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Franklin G Heston

Birth	:	6 May 1857 Mason County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	6 Apr 1933 Atalissa, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5619011, -91.2641983
Plot	:	2nd Add No/Lot 233/Sp 1
Description	:	Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 710 FRANKLIN G. HESTON....The owner of a well improved farm on one hundred and twenty acres on section 10, Goshen township, Franklin G. Heston may be regarded as having made a success of his business. Especially is this true in view of the fact that he is the acrhitect of his own fortune, having nothing to depend upon at the start except a laudable ambition and a good strong constitution. Born in Mason county, Illinois, May 6, 1857, he is the son of Mahlon and Elizabeth ( Gordon ) Heston. The... Read More	Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 710 FRANKLIN G. HESTON....The owner of a well improved farm on one hundred and twenty acres on section 10, Goshen township, Franklin G. Heston may be regarded as having made a success of his business. Especially is this true in view of the fact that he is the acrhitect of his own fortune, having nothing to depend upon at the start except a laudable ambition and a good strong constitution. Born in Mason county, Illinois, May 6, 1857, he is the son of Mahlon and Elizabeth ( Gordon ) Heston. The parents were both born in Pennsylvania and were married in that state, coming west previous to the ' 50s, Mr. Heston being convinced that the Mississippi valley presented a more favorable outlook for a farmer than could be found anywhere in the east. He rented land in Mason county for twenty years and then purchased eighty acres, on which he lived until his death, which occurred July 15, 1901. The mother made her home with her children until she passed away October 2. 1904. There were fourteen children in their family, five of whom are now living, namely : Sarah E., the widow of H. C. Beckwith, who lived in Kilbourne, Illinois ; Franklin G., the subject of this review ; Anna, the wife of C. E. Hopping, of Beaver City, Nebraska ; Lura, now Mrs. Charles Freas, of Colorado Springs, Colorado ; and H. B., of Adel, Iowa. Franklin G. Heston acquired his early education in the district schools and as he grew up was well trained by his father in the various details of agriculture and stock-raising. He continued on the home farm until twenty-four years of age, when he began farming upon his own account, renting land for ten years. Being a man of industrious and thrifty habits and also being ambitious to become a landowner, he purchased a portion of the farm where he now lives and has since increased the area until his place includes one hundred and twenty acres and is one of the desirable farms of the township. It is doubtful whether any other farm of its size in this section is in better condition for cultivation or provided with more modern facilities. On the 22d of February, 1883, Mr. Heston was united in marriage to Miss Ella A. Jackson, who was born in Muscatine county, October 2, 1859, a daughter of Elias and Annis ( Dickinson ) Jackson. Her father was a native of Ohio and her mother of Vermont. They were married in Muscatine county and Mr. Jackson began farming on South Prairie, but after a few years removed to the state of Connecticut. However, five years' experience in the east convinced him that Iowa presented more favorable inducements and he again established his home in this state, where he remained until his death in 1879. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Jackson seven children were born, namely : Daniel, of Kilbourne, Illinois ; Frank, of West liberty ; Ella, now Mrs. Frank G. Heston ; George, of Sylvia, Illinois ; and Hattie, Cora and Leona, all of whom are deceased. After the death of her husband, the mother of these children was married to Jonathan Pringey, a native of Pennsylvania, and one child was born of this union, Clarissa, now the wife of George Skinner, of Canada. The mother passed away in December, 1899, but Mr. Pringey is still living and makes his home at West Liberty, having arrived at the advanced age of ninety-two years. Two children blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Heston, namely : Delmer K., born March 25, 1886, who received a common-school education and is now married and lives at Atalissa ; and Dessie P., born November 26, 1888, who was educated in the common schools and is living at home. By an upright and industrious life Mr. Heston has set a worthy example and has gained the confidence of his neighbors and all who know him. From the start he was actuated by a sound judgment and today he is in possession of a competence. Mrs. Heston is a member of the Christian church and a firm believer in the authority of the Bible. Socially Mr. Heston is identified with the Modern Woodmen of America at Atalissa and politically gives his support to the republican party. THANKS COLLENE /FAMILY FINDER

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Franklin G Heston's memorial is located at: Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA.
When did Franklin G Heston death?
Franklin G Heston death on 6 Apr 1933 in Atalissa, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.5619011
Longitude: -91.2641983

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Spouse

Ella Amanda Jackson Heston

(1859 - 1946)

Siblings

Children

Dessie Pearl Dexter

(1887 - 1962)

Delmar K Heston

(1888 - 1969)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Ridge Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5619011, -91.2641983

2. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5564003, -91.2711029

3. North Prairie Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5924988, -91.2694016

4. South Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5541992, -91.3308029

5. Weiss Cemetery
Atalissa, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5453000, -91.1927500

6. Timberlake Cemetery
Atalissa, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5531006, -91.1900024

7. Downey Cemetery
Downey, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6119003, -91.3182983

8. Nichols Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4782000, -91.2792000

9. Overman Cemetery
Atalissa, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5452995, -91.1483002

10. Dunfee Burial Site
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Coordinate: 41.6266900, -91.1834904

11. Lenz Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5101370, -91.3631260

12. Saint Marys Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4843000, -91.3480000

13. Wesson Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4606018, -91.2771988

14. Chamness Burial Plot
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6597351, -91.3182108

15. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6637000, -91.3073000

16. Watkins Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4516983, -91.2908020

17. Gatton Burial Ground
Moscow, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5731600, -91.1133800

18. Pee Dee Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6699982, -91.2142029

19. Springdale Cemetery
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6786003, -91.2581024

20. West Bethel Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6502991, -91.1556015

21. Burnett Burial Site
Rochester, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6680782, -91.1834911

22. Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
West Branch, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6681500, -91.3519900

23. North Liberty Cemetery
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6852989, -91.2292023

24. Saint Bernadette Catholic Church
West Branch, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6755750, -91.3396070