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Elizabeth Ann “Bessie” Harris Davis

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Birth	:	1 Jan 1889 Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 Feb 1948 Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Bonaparte Cemetery, Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7010002, -91.8079987
Description	:	Elizabeth Ann Harris, known to everyone as Bessie Harris, was born January 1, 1889 in Harrisburg Twp., north of Bonaparte, Iowa. She was the only child of Stephen Harris and Mary L. Rehkopf Harris. Her father died when she was fifteen months old and her mother died when Bessie was eight years old. She then lived with her mother's parents, Mr. And Mrs. A. C. Rehkopf on the old family homestead in the Pierceville neighborhood. When she was ready for high school she came to Bonaparte and lived with her aunt, Mrs. Anna Meredith. She... Read More	Elizabeth Ann Harris, known to everyone as Bessie Harris, was born January 1, 1889 in Harrisburg Twp., north of Bonaparte, Iowa. She was the only child of Stephen Harris and Mary L. Rehkopf Harris. Her father died when she was fifteen months old and her mother died when Bessie was eight years old. She then lived with her mother's parents, Mr. And Mrs. A. C. Rehkopf on the old family homestead in the Pierceville neighborhood. When she was ready for high school she came to Bonaparte and lived with her aunt, Mrs. Anna Meredith. She continued her education by attending Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls. She taught for a number of years in the grade schools of Bonaparte, Keosauqua, Troy and Webb, Iowa. January 1, 1920 she was united in marriage with Grover C. Davis, and their home was on a farm in the Woods neighborhood. She early united with the Methodist church and helped with the work of that denomination. She was an active member of the Bentonsport cemetery association, serving as treasurer of that organization. Two weeks ago she underwent a serious operation at St. Joseph hospital, Ottumwa, and was seemingly recovering when a blood clot developed which caused her sudden death Sunday, Feb. 1, 1948 at the age of fifty-nine years and one month. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husbnd, Grover Davis and many relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services conducted by Rev. John S. Ellis were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Methodist church in Bonaparte, with interment in Bonaparte cemetery.

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Elizabeth Ann “Bessie” Harris Davis's memorial is located at: Bonaparte Cemetery, Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA.
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Elizabeth Ann “Bessie” Harris Davis death on 1 Feb 1948 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.7010002
Longitude: -91.8079987

Family Members:

Parent

Stephen A. Harris

(1860 - 1890)

Mary Louise Rehkopf Harris

(1861 - 1896)

Spouse

Grover Cleveland Davis

(1884 - 1948)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bonaparte Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7010002, -91.8079987

2. New Lexington Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7028100, -91.8168300

3. Chapman Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7130000, -91.7730000

4. Cave Family Burying Ground
Farmington, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6821000, -91.7704000

5. Bradford Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6955986, -91.8531036

6. Reeds Creek Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6916994, -91.7584989

7. Neumann Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6610985, -91.7994003

8. Snyder Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7032400, -91.7518100

9. Bentonsport Cemetery
Bentonsport, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7322006, -91.8514023

10. Vernon Cemetery
Vernon, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7235000, -91.8600000

11. Robb Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6972008, -91.8681030

12. White Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7256012, -91.7566986

13. Thompson Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6622009, -91.8435974

14. Helwig Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6535988, -91.7988968

15. Holsworth Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7489014, -91.7874985

16. Rhoades Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6618996, -91.7660980

17. Steinmeyer Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6483002, -91.7956009

18. Preen Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6458015, -91.8150024

19. Blackmore Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7583600, -91.8251600

20. Boyer Cemetery
Farmington, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6380997, -91.7869034

21. McDaniel Cemetery
Farmington, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6749992, -91.7244034

22. Columbus Cemetery
Bentonsport, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7416700, -91.8833300

23. Wright Cemetery
Farmington, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6405983, -91.7538986

24. Dunn Cemetery
Harrisburg, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7750294, -91.8060006