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Dr George Delbert Umphrey

Birth	:	12 Aug 1855 Missouri, USA
Death	:	21 Aug 1935 Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Purdom Cemetery, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7275009, -91.9753036
Plot	:	Section 1, Row 59
Description	:	**Handwritten: KEO REP 12 SEPT 1935 George Delbert Umphrey George Delbert Umphrey, son of Jame and Elizabeth Umphrey was born in the State of Missouri on Aug. 12, 1855, and departed this life at his home in South Keosauqua, Iowa, Aug. 21, 1935, at the age of 80 years and 9 days. He with his parents left the state of Missouri at an early age and settled in Illinois where he grew to early manhood, later coming to Keosauqua, Iowa, which has been his home ever since. He was engaged in the business of blacksmithing whenhe first... Read More	Handwritten: KEO REP 12 SEPT 1935 George Delbert Umphrey George Delbert Umphrey, son of Jame and Elizabeth Umphrey was born in the State of Missouri on Aug. 12, 1855, and departed this life at his home in South Keosauqua, Iowa, Aug. 21, 1935, at the age of 80 years and 9 days. He with his parents left the state of Missouri at an early age and settled in Illinois where he grew to early manhood, later coming to Keosauqua, Iowa, which has been his home ever since. He was engaged in the business of blacksmithing whenhe first came to Keosauqua, and after having attended Veterinary college at Kansas City, Mo., he began the practice he has been engaged for the past 40 years or more. During his long practice in his profession he has made a wide circle of acquaintances and steadfast friends. On Dec. 2, 1890, he was united in marriage to Mary L. Cocherell who departed this life in July 1912. To this union was born one son, Delbert Marion Umphrey, who is also deceased, having passed away Feb. 8, 1918. On Dec. 24, 1915, he was married to Luella M. Groves, who was his faithful companion to the end. All her kindness and loving care was bestowed upon her beloved husband and her tender care was a comfort to him in last sickness. He was a member of the M.E. church of Keosauqua, Iowa, where he remained loyal to the end-one of the many expressions of his faith while he was confined during his last illness was expressed in these words: "I have made some mistakes, but they are all settled now. My books are bal(anced) ... remainder missing Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book D, Page 134, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA ** According to the 1856 Iowa State Census in Wayne, Union, Iowa, page 37, John and George Umphrey were listed with parents James Umphrey born in Ohio, age 23 and Levina Umphrey born in Missouri, age 22. Family sources indicate that Levina was a sister to Elizabeth Loftis, and the first wife of James Umphrey. Elizabeth was not the mother of John and George Umphrey and possibly other children. Contributor: Marian Johnson (47442963) • [email protected]

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Dr George Delbert Umphrey's memorial is located at: Purdom Cemetery, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA.
When did Dr George Delbert Umphrey death?
Dr George Delbert Umphrey death on 21 Aug 1935 in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.7275009
Longitude: -91.9753036

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary L. Cocherell Umphrey

(1868 - 1912)

Louella Groves Umphrey

(1876 - 1958)

Siblings

William Umphrey

(1857 - 1923)

Children

Delbert Marion Umphrey

(1893 - 1920)

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