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Benjamin F. Cruzen

Birth	:	24 Apr 1845 Greene County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	19 Apr 1933 Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3058014, -92.6333008
Inscription	:	Veteran, Co. E., 33rd Infantry of Iowa
Description	:	Benjamin F. Cruzen was the youngest son of Hervey Cruzen and Asenath Walthall, and was born in Greene County, Ohio. He migrated with his parents and siblings to Mahaska County, Iowa in 1849. Benjamin was the last surviving member of Co. E, 33rd Iowa Infantry. He enlisted on July 21, 1862 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and fought with the 33rd through campaigns in Arkansas, including the Battle of Helena known by the soldiers as "Hell in Arkansas". He was severely wounded April 30, 1864 at the Battle of Jenkins Ferry. Originally listed on company reports as killed in action, he was later... Read More	Benjamin F. Cruzen was the youngest son of Hervey Cruzen and Asenath Walthall, and was born in Greene County, Ohio. He migrated with his parents and siblings to Mahaska County, Iowa in 1849. Benjamin was the last surviving member of Co. E, 33rd Iowa Infantry. He enlisted on July 21, 1862 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and fought with the 33rd through campaigns in Arkansas, including the Battle of Helena known by the soldiers as "Hell in Arkansas". He was severely wounded April 30, 1864 at the Battle of Jenkins Ferry. Originally listed on company reports as killed in action, he was later found to have been taken prisoner and spent ten months in the Confederate prison at Camp Ford, near Tyler, Texas. He was repatriated and subsequently mustered out May 22, 1865 at Davenport, Iowa. Following the war, he returned to Mahaska County and, on October 12, 1866, married Harriett Mary Lamborn, daughter of Jacob Lamborn and Polly Hollister. Harriett was his step-sister (Polly had remarried in 1860 to Benjamin's widowed father Hervey after Jacob's death). Benjamin and Harriett reared four sons - Marion Jacob (MJ), John Lewis, Carlton Benjamin, and George Thomas, plus a daughter Cora Asenath.

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Benjamin F. Cruzen's memorial is located at: Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA.
When did Benjamin F. Cruzen death?
Benjamin F. Cruzen death on 19 Apr 1933 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.3058014
Longitude: -92.6333008

Family Members:

Parent

Hervey Cruzen

(1810 - 1886)

Asenath Walthall Cruzen

(1815 - 1859)

Spouse

Harriett Mary Lamborn Cruzen

(1850 - 1935)

Siblings

Hamilton Cruzen

(1832 - 1896)

Lewis Cruzen

(1835 - 1914)

Elizabeth J Cruzen Trout

(1839 - 1918)

Ella Asenath Cruzen Aber

(1861 - 1914)

Laura Content Cruzen Jamison

(1864 - 1914)

Children

Marion Jacob Cruzen

(1867 - 1956)

George Thomas Cruzen

(1891 - 1984)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Forest Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3058014, -92.6333008

2. Saint Marys Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3035000, -92.6328000

3. White Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3111000, -92.6473999

4. Oskaloosa Friends Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3097000, -92.6507034

5. Center Grove Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3196526, -92.6456680

6. University Park Cemetery
University Park, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2880550, -92.6187670

7. Spring Creek Friends Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3115580, -92.6030270

8. Chew Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3166718, -92.6668596

9. McGlasson Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2559700, -92.6499270

10. McDonald Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2964590, -92.5630870

11. Prine Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3280983, -92.7071991

12. Beacon Cemetery
Beacon, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2778015, -92.7080994

13. Carpenter Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2416745, -92.6279704

14. Bloomfield Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2647018, -92.5653000

15. Madison Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3577995, -92.6881027

16. Evans Cemetery
Evans, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3027802, -92.7269363

17. Henness Cemetery
Givin, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2416992, -92.7022018

18. Ruby Cemetery
Lacey, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3633320, -92.5527550

19. Woods Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3941994, -92.6128006

20. Muchakinock Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2163696, -92.6466751

21. DeLong-Delashmutt Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2560005, -92.7460022

22. Butler Cemetery
Leighton, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3100014, -92.7643967

23. County Home Cemetery
Leighton, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2818985, -92.7677994

24. Wymore Cemetery
Rose Hill, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3499985, -92.5069427