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Edward H “Ed” Hitchcock

Birth	:	10 Sep 1882 Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Jul 1903 Asbury, Jasper County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Cherokee Cemetery, Cherokee, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.3605995, -94.8292007
Description	:	Died from gun shot wound. Survivors include his father Frank P. Hitchcock & sister Mrs Frank Germain. (notes from original page manager) ****************** Birth and death edits sent by Nancy (Hitchcock) Clewell (47250521) ****************** Cherokee Sentinel, July 24, 1903, page 1: E.H. Hitchcock Accidentally Shot On Sunday, Ed Hitchcock, Sam Scammon, and three young ladies of Weir,--a Miss Arbuckle and the Misses Hatten,--left Weir City in a carriage for a day's outing on Spring River, near Asbury. They spent the day on the river, enjoying themselves as young folks usually do, and in the evening started home. Unfortunately... Read More	Died from gun shot wound. Survivors include his father Frank P. Hitchcock & sister Mrs Frank Germain. (notes from original page manager) ****************** Birth and death edits sent by Nancy (Hitchcock) Clewell (47250521) ****************** Cherokee Sentinel, July 24, 1903, page 1: E.H. Hitchcock Accidentally Shot On Sunday, Ed Hitchcock, Sam Scammon, and three young ladies of Weir,--a Miss Arbuckle and the Misses Hatten,--left Weir City in a carriage for a day's outing on Spring River, near Asbury. They spent the day on the river, enjoying themselves as young folks usually do, and in the evening started home. Unfortunately they had a shot gun with them, and on the road home a jack rabbit crossed their path and Ed got out to take a shot. But for some reason he did not shoot, likely because the rabbit got away. he got back into the carriage and they started on, the young man holding the gun between his legs with the barrel pointing towards him. The rest of the party did not notice the danger, in fact paid no attention to the gun. A few minutes later the gun was discharged, the entire shot going into his side, making a terrible hole. The charge never came out, but a later examination allowed that it went through his chest, lodging in his shoulders and neck. As soon as the accident happened, the team was driven to Asbury and a physician was called, but he could do nothing. Within an hour he was dead, not having spoken a word. His father was phoned, and sent a hack to Weir City after the body, he himself having to stay with his grief stricken wife. The body was brought home that night, or rather in the early morning hours. The young man was nearly twenty-one, and a favorite with the young people both here and at Weir. He attended our city schools, and has held some important positions for one so young. He is the son of Frank P. Hitchcock of near this city. The family is a prominent one with hosts of friends who sympathize with them in their bereavement. His only sister, the wife of Dr. Frank Germain of Ponca City, Okla., was visiting in Illinois while her husband was attending a course of lectures in Europe, and her location was not known to her parents. But through relatives she was informed of the death of her brother and arrived here Tuesday with her husband who had just returned from across the waters. Funeral services were held at the home by Rev. W.T. Freeland, Wednesday at 2 o'clock p.m. and the remains were interred in the Cherokee cemetery. Thus we go, one by one, young and old, all subjects of the grim monster, who asks not our consent as to when we shall depart. In their deep sorrow the family can certainly rejoice in the fact that this calamity has shown to them that they have an army of friends who are ready to be with them in time of trouble.

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Where is Edward H “Ed” Hitchcock's memorial?
Edward H “Ed” Hitchcock's memorial is located at: Cherokee Cemetery, Cherokee, Crawford County, USA.
When did Edward H “Ed” Hitchcock death?
Edward H “Ed” Hitchcock death on 19 Jul 1903 in Asbury, Jasper County, Missouri, USA
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Latitude: 37.3605995
Longitude: -94.8292007

Family Members:

Parent

Franklin P “Frank” Hitchcock

(1852 - 1906)

Ella Henderson Hitchcock

(1852 - 1924)

Siblings

Mary E. “Mamie” Hitchcock Germain

(1880 - 1958)

Frank F Hitchcock

(1884 - 1914)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Cherokee Cemetery
Cherokee, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3605995, -94.8292007

2. Hosey Hill Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3122750, -94.8099607

3. West Union Cemetery
Chicopee, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4036500, -94.7781800

4. Weir Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3034200, -94.7890800

5. Beulah Cemetery
Beulah, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4397011, -94.8153000

6. Saint Anthony Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3022003, -94.7593994

7. Saint Bridget Cemetery
Scammon, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2803001, -94.8069000

8. Beecher-Hammond Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3936600, -94.7253500

9. Dietz Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4180984, -94.7375031

10. Monmouth Cemetery
Monmouth, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3539009, -94.9492035

11. Myers Cemetery
Girard, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4458008, -94.8889008

12. Langdon Lane Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3529800, -94.7052500

13. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3819570, -94.7047020

14. Osage Brethren Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4039001, -94.9452972

15. Highland Park Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3853330, -94.7040260

16. Bird Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3241800, -94.7069600

17. Timmons Chapel Columbarium
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3898300, -94.6993800

18. Mount Olive Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3944016, -94.6971970

19. Council Corners Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2661200, -94.7434400

20. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3927994, -94.6857986

21. Jordin Family Cemetery
Ross Township, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2537900, -94.9139900

22. Crocker Cemetery
Pleasant View Township, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3377991, -94.6718979

23. Rigney Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3394012, -94.9944000

24. Star Cemetery
West Mineral, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2771988, -94.9606018