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Ephraim Watkins

Birth	:	12 Dec 1852 Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	18 Dec 1937 Wapello County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lakeview Cemetery, Meaford, Grey County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.5976800, -80.5696100
Plot	:	GRAVE 6 LOT 70 SEC 1
Description	:	In the 1920 census the family was living on 2nd Street in Eddyville, Wapello Co., IA. His birth date of 12 December 1853 is based on old decorative chart made by sister Lozina' s husband, Alonzo W. SHAFER, although the tombstone reads 1852. He delivered coal to Eddyville to the Electric Plant and to people's house. Hand copied obituary provided by granddaughter, the late Eva Marie (DENNING) BROWN: Ephraim Watkins, son of William and Rebecca Buckingham Watkins was born Dec. 12, 1852 in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio. He came to Iowa with his parents at the age of 2 years and has... Read More	In the 1920 census the family was living on 2nd Street in Eddyville, Wapello Co., IA. His birth date of 12 December 1853 is based on old decorative chart made by sister Lozina' s husband, Alonzo W. SHAFER, although the tombstone reads 1852. He delivered coal to Eddyville to the Electric Plant and to people's house. Hand copied obituary provided by granddaughter, the late Eva Marie (DENNING) BROWN: Ephraim Watkins, son of William and Rebecca Buckingham Watkins was born Dec. 12, 1852 in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio. He came to Iowa with his parents at the age of 2 years and has since lived in the vicinity of Eddyville. He was one of a family of seven boys and four girls of whom two brothers and one sister survive. April 8, 1876 he was married to Ida Ellen Spurgin and to this union, six children were born, three of whom have preceded him in death. Mr. Watkins was of a home loving nature and was a good neighbor and a friend to all who knew him. He had been confined to his home for the last few years. Death came suddenly on Saturday Dec. 18, 1937 at the age of 85 years and 6 days thus closing the life of another one of the old pioneers. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, John Watkins of Cedar Falls, two daughters, Mrs. Faye Rowe of Eddyville and Mrs. Elmer (Marie) Denning of Kirkville. Also a sister Lucinda Carter of Albia and two brothers Dick Watkins of Frederic and William Watkins of Eddyville. Funeral services were held from his home Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery, Eddyville.

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Where is Ephraim Watkins's memorial?
Ephraim Watkins's memorial is located at: Lakeview Cemetery, Meaford, Grey County, Canada.
When did Ephraim Watkins death?
Ephraim Watkins death on 18 Dec 1937 in Wapello County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ephraim Watkins's memorial?
Latitude: 44.5976800
Longitude: -80.5696100

Family Members:

Parent

William Watkins Sr.

(1816 - 1900)

Rebecca Buckingham Watkins

(1824 - 1903)

Spouse

Ida Ellen Spurgeon Watkins

(1864 - 1940)

Siblings

Joseph H. Watkins

(1847 - 1932)

Jason H Watkins

(1849 - 1932)

John B. Watkins

(1850 - 1899)

Malissa Watkins Nichelson

(1857 - 1930)

George Richard “Dick” Watkins

(1862 - 1946)

William B Watkins

(1862 - 1943)

Lucinda Watkins Carter

(1865 - 1946)

Children

Faye Piper Watkins Piper

(1890 - 1965)

Flora Marie Watkins Denning

(1895 - 1978)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lakeview Cemetery
Meaford, Grey County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5976800, -80.5696100

2. Bethesda Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5930460, -80.6532480

3. Duxbury Cemetery
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4. Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery
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5. Saint James Anglican Cemetery
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6. Victoria Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5079632, -80.4266564

7. Saint Matthews Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5416419, -80.7472717

8. Primitive Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4843630, -80.4554010

9. Ebenezer United Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4723220, -80.6614490

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Coordinate: 44.4587407, -80.6227620

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Coordinate: 44.4932000, -80.7366000

12. Menary's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6863100, -80.7737990

13. Vanwyck Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6851090, -80.7755830

14. Saint Michael's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6359300, -80.8038000

15. New England Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4005000, -80.5740600

16. Annan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6168671, -80.8573151

17. Harkaway United Church Cemetery
Markdale, Grey County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3964350, -80.6787010

18. Leith United Church Cemetery
Leith, Grey County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6219400, -80.8769500

19. Saint Mark's Anglican Church Cemetery
Holland Centre, Grey County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4223510, -80.8021950

20. Mount Zion Cemetery
Grey County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4074260, -80.8124690

21. Berkeley United Church Cemetery
Berkeley, Grey County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3648840, -80.7246580

22. Saint Matthias' Anglican Cemetery
Berkeley, Grey County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3648100, -80.7248500

23. Providence Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3587760, -80.4314230

24. Trinity United Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4733400, -80.2388700