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Emma Belle Barrett Wirt

Birth	:	28 Mar 1841 Lincolnshire, England
Death	:	14 Mar 1914 Leando, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Leando Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8269005, -92.0883026
Description	:	MRS. EMMA BARRATT WIRT. Emma Belle Barratt was born in Lincolnshire, England, March 28, 1841, and died at her home in Leando, March 14, 1914. She came with her parents to American in 1849, coming direct to St. Louis, Missouri. There, in her early girlhood, she united with the Baptist church, taking an active part in its work until she left St. Louis. July 4, 1864, she married David B. Wirt, who preceded her in death a little less than a year. After residing in St. Louis about two years, they came to Iowa, settling on a farm two miles west... Read More	MRS. EMMA BARRATT WIRT. Emma Belle Barratt was born in Lincolnshire, England, March 28, 1841, and died at her home in Leando, March 14, 1914. She came with her parents to American in 1849, coming direct to St. Louis, Missouri. There, in her early girlhood, she united with the Baptist church, taking an active part in its work until she left St. Louis. July 4, 1864, she married David B. Wirt, who preceded her in death a little less than a year. After residing in St. Louis about two years, they came to Iowa, settling on a farm two miles west of Leando, where they lived until about a year and a half ago, when they moved into Leando. Mrs. Wirt was the mother of nine children, five of whom died in infancy. Those surviving her are William of Fairfield, also Charles Wirt, Mrs. James Denning and Mrs. George Denning, all of the local community. Besides her children there survive two sisters, Mrs. J.H. Spalding, of Douds and Mrs. C.P. Carman, of St. Louis and three grandchildren. During her almost 73 years, Mrs. Wirt was an active woman until about two years ago, when she became ill, since which time she has been almost constantly bedfast. Her neighbors tell of her many deeds of kindness and helpfulness in time of sickness and trouble, and her Bible shows marks of frequent use. This bit of poetry, found among her writings, evidently speaks of her own faith: "There is no death; what seems so is transition, They only go to rest as goes the bird and bee, When the dark river 'round them spread, They meekly bowed their waiting head, And laid it on a downy bed, They only go to rest." Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon, March 16, with interment in the Leando cemetery. **Handwritten: 1914 Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 209, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA

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Emma Belle Barrett Wirt's memorial is located at: Leando Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA.
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Emma Belle Barrett Wirt death on 14 Mar 1914 in Leando, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.8269005
Longitude: -92.0883026

Family Members:

Parent

Eliza Cook Barratt

(1817 - 1899)

Spouse

David B Wirt

(1835 - 1913)

Siblings

Leah Virginia Barratt Spalding

(1845 - 1931)

Children

(unknow - unknow)

(unknow - unknow)

(1868 - 1950)

(1870 - 1961)

Nellie Ellen Wirt Denning

(1871 - 1968)

(1873 - 1875)

(1874 - 1875)

(1879 - 1964)

(1884 - 1884)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Leando Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8269005, -92.0883026

2. Boyer Family Cemetery
Leando, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8333560, -92.1112885

3. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8563000, -92.0664000

4. Roush Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7872009, -92.0755997

5. Mount Moriah Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8710000, -92.0860000

6. White Chapel Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8417015, -92.0203018

7. Hissem Cemetery
Selma, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8030784, -92.1587902

8. Passmore Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8608017, -92.1549988

9. Valentine Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7743988, -92.0460968

10. Mathias Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8031000, -92.1681000

11. Groves Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7627983, -92.1130981

12. Hem Cemetery
Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8389015, -92.1785965

13. Chequest Miller Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7847200, -92.1641300

14. Spencer Farm Cemetery
Leando, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7847200, -92.1641300

15. Heidlebaugh Cemetery
Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8165800, -92.1933500

16. Iowaville Cemetery
Selma, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8861008, -92.1628036

17. Winsell Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9067001, -92.1247025

18. Gilbert Cemetery
Kilbourn, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7916926, -91.9779510

19. Kilbourne Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8045000, -91.9705000

20. Bethel Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8967018, -92.0056000

21. Cook Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7839000, -91.9778000

22. Wilson Family Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7951500, -91.9681000

23. Emerick Family Plot
Lebanon, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7305500, -92.1010000

24. Ten Eyck Cemetery
Pittsburg, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7282600, -92.0795000