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Benjamin Johnson

Birth	:	3 Oct 1880 Cambridge, Story County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Aug 1947 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Palestine Cemetery, Huxley, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8770000, -93.5813000
Description	:	From Nevada Evening Journal August 29, 1947 (page 6) Last Rites for Benj. Johnson Held Saturday Cambridge, Aug. 29 Funeral service for Benjamin Johnson, 66, who passed away at his apartment in Des Moines Saturday night Aug. 24, was held at the Hamilton funeral home in Des Moines Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock with Rev. H. E. Jacobson of Huxley in charge. Two songs were sung "Lords Prayer" and "In The Garden." Beautiful floral offerings were contributed by relatives and friends also a number of gifts to missions. Burial was made in the Palestine cemetery where a... Read More	From Nevada Evening Journal August 29, 1947 (page 6) Last Rites for Benj. Johnson Held Saturday Cambridge, Aug. 29 Funeral service for Benjamin Johnson, 66, who passed away at his apartment in Des Moines Saturday night Aug. 24, was held at the Hamilton funeral home in Des Moines Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock with Rev. H. E. Jacobson of Huxley in charge. Two songs were sung "Lords Prayer" and "In The Garden." Beautiful floral offerings were contributed by relatives and friends also a number of gifts to missions. Burial was made in the Palestine cemetery where a host of relatives and friends had gathered to pay their last respect. Benjamin Johnson was born Oct. 3, 1880 in Cambridge, Iowa, the son of John O. and Martha Johnson of Cambridge, was baptized and confirmed. He attended Cambridge high school after the death of his parents. The past 36 years he had been living in Des Moines with the exception of the past three years he spent in Chicago doing construction work and at different places. Being of a roaming disposition he saw a large part of this country. Last spring his health failed him an he returned to Des Moines. When called for breakfast Sunday morning, 8 o'clock, he did not respond. When the door was opened to his room he was found dead on his bed. Upon investigation it was found death was due to heart failure. He is survived by three brothers and one sister, Henry and Tilden of Des Moines, Oliver of Cambridge, Mrs. E. G. Nelson of Sheldahl and a host of relatives and friends.

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Where is Benjamin Johnson's memorial?
Benjamin Johnson's memorial is located at: Palestine Cemetery, Huxley, Story County, USA.
When did Benjamin Johnson death?
Benjamin Johnson death on 24 Aug 1947 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Benjamin Johnson's memorial?
Latitude: 41.8770000
Longitude: -93.5813000

Family Members:

Parent

John O Johnson

(1840 - 1911)

Martha J Wicks Johnson

(1844 - 1907)

Siblings

(1872 - 1902)

(1875 - 1963)

(1878 - 1943)

(1886 - 1902)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Palestine Cemetery
Huxley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8770000, -93.5813000

2. Fjeldberg Cemetery
Huxley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8786011, -93.5997009

3. Ballard Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8999872, -93.5918840

4. Cambridge Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067600, -93.5424400

5. Lincoln Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9235992, -93.6097031

6. White Oak Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8347000, -93.5357000

7. Slater Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8713989, -93.6753006

8. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9468994, -93.5903015

9. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8780000, -93.6760000

10. Center Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8835983, -93.4835968

11. Keller Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8201590, -93.5116630

12. Bethany Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9366989, -93.6594009

13. Willie Coons Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8347950, -93.6783760

14. Sheldahl Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8507996, -93.6928024

15. Sheldahl Lutheran Cemetery
Palestine Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9071910, -93.6954800

16. Kelley Community Cemetery
Kelley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9496000, -93.6582000

17. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7948643, -93.6396396

18. Elkhart Cemetery
Elkhart, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7908648, -93.5166872

19. Brethren Cemetery
Elkhart, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7767500, -93.5506100

20. Ankeny Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 41.7653161, -93.6017400

21. Mount Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8352610, -93.4345230

22. Byers Cemetery
Elkhart, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7872009, -93.4781036

23. Story Memorial Gardens
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9933014, -93.6112976

24. Crocker Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7785988, -93.6778030