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Elwood Furnas

Birth	:	22 Feb 1840 Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	31 Dec 1902 Nevada, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0215683, -93.4610672
Plot	:	Block 24,Row 11, Plot 12. Lot 311
Inscription	:	ELWOOD FURNAS FEB. 22, 1840 DEC. 31, 1902
Description	:	Elsood Furnas, son of Benjamin Furnas and Mary Pearson (Patty) Furnas, married Mary Elizabeth Sunderland on 10 Feb 1859 in Montgomery County, Ohio. They had no children of their own but took in a boy, Crockett Hector Pasley, son of Benjamin Franklin Pasley and Mary Emma Graves, and raised his as their own. Elwood came with his father to Louisa county, Iowa, in 1857, and after renting land of the latter for some years, he purchased a tract of land in Richland township, Story county, upon which he established his home in 1870. On Feb. 10, 1859, Mr. Furnas was united... Read More	Elsood Furnas, son of Benjamin Furnas and Mary Pearson (Patty) Furnas, married Mary Elizabeth Sunderland on 10 Feb 1859 in Montgomery County, Ohio. They had no children of their own but took in a boy, Crockett Hector Pasley, son of Benjamin Franklin Pasley and Mary Emma Graves, and raised his as their own. Elwood came with his father to Louisa county, Iowa, in 1857, and after renting land of the latter for some years, he purchased a tract of land in Richland township, Story county, upon which he established his home in 1870. On Feb. 10, 1859, Mr. Furnas was united in marriage to Miss Mary Elizabeth Sunderland, who was born on a farm in Montgomery county, Ohio, February 20, 1842, a daughter of Richard and Eleanor Sun derland. She is a descendant of Captain Richard Sunderland of Revolutionary fame. Her father was a prominent farmer of Montgomery county, and he and his wife have passed to their reward. No children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Furnas, but they made a home for six children and partially reared them. Mr. Furnas was reared in the faith of the Society of Friends. He was identified with the Masonic order, and politically adhered to the republican party, and he filled various positions in the township. He was an advocate of temperance and was widely known throughout the country on account of his prominence in advancing the farming interests. He was president of the National Farmers Alliance, the Story County Farmers Institute and the Farmers Progression Reading Circle; vice president of the Farmers Fire and Lightning Association of Story county ; secretary of the State Farmers Mutual Protective Association and of the local alliance ; and was one of the honorary members of the Commercial Travelers Fair, which was held in Madison Square Garden, New York City, December 16, 1896. A man of winning manner, generous in disposition, he made a host of friends, and in the course of a life. [Source: "History of Story County, Iowa", Vol. 2, by W. O. Payne, Published 1911, pages 282-283]

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Where is Elwood Furnas's memorial?
Elwood Furnas's memorial is located at: Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA.
When did Elwood Furnas death?
Elwood Furnas death on 31 Dec 1902 in Nevada, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Elwood Furnas's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0215683
Longitude: -93.4610672

Family Members:

Parent

Benjamin Furnas

(1803 - 1880)

Mary Pearson Patty Furnas

(1808 - 1867)

Spouse

Mary Elizabeth Sunderland Furnas

(1842 - 1930)

Siblings

Wilkinson “Wilk” Furnas

(1827 - 1910)

Charles Furnas

(1829 - 1918)

Sarah J. Furnas Dillin

(1850 - 1919)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 42.0215683, -93.4610672

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Coordinate: 42.0181808, -93.3083420

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Coordinate: 41.9933014, -93.6112976

16. McMichael Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0852203, -93.5915833

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Coordinate: 42.0855600, -93.5913900

18. First Christian Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 42.0270500, -93.6174100

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Coordinate: 41.9468994, -93.5903015

20. Cambridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9067600, -93.5424400

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Coordinate: 41.8950500, -93.3996900

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Coordinate: 42.1369020, -93.5585790

23. Saint Thomas Aquinas Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224370, -93.6450840

24. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224100, -93.6481040