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Fred “Keg” Harrison

Birth	:	4 Nov 1850 Climax, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA
Death	:	12 Aug 1925 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lincoln Cemetery, Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6053009, -96.1753006
Description	:	Fred "Keg" Harrison was the son of Alexander Jordan Harrison and Elizabeth Jane "Betsey" Roe. He married Celia Elsie Calkins on December 24, 1878 in Plymouth County, Iowa. Sioux City Journal Saturday August 15, 1925 Rites Today Fred Harrison Funeral services for Fred Harrison, former Plymouth County farmer who resided at 4025 Madison Avenue, Leeds, Ia., will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Olivet Presbyterian Church, Rev. A. M. McIntosh officiating. Mr. Harrison died Friday folling a paralytic stroke. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery. Sioux City Journal Sunday August 16, 1925 Leeds Man,... Read More	Fred "Keg" Harrison was the son of Alexander Jordan Harrison and Elizabeth Jane "Betsey" Roe. He married Celia Elsie Calkins on December 24, 1878 in Plymouth County, Iowa. Sioux City Journal Saturday August 15, 1925 Rites Today Fred Harrison Funeral services for Fred Harrison, former Plymouth County farmer who resided at 4025 Madison Avenue, Leeds, Ia., will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Olivet Presbyterian Church, Rev. A. M. McIntosh officiating. Mr. Harrison died Friday folling a paralytic stroke. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery. Sioux City Journal Sunday August 16, 1925 Leeds Man, Buried Saturday, Was Descendant of Benjamin Harrison His Great Grandfather Signed Declaration of Independence Although those who attended the funeral services of Fred Harrison, former Plymouth county farmer who resided at Leeds at the time of his death, made a procession many blocks long, few knew that the friend they were mourning was a descendant of Benjamin Harrison one of the signers of the delaration of Independence. Mr. Harrison was buried in Lincoln cemetery following services in the Olivet Presbyterian church, Rev. A. M. McIntosh officiated while the Anderson Undertaking company had charge of funeral arrangements. Mr. Harrison was a member of one of the oldest American families. His great-grandfather's name appears among the immortals who signed America's Magna Carta. He was the son of Joseph Harrison, the son of Alexander Harrison whose father was Benjamin Harrison. Came To Iowa In 1875 The Plymouth county farmer came to Iowa in 1875. He was born in Kalamazoo County, Mich. November 4, 1850. He was one of a family of 15 children, only one of whom survives him. In 1911, Mr. Harrison left the farm and moved to Leeds. He suffered a paralytic stroke about four years ago. About two weeks ago he suffered hemorrhage of the stomach which he never fully recovered. He died August 12. Mr. Harrison is survived by his widow, Mrs. Celia Harrison, two sons, Victor O. Harrison and Russell D. Harrison, one brother, Samuel Harrison, of Seattle, Wash., and five grandchildren. Although having ancestry of which few can boast, Mr. Harrison seldom spoke of it except to personal friends and it was not until it was told at funeral services that it became generally know that he had the blood of one of America's greatest patriots in his veins.

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Where is Fred “Keg” Harrison's memorial?
Fred “Keg” Harrison's memorial is located at: Lincoln Cemetery, Hinton, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Fred “Keg” Harrison death?
Fred “Keg” Harrison death on 12 Aug 1925 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Fred “Keg” Harrison's memorial?
Latitude: 42.6053009
Longitude: -96.1753006

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Celia Elsie Calkins Harrison

(1857 - 1932)

Siblings

Alexander Jordan “Alec” Harrison

(1843 - 1922)

Benjamin Carter Harrison

(1846 - 1892)

Children

Victor Olan Harrison

(1883 - 1944)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lincoln Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6053009, -96.1753006

2. Mathwig Wetrovsky Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6338000, -96.1723000

3. Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6330950, -96.1937720

4. Hungerford Township Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6124992, -96.2533035

5. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Neptune, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6447560, -96.1148360

6. Stanton Cemetery
Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6786003, -96.1900024

7. Floyd Valley Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6556015, -96.2514038

8. Concordia Cemetery
Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5186005, -96.2438965

9. Banner Cemetery
Lawton, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4855995, -96.1844025

10. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
Merrill, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7214480, -96.2583450

11. Eberly Cemetery
Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4822006, -96.2453003

12. Hillside Cemetery
Merrill, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7291985, -96.2544022

13. Union Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6917000, -96.0291977

14. Arlington Cemetery
Moville, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4968987, -96.0575027

15. Elkhorn Cemetery
Kingsley, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6041985, -95.9781036

16. Kingsley Cemetery
Kingsley, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5964012, -95.9655991

17. St. Michael's Cemetery
Kingsley, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5758018, -95.9599991

18. Liberty Perry Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6557999, -96.3893967

19. First Congregational Church of Christ Memorial Ga
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5492800, -96.4035900

20. United Church of Christ Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5491900, -96.4041300

21. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4956017, -96.3685989

22. Mount Sinai Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4943810, -96.3711700

23. Floyd Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4968987, -96.3756027

24. Memorial Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7875000, -96.1504920