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Delphina Ann “Dell” Leighton McElwain

Birth : 17 Oct 1856 Wellman, Washington County, Iowa, USA
Death : 22 Sep 1919 Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa, USA
Burial : Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate : 41.2861279, -91.7004451
Plot : Div G Block 2 Lot 35
Inscription : McELWAIN
Dell P.
1856-1919
Allen N.
1856 - 1940
Description : Delphina was the last of seven children born to Isaac Leighton and Permelia Lancaster who came from Maine and originally settled in Lime Creek Township in about 1854.

Siblings: Charlotte Bradford [Elhanen Carpenter]; Stephen Tibbetts [Jane Wellman]; Mariam Jordan [Thomas Jefferson Allen]; Lyman C.; Alice Jeanette [Daniel Wolfe]; and Ezra Lancaster. [Lyman and Ezra died young.]

Delphina married Allen Nichols McElwain on September 29, 1887 in Wellman. Allen farmed and they lived in Washington county, Iowa until her death.

Delphina and Allen were the parents of two children: Eathel Mae [b 1892] and Howard Leighton [b... Read More

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  • Where is Delphina Ann “Dell” Leighton McElwain's memorial?

    Delphina Ann “Dell” Leighton McElwain's memorial is located at: Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, USA.

  • When did Delphina Ann “Dell” Leighton McElwain death?

    Delphina Ann “Dell” Leighton McElwain death on 22 Sep 1919 in Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Delphina Ann “Dell” Leighton McElwain's memorial?

    Latitude: 41.2861279
    Longitude: -91.7004451

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

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Allen Nichols McElwain

(1856 - 1940)

Siblings

Children

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Howard Leighton McElwain

(1894 - 1966)

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Son McElwain

(1898 - 1898)

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Coordinate: 41.2861279, -91.7004451

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17. Grace Hill Cemetery
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18. Sommers Cemetery
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19. Roberts Chapel Cemetery
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20. Gatlin Cemetery
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