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Eliza Dorrel Boner Nelson

Birth	:	27 Nov 1838 Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	6 May 1921 Vinita, Craig County, Oklahoma, USA
Burial	:	New Effort Cemetery, Holmes County, USA
Coordinate	:	30.7926502, -85.7548065
Description	:	Eliza Dorrel Boner was born in Sangamon county near Springfield, IL, Nov. 27, 1838. She came to Iowa territory with her parents when four years of age, and settled near Utica, Van Buren county, attending school at that place, and later entering Iowa Wesleyan College at Mt. Pleasant. January 12, 1860 she was married to John W. Nelson, and came, when a bride, to the farm, 3 miles west of Utica, where she was continuously resided. To this union were born nine children, three dying in infancy. Those living are Mrs. J.F. Murphy of Vinita, Okla.: Mrs. L.J. Perkins of... Read More	Eliza Dorrel Boner was born in Sangamon county near Springfield, IL, Nov. 27, 1838. She came to Iowa territory with her parents when four years of age, and settled near Utica, Van Buren county, attending school at that place, and later entering Iowa Wesleyan College at Mt. Pleasant. January 12, 1860 she was married to John W. Nelson, and came, when a bride, to the farm, 3 miles west of Utica, where she was continuously resided. To this union were born nine children, three dying in infancy. Those living are Mrs. J.F. Murphy of Vinita, Okla.: Mrs. L.J. Perkins of Lewiston, Idaho; Mrs. O.S. Calhoun of Birmingham, Ia,; Mrs. Todd Hootman of Santa Rose, Calif.; Mrs. Webb Barker of Des Moines, Iowa, and John E. Nelson of near Mt. Zion. Also 25 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The husband and father died April 1, 1889, at the age of 56 years. Her nephew, J.R. Gilchrist of Keosauqua, and John Denton of Mt. Zion vicinity, being members of the family through boyhood. In early life she was converted and joined the Methodist church at Utica, later being a member at Miller's Chapel, and in 1889 transferred her membership to the Mt. Zion Presbyterian church, at which place she has been a regular attendant, taking great interest in all the work of the church. About March 1 she accompanied her daughter, Mrs. J.F. Murphy, to Vinita, Okla., her last illness dating from March 16, and she gradually grew weaker, until the end came at 7:30, Friday a.m. May 6, 1921, at the age of 82 years, 5 months and 9 days, all her children being present at her last illness, assisting with loving care one who had lived life full of work, industry, christian fortitude, benevolence, and successful effort for the uplift of humanity, all of which was rewarded by physical and spiritual happiness. She was one of the great and noble wives and mothers of this land of ours. Truly her children shall rise up and call her blessed. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon May 8, at Miller's Chapel, conducted by Rev. Wiley and Rev. Mitchell, former pastors, and she was tenderly laid to rest near the old home.

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Where is Eliza Dorrel Boner Nelson's memorial?
Eliza Dorrel Boner Nelson's memorial is located at: New Effort Cemetery, Holmes County, USA.
When did Eliza Dorrel Boner Nelson death?
Eliza Dorrel Boner Nelson death on 6 May 1921 in Vinita, Craig County, Oklahoma, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Eliza Dorrel Boner Nelson's memorial?
Latitude: 30.7926502
Longitude: -85.7548065

Family Members:

Parent

James Boner

(1805 - 1866)

Nancy Kennedy Boner

(1803 - 1857)

Spouse

John Wilson Nelson

(1832 - 1889)

Siblings

Margaret Boner Hatch

(1824 - 1916)

Jane Boner Kyes

(1825 - 1865)

George W. Bonar

(1836 - 1877)

Children

Florence May Nelson

(1862 - 1864)

Infant Son Nelson

(1869 - 1869)

Ethel Nelson Calhoun

(1869 - 1965)

Edna Margaret Nelson Barker

(1876 - 1928)

John Ernest Nelson

(1878 - 1936)

Royal H. Nelson

(1883 - 1884)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. New Effort Cemetery
Holmes County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7926502, -85.7548065

2. Gully Springs Cemetery
Holmes County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7926900, -85.7321300

3. Live Oak Cemetery
Bonifay, Holmes County, USA
Coordinate: 30.8299250, -85.7439840

4. Caryville Cemetery
Caryville, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7824993, -85.8067017

5. Spirit Filled Church of God in Christ Cemetery
Caryville, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7738300, -85.8039750

6. Saint Mary A. M. E. Church Cemetery
Caryville, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7622950, -85.7983410

7. Dyson Cemetery
Holmes County, USA
Coordinate: 30.8211002, -85.8043976

8. Saint Johns Free Will Church Cemetery
Bonifay, Holmes County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7671000, -85.6951000

9. Forehand Cemetery
Bonifay, Holmes County, USA
Coordinate: 30.8493996, -85.7671967

10. Bonifay Cemetery
Bonifay, Holmes County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7968197, -85.6873932

11. Banfill Cemetery
Bonifay, Holmes County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7913014, -85.6865375

12. Sellers Cemetery
Holmes County, USA
Coordinate: 30.8096470, -85.8207670

13. Shady Grove Baptist Cemetery
Bonifay, Holmes County, USA
Coordinate: 30.8551580, -85.7609980

14. Still Cemetery
Holmes County, USA
Coordinate: 30.8306007, -85.6917038

15. Saint Matthews Baptist Church Cemetery
Caryville, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7286890, -85.7785730

16. Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7226050, -85.7507500

17. Winterville Cemetery
Holmes County, USA
Coordinate: 30.8642720, -85.7711110

18. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery
Bonifay, Holmes County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7655380, -85.6737220

19. Harwick Family Cemetery
Bonifay, Holmes County, USA
Coordinate: 30.8759907, -85.7685669

20. Mount Olive Cemetery
Bonifay, Holmes County, USA
Coordinate: 30.8453300, -85.6690800

21. New Smyrna Church Cemetery
Bonifay, Holmes County, USA
Coordinate: 30.8699080, -85.6918762

22. Westville Cemetery
Westville, Holmes County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7632999, -85.8593979

23. Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 30.7004670, -85.7198460

24. Lakeview Methodist Church Cemetery
Vernon, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 30.6931140, -85.7568490