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Freeborn Wesley Johnson Sr.

Birth	:	7 Oct 1821 Owen County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	6 Jan 1910 Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Valley View Cemetery, Rock Valley, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1866989, -96.2953033
Inscription	:	aged 88 y 3 m
Description	:	The Osceola Sentinel, January 10, 1910 Freeborn Wesley Johnson was born in Owen County, Indiana, October 7, 1821, and died at his home in Osceola, Iowa, January 6, 1910; aged 88 years and 3 months. He was the eleventh child of his father's two families of children and was the last survivor. He was married May 14, 1840 to Miss Electa J. Barrows, and to this union were born thirteen children. February 28, 1901, after 61 years of happy wedded life, his wife was called home, since then Uncle Wesley, as he was universally known, has just... Read More	The Osceola Sentinel, January 10, 1910 Freeborn Wesley Johnson was born in Owen County, Indiana, October 7, 1821, and died at his home in Osceola, Iowa, January 6, 1910; aged 88 years and 3 months. He was the eleventh child of his father's two families of children and was the last survivor. He was married May 14, 1840 to Miss Electa J. Barrows, and to this union were born thirteen children. February 28, 1901, after 61 years of happy wedded life, his wife was called home, since then Uncle Wesley, as he was universally known, has just been waiting of the summons of of the Master that would unite him to his beloved wife and loved ones. He was a model Christian character all his life. He was converted at an early age and united with the Methodist Protestant church at his home in Indiana. In 1854 he with his family moved to Iowa locating on a farm 4 miles north of Osceola. Two years later he moved to Osceola and was forty years engaged in the mercantile business. There being no church of his choice at the time, he organized the Methodist Protestant Church in Osceola in 1857. Previous to this he was a member of a class at Pleasant Ridge. There were seven charter members of the class here of which he was the last survivor. In 1856 Uncle Wesley purchased and had fitted up a building known as the Blue Church, it was open at all times for all societies desiring a place of worship, it was also used for school purposes for a time. The building served for a church until 1867. By this time the society had grown to such an extent that the building was inadequate for the congregation. Plans were put on foot, with Uncle Wesley at the head, for the erection of a new church. He was the principal financial backer of the enterprise, thought others contributed labor and as liberally as their financial condition would allow. The church was dedicated in 1869 and was known years afterwards as the "old brick church:, located on the site of the present structure, erected in 1890. Uncle Wesley was intensely loyal to his church. It's progress was his joy, its adversity his grief. He was nearly always present at every service and was an inspiration to every pastor. It was a source of great grief to hims when the infirmities of age and affliction compelled him to give ups part, and, finally all of the services, about eighteen months ago. Of a family of thirteen children, only one, T.A. Johnson of Osceola survives to mourn the loss of his beloved father. He also leaves to mourn twenty-seven grandchildren, forty-five great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, besides friends innumerable who loved him in life and mourn him in death. The Osceola Democrat January 13 1910 Freeborn Wesley Johnson was born in Owen county, Ind., October 7, 1821 and died at the home of his son, T. A,, in this city January 6, 1910, aged eighty-eight years and three months. He was the eleventh of his father's family of eighteen children and was the last survivor. He as married May 14, 1840 to Electa S. Barrows and to this union were born thirteen children. On February 23, 1900, after sixty-one years of happy wedded life, his wife was called home. Since then Uncle Wesley, as he was familiarly known by all, has just been waiting, even longing for the summons of the master that would rc-unite him and his wife and loved ones. He was a model Christian character all his life . He was converted at an early age and united with the Methodist Protestant church at his home in Indiana. In 1854, he with his family came to Iowa, locating on a farm four miles north of Osceola. Two years later he moved to Osceola and was for years engaged in the mercantile and stock business. There being no church of his choice here at the time, he organized the Methodist Protestant church in Osceola in 1857. Previous to this he was a member of a class at Pleasant Ridge. There were seven charter members of the class here of which the deceased was the last survivor. In 1856 Uncle Wesley purchased and fitted up a building known as the Blue church. It was open at all times and for all societies desiring to warship there and was also used for school purposes. This building served as a church home until I867. By this time the elass had grown to such an extent that the building was inadequate fur the congregation. Plans were set on foot, with Uncle Wesley at the head, for the erection of a new church. He was the principal financial backer of the new building' though others contributed labor and as liberally as their financial condition would allow. The church was dedicated in 1869 and was known for years afterwards as the ''Old brick Church" located on the site of the present building which was erected in 1899. Uncle Wesley was intensely loyal to his church. It's progress was his joy, its adversity his grief. He was nearly always present at every service and was an inspiration to every pastor. It was a source of great grief to him when the infirmities of age and affliction compelled him to give up part, and, finally all of the services, about eighteen months ago. Of a family of thirteen children, only one, T.A. Johnson of Osceola survives to mourn the loss of his beloved father. He also leaves to mourn twenty-seven grandchildren, forty-five great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, besides friends innumerable. Funeral services were held at the M.P. church Saturday afternoon at 2:00 conducted by Rev. C.J. Nut of Des Moines and assisted by Rev. Mr Gharrett and Edwards. Internment was made Contributor: Barry Mateer

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Where is Freeborn Wesley Johnson Sr.'s memorial?
Freeborn Wesley Johnson Sr.'s memorial is located at: Valley View Cemetery, Rock Valley, Sioux County, USA.
When did Freeborn Wesley Johnson Sr. death?
Freeborn Wesley Johnson Sr. death on 6 Jan 1910 in Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Freeborn Wesley Johnson Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 43.1866989
Longitude: -96.2953033

Family Members:

Spouse

Electa J Johnson

(unknow - 1901)

Children

Eliza Ann Johnson

(unknow - 1857)

Martha Rebecca Johnson Kerns

(1842 - 1893)

Frederick B. “Fred” Johnson

(1844 - 1868)

Moses T. Johnson

(1846 - 1901)

Sarah E. “Sallie” Johnson Griffin

(1852 - 1877)

Freeborn Wesley Johnson Jr.

(1854 - 1891)

Julia Ellen Johnson

(1860 - 1862)

Cord S Johnson

(1862 - 1909)

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Coordinate: 43.1866989, -96.2953033

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14. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0546989, -96.3510971

15. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1927986, -96.4891968

16. Richland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3027992, -96.4122009

17. Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0680000, -96.1720000

18. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

19. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3414001, -96.3131027

20. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
Alvord, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3415000, -96.3120000

21. Bethany Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2144012, -96.5053024

22. Middleburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1102982, -96.0772018

23. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

24. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery North
Hudson, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1567001, -96.5681000