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Charles Wake

Birth	:	16 Mar 1826 England
Death	:	12 Feb 1910 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Prairieburg, Linn County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2099991, -91.4216995
Plot	:	Section A Lot 218 space 1
Description	:	From the web page; Charles Wake was born March 16, 1826, at Rugby, in Yorkshire, England, and died in Columbus, Nebraska, February 13, 1910, at the age of eighty-four. In England, he spent two years as an apprentice, learning the trade of a tailor. When he came to the United States, he spent several years at Alton, Illinois, following this trade. Mr. Wake came to Columbus in 1869 from Utah. He was one of the most respected citizens of the city of Columbus. He was twice married. His first marriage took place in England, and their three children... Read More	From the web page; Charles Wake was born March 16, 1826, at Rugby, in Yorkshire, England, and died in Columbus, Nebraska, February 13, 1910, at the age of eighty-four. In England, he spent two years as an apprentice, learning the trade of a tailor. When he came to the United States, he spent several years at Alton, Illinois, following this trade. Mr. Wake came to Columbus in 1869 from Utah. He was one of the most respected citizens of the city of Columbus. He was twice married. His first marriage took place in England, and their three children were born there. They are: James and Robert Wake, of Idaho, and Jane, Mrs. Charles Beringer, of Ogden, Utah. Mrs. Wake died in England. Charles came from England to America with his three children James, Robert, and Jane. Charles Wake was married to Emma Shefford, the daughter of William and Susan Milam Shefford, early in 1860, at Alton, Illinois. William Shefford was born in London, England, September 1, 1796, and Susan Milam was born in Windsor, Berkshire, England, November 1, 1798. Emma Shefford was born in London, England, September 14, 1835. She was the ninth child of a family of eleven. Her eldest sister, Sarah, was born November 22, 1826. Sarah was married to James Henry Hudson, on November 19, 1844. The two eldest of the Hudson sons were also born in England. Henry and Sarah Hudson, their two sons, and her parents, William and Susan Shefford, came to the United States in 1851. Later, Emma Shefford and two of her other sisters joined them at Alton, Illinois. There, Emma met and was married to Charles Wake. After their marriage, Charles and Emma Shefford Wake came to Omaha, Nebraska, with the Mormons. Mr. and Mrs. Wake had three sons and two daughters: Charles, the eldest, was born in Omaha, December 18, 1860. He was married to Florence E. DeMoss. He died in February, 1932, in Fremont. Frank was married to Francis M. Redman. He died April 11, 1944, in Genoa. Thomas was married to Emma Jones. He died on May 29, 1945, at Seward. Susan, the widow of John G. Becher, lives at Hastings, Nebraska. Emma is Mrs. C. A. Allenburger of Columbus. In 1862, Mrs. Wake's mother died and was buried at Florence. The family then traveled to Utah in covered wagons. En route, they had many experiences with the Indians. They lived on a farm at Centerville, a village between Salt Lake City and Ogden, for seven years. Frank, Thomas, and Susan Wake were born at Centerville. The Wake family left Utah because of a crop failure, and the loss of stock. They returned to Nebraska over the first through train on the Union Pacific Railroad in 1869, and settled in Columbus. Their daughter, Emma, was born in Columbus. Charles Wake frequently served his city and county in a public capacity. He was assessor in Columbus for nine years, and served one term as deputy county sheriff. He was a charter member of the first company of volunteer firemen organized in Columbus, known as Engine Company Number 1, and served with them as an active fireman from 1873 until 1880. -------------------------------------------------------- Charles Wake was born March 16, 1826, at Rudby, in Yorkshire, England. In England, he spent two years as an apprentice, learning the trade of a tailor. In the 1850s, he and his family lived in Faceby, Yorkshire, where they became part of a wave of English converts by Mormon missionaries. The Wakes, along with several other of the 32 or so families living in Faceby — about a tenth of the village -- were convinced to pack up and move to America. Charles, his wife Elizabeth, and his three children James, Robert and Susan, sailed on the ship Siddons, arriving in Philadelphia in April 1855. They first lived in Alton, Illinois, where he resumed the trade of tailor. Elizabeth died in Alton, and Charles married Emma Shefford, the daughter of William and Susan Milam Shefford, early in 1860. The family then traveled to Winter Quarters in Florence, Nebraska, where their child Charles was born. In 1862, Mrs. Wake's mother died and was buried at Florence. The family then traveled to Utah that same year in covered wagons. En route, they had many experiences with the Indians. They lived on a farm at Centerville, a village between Salt Lake City and Ogden, for seven years. Frank, Thomas, and Susan Wake were born at Centerville. The Wake family left Utah because of a crop failure, and the loss of stock. They returned to Nebraska over the first through train on the Union Pacific Railroad in 1869, and settled in Columbus. Their daughter, Emma, was born in Columbus. Charles was one of the most respected citizens of the city of Columbus. He frequently served his city and county in a public capacity. He was assessor in Columbus for nine years, and served one term as deputy county sheriff. He was a charter member of the first company of volunteer firemen organized in Columbus, known as Engine Company Number 1, and served with them as an active fireman from 1873 until 1880. He died in Columbus, Nebraska, February 13, 1910, at the age of eighty-four. (Some material taken from "History of Platte County" at usgennet.org, with additions and corrections) Contributor: LarryW (48120715)

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Where is Charles Wake's memorial?
Charles Wake's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Prairieburg, Linn County, USA.
When did Charles Wake death?
Charles Wake death on 12 Feb 1910 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Charles Wake's memorial?
Latitude: 42.2099991
Longitude: -91.4216995

Family Members:

Spouse

Emma Shefford Wake

(1835 - 1922)

Children

Charles William Wake

(1860 - 1932)

Frank W. Wake

(1864 - 1944)

Susan E. Wake Becher

(1865 - 1959)

Thomas Henry Wake Sr.

(1867 - 1945)

Emma Wake Allenburger

(1875 - 1957)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph's Cemetery
Prairieburg, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2099991, -91.4216995

2. Boulder Cemetery
Waubeek, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2028008, -91.4539032

3. Prairieburg-Boulder Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2416992, -91.4458008

4. Hart Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1555549, -91.3807180

5. Hazel Knoll Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1397018, -91.3803024

6. Oak Hill Cemetery
Central City, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2117004, -91.5252991

7. Prairie Hill Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2383003, -91.3193970

8. Jordans Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1529400, -91.5007500

9. Sams Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1536000, -91.3380000

10. Mount Clark Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1968994, -91.5369034

11. Gillian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1236600, -91.4232000

12. Nugents Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2799988, -91.4997025

13. Cass Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1684500, -91.3102700

14. Coggon Cemetery
Coggon, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2714980, -91.5291220

15. Saint Johns Cemetery
Coggon, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2726530, -91.5306510

16. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Adams Township, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2965300, -91.4991200

17. Mills Grove Cemetery
Paris, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2408620, -91.5559070

18. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2824670, -91.3100540

19. Castle Grove Baptist Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2670100, -91.2936100

20. Blodgett Cemetery
Central City, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2125015, -91.5774994

21. Whittier Cemetery
Whittier, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0934300, -91.4641600

22. Grove Creek Cemetery
Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3013992, -91.3146973

23. Calvary Cemetery
Ryan, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3264008, -91.4788971

24. Anamosa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1122017, -91.3082962