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Benjamin F. Herr

Birth	:	3 Jul 1839 Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	19 Aug 1924 West Liberty, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	St. Mary Magdalene Churchyard, Hucknall, Ashfield District, England
Coordinate	:	53.0390630, -1.2058330
Plot	:	Sec A Lot 32 Space 2
Description	:	Rank: Private Unit: IA 11 Inf D G.A.R; enl 16 Sep 1861 age 22 res Wilton Muscatine IA; m.o. 17 Oct 1864 Galesville AL Based on enlistment participated in Battle of Shiloh Apr 6-7, 1862. Siege of Corinth,MS Apr 29 – May 30, 1862. Battle of Corinth Oct 3-4, 1862. Battle of Port Gibson, Raymond, Jackson, Champion's Hill, Big Black River Crossing, May 1863. Assault on Ft Beauregard, Vicksburg May 19 and 22, 1863. Siege of Vicksburg and Jackson,MS May-Jul, 1863. Battles of Kenesaw Mt, Nickajack Creek, Atlanta. siege of Atlanta, battles of Jonesboro and Lovejoy Station Jun – Aug 1864).... Read More	Rank: Private Unit: IA 11 Inf D G.A.R; enl 16 Sep 1861 age 22 res Wilton Muscatine IA; m.o. 17 Oct 1864 Galesville AL Based on enlistment participated in Battle of Shiloh Apr 6-7, 1862. Siege of Corinth,MS Apr 29 – May 30, 1862. Battle of Corinth Oct 3-4, 1862. Battle of Port Gibson, Raymond, Jackson, Champion's Hill, Big Black River Crossing, May 1863. Assault on Ft Beauregard, Vicksburg May 19 and 22, 1863. Siege of Vicksburg and Jackson,MS May-Jul, 1863. Battles of Kenesaw Mt, Nickajack Creek, Atlanta. siege of Atlanta, battles of Jonesboro and Lovejoy Station Jun – Aug 1864). Pursuit of Hood into Alabama. (Oct 1 -26). ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 286 B. F. HERR....The old soldiers of Muscatine county are honored not only for the part they bravely performed in upholding the stars and stripes, but also for their work in the development of this region. Not a few of the most prominent men now living in the county have worn the blue, among them B. F. Herr, of Wapsinonoc township, who has reached the age of seventy-two years and has been actively identified with agricultural interests ever since he was old enough to hold the handles of a plow. He was born in Montgomery county, Ohio, July 3, 1839, a son of Christian and Susanna ( Stiver ) Herr, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania. They removed to Ohio in 1820 and the father built a log cabin on a timber farm, where he made his home for thirty-seven years. His wife died in 1853 and he subsequently came to Muscatine county, where he passed away in 1890 at the age of eighty-four years. There were six children in their family, four of whom are now living. B. F. Herr received his early eductaion in the district schools and when not busy with his books assisted his father in clearing the farm and cultivating the fields. At the age of seventeen he started out to make his way in the world on his own account, and in 1857 arrived at Muscatine, Iowa, his first employment being in breaking the prairie with six yoke of oxen. In 1861 he responded to the call of President Lincoln and enlisted in Company D, Eleventh Iowa Infantry, in which he faithfully served for three years. At the battle of Shiloh he was wounded in the side and also in the right ankle, but was not permanently disabled, as he participated in the siege of Vicksburg, the battle of Corinth, and in the advance under General Sherman to Atlanta, being present at a number of the most important battles and engagements of the war. After the close of the Rebellion he received his honorable discharge in Alabama. He returned to Iowa and has been continuously engaged in farming in Muscatine county, spending three years, however, from 1874 to 1877, on a farm which he purchased in Johnson county. After disposing of that place he bought land on section 18, Wapsinonoc township, upon which he made his home for seven years, when he sold out and purchased the farm which is now the home place. It is located on section 21, Wapsinonoc township, and consists of one hundred and sixty acres, which he has improved and provided with a neat residence and other buildings, all of which are kept in excellent repair. He makes a specialty of raising stock for the market. On the 16th of September, 1866, Mr. Herr was united in marriage to Miss REBECCA WILSON, a daughter of DAVID WILSON, a record of whom is found elsewhere in this work. Four children have blessed this union, namely: FANNIE B., now the wife of Ed Wells, of Johnson county; GEORGE W.; BERTHA E., at home; and CARRIE M., the wife of ED JAMES of Johnson county. GEORGE W, the only son of our subject, was born March 12, 1870. He received the advantages of a good common-school education and continued upon the home farm, of which he now has charge. He was married February 20,1895, to Miss HATTIE M VERRY, who was born in Muscatine county, August 26, 1872, a daughter of WILLIAM VERRY AND JANE WATKINS , both of whom are now deceased. Two children blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Herr, VERNA L., born March 8, 1896, and CLIFFORD E., who was born January 27, 1898. The beloved wife and mother was called away December 15, 1898, and her remains were interred in the West Liberty cemetery. George W. Herr gives his support to the republican party and has served to the general satisfaction of the people as assessor of his township and also as a member of the school board. He is recognized as one of the energetic and successful farmers of his section. B. F. Herr, although now at an age when many men seek to lay aside the cares of business, still takes an active interest in affairs. He has always borne an excellent reputation for honesty and fidelity to every trust and has the satisfaction of knowing that through his labors he and his family are amply provided for so far as finances are concerned. Ever since he arrived at voting age he has been a pronounced supporter of the republican party. He is a stanch friend of education and served for nineteen years as a member of the school board, also filling other public offices whose responsibilities he discharged with the same faithfulness that he has ever displayed in the administration of his own affairs. He and his family are valued members of the Methodist church.

