Home > United States of America > Iowa > Wayne County > Allerton > Allerton Cemetery > Canfield A Desilva

Canfield A Desilva

Birth	:	27 Jun 1812
Death	:	27 Feb 1901
Burial	:	Allerton Cemetery, Allerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7202988, -93.3542023
Description	:	Transcribed from The Biographical and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa Originally published 1886, Inter-State Publishing Company, Chicago, IL Canfield A. DE SILVA was born in Schoharie County, New York, in 1812, living in his native county till 1835. The next seven years he spent mostly traveling through Kentucky and other States selling clocks. Owing to a severe fit of sickness which left his constitution much impaired, he went to Wisconsin to regain his health, the climate of that State being of much benefit to him. He lived in Wisconsin about twenty-nine years, residing in Iowa... Read More	Transcribed from The Biographical and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa Originally published 1886, Inter-State Publishing Company, Chicago, IL Canfield A. DE SILVA was born in Schoharie County, New York, in 1812, living in his native county till 1835. The next seven years he spent mostly traveling through Kentucky and other States selling clocks. Owing to a severe fit of sickness which left his constitution much impaired, he went to Wisconsin to regain his health, the climate of that State being of much benefit to him. He lived in Wisconsin about twenty-nine years, residing in Iowa County, where he was successfully engaged in farming and fruit culture. He was married in Wisconsin in February, 1843, to Amanda Thompson, a native of New York State, becoming acquainted with Mr. De Silva while visiting her sister in Wisconsin. To Mr. and Mrs. De Silva have been born thirteen children, four sons and nine daughters, of whom one daughter is deceased. The children are -- Olive A., wife of George W. Barrows, an attorney of Rapid City, Dakota, he and his wife being the publishers and proprietors of the Black Hills Weekly Democrat; Louisa M. Dean, wife of Cassius C. Dean, of Allerton; Mercy A., married Walter T. Bean, and died May 14, 1884, leaving her husband and one child; Thalia A., wife of Charles S. Litherbery, a farmer of Atchinson County, Missouri; Asher C., farmer, of Warren Township; Calla E., wife of John Bradfield, a farmer of Atchinson County, Missouri; Capitola, wife of George Latta, a wealthy farmer of Burt County, Nebraska; Fanny, wife of George Wright, farmer and fine stock-raiser, of Warren Township; Lincoln S., farmer, of Warren Township; Emma, wife of George Prettyman, of Atchinson County, Missouri; Mary, Walter and Ulysses J., unmarried, live with their parents. Mr. De Silva settled in Wayne County, Iowa, in May, 1870, his first purchase being on the northeast quarter of section 20, on which no improvements had been made. The first year of his residence here he broke 140 acres and fenced the place, and the following year enclosed the entire farm with a rail fence. His first home was a small frame dwelling, which he and his family occupied about five years, when he erected his present large and commodious residence. He has met with much success in his farming operations, and has increased his real estate to 440 acres of land in Warren Township, all of which is under cultivation. During the second year of his residence here he set out 600 apple-trees, fifty-four cherry trees, and about 600 grape-vines. He has a natural taste for fruit raising, and keeps his fine orchard in an excellent condition; his fruit for its general excellence cannot be surpassed. He has been a successful fruit-grower, and from this enterprise adds considerable to his annual income. In 1882 he received for his fruit not less than $700, and his income in 1885 amounted to almost as much. His orchard comprises principally apple, cherry and plum trees and grape-vines.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Canfield A Desilva's memorial?
Canfield A Desilva's memorial is located at: Allerton Cemetery, Allerton, Wayne County, USA.
When did Canfield A Desilva death?
Canfield A Desilva death on 27 Feb 1901 in
Where are the coordinates of the Canfield A Desilva's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7202988
Longitude: -93.3542023

Family Members:

Spouse

Amanda G Thompson Desilva

(1826 - 1903)

Children

Fannie Desilva Wright

(1859 - 1919)

Walter O Desilva

(1869 - 1949)

Joseph L DeSilva

(1872 - 1937)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Allerton Cemetery
Allerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7202988, -93.3542023

2. Hazel Dell Cemetery
Allerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7392006, -93.3861008

3. Corydon Cemetery
Corydon, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7500000, -93.3249969

4. Rankin Cemetery
Allerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6719017, -93.3360977

5. Greenlee Cemetery
Humeston, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7779900, -93.3911060

6. Richardson Chapel Cemetery
Harvard, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6694412, -93.2981262

7. Green Ridge Cemetery
Allerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6664009, -93.4261017

8. Shriver Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6808014, -93.2621994

9. Rush Cemetery
Cambria, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8065000, -93.3828000

10. Thomas Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6333008, -93.3099976

11. Shriver-Higley Cemetery
Clio, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7107000, -93.4777000

12. Moss Sturgeon Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6399994, -93.2861023

13. Ripper Cemetery
Corydon, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6957000, -93.2290000

14. Hogue Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8208000, -93.3468000

15. Kirby Cemetery
Cambria, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8146500, -93.4176900

16. Bollman Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7152600, -93.2088800

17. Banta Cemetery
Sewal, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6096992, -93.3103027

18. Cambria Cemetery
Cambria, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8377800, -93.3833300

19. Sharp Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6916700, -93.2002000

20. Clio Cemetery
Clio, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6341742, -93.4654947

21. Lacey Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7952995, -93.2136002

22. Shield Goff Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6674995, -93.5171967

23. Greer Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5833015, -93.3735962

24. Edmond Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5849991, -93.3193970