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Bessie Harper Slayback

Birth	:	10 Jul 1893 Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Oct 1918 Bloomfield, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7466316, -95.7143936
Plot	:	2nd Add, Blk 2. row 13
Description	:	William H. Harper was the oldest son of John K. and Eliza J. (Hunt) Harper. Bessie Harper was born 10 July 1893 near Woodbine, Iowa, the daughter of William H. Harper and Ricca Nelk. Bessie Harper became the bride of Herman Slayback on Wednesday, December 19, 1917 at 12 o’clock at the home of her parents, Willie and Ricca Harper, with about 150 guests in attendance. Her bridal gown was pale blue silk with a veil of white net held in place by lilies of the valley. She was attended by her... Read More	William H. Harper was the oldest son of John K. and Eliza J. (Hunt) Harper. Bessie Harper was born 10 July 1893 near Woodbine, Iowa, the daughter of William H. Harper and Ricca Nelk. Bessie Harper became the bride of Herman Slayback on Wednesday, December 19, 1917 at 12 o’clock at the home of her parents, Willie and Ricca Harper, with about 150 guests in attendance. Her bridal gown was pale blue silk with a veil of white net held in place by lilies of the valley. She was attended by her cousin, Creola Burch, who wore white silk. Both young ladies carried white roses. Bennie Grinnell acted as Herman’s groomsman. A reception was held the following evening at the home of the groom’s mother, Mrs. D. W. Dunkle —Herman Slayback and Bessie Harper, Wedding Day, 19 Dec 1917. Within the next few months, Bessie and Herman made their home in his hometown of Bloomfield, Nebraska. Less than ten months after their wedding, the newlyweds would both become victims of one of history’s darkest moments – the Influenza Epidemic of 1918. Herman was the first to succumb. He passed away in Bloomfield on October 15, 1918 at the age of 29. While his remains were brought to Woodbine, Iowa for burial, Bessie was left at home seriously ill with influenza and pneumonia, with her mother at her side. Bessie died October 18, three days after the death of her husband, at the age of 25 years. She is buried beside her husband in the Woodbine cemetery

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Where is Bessie Harper Slayback's memorial?
Bessie Harper Slayback's memorial is located at: Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Harrison County, USA.
When did Bessie Harper Slayback death?
Bessie Harper Slayback death on 18 Oct 1918 in Bloomfield, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Bessie Harper Slayback's memorial?
Latitude: 41.7466316
Longitude: -95.7143936

Family Members:

Parent

William Henry Harper

(1856 - 1945)

Fredricka “Ricka” Nelk Harper

(1858 - 1939)

Spouse

Sherman Slayback

(1889 - 1918)

Siblings

Ernest Albert Harper

(1885 - 1975)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7466316, -95.7143936

2. Biglers Grove Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7327995, -95.7786026

3. Benjamin Purcell Cemetery
Allen, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7694328, -95.7794523

4. Mefferd Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7132200, -95.6576200

5. Cowan-Pardee Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6976500, -95.6765000

6. Greenwood Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6729660, -95.7257690

7. Silver Hill Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6897011, -95.7919006

8. Jesse Purcell Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7431000, -95.8232000

9. Logan Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6487579, -95.7843170

10. Ellison Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6561012, -95.6260986

11. Hawkins Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6458800, -95.6355000

12. Bethel Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

13. Henderson Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6257000, -95.6794000

14. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Dunlap, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8446999, -95.5939026

15. Valley View Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8647003, -95.6252975

16. Magnolia Cemetery
Magnolia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6903000, -95.8799973

17. Saint Bridgets Cemetery
Magnolia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6915660, -95.8812480

18. Manteno Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

19. Doyle Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

20. Harris Grove Cemetery
Beebeetown, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5782928, -95.7262192

21. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

22. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

23. Calhoun Cemetery
Calhoun, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6391983, -95.8938980

24. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020