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Cecile Love “Cecil” Bates

Birth	:	31 Mar 1903 Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Apr 1906 Beckwith, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0138600, -91.9562100
Plot	:	2nd.059
Description	:	Daughter of James K. Bates and Lucy Matilda Workman Bates. Note: The headstone inscription and a printed funeral card found is clearly "Cecile" for the first name, but the obituaries and other sources for this child and at least one parent all use "Cecil" for the first name. In light of the tendancy of newspaper obits to have names spelled wrong, will use "Cecile" for the first name on this memorial with "Cecil" as the nickname. That complies with FindAGrave guideline that prefer inscription names to be used unless clearly proven to be otherwise. Her inscription is at the far bottom... Read More	Daughter of James K. Bates and Lucy Matilda Workman Bates. Note: The headstone inscription and a printed funeral card found is clearly "Cecile" for the first name, but the obituaries and other sources for this child and at least one parent all use "Cecil" for the first name. In light of the tendancy of newspaper obits to have names spelled wrong, will use "Cecile" for the first name on this memorial with "Cecil" as the nickname. That complies with FindAGrave guideline that prefer inscription names to be used unless clearly proven to be otherwise. Her inscription is at the far bottom of this massive Bates monument. It is likely that it was put in place in anticipation of the burial for James and Lucy Bates, but they eventually died but are buried in Tekamah, NE. To view this monument please click on the view other photos option on this memorial. There is a smallish headstone to the west of this monument that is an individual and likely original headstone for this child - it is now sunken into the ground but the top portion of the inscription is visible with a gentle pulling away of the surrounding twigs. Visible is "Cecile Love". ----------- Undated obituary for Cecile/Cecil Love Bates. Exact publication name has not yet been determined. Transcription provided by J.W. Knapp: Cecil Love Bates Mar. 31, 1903 - April 7, 1906 Death of Their Darling Died at the home of her parents, near Beckwith, on April 6, 1906, Cecil Love Bates. It is with sadness that we feel called upon to chronicle the death of this sweet little pet. Cecil Love was the youngest child of James K. and Lucy Bates, and was three years old. The sickness was of short duration, lasting only twenty-four hours, when the death angel came and called her home. The little one had taken a slight cold, but was not considered dangerous until the morning before her death, when Dr. Carpenter was called and pronounced it diphtheria. All was done that could be done, but it was not to be. Anti-toxine was used, but all to no avail. All night the family hovered about their little darling, with anxiety deepening into hopeless anguish, as they watched the almost cheerful fight being made against the deadly, destroying malady. With but little warning the unequal conflict was ended Saturday morning at 8 o'clock, and the light went out of the home when little Cecil died. It is doubly sad, as the family was at once placed in quarantine, and their many friends and neighbors were unable to do anything for them. The little pet had to be buried the same afternoon. Death at all times is sad, and doubly so when friends are unable to be near to sympathize with them. Little Cecil was more like a beautiful bud - too delicate for the rude winds of earth and far fitter to unfold in Heaven. There is the vacant chair in the home which none can replace. But now in the arms of the Heavenly Father her brief pilgrimage in this world's vale of tears is ended. Little Cecil awaits in joy and everlasting peace the coming thither of those who enshrined her in their hearts on earth. The sympathy of the community goes out to the grief-stricken family. ------------ Below is a transcription of the obituary for this child as it appeared in the Fairfield Daily Journal, Tuesday, April 19, 1906. Pg. 2 Col. 4. Death of a Beckwith Baby Died, east of Fairfield, Saturday, April 7, 1906, of diptheria, Cecil, youngest child of J. K. and Lucy Bates, aged three years and seven days. Now, mother and father, lay aside those playthings which she will use no more; they will tear anew the broken heart and cause it to bleed again with sorrow. But kind friends let these lines console you: Cecil is in Heaven Cross the little taper fingers On the baby's snowy breast; Close the waxen lids so tender, Where we oft have kisses pressed. List! a whispered thought of music Falls upon our hearts at even - Little sinless, gentle Cecil, Rests in Heaven Oh! her birdlike voice of music Oh! her cunning little feet, Clinging arms and gentle kisses We on earth no more shall meet. How we miss our household angle, Miss her baby smiles and tears, Miss the flowers of hope we cherished For the busy coming years. Ah! fond parents dry your teardrops, Mourn not that life chords were riven Little Cecil, angel Cecil Dwells with Christ, high up in Heaven Friend H.

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Cecile Love “Cecil” Bates's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA.
When did Cecile Love “Cecil” Bates death?
Cecile Love “Cecil” Bates death on 7 Apr 1906 in Beckwith, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0138600
Longitude: -91.9562100

Family Members:

Parent

James K Bates

(1859 - 1935)

Lucy Matilda Workman Bates

(1867 - 1941)

Siblings

Altha Mae Bates Bradford

(1888 - 1976)

Harold Bradford Bates

(1908 - 1978)

Arthur A. Bates

(1911 - 1987)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0138600, -91.9562100

2. Old Fairfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0148000, -91.9598000

3. Memorial Lawn Cemetery
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6. Roth Cemetery
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7. Bethesda Cemetery
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8. Smith Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9972416, -92.0362857

9. Wheeler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0797000, -91.9185500

10. Galliher Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9666892, -91.8835038

11. Upper Richwoods Cemetery
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12. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
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13. Perlee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0805750, -91.8993380

14. Pattison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9444008, -91.9049988

15. Moorman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0452995, -92.0622025

16. Wright Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9524000, -91.8728000

17. Antioch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1002998, -91.9147034

18. Moyer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1046982, -91.9330978

19. Cumberland Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

20. Gregg Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0078011, -92.0811005

21. Salina Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0419006, -91.8330994

22. McCleary Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9892006, -92.0805969

23. Brooks Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0635986, -92.0693970

24. Thompson Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034