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Esther Starr Danks

Birth	:	20 Jan 1833 Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	15 Jan 1913 Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Prairie Hill Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2383003, -91.3193970
Description	:	SOURCE: THE MONTICELLO EXPRESS….JANUARY 23, 1913….PAGE 7 Obituary of Mrs. Alson 0. Danks The funeral of Mrs. Esther Danks, the wife of Mr. Alson O. Danks, was held at the family residence on North Cedar Street, last Saturday forenoon, at 11 o'clock, the service being con-ducted by Rev. Roy V. Porter, pastor at the Methodist Episcopal Church. The funeral was largely attended by the old time friends and neighbors of the decedent. The body was, taken to the Prairie Hill cemetery for interment in the family lot. Mrs. Danks, whose maiden name was Esther Starr, the daughter of Jesse... Read More	SOURCE: THE MONTICELLO EXPRESS….JANUARY 23, 1913….PAGE 7 Obituary of Mrs. Alson 0. Danks The funeral of Mrs. Esther Danks, the wife of Mr. Alson O. Danks, was held at the family residence on North Cedar Street, last Saturday forenoon, at 11 o'clock, the service being con-ducted by Rev. Roy V. Porter, pastor at the Methodist Episcopal Church. The funeral was largely attended by the old time friends and neighbors of the decedent. The body was, taken to the Prairie Hill cemetery for interment in the family lot. Mrs. Danks, whose maiden name was Esther Starr, the daughter of Jesse Starr, was born near Toronto, Canada, January 20, 1833. She died, at Monticello, January 15th, 1913, consequently she lacked but five days of being 80 years of age. She removed, with her parents, to Wisconsin, in early childhood, where she was married, near the town of Stoughton, November 6, 1856, to Mr. Alson 0. Danks, who survives her. After their marriage they lived upon a farm in the same vicinity until July, 1856, when they came to Jones County, Iowa, in the old time covered wagon, and commenced occupying the farm which Mr. Danks owned for a period of more than fifty years, and which was only recently sold. In 1893, Mr. and Mrs. Danks removed from the farm to Monticello, where they afterwards lived in retirement from the duties and labors of farm life. For more than fifty years they were respected residents of Jones County. In 1896, they celebrated their golden wedding. Mrs. Danks was the mother of three children, Mrs. Charlotte Heisey, the wife of John II. Heisey, of Monticello; Almon, a son, who died in early manhood, during the year 1893; Mrs. Jennie Deischer, the wife of Newton O. Deischer, of Castle Grove Township. The brothers, who survive her, are David Starr, of Emmetsburg, Milton Starr, of Colorado, and Kensler Starr, of Seattle, Washington. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Armida Baker, of Emmetsburg, and Mrs. Amy Hibbard, of Long Beach, California. Mrs. Danks was a devoted mother and wife. She found the highest enjoyment in doing for those who were bound to her by close family ties, and in turn, when the infirmities of age and the pains of illness oppressed her, those who had been beneficiaries of her kindness gave unto her without stint of their loving service. She joined the Baptist church early in life, and remained true to its teachings and close to the Master's touch, throughout life. There being no church of the denomination at Monticello, she attended the Methodist Episcopal church as regularly as her health might permit. She was ready to go when the summons came, and left not one unreconciled enemy, not one regret because of any duty unfulfilled. While her husband and her children mourn for her physical presence, yet can they not rejoice in the hope that her reward is exceeding great? Contributed by Sharon Brodersen Lindbloom

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Esther Starr Danks's memorial is located at: Prairie Hill Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA.
When did Esther Starr Danks death?
Esther Starr Danks death on 15 Jan 1913 in Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2383003
Longitude: -91.3193970

Family Members:

Parent

Jesse Starr

(1803 - 1887)

Spouse

Alson Orpheus Danks

(1836 - 1923)

Siblings

(1839 - 1890)

(1841 - 1929)

(1846 - 1916)

(1848 - 1880)

(1850 - 1932)

Children

Charlotte Elma “Lottie” Danks Heisey

(1857 - 1920)

Almon Worthy Danks

(1862 - 1893)

Susan Jane Danks Deischer

(1869 - 1943)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Prairie Hill Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2383003, -91.3193970

2. Castle Grove Baptist Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2670100, -91.2936100

3. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2824670, -91.3100540

4. Grove Creek Cemetery
Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3013992, -91.3146973

5. Cass Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1684500, -91.3102700

6. Langworthy Cemetery
Langworthy, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1878014, -91.2380981

7. Saint Joseph's Cemetery
Prairieburg, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2099991, -91.4216995

8. Sams Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1536000, -91.3380000

9. Prairieburg-Boulder Cemetery
Prairieburg, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2416992, -91.4458008

10. Chestnut Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2382940, -91.1924700

11. Grand Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2369690, -91.1922590

12. Hart Family Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1555549, -91.3807180

13. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2606010, -91.1905975

14. Buck Creek Cemetery
Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3365000, -91.3425000

15. Livingston Cemetery
Hopkinton, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3278008, -91.2438965

16. Boulder Cemetery
Waubeek, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2028008, -91.4539032

17. Oakwood Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2322006, -91.1761017

18. Hazel Knoll Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1397018, -91.3803024

19. East Monticello Cemetery
East Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2597200, -91.1610000

20. Hopkinton Cemetery
Hopkinton, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3425000, -91.2405000

21. Holy Cross Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1150017, -91.2956009

22. Wayne Zion Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1650009, -91.1825027

23. Anamosa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1122017, -91.3082962

24. Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2079200, -91.1420500