Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2419014, -98.6875000

13. Saint Ann's Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2419014, -98.6893997

14. Saint Ann's Catholic Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2090000, -98.7262000

15. Randall Valley Cemetery
Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0278015, -98.6160965

16. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2861700, -98.5256300

17. German Reform Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2860985, -98.4610977

18. East Lake Andes Lutheran Cemetery
Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1871986, -98.3475037

19. Ducharme Cemetery
Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1652985, -98.8069000

20. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Marty, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9968987, -98.4261017

21. Jasper Cemetery
Geddes, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2838300, -98.7550700

22. 1899 Cemetery
Wagner, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0382300, -98.3480800

23. Gross Cemetery
Gross, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9514008, -98.5742035

24. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9878620, -98.7328110