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Christopher Farley

Birth	:	15 Aug 1822 Warren County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	6 Oct 1904 Preston, Jackson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Preston Cemetery, Preston, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0477000, -90.3751000
Description	:	Veteran. Obituary - Clinton Herald - 6 October 1904 There passed away from earth, at his home in Preston, a revered old gentleman who will long be remembered by all who know him. To the people of the community in which he lived so many years it is needless to point out the commendable traits of character which have gained for the Christopher Farley the esteem of all with whom he has been associated. Christopher Farley was born in Warren County, PA, Aug 13, 1822, and died at his home in Preston, Jackson county, Iowa, the 6th day... Read More	Veteran. Obituary - Clinton Herald - 6 October 1904 There passed away from earth, at his home in Preston, a revered old gentleman who will long be remembered by all who know him. To the people of the community in which he lived so many years it is needless to point out the commendable traits of character which have gained for the Christopher Farley the esteem of all with whom he has been associated. Christopher Farley was born in Warren County, PA, Aug 13, 1822, and died at his home in Preston, Jackson county, Iowa, the 6th day of October 1904, and was therefore at his death 82 years, 1 month and 21 days old. Some over twenty years ago he had the misfortune to be thrown from a horse and injured his hip, which has always given him some trouble ever since. Some weeks ago he suffered a paralytic stroke, which later developed into gangrene and caused his death. He came to Iowa with his parents. They coming up the Mississippi river to the mouth of the Maquoketa river where the family constructed a raft on which was placed the family and such house-hold goods as they possessed. The raft was pulled up the river to the mouth of Deep Creek, landing at that point May 17, 1837. At that time there was only one cabin in what is now Van Buren township. Christ was the oldest child of the family of nine. James, an old and respected citizen of Preston; Michael, who died in California, the 13th of August; Nancy, Mary and Ellen residing in California; Andrew, living in California; Sarah, who died some thirty years ago, the wife of Charles Prior. The family had only been settled in their new home some three years when the father was killed in the Bellevue War, leaving the heft of the responsibility for the care of the family on his shoulders, a boy of eighteen years. In the spring of 1850 he started for the famous gold fields of California and arrived in Hangtown some time in July. He remained on the Pacific slope over two years, returning by the Nicaragua route. In 1856 he was married to Miss Lois Weed. There were born to them four children; Michael and Edward of Van Buren township; Cynthia, who died some fourteen years ago, wife of Fred Klimment; and Lydia the wife of Charles Thompson, residing in Minnesota. Christ was a man of strong mind; was a good reader, always took interest in the affairs of his country ad was politically a democrat. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon. Prayer was offered at the house by the Rev. Thomlinson. The remains were taken in charge of the Masons of which he was an honored member and carried to teh church. Burial was in the Preston cemetery.

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Christopher Farley's memorial is located at: Preston Cemetery, Preston, Jackson County, USA.
When did Christopher Farley death?
Christopher Farley death on 6 Oct 1904 in Preston, Jackson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0477000
Longitude: -90.3751000

Family Members:

Parent

Andrew Farley

(1794 - 1840)

Spouse

Lois D. Weed Farley

(1838 - 1919)

Siblings

James Farley

(1823 - 1908)

Ellen Farley Atwell

(1830 - 1921)

Nancy J. Farley Cralle

(1833 - 1911)

Charity Farley White

(1834 - 1913)

Sarah Farley Prior

(1837 - 1874)

Children

Michael M.E. “Mike” Farley

(1856 - 1946)

Edward E Farley

(1859 - 1940)

Cynthia Farley Clement

(1860 - 1890)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Preston, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0479680, -90.3764730

2. Farley Cemetery
Van Buren, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0555790, -90.3834641

3. Old Van Buren Cemetery
Van Buren, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0740000, -90.3435000

4. Vernon Prairie Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0189018, -90.3396988

5. Deep Creek Valley Cemetery
Goose Lake, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0112000, -90.3978000

6. Watts Farm Cemetery
Van Buren, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0706000, -90.3252000

7. Miles Cemetery
Miles, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0485000, -90.3107000

8. Buckeye Cemetery
Preston, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0910988, -90.3443985

9. Salems Lutheran Cemetery
Spragueville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0727997, -90.4417038

10. Russell Farm Cemetery
Van Buren, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1000217, -90.4029082

11. Summer Hill Cemetery
Spragueville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0556000, -90.4629000

12. Reed Cemetery
Spragueville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1000216, -90.4417974

13. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0158100, -90.4688100

14. Fairview Cemetery
Sterling, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0992012, -90.2863998

15. McClure Cemetery
Charlotte, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9888992, -90.4669037

16. Saint Mary's Family Cemetery
Bryant, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9645300, -90.3282000

17. Gohlmann Cemetery
Charlotte, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9674988, -90.4321976

18. Hickory Hill Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9673000, -90.4323000

19. Glahn Cemetery
Goose Lake, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9573950, -90.4078730

20. Teeds Grove Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0031013, -90.2621994

21. Sterling Cemetery
Sterling, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0766983, -90.2528000

22. Reeseville Cemetery
Green Island, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1293983, -90.3016968

23. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
Charlotte, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9668000, -90.4695000

24. Budd Cemetery
Spragueville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1438100, -90.4470100