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Elmer Leaders

Birth : 7 Jun 1896 Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA
Death : 12 May 1908 Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA
Burial : Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate : 42.1761017, -77.9777985
Plot : Lot 30 S 5
Inscription : "Our darling one has gone before to greet us on the blissful shore."
Description : Elmer was the son of August "Gus" Leaders and Sarah Lutz.

On May 12, 1908, a tornado hit Sarpy County, Nebraska killing at least 14 people and injuring many more. As the storm moved toward Richfield, south of Papillion, it hit the farm of Augustus Leaders, destroying all farm buildings and killing all livestock. Elmer Leader (newspaper articles refer to him as Charles age 14) was killed outright. According to his headstone, he was only 12 years old.

Links to the tornado:

http://www3.gendisasters.com/nebraska/9400/louisville-bellevue-richfield-ne-tornado-may-1908

http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/county/sarpy//tornado.htm

http://genealogytrails.com/neb/sarpy/offuttafb/fortcrook/FCnews/1908-May13.htm

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Elmer Leaders's memorial?

    Elmer Leaders's memorial is located at: Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio, Allegany County, USA.

  • When did Elmer Leaders death?

    Elmer Leaders death on 12 May 1908 in Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Elmer Leaders's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.1761017
    Longitude: -77.9777985

Family Members:

Parent

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August Leaders

(1854 - 1945)

Siblings

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John August Leaders

(1881 - 1970)

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Louis George Leaders

(1885 - 1933)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fairlawn Cemetery
Scio, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1761017, -77.9777985

2. Saint Joseph's Cemetery
Scio, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1699257, -77.9875259

3. Palmer's Cemetery
Scio, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1753500, -77.9910700

4. Rogers Cemetery
Scio, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1946983, -77.9950027

5. Thibou Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2108110, -78.0160910

6. Norton Cemetery
Belmont, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2108002, -78.0164032

7. Middaugh Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1729900, -78.0415500

8. Knights Cemetery
Scio, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1293800, -78.0190100

9. Johnson Cemetery
Wellsville, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1227989, -77.9524994

10. Forest Hills Cemetery
Belmont, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2224998, -78.0436020

11. Woodlawn Cemetery
Wellsville, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1138992, -77.9403000

12. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Wellsville, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1130981, -77.9375000

13. Saint Marys Cemetery
Belmont, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2313995, -78.0361023

14. Black-Tucker Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2032800, -77.8869300

15. Trapping Brook Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1202770, -77.9052770

16. Sortore Cemetery
Friendship, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1842000, -78.0875000

17. Elm Valley Cemetery
Andover, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1556400, -77.8586100

18. Abbott Cemetery
Belvidere, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2490800, -78.0530700

19. Bellamy Cemetery
Alma, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0861015, -78.0049973

20. Dyke-Cole-Dyke Cemetery
Elm Valley, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1521988, -77.8566971

21. Sherwood Cemetery
Wellsville, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1121700, -77.8792300

22. Christ Church Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2522900, -78.0633400

23. Belvidere Cemetery
Belvidere, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2523500, -78.0633800

24. Stannards Cemetery
Willing, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0850000, -77.9155550