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Erastus Williams Appelman

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Birth	:	27 Mar 1854 Connecticut, USA
Death	:	16 Jan 1928 Clermont, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Gods Acres Cemetery, Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9925003, -91.6496964
Description	:	Fayette County, Iowa, Biography - Erastus Williams Appelman was born at Mystic River, Connecticut, March 27, 1854, came to Iowa an infant, and was educated in the Fayette county schools and Ames Agricultural College. He taught school for sixteen years, part of the time in normal work, making a specialty of mathematics. The Horace E. Horton Bridge and Iron Company then engaged him as field engineer, and he filled this position for eight years, during which time the firm had under construction the High bridge at Dubuque, Iowa and the steel arch bridge from Hennepin to Central avenue,... Read More	Fayette County, Iowa, Biography - Erastus Williams Appelman was born at Mystic River, Connecticut, March 27, 1854, came to Iowa an infant, and was educated in the Fayette county schools and Ames Agricultural College. He taught school for sixteen years, part of the time in normal work, making a specialty of mathematics. The Horace E. Horton Bridge and Iron Company then engaged him as field engineer, and he filled this position for eight years, during which time the firm had under construction the High bridge at Dubuque, Iowa and the steel arch bridge from Hennepin to Central avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the world-renowned High bridge of St. Paul, one of the highest in the world. In their employ he traveled over the entire middle West. In 1888, he accepted a position under the government in the railway mail service. Because of his familiarity with the workings of the system, he was appointed to represent this service at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at St. Louis, his duty being to explain the details of the service to visitors from all parts of the world, especially those from foreign nations. Here he met representatives of every government in the world. His performance of the duties of this position were very satisfactory to all and won him much commendation. At present he is assigned to the service on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway from Dubuque, Iowa, to Sanborn, Iowa. On August 7, 1877, Mr. Appelman was united in marriage to Helen Almira Van Buren, a cousin of President Van Buren born in Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin, August 7, 1858, the daughter of Martin and Margaret (Bell) Van Buren. Eight children, all living, are the fruits of this union; Roger Williams, Dudley Ralph, Frederick Adolphus, Augusta Larrabee, Anna Margaret, Helen Joy, Marion Prudence and Van Buren. Mr. Appelman is a Republican and he and his wife are members of the Episcopal church, in which he is an earnest worker, now being one fo the trustees having in charge the welfare of the "church of our Saviour." Mr. Appelman is well known about Clermont and liked wherever known, for he has qualities about him which win liking and respect. As a teacher, as an engineer and in his present position he has performed his duties in such a way as to reflect credit on himself and to please those who employed him. He is a man of more than ordinary intellectual claibre and acquitions, having accumulated a store of knowledge and wisdom in his varied experience in life.

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Where is Erastus Williams Appelman's memorial?
Erastus Williams Appelman's memorial is located at: Gods Acres Cemetery, Clermont, Fayette County, USA.
When did Erastus Williams Appelman death?
Erastus Williams Appelman death on 16 Jan 1928 in Clermont, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Erastus Williams Appelman's memorial?
Latitude: 42.9925003
Longitude: -91.6496964

Family Members:

Parent

Gustavus Adolphus Appelman

(1817 - 1893)

Prudence Ann Williams Appelman

(1821 - 1880)

Spouse

Helen Almira Van Buren Appelman

(1858 - 1948)

Siblings

Anna Matilda Appelman Larrabee

(1842 - 1931)

Noyes B. Appelman

(1850 - 1926)

Lucy Stanton Appelman Meyer

(1856 - 1889)

Elias Hewitt Appelman

(1858 - 1929)

Children

Prudence Ann “Marion” Appelman

(1895 - 1978)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964

2. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0003014, -91.6438980

3. Elgin City Cemetery
Elgin, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9580000, -91.6410000

4. East Clermont Lutheran Church Cemetery
Grand Meadow Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9969406, -91.5916672

5. Nutting Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

6. Brainard Cemetery
Brainard, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

7. Butler Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

8. Apostolic Cemetery
Marion Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.5821991

9. Houg Cemetery
Gunder, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9444008, -91.5675964

10. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

11. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

12. Illyria Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8975983, -91.6363983

13. Fry Family Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0152530, -91.5182350

14. Marion Lutheran Cemetery
Gunder, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9708290, -91.5127792

15. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

16. Postville Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0811081, -91.5655594

17. Bethany Lutheran Church Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0625000, -91.7630997

18. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

19. West Union Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9611000, -91.8151600

20. Grand Meadow Cemetery
Luana, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0628014, -91.5081024

21. Cook Family Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

22. Bloomfield Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1152992, -91.6896973

23. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000

24. Pleasant View Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1183014, -91.6785965