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George Washington Cress

Birth	:	29 Jul 1818 Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	16 Apr 1887 Morris County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Bear Creek Church Cemetery, Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.6491130, -88.1481300
Description	:	Son of George W. Cress and Nancy Reed. Married to Nancy Parker on 29 Jun, 1839 in Lee Co, VA. 5 children. ********************************************** The Council Grove Republican, 28 Apr 1887, Friday DIED. CRESS. -- At his home, on Clark's creek, April 16th, 1887, aged 69 years, 8 months and 13 days, was buried in Highland cemetery April 17th, 1887. Presiding Elder Mitchell preaching the funeral sermon. The subject of the above notice was born in Grason (sic) county, Virginia, July 29th, 1818. He was married to Nancy Parker in 1839, came to Kansas in 1857 and... Read More	Son of George W. Cress and Nancy Reed. Married to Nancy Parker on 29 Jun, 1839 in Lee Co, VA. 5 children. ********************************************** The Council Grove Republican, 28 Apr 1887, Friday DIED. CRESS. -- At his home, on Clark's creek, April 16th, 1887, aged 69 years, 8 months and 13 days, was buried in Highland cemetery April 17th, 1887. Presiding Elder Mitchell preaching the funeral sermon. The subject of the above notice was born in Grason (sic) county, Virginia, July 29th, 1818. He was married to Nancy Parker in 1839, came to Kansas in 1857 and settled in Morris county. In 1873 he removed with his family to California, but returned again to Morris county in 1876, and has since remained here. Mr. Cress was a member of the United Brethren church and a licensed preacher in that organization. The sparsely settled condition of the western portions of Kansas in the earlier times, did not afford him sufficient support for his increasing family, and being of an energetic nature he mixed with his ministrations of the Gospel other pursuits, mainly farming and stock raising. At times he has been in the employ of the government as mail carrier, filling his different positions with diligence and credit. Mr. Cress was the father of five children, two of whom are dead, of those living are J. F. Cress, who is, throughout the county, a well known and highly respected citizen. He resides on his farm near Parkerville. The two remaining children are Mrs. Ammy [sic] Foster and Eliza Bealer. These, with the aged widow, remain to mourn the loss of a husband and father. The death of Mr. Cress leads us to an additional realization of the fact that the pioneers of the county are, one by one, passing away, and that the new generations of their descendants are taking their places. To the few of us who still remain, it is a source of pride and exultation that the ranks are being filled by men who have the heroic spirit of their ancestors, and who have had better opportunities for acquiring the knowledge necessary to meet the requirements of our rapidly growing county. Com.

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Where is George Washington Cress's memorial?
George Washington Cress's memorial is located at: Bear Creek Church Cemetery, Parsons, Decatur County, USA.
When did George Washington Cress death?
George Washington Cress death on 16 Apr 1887 in Morris County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George Washington Cress's memorial?
Latitude: 35.6491130
Longitude: -88.1481300

Family Members:

Spouse

Nancy Parker Cress

(1822 - 1901)

Children

James Fletcher Cress

(1840 - 1907)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bear Creek Church Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6491130, -88.1481300

2. Barnett Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6377790, -88.1581500

3. Keen Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6459090, -88.1715020

4. Graves Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6274740, -88.1421470

5. Parsons Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6472200, -88.1205000

6. Rosson Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6243920, -88.1377210

7. Clay Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6375510, -88.1126050

8. Myracle Family Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6234610, -88.1776630

9. Mount Tabor Church Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6242020, -88.1169180

10. Herndon Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6181970, -88.1255280

11. Dukes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.6435210, -88.1928930

12. Southside Church Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6282030, -88.1103900

13. Gabbard Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6875340, -88.1507260

14. Stills Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6848660, -88.1269820

15. McMurry Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6864650, -88.1294860

16. Cross Roads Church Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6814030, -88.1150360

17. Hays Cemetery
Bible Hill, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6914070, -88.1505910

18. Hill Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6914190, -88.1505980

19. Houston Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6171810, -88.1125870

20. Decatur County Memorial Gardens
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6838580, -88.1127480

21. Iron Hill Church Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6638920, -88.0932450

22. Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ Cemetery
Parsons, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6871480, -88.1106520

23. White Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6068993, -88.1110992

24. Houston Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 35.6268997, -88.0888977