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Edward Harvey Cummings

Birth	:	26 Oct 1860 Marion County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	31 Aug 1931 Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Breckenridge Cemetery, Harvey, Marion County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3024000, -92.9944000
Description	:	Son of Hugh and Agnes Loynachan Cummings. Bio source: familysearch.org Edward H. Cummings – page 256 The History of Marion County, Iowa John W. Wright and W. A. Young, supervising eds. 2 vols. Chicago: S. J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1915. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iabiog/marion/hm1915/hm1915-c.htm#EdwardHCummings Edward H. Cummings for a number of years has lived in Knoxville in quiet retirement from the cares of active life. He was born in Clay township, this county, October 26, 1860, a son of Hugh and Agnes (Loynachan) Cummings, both natives of Argyleshire, Scotland. The father went to Ohio when about twenty-one years of age... Read More	Son of Hugh and Agnes Loynachan Cummings. Bio source: familysearch.org Edward H. Cummings – page 256 The History of Marion County, Iowa John W. Wright and W. A. Young, supervising eds. 2 vols. Chicago: S. J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1915. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iabiog/marion/hm1915/hm1915-c.htm#EdwardHCummings Edward H. Cummings for a number of years has lived in Knoxville in quiet retirement from the cares of active life. He was born in Clay township, this county, October 26, 1860, a son of Hugh and Agnes (Loynachan) Cummings, both natives of Argyleshire, Scotland. The father went to Ohio when about twenty-one years of age and was married to Miss Loynachan near Marietta, that state, she having emigrated to this country with her parents a number of years before. In the ‘50s they left Ohio and removed to Iowa, setting in Clay township, this county. The father secured a fine farm and resided there until his death, which occurred July 14, 1899, when he was seventy-nine years of age. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and a republican in his political belief. His wife was a daughter of David Loynachan and was also a Presbyterian. She died October 30, 1899, when seventy-five years old. To them were born nine children, eight of whom survive, the youngest having died when a child. Those living are: Isabel, the wife of John Dunlap, of Ulysses, Nebraska; Robert, of Fremont, that state; David, residing in Pella, this county; Mrs. Barbara Weir, of Longmont, Colorado; Mrs. Nettie Beard, who is a widow and makes her home in Knoxville, Iowa; Edward H., of this review; William, residing upon the home farm in Clay township; and Mrs. Sarah McVey, who also resides in Clay township. Edward H. Cummings was reared in his native township and remained at home until he attained his majority. He then removed to Knoxville township and began farming there and so continued until he retired. He had but a small amount of capital when he began his independent business career and the first residence upon his farm was only a log house. The necessity of enduring hardships and of living frugally did not dismay him, however, and as he was industrious and enterprising and a man of sound judgment his resources steadily increased and he became prosperous and well-to-do. He gave especial attention to the raising of stock, breeding registered Polled Angus cattle and also Poland China hogs of good grade. He was recognized as one of the up-to-date and prosperous stockmen of the county. He still owns a farm of one hundred and forty-seven acres of land as well as his residence in Knoxville. Mr. Cummings was married in this county in February, 1884, to Miss Rachel McClain, who was born in Knoxville on the 21st of August, 1861, a daughter of James and Martha (Huron) McClain. Her parents, natives of Kentucky and Indiana respectively, removed from the Hoosier state to Wapello county, Iowa, where they were numbered among the early settlers, and subsequently came to Knoxville. They eventually located upon a farm in Knoxville township, where they lived until called to their final rest. Here the father died in December, 1910, aged seventy-four years, having survived his wife for almost a year, her demise occurring January 13, 1910. Mr. McClain had three children by a former marriage, Martha, Sarah, and Rosetta, the last named being deceased. Seven children were born of his second union, namely: Mrs. Mary Dennis, of Park Rapids, Minnesota; Mrs. Cummings; Eli and George, both farmers of Knoxville township, this county; Rilla, deceased; and two who died in infancy. Mrs. Cummings was reared in this county and is indebted to the public schools for her education. By her marriage she has become the mother of four children. Roy, who was born December 25, 1884, is operating the home farm. He married Miss Dessie Whitlatch and they have one son, Raymond, aged five years. Fay, born February 16, 1891, is a school teacher in the county. Beryl, born August 7, 1898, and Hugh, whose birth occurred March 10, 1904, are both at home. Mrs. Cummings is a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Cummings is a republican in politics and fraternally belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His wife is a member of the Rebekahs. His life has always conformed to high standards of conduct, and he enjoys the respect and good-will of his fellowmen. Provided by FAG Contributor: Jean Wilson

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Edward Harvey Cummings's memorial is located at: Breckenridge Cemetery, Harvey, Marion County, USA.
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Edward Harvey Cummings death on 31 Aug 1931 in Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.3024000
Longitude: -92.9944000

Family Members:

Parent

Hugh Cummings

(1820 - 1895)

Agnes Loynachan Cummings

(1823 - 1899)

Spouse

Rachel Matilda McClain Cummings

(1861 - 1938)

Siblings

Isabelle Cummings Dunlap

(1848 - 1943)

Robert Cummings

(1850 - 1928)

David Cummings

(1853 - 1918)

Mary Jeanette Cummings Beard

(1858 - 1943)

William H. Cummings

(1863 - 1935)

Sarah Catherine “Sallie” Cummings McVay

(1867 - 1920)

Margaret Alice Cummings

(1870 - 1873)

Children

Roy Cummings

(1884 - 1957)

Agnes Faye Cummings Harrington

(1891 - 1958)

James Hugh Cummings

(1904 - 1975)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Breckenridge Cemetery
Harvey, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3024000, -92.9944000

2. Loynachan Farm Cemetery
Tracy, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970000, -92.9920000

3. Funk Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3139992, -93.0329971

4. Zion Cemetery
Pershing, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2630005, -93.0139999

5. Caulkins-Davis Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2710991, -93.0330963

6. Eureka Cemetery
Durham, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3274994, -92.9480972

7. Asbury Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3457985, -93.0049973

8. Ridlen Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2994003, -93.0569000

9. Walters Cemetery
Pershing, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2594500, -93.0284000

10. Overton Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2677994, -93.0441971

11. Bridges Pioneer Cemetery
Pershing, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2476000, -92.9970000

12. Coffman Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3549000, -93.0238000

13. Competine Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3177000, -93.0781000

14. Monster Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3689995, -93.0169983

15. Carlisle Cemetery
Attica, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2336006, -92.9935989

16. Sweem Cemetery
Attica, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2374240, -93.0333060

17. Bethel Cemetery
Tracy, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2696991, -92.9092026

18. Mormon Cemetery
Attica, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2296050, -93.0231850

19. Timber Ridge Cemetery
Pella, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3781400, -92.9672340

20. Coal Ridge Church Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3781013, -93.0231018

21. Liberty Cemetery
Bussey, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2295180, -92.9426460

22. t'Lam Cemetery
Pella, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3849983, -92.9816971

23. Gregory Cemetery
Tracy, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2910770, -92.8815070

24. Greenwood Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3466988, -93.0952988