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Where is Benjamin F. Herr's memorial?
Benjamin F. Herr's memorial is located at: St. Mary Magdalene Churchyard, Hucknall, Ashfield District, England.
When did Benjamin F. Herr death?
Benjamin F. Herr death on 19 Aug 1924 in West Liberty, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Benjamin F. Herr's memorial?
Latitude: 53.0390630
Longitude: -1.2058330

Family Members:

Parent

Christian Herr

(1806 - 1890)

Spouse

Rebecca Rose Wilson Herr

(1847 - 1922)

Siblings

Daniel Herr

(1847 - 1911)

Children

(1867 - 1944)

(1870 - 1954)

(1876 - 1959)

(1878 - 1963)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. St. Mary Magdalene Churchyard
Hucknall, Ashfield District, England
Coordinate: 53.0390630, -1.2058330

2. Hucknall Cemetery
Hucknall, Ashfield District, England
Coordinate: 53.0293427, -1.1988190

3. St. James Churchyard
Papplewick, Gedling Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.0582060, -1.1872990

4. Newstead Hucknall Road Cemetery
Newstead, Gedling Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.0651470, -1.2298350

5. St. Mary the Virgin Churchyard
Newstead, Gedling Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.0688200, -1.2273000

6. All Saints Churchyard
Annesley, Ashfield District, England
Coordinate: 53.0662300, -1.2501190

7. Newstead Abbey
Newstead, Gedling Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.0783450, -1.1931120

8. Northern Cemetery
Bulwell, Nottingham Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 52.9979840, -1.2077900

9. Annesley and Felley
Annesley, Ashfield District, England
Coordinate: 53.0771910, -1.2407140

10. St. Mary's Churchyard
Greasley, Broxtowe Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.0201100, -1.2720500

11. Redhill Cemetery
Arnold, Nottingham Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 53.0066910, -1.1382950

12. Kingsway New Cemetery
Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Ashfield District, England
Coordinate: 53.0917070, -1.2422500

13. Kingsway Old Cemetery
Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Ashfield District, England
Coordinate: 53.0936690, -1.2427970

14. St. Leodegarius Churchyard
Old Basford, Nottingham Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 52.9794240, -1.1778650

15. Basford Cemetery
Old Basford, Nottingham Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 52.9799700, -1.1725900

16. St. Mary's Churchyard
Eastwood, Broxtowe Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.0166227, -1.3084371

17. Eastwood Cemetery
Eastwood, Broxtowe Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.0115814, -1.3073300

18. St. Wilfrid's Churchyard Extension
Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Ashfield District, England
Coordinate: 53.0975000, -1.2693400

19. All Saints Church
Strelley, Broxtowe Borough, England
Coordinate: 52.9737900, -1.2470340

20. St. John's Carrington Churchyard
Nottingham, Nottingham Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 52.9755350, -1.1506790

21. Tithe Green Burial Ground
Calverton, Gedling Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.0672540, -1.0949290

22. St Mary of the Purification Churchyard
Blidworth, Newark and Sherwood District, England
Coordinate: 53.0946620, -1.1269380

23. St. Mary's Churchyard
Jacksdale, Ashfield District, England
Coordinate: 53.0577660, -1.3326300

24. St John's Church, Aldercar
Amber Valley Borough, England
Coordinate: 53.0266800, -1.3360000