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Cynthia Messinger McCaffree

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Birth	:	6 Feb 1829 Marion County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	28 Jan 1898 Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Rest Haven Memorial Park, Evendale, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.2505989, -84.4005966
Description	:	A PIONEER GONE Mrs. Cynthia McCaffree, wife of Bremer County's First Settler, Passes to Her Long Rest. Mrs. Cynthia McCaffree, one of the first white women to set her foot upon Bremer County soil, died on Saturday evening at her home in the 2nd ward, where she lived with her youngest son. She was born on February 6, 1829, in Marion County, Indiana, and came with her parents to Bremer County in 1846. Two years later she was married to Charles McCaffree, who came here in 1845, and was the first man to locate a claim in Bremer County, the land entered... Read More	A PIONEER GONE Mrs. Cynthia McCaffree, wife of Bremer County's First Settler, Passes to Her Long Rest. Mrs. Cynthia McCaffree, one of the first white women to set her foot upon Bremer County soil, died on Saturday evening at her home in the 2nd ward, where she lived with her youngest son. She was born on February 6, 1829, in Marion County, Indiana, and came with her parents to Bremer County in 1846. Two years later she was married to Charles McCaffree, who came here in 1845, and was the first man to locate a claim in Bremer County, the land entered being section 34, in Jefferson Township. The nearest minister lived at Independence and there the ceremony was performed. They remained in the county about eight years after their marriage, when they removed to Spring Creek, where, they remained three years, then returning to Bremer County. A short time thereafter they removed to Missouri, remaining there till rebellion drove them from that state, when they again settled Bremer County,in 1862. Mr. McCaffree died in 1871. Ten children were born to them, all of whom are living and with one exception were present at the funeral, where six sons officiated as pall bearers. The children are W. H. McCaffree, of Waverly Junction; Rev. F. J. McCaffree, of Rolfe, Iowa; Mrs. Mary Cuffel, of Shell Rock; Mrs. Laura Aurner, of Denver; J. W. McCaffree, of Waverly; Mrs. Lestina Sewell, of Greenfield, Mo.; Rev. L. A. McCaffree, of Evanstown, Illinois; Owen McCaffree, of Waverly, and C. E. McCaffree, of Lake Mills, Iowa. There was present besides at the funeral one brother, Mr. John Messinger, of Waterloo, and one sister, Mrs. Boyd, of Dumont. The funeral was held Monday from the M. E. church in Waverly, conducted by Rev. Clinton assisted by Rev. Heath. The remains were laid to rest at Denver beside those of her late husband.

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Cynthia Messinger McCaffree's memorial is located at: Rest Haven Memorial Park, Evendale, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Cynthia Messinger McCaffree death?
Cynthia Messinger McCaffree death on 28 Jan 1898 in Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 39.2505989
Longitude: -84.4005966

Family Members:

Parent

John Hill Messinger

(1789 - 1859)

Mary Martha Miller Messinger

(1800 - 1871)

Spouse

Charles McCaffree

(1816 - 1871)

Siblings

Mary Ann Messinger Tibbetts

(1825 - 1873)

Catherine “Chatherine” Messinger Tibbetts

(1828 - 1862)

(unknow - unknow)

Children

William Harden McCaffree

(1849 - 1930)

Mary Caroline McCaffree Cuffel

(1852 - 1934)

Hannah Retta Ann McCaffree Dewey

(1855 - 1925)

Laura Alena McCaffree Auner

(1857 - 1924)

Lestina Amelia McCaffree Sewell

(1862 - 1947)

Owen Orby McCaffree

(1867 - 1938)

Cyrus Elbert McCAFFREE

(1869 - 1948)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rest Haven Memorial Park
Evendale, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2505989, -84.4005966

2. Shuff - Myers Pioneer Cemetery
Sharonville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2593010, -84.4004230

3. Carpenters Run Pioneer Cemetery
Blue Ash, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2374600, -84.3962050

4. Coleman Cemetery
Sharonville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2705879, -84.4042892

5. Sharonville Cemetery
Sharonville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2683520, -84.4147250

6. Gilbert Family Cemetery
Sycamore, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2250500, -84.4085400

7. Cummins Cemetery
Sharonville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2815666, -84.4005814

8. Saints Peter And Paul Cemetery
Reading, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2308006, -84.4313965

9. Landmark Memorial Gardens
Glendale, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2607300, -84.4442300

10. Saints Peter and Paul Old Cemetery
Reading, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2218000, -84.4291800

11. Sisters of Notre Dame Cemetery
Reading, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2219009, -84.4297028

12. Runyan Cemetery
Sharonville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2881670, -84.3953890

13. Reading Cemetery
Reading, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2296982, -84.4419022

14. Montgomery United Jewish Cemetery
Montgomery, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2441700, -84.3502800

15. Tucker Station Cemetery
Glendale, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2621500, -84.4506080

16. Mill Creek Presbyterian Churchyard
Glendale, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2636604, -84.4506836

17. Hopewell Cemetery
Montgomery, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2439003, -84.3482971

18. Sycamore Township Memorial Cemetery
Kenwood, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2118700, -84.3794500

19. Voorhees Family Burying Ground
Lockland, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2296982, -84.4480972

20. Chapel of the Rose and Columbarium
Montgomery, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2473160, -84.3460530

21. Bethany Episcopal Day School Chapel Crypt
Glendale, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2657260, -84.4539850

22. Skillman Family Cemetery
Woodlawn, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2588654, -84.4576950

23. Whallon Burial Ground (Defunct)
Gano, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2983610, -84.4096920

24. Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Montgomery, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2630997, -84.3324966