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Charles Dodd Roush

Birth	:	21 Feb 1864 Siam, Taylor County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 May 1940 Clearfield, Taylor County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Siam Cemetery, Siam, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6241989, -94.8771973
Description	:	Charles Dodd Roush was born Feb. 21, 1864 in Siam, Taylor County, IA. He was the son of Henry Harris Roush (1836-1926) and Mary Elizabeth Looker (1836-1905). He married Margaret Jane "Maggie" Clayton (1863-1936) on Jan. 15, 1885. They had the following children: 1. Phemie Clotilda Roush b Dec 21, 1885; m George Estel Gray (1885-1970); d Apr 11, 1975, FAG #37865678; 2. Henry Clifford Roush b Dec 11, 1887, m Carrie Mabel Sheley (1890-1980), Henry d Apr 1967; 3. Ernest Elsworth Roush b Aug 3, 1892, m Margaret Loutham, Ernest d Aug 1982, FAG #32558524; 4. Theordore Ottis Roush b Jan 18, 1896, d... Read More	Charles Dodd Roush was born Feb. 21, 1864 in Siam, Taylor County, IA. He was the son of Henry Harris Roush (1836-1926) and Mary Elizabeth Looker (1836-1905). He married Margaret Jane "Maggie" Clayton (1863-1936) on Jan. 15, 1885. They had the following children: 1. Phemie Clotilda Roush b Dec 21, 1885; m George Estel Gray (1885-1970); d Apr 11, 1975, FAG #37865678; 2. Henry Clifford Roush b Dec 11, 1887, m Carrie Mabel Sheley (1890-1980), Henry d Apr 1967; 3. Ernest Elsworth Roush b Aug 3, 1892, m Margaret Loutham, Ernest d Aug 1982, FAG #32558524; 4. Theordore Ottis Roush b Jan 18, 1896, d July 2, 1897, FAG # 52298126; 5. Eva Thelma Roush b Mar 10, 1899, m Harry Earl Blessman (1893-1972), Eva d Nov 21, 1992, FAG #16790314; 6. Lester Ellis Roush b Aug 3, 1901, m Ruby Blanch Riley (1909-1989), Lester d July 3, 1980, FAG #53877935; 7. Leah Grace Roush b Dec. 3, 1903, m John Elmer Blessman (1896-1963), Leah d Nov 15, 1981, FAG #16784021. [Roush, Charles Dodd] Bedford Times-Press Thursday May 16, 1940 p. 5 Obituary - C. D. Roush Charles D. [odd] Roush, son of Henry H. [arris] and [Mary] Elizabeth [Looker] Roush was born in Siam, Iowa in 1864 and died at the home of his daughter, Grace Blessman at Clearfield, Iowa, May 12, 1940 at the age of 76 years, 2 months and 21 days. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Siam Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. L. E. Gatch. Burial was in the Siam cemetery. He was married to Maggie Jane Clayton of Siam in 1885. To them were born seven children: Phemie Gray of Bedford, Henry Roush of Hopkins, Ernest Roush of Des Moines, Theodore dying at the age of 17 months; Eva Blessman of Lincoln, Lester [Ellis] Roush of Maryville, Grace Blessman of Clearfield. Surviving with the six children are nineteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Also three sisters, Edith Blagrave of Siam, Rachel [Catherine] Fine of Hopkins, Carrie [Alice] Burley of California; and three brothers: Bert [Albert Birch] of California, Harve [Monroe] of Des Moines and Will [iam Ernest] of St. Joseph. Mrs. Roush died four years ago, on March 13. Mr. Roush had been a member of the Methodist church since he was thirteen years of age. He was a loving father, always kind to all, always speaking a word of encouragement and always interested in his children's welfare. He also was interested in the welfare of his community. Mr. Roush was a friend of every one who knew him and will be greatly missed by all. [Roush, Charles Dodd] Clearfield Enterprise Thursday May 16, 1940 p. 2 Charles D. [odd] Roush, son of Henry H. [arris] and [Mary] Elizabeth [Looker] Roush, was born in Siam, Iowa, in 1864, and departed this life at the home his daughter, Grace Blessman, in Clearfield, Iowa, May 12, 1940 at the age of 76 years, 2 months, 21 days. He united with the Methodist Church at the age of thirteen, and has been very devoted to his Bible, and has used it for a constant guide thru life, always praising his Saviour. He was united in marriage to Maggie Jane Clayton of Siam in 1885, who departed this life four years ago on March l3th. To this union were born seven children: —Phemie Gray of Bedford, Henry Roush of Hopkins, Mo.; Ernest Roush of Des Moines, Iowa; Theodore who died at the age of 17 months; Eva Blessman of Lincoln, Neb; Lester Roush of Maryville, Mo.; and Grace Blessman of Clearfield. Besides the children, there are 19 living grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Three sisters survive: Edith Blagraves [Blagrave] of Siam, Rachel [Catherine] Fine of Hopkins, Mo., and Carrie [Alice] Burley of California. Three brothers: — Bert [Albert Birch] of California, Harve [Monroe] of Des Moines, Will [iam Ernest] of St. Joseph—besides a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was a loving father, always kind to all, always speaking the encouraging word; always interested in his children's welfare, and also in the community. He was a friend of everyone who knew him, and will be greatly missed by all who are left to cherish his memory. His last illness started about four months ago and he has been very patient and always hoping for a recovery but expressed so many times of being ready to go if it was the Lord's will. The funeral was preached by Rev. L. E. Gatch of the Methodist church at Siam, at 2 o'clock Monday May 13. Burial was in Siam cemetery [Roush, Charles Dodd] Clearfield Enterprise Thursday May 16, 1940 p. 3 Chas. Roush Dead Charles Roush, 76, father of Mrs. John Blessman, died at the Blessman home here at about 2 a. m. Sunday. While his home was at Siam, this county, he had for several years made long stays with his daughter and her family here so was known by many. Funeral service [s] were at the old home on Monday afternoon, directed by Wetmores of Bedford. Charles had the following siblings: Mariah (1857-1862); Edith (1860-1941); James McClellen (1862-1921); Lawrence Franklin (1866-1929); Albert Burch (1868-1947); William Ernest (1870-1954); Rachel Catherine (1873-1956); Harvey Monroe (1875-1965); Carrie Alice (1878-1947). Charles Dodd Roush died April 12, 1940, Siam, Taylor County, IA.

