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Benjamin Franklin Bear

Birth	:	13 Feb 1832 Seneca County, New York, USA
Death	:	30 Jul 1908 Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Steamboat Rock Cemetery, Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4055000, -93.0618000
Description	:	Husband of Sarah Stewart. He has a GAR star indicating Civil War Service, but no record has been found. If you know what regiment he served in, please contact submitter. The following bio is from the History of Hardin County, Iowa Springfield, Ill: Union Publishing Company, 1883 but does not mention Civil War service. "B. F. Bear is one of the most enterprising and wide-awake men in the township. He came to Hardin county in the fall of 1864, and settled on section 13, Jackson township, where he now resides. As a farmer, Mr. Bear... Read More	Husband of Sarah Stewart. He has a GAR star indicating Civil War Service, but no record has been found. If you know what regiment he served in, please contact submitter. The following bio is from the History of Hardin County, Iowa Springfield, Ill: Union Publishing Company, 1883 but does not mention Civil War service. "B. F. Bear is one of the most enterprising and wide-awake men in the township. He came to Hardin county in the fall of 1864, and settled on section 13, Jackson township, where he now resides. As a farmer, Mr. Bear has been a success, as he now owns 270 acres of well improved land. His political relations are with the Democratic party, and he has held local offices. Mr. Bear is possessed of more than ordinary intelligence, public spirited and highly respected wherever known. He was born in Seneca county, N. Y., on the 13th day of February, 1832, his parents being Sam'l and Sarah Bear; and he resided in his native State until 1854, when he started westward, stopping about eighteen months in Carroll county, Ill. He then came to Iowa, entered 200 acres of land in Buchanan county, and cultivated the same until he came to Hardin county. He was married in 1855 to Miss Sarah Stewart, a native of Steuben county, N. Y. They have had six children, four of whom are now living -- Francis E., Andrew J., James E. and Sarah H." _________________________ From his Greatgreatgranddaughter, Marilyn Yoder: Benjamin F. Bear may have a GAR star, but he was not actually a soldier. He "commenced working for the government as a teamster at the Peola Post under Captain Grimes" (from his diary - which I transcribed a number of years ago). So, he was a teamster, in charge of the mules and wagons. He later became a wagon master.

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Where is Benjamin Franklin Bear's memorial?
Benjamin Franklin Bear's memorial is located at: Steamboat Rock Cemetery, Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, USA.
When did Benjamin Franklin Bear death?
Benjamin Franklin Bear death on 30 Jul 1908 in Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Benjamin Franklin Bear's memorial?
Latitude: 42.4055000
Longitude: -93.0618000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Sarah Ellen Stewart Bear

(1834 - 1890)

Children

Francis Ella Bear Craig

(1858 - 1913)

Andrew Jackson Bear

(1864 - 1920)

James E Bear

(1867 - 1918)

Sarah H Bear

(1872 - 1885)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Steamboat Rock Cemetery
Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4055000, -93.0618000

2. Buckner Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3685989, -93.0453033

3. Ellsworth Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3651199, -93.0857129

4. East Lawn Memorial Garden
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3605300, -93.0727600

5. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3626000, -93.0905500

6. Eldora City Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3613014, -93.0876999

7. Hardin County Home Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3978004, -93.1524963

8. Eldora Training School Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3558000, -93.1291000

9. Jackson Township Cemetery
Owasa, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4219017, -93.1572037

10. Hazel Green Cemetery
Ackley, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4780998, -93.0905991

11. First Christian Reformed Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4338989, -92.9633026

12. Kidwiler Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4571991, -93.1492004

13. East Friesland Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4858017, -93.0046997

14. Oakwood Cemetery
Owasa, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4500008, -93.1731033

15. Xenia Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3119011, -93.0781021

16. Sheller Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3678017, -92.9439011

17. German Township Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4996000, -93.0095000

18. Shiloh Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4306000, -92.9256000

19. Wellsburg Reformed Church Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4344900, -92.9231240

20. Melrose Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3255997, -92.9558029

21. Francisco Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2888985, -93.0456009

22. Rough Woods Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3582993, -93.2091980

23. Saint Peters Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5027000, -92.9676000

24. Pleasant Chapel Community Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3156013, -93.1883011