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Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Wells

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Birth	:	27 Mar 1828 Fountain County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	22 Jul 1883 Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9611000, -91.8151600
Plot	:	Section 1, Block 6, Plot 9
Inscription	:	Elizabeth Wife Of Willis L. Wells Born March 27, 1828 Died July 22, 1883
Description	:	Excerpt from biography of Willis L. Wells, published in "Portrait & Biographical Album of Fayette Co. Iowa" (1891), page 482: "He was married in Will County, Ill., to Miss Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, daughter of George and Jemima (Newman) Kirkpatrick, on the 7th of March, 1848. The lady was born in Fountain County, Ind., March 27, 1828. Her father was born in 1790, and served as a soldier in the War of 1812. In the family were four sons and four daughters -- Rebecca, Joseph, Andrew, Hannah, Elizabeth, John, Mary Ann and James, but only John and Andrew are now living,... Read More	Excerpt from biography of Willis L. Wells, published in "Portrait & Biographical Album of Fayette Co. Iowa" (1891), page 482: "He was married in Will County, Ill., to Miss Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, daughter of George and Jemima (Newman) Kirkpatrick, on the 7th of March, 1848. The lady was born in Fountain County, Ind., March 27, 1828. Her father was born in 1790, and served as a soldier in the War of 1812. In the family were four sons and four daughters -- Rebecca, Joseph, Andrew, Hannah, Elizabeth, John, Mary Ann and James, but only John and Andrew are now living, the former residing on a farm near Fairfield, Neb., and the latter being a resident of Madison County, Iowa. The wife of our subject died July 22, 1883, at her home in Dover Township, and her loss was deeply mourned by many friends. By her marriage she became the mother of nine children - Elizabeth C., who was born in Lake County, Ind., December 20, 1848, became the wife of Joseph W. Stirk, April 7, 1870, and resides in Madison County, Neb. They had nine children, seven of whom are yet living. Mr. Stirk is a farmer by occupation and has been a prominent personage in political circles, having represented his county in the State Legislature of Nebraska. Adelia Ann, who was born in Will County, Ill., July 27, 1851, lives at home with her father; Lenoria Alice, born in Kankakee County, Ill., July 13, 1853, became the wife of William E. Easton, March 15, 1876, and resided in West Union until her death, which occurred February 15, 1878; James William, born in Kankakee County, Ill., August 27, 1855, was married March 6, 1882, to Thurby Olesen, who died of quick consumption August 29, 1889, leaving two daughters. His home is now in Madison County, Neb.; Sarah Ellen, born October 13, 1857, in Kankakee County, Ill., became the wife of G. W. Lee, February 14, 1875, and resides in Madison County, Neb. They have four living children and have lost one. Mary Albina, born in this county, September 6, 1860, was married December 25, 1884, to Jacob W. Tope, a farmer residing on section 19, Dover Township, and unto them have been born two children, Susie E. and Glen H. Jemima Elva, born in Fayette County, November 6, 1862, is living in Madison County, Neb., with her husband, Samuel Inkley. They were married December 13, 1887, and have two daughters: Florence Ida, born in this county, January 31, 1865, became the wife of Amos Shaw, May 5, 1887, and they reside with their child in El Dorado. Willis Hardy, who was born May 5, 1867, resides at home. He is a worthy member of Round Grove Lodge, No. 41, I. O. O. F., of West Union."

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Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Wells's memorial is located at: West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA.
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Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Wells death on 22 Jul 1883 in Fayette County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.9611000
Longitude: -91.8151600

Family Members:

Spouse

Willis L. Wells

(1827 - 1893)

Children

Clara Elizabeth Wells Stirk

(1848 - 1932)

Alice L Wells Easton

(1853 - 1878)

Mary Albina Wells Tope

(1860 - 1943)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Union Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9611000, -91.8151600

2. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

3. Boale Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935700, -91.8451900

4. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

5. Butler Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

6. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

7. South Windsor Cemetery
Donnan, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9211006, -91.8747025

8. Prairie View Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8993580, -91.8330000

9. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Auburn Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0155983, -91.8683014

10. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

11. Windsor Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9644012, -91.9225006

12. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8768997, -91.8094025

13. Brainard Cemetery
Brainard, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

14. Dunham Grove Cemetery
Randalia, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8767014, -91.8458023

15. Hawkeye Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9397011, -91.9357986

16. Nutting Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

17. Saint Petr Kirchof
Eldorado, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0572014, -91.8352966

18. Bethany Lutheran Church Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0625000, -91.7630997

19. Lima Cemetery
Lima, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8689000, -91.7373000

20. Saint Francis Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8511009, -91.8261032

21. Dover Township Cemetery
Dover Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0708008, -91.8392029

22. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9986000, -91.9666977

23. Pitts Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9900017, -91.9708023

24. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964