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Charles Dodd Roush's memorial is located at: Siam Cemetery, Siam, Taylor County, USA.
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Charles Dodd Roush death on 12 May 1940 in Clearfield, Taylor County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.6241989
Longitude: -94.8771973

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Harris Roush

(1836 - 1926)

Mary Elizabeth Looker Roush

(1836 - 1905)

Spouse

Margaret Jane “Maggie” Clayton Roush

(1863 - 1936)

Siblings

Lawrence Franklin Roush

(1856 - 1929)

Mariah Roush

(1857 - 1862)

Edith Roush Blagrave

(1860 - 1941)

James McClellan Roush

(1862 - 1921)

Rachel Catherine Roush Fine

(1873 - 1956)

Children

Phemie Clotilda Roush Gray

(1885 - 1975)

Theodore O Roush

(1896 - 1897)

Eva Thelma Roush Blessman

(1899 - 1992)

Lester Ellis Roush

(1901 - 1980)

Leah Grace Roush Blessman

(1903 - 1981)

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Coordinate: 40.6241989, -94.8771973

2. Shearer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6039009, -94.9381027

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Coordinate: 40.5705986, -94.9428024

8. Hopkins Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5689011, -94.8110962

9. Graceland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6596985, -94.7878036

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Coordinate: 40.5769005, -94.9717026

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Coordinate: 40.7221400, -94.9229500

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Coordinate: 40.6194000, -94.7303009

13. Bedford Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6603012, -94.7343979

14. Davis Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6814003, -95.0083008

15. Morehouse Cemetery
Hopkins, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5069008, -94.8794022

16. Fairview Cemetery
Bedford, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6596985, -94.7292023

17. Butler Cemetery
Shambaugh, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6377983, -95.0430984

18. Vise Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7416992, -94.9408035

19. Braddyville Cemetery
Braddyville, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5780000, -95.0386000

20. Cooper Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7078018, -95.0132980

21. Mohler Cemetery
Bedford, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6635000, -94.7073500

22. Hazel Dell Cemetery
Clearmont, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5060997, -94.9730988

23. Ladoga Cemetery
Ladoga, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7517014, -94.7947006

24. Washburn Cemetery
Hopkins, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5127983, -94.7568970