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Ellen J. Hooper Loomis

Birth	:	11 May 1831 County Cork, Ireland
Death	:	17 May 1885 Farley, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fairview Cemetery, Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4339981, -91.0139999
Inscription	:	ELLEN WIFE OF N. J. LOOMIS DIED MAY 17, 1885 IN THE 50TH YEAR OF HER AGE
Description	:	N. L. Loomis was born in New York, June 23, 1831. In 1842 he moved to northern Wisconsin, remaining there eight years. Mr. Loomis then removed to Galena, Illinois for the short time of three months before coming to Dubuque Co. on July 4, 1850. In 1860, he took up farming in Sections 18 & 19 of Taylor Township near Farley. In these early years, Mr. Loomis set the foundation of his lumber business; one of the largest in the vicinity. In his work, N. L. also dealt in cement, lime, tiles, and farm implements.... Read More	N. L. Loomis was born in New York, June 23, 1831. In 1842 he moved to northern Wisconsin, remaining there eight years. Mr. Loomis then removed to Galena, Illinois for the short time of three months before coming to Dubuque Co. on July 4, 1850. In 1860, he took up farming in Sections 18 & 19 of Taylor Township near Farley. In these early years, Mr. Loomis set the foundation of his lumber business; one of the largest in the vicinity. In his work, N. L. also dealt in cement, lime, tiles, and farm implements. Mr. Loomis was spoken of having great intelligence, unwearied energy and great business ability. He was considered to be a solid citizen of Farley. He belonged to the Presbyterian Church, and held both town and school offices. In June of 1854, he married Miss Ellen J. Hooper. Mrs. Ellen Loomis was born in Co. Cork, Ireland, May 11, 1835. She came to Dubuque Co. in 1853. Ellen had poor health suffering from asthma. She died in May of 1885, age 50. Mr. Loomis later married a second time. N. J. Loomis owned property in Dubuque Co.; Des Moines; and in California-to which he moved in the spring of 1900. When the big fire occurred in downtown Farley in January of 1896, Mr. Loomis had the largest holding in property that burned. He lost the Opera House and Brick Block with a hotel business. A loss of $15,000 to $20,000 with no insurance coverage. That section of Farley was rebuilt after the tragedy being expanded this second time because of the growth in town. Loomis’s sons also lost a butcher shop and grocery in the fire. Mr. Loomis lived in the house now occupied by Mrs. Monica Fessler, 208 3rd Ave. S.W. There were ten Loomis children: Amasa N.; May Frances, John N., Bennett E., Elizabeth E., Wellington W., Frank, George two children died infancy. The History of Farley, Welu Publishing, Copyright 1996

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Ellen J. Hooper Loomis's memorial is located at: Fairview Cemetery, Farley, Dubuque County, USA.
When did Ellen J. Hooper Loomis death?
Ellen J. Hooper Loomis death on 17 May 1885 in Farley, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.4339981
Longitude: -91.0139999

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Amacy N. Loomis

(1852 - 1886)

Bennett E Loomis

(1863 - 1929)

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Loomis Klaus

(1864 - 1891)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fairview Cemetery
Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4339981, -91.0139999

2. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4486008, -90.9961014

3. Hogan Cemetery
Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4500140, -90.9812590

4. McGee Cemetery
Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4852982, -91.0064011

5. Johns Creek Cemetery
Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3819008, -91.0338974

6. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Epworth, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4432700, -90.9315400

7. Epworth Cemetery
Epworth, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4227982, -90.9317017

8. Highview Cemetery
Epworth, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4556007, -90.9310989

9. Mount Hope Cemetery
Dyersville, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4716988, -91.0942001

10. Saint Johns Cemetery
Pleasant Grove, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3888926, -90.9268006

11. Worthington Baptist Cemetery
Worthington, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4119360, -91.1324930

12. Saint Paul Cemetery
Worthington, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3931007, -91.1260986

13. Saint Clements Cemetery
Bankston, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5196190, -90.9617890

14. Rockville Cemetery
Rockville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4180500, -91.1445800

15. Zion Reformed Church Cemetery
Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3465000, -91.0813000

16. Johnson Cemetery
Peosta, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4547005, -90.8788986

17. Saint Francis Cemetery
Dyersville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4879860, -91.1355320

18. Lattnerville Catholic Cemetery
Lattnerville, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4850000, -90.8872000

19. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Hopkinton, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3618000, -91.1478000

20. Peosta Union Cemetery
Peosta, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4553290, -90.8506860

21. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2990340, -91.0234540

22. Saint Martins Cemetery
Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2990000, -91.0226800

23. Saint John the Baptist Cemetery
Centralia, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4707000, -90.8360000

24. Spring Mills Cemetery
Holy Cross, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5610200, -90.9463600