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Dr Roger Nelson Cresap

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Birth	:	29 Jul 1857 Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Aug 1929 Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Highland Cemetery, Meeker, Rio Blanco County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.0311012, -107.9111023
Description	:	Roger Nelson Cresap, second son of John T. B. and Caroline Washington Cresap, was born in Bonaparte July 29, 1857, and passed his 72nd birthday during his last sickness. He died Aug. 7, 1929. He was educated in the old Bonaparte Academy under Prof. Howe. He made his home with his grandfather, Dr. Roger Nelson CresapI. He went to Kansas City, Mo., in 1881 and engaged in telegraphy while studying medicine in the Kansas City Medical College from which he graduated in 1885 with highest honrs -- the Howard M. Holden prize. He practiced in Kansas City until... Read More	Roger Nelson Cresap, second son of John T. B. and Caroline Washington Cresap, was born in Bonaparte July 29, 1857, and passed his 72nd birthday during his last sickness. He died Aug. 7, 1929. He was educated in the old Bonaparte Academy under Prof. Howe. He made his home with his grandfather, Dr. Roger Nelson CresapI. He went to Kansas City, Mo., in 1881 and engaged in telegraphy while studying medicine in the Kansas City Medical College from which he graduated in 1885 with highest honrs -- the Howard M. Holden prize. He practiced in Kansas City until 1891 when failing health brought him back to Bonaparte. He was married to Elizabeth Borland in 1886 and to this union two children were born. Dr. Cresap was a public spirited man, always working for the best interests of the town and community. He was a member of the school board and the city council for many years. He was a member of Bonaparte Lodge No. 73 Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons for a great many years and served as the Master for six consecutive years. He was also a member of El Chanan Commandery serving as Eminent Commander, and he was affiliated with the Shrine. In 1884 he joined the 2nd Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, and was at the time of his death President of the Board of Trustees of the Presbyterian church of Bonaparte. Dr. Cresap was a member of the American Medical Association, State Medical Society, and the Van Buren Medical Society -- serving the latter as its first president. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and two daughters -- Katharine Hughes of Storm Lake, and Mary Elizabeth of the home, a granddaughter, Jane Cresap Hughes, two brothers, Keith of Topeka, Kansas, and Henry Clay of Denver; two sisters, Emma Siders of Long Beach, Calif., and Grace Friend of Eldon, besides other relatives and hosts of friends and devoted admirers. Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at the late home. Rev. M. D. Cox, pastor of the Keosauqua M. E. church officiating. Interment in the Bonaparte cemetery.

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Dr Roger Nelson Cresap's memorial is located at: Highland Cemetery, Meeker, Rio Blanco County, USA.
When did Dr Roger Nelson Cresap death?
Dr Roger Nelson Cresap death on 7 Aug 1929 in Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.0311012
Longitude: -107.9111023

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Parent

Caroline Washington Cresap

(1836 - 1872)

Spouse

Elizabeth Hesson Borland Cresap

(1862 - 1941)

Siblings

Walter H. Cresap

(1855 - 1855)

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Coordinate: 40.0311012, -107.9111023

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