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Gen James Rush Lincoln

Birth	:	3 Feb 1846 Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	4 Aug 1922 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Iowa State University Cemetery, Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0306000, -93.6539000
Description	:	James Rush Lincoln was born February 3, 1845, in Frederick County, Maryland. He attended the Landon Military Academy, the Pennsylvania Military College, and the Virginia Military Institute. Once the Civil War began, Lincoln enlisted in the Confederate Army and served in the cavalry under Jeb Stuart. After the war, Lincoln remained in Virginia until moving to Iowa in 1868. He became the superintendent of a coal mining company in Boone, Iowa, and became the town's mayor. He came to Iowa State College (University) in 1883 and served as the Professor of Military Tactics until 1919. Lincoln also held the positions of... Read More	James Rush Lincoln was born February 3, 1845, in Frederick County, Maryland. He attended the Landon Military Academy, the Pennsylvania Military College, and the Virginia Military Institute. Once the Civil War began, Lincoln enlisted in the Confederate Army and served in the cavalry under Jeb Stuart. After the war, Lincoln remained in Virginia until moving to Iowa in 1868. He became the superintendent of a coal mining company in Boone, Iowa, and became the town's mayor. He came to Iowa State College (University) in 1883 and served as the Professor of Military Tactics until 1919. Lincoln also held the positions of Steward of the College (1883) and Professor of Mining Engineering (1892-1898). Soon after coming to Iowa, Lincoln joined the Iowa National Guard and held commissions as Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Inspector General, and Brigadier General. During the Spanish American War, he mobilized Iowa's troops and went to the front. Unable to actively serve in World War I, Lincoln remained at Iowa State training others for active duty.

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Where is Gen James Rush Lincoln's memorial?
Gen James Rush Lincoln's memorial is located at: Iowa State University Cemetery, Ames, Story County, USA.
When did Gen James Rush Lincoln death?
Gen James Rush Lincoln death on 4 Aug 1922 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gen James Rush Lincoln's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0306000
Longitude: -93.6539000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Priscilla Cronkhite Hicks Lincoln

(1852 - 1922)

Siblings

Children

Theresa Lincoln Logsdon

(1876 - 1970)

Rush Blodgett Lincoln

(1881 - 1977)

Lotie Lincoln

(1888 - 1898)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Iowa State University Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0306000, -93.6539000

2. Collegiate Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0248290, -93.6547490

3. Collegiate United Methodist Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0226200, -93.6522400

4. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224100, -93.6481040

5. Saint Andrews Lutheran Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0241830, -93.6636190

6. Saint Thomas Aquinas Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224370, -93.6450840

7. Ontario Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0286217, -93.6781387

8. First Christian Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0270500, -93.6174100

9. Ames Municipal Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0301208, -93.6061249

10. Story Memorial Gardens
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9933014, -93.6112976

11. Bloomington Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0466573, -93.5852182

12. Olive Branch Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0080986, -93.7369003

13. McMichael Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0852203, -93.5915833

14. Arrasmith Cemetery
Franklin Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0855600, -93.5913900

15. Kelley Community Cemetery
Kelley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9496000, -93.6582000

16. Gilbert Cemetery
Gilbert, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1135063, -93.6402512

17. Bethany Cemetery
Kelley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9366989, -93.6594009

18. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9468994, -93.5903015

19. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1063740, -93.5614370

20. Born Cemetery
Franklin Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1222277, -93.5905220

21. South Saint Petri Cemetery
Gilbert, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1369019, -93.6331024

22. Baldus Cemetery
Lafayette Township, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1369000, -93.6067000

23. Lincoln Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9235992, -93.6097031

24. Clark Cemetery
Luther, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9623146, -93.7752838