Birth : 27 Jul 1897 Oto, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Death : 20 May 1921 Oto, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial : Mount Saint Joseph Cemetery, Anthon, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate : 42.3812510, -95.8818340
Description : 2nd child born to:
Sylvester Coyne & Catherine O'Connell

Bernard Coyne, an Eunuchoidal Giant [daddy long legs syndrome], was one of the tallest men in the world and mention was made of him in the Guiness Book of World Records.

He lived with his family in the tiny town of Oto, Woodbury Co., Iowa. At this time - 2006 - the quaint town still maintains a population of only about 100 residents.

In 1918, Bernard was rejected for military service in the U.S. Army, undoubtedly because of his extreme heighth and other contributing problems stemming from the medical syndrome with which he was born.... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Bernard A. Coyne's memorial?

    Bernard A. Coyne's memorial is located at: Mount Saint Joseph Cemetery, Anthon, Woodbury County, USA.

  • When did Bernard A. Coyne death?

    Bernard A. Coyne death on 20 May 1921 in Oto, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Bernard A. Coyne's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.3812510
    Longitude: -95.8818340

Family Members:

Parent

Siblings

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Loretta Coyne Kvidera

(1894 - 1957)

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Thomas John Coyne

(1900 - 1994)

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Hugh M. Coyne

(1902 - 1980)

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Maurice Sylvester Coyne

(1908 - 1993)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Saint Joseph Cemetery
Anthon, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3812510, -95.8818340

2. Oak Hill Cemetery
Anthon, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3953018, -95.8731003

3. Lucky Valley Cemetery
Anthon, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3816986, -95.9417038

4. Wolf Creek Township Cemetery
Anthon, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4033700, -95.9411600

5. Pleasant Hill Baptist Cemetery
Anthon, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4148300, -95.9420000

6. Peiro-Bethel Cemetery
Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3355103, -95.9762115

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Oto, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2955458, -95.8758426

8. Fairfield Cemetery
Correctionville, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4710999, -95.9210968

9. Oto Cemetery
Oto, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2764015, -95.9032974

10. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Midway, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3667500, -95.7281500

11. Rock Cemetery
Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4132996, -95.7288971

12. Correctionville Cemetery
Correctionville, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4728012, -95.7705994

13. Flemming Family Farm Cemetery
Correctionville, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4888000, -95.7958000

14. Westfork Township Cemetery
Climbing Hill, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3399990, -96.0773130

15. Greenwood Cemetery
Pierson, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5318985, -95.8600006

16. Wellington Cemetery
Smithland, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2220000, -95.8993000

17. Hollister Cemetery
Smithland, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2219009, -95.8989029

18. Little Sioux Township Cemetery
Smithland, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2233009, -95.9313965

19. Cushing Cemetery
Cushing, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4658012, -95.6928024

20. German City Cemetery
Holly Springs, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2695000, -96.0479000

21. Willow Cemetery
Holly Springs, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2705994, -96.0588989

22. Good Hope Cemetery
Pierson, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5391998, -95.7885971

23. Arlington Cemetery
Moville, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4968987, -96.0575027

24. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Danbury, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2498660, -95.7189930