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Foster Wiley Jr.

Birth	:	12 Jul 1833 Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Death	:	8 Dec 1918 Malcom, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Masonic IOOF Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5806007, -92.5355988
Description	:	The death of Foster Wiley took place at the home of his daughter in Malcom, Iowa, December 8, at 2 a. m., from diseases incident to old age. Mr. Wiley was born near Belfast, Ireland, July 12, 1833. In November, 1848, he came to America, settling first in St. Louis. The next spring he moved to Rock Island, Illinois, and lived there for about twenty-four years He was married in that city October 27, 1859, to Miss Rachel Ramsey. In April, 1873, Mr. and Mrs. Wiley move to Scott township, Poweshiek county, and settled on a farm. They continued to live... Read More	The death of Foster Wiley took place at the home of his daughter in Malcom, Iowa, December 8, at 2 a. m., from diseases incident to old age. Mr. Wiley was born near Belfast, Ireland, July 12, 1833. In November, 1848, he came to America, settling first in St. Louis. The next spring he moved to Rock Island, Illinois, and lived there for about twenty-four years He was married in that city October 27, 1859, to Miss Rachel Ramsey. In April, 1873, Mr. and Mrs. Wiley move to Scott township, Poweshiek county, and settled on a farm. They continued to live there until 1893, when they retired and move to Malcom to spend their declining years, and remained there until they both passed away, except two years when Mr. Wiley resided in Grinnell. Mrs. Wiley died November 6, 1915. Mr. Wiley leaves seven children, the names of whom follow: Mrs. Margaret L. Hughes and James and Joseph Wiley of Grinnell, Henry and John of Scott township, Mrs. Lizzie Miller and R. A. Wiley of Malcom. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mr. Wiley was quite well known in this city, having lived two years here in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hughes, returning to Malcom last August. The funeral was held Tuesday. Short services were held at the home at 8:00 a. m., after which interment took place in the Montezuma cemetery. (Grinnell Herald-Register, Dec. 13, 1918)

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Where is Foster Wiley Jr.'s memorial?
Foster Wiley Jr.'s memorial is located at: Masonic IOOF Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, USA.
When did Foster Wiley Jr. death?
Foster Wiley Jr. death on 8 Dec 1918 in Malcom, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Foster Wiley Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 41.5806007
Longitude: -92.5355988

Family Members:

Spouse

Rachel Ramsey Wiley

(1839 - 1915)

Children

(1860 - 1931)

(1862 - 1928)

(1865 - 1948)

(1866 - 1889)

Margaret Lillian “Maggie” Wiley Hughes

(1870 - 1940)

Joseph Wiley

(1872 - 1934)

Maria Wiley

(1876 - 1877)

Etta Wiley

(1881 - 1881)

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