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George Washington Earl Moyers

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Birth	:	12 Apr 1849 Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Mar 1926 Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0978012, -91.2612991
Plot	:	M.S. Township Trustees 2nd Addition, Lot 115S
Description	:	George Moyers, born in Sperry, Iowa, in 1849, was the second child in his family. His parents were Samuel Nelson "Sam" Moyers (1827-1920) and Lucinda Hopkins "Lucy" (Deen) Moyers (1823-1909). They were married in 1846 and celebrated a 60th wedding anniversary in 1906. George's older sister was Marietta "Margarett" Moyers, who died at age 14 in 1862. His younger siblings were Sarah Elizabeth (Moyers) Larkin (1850-1881), the wife of James Wilbur Larkin (1851-1919); and Jacob Nelson Moyers (1852-1951), who lived to be 99 years old, who married twice, and settled eventually in Wyoming. *** History of... Read More	George Moyers, born in Sperry, Iowa, in 1849, was the second child in his family. His parents were Samuel Nelson "Sam" Moyers (1827-1920) and Lucinda Hopkins "Lucy" (Deen) Moyers (1823-1909). They were married in 1846 and celebrated a 60th wedding anniversary in 1906. George's older sister was Marietta "Margarett" Moyers, who died at age 14 in 1862. His younger siblings were Sarah Elizabeth (Moyers) Larkin (1850-1881), the wife of James Wilbur Larkin (1851-1919); and Jacob Nelson Moyers (1852-1951), who lived to be 99 years old, who married twice, and settled eventually in Wyoming. * History of Louisa County, Iowa, From Its Earliest Settlement to 1911 A well tilled farm of one hundred and sixty acres in Wapello township pays tribute to the agricultural skill of G. W. Moyers, who was born in Des Moines county, Iowa, on the 12th of April, 1849, and is the eldest son of Samuel N. and Lucinda H. (Deen) Moyers, pioneer settlers of that county. The birth of the father occurred five miles north of Carrollton, in Greene county, Illinois, and from that state he came to Iowa in 1839, locating in Des Moines county, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits until his retirement from active labor in 1884. He then removed to Mediapolis, Iowa, where his wife died November 9, 1909, at the age of eighty-six years, but he is still living at the age of eighty-four. In politics he is a democrat and has held several township offices. He is a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church and is also connected with the Grange. Although well advanced in years he is a hale and hearty old gentleman whom it is a pleasure to meet and know. In his family were two sons and two daughters as follows: Marietta, deceased; G. W., of this review; Sarah Ellen, the deceased wife of James Larkin, of Des Moines (county); and Jacob, who is living in Spokane, Washington. The early life of G. W. Moyers was very similar to that of other lads of the period in like circumstances, his education being acquired in the district schools of his native county, such time as he was not there engaged being devoted to the work of the farm. At the age of twenty-one years he settled on a tract of one hundred and sixty acres belonging to his father, which he cultivated for nine years. At the expiration of that period he returned to the old homestead and managed it for two years, following which he removed to Edwards county, Kansas. There he purchased a half section of land, which he cultivated for three years and then returned to the old home farm in Des Moines county, where he lived for a year. In 1896 Mr. Moyers came to Louisa county, purchasing one hundred and sixty acres of land in Wapello township, where he has since resided. Here he engages in general farming and stock-raising, in both of which he has been very successful. He has made all the improvements on his farm, having erected during the period of his occupancy some very fine buildings. All of the land is tillable, well drained and substantially fenced, while the fields are under a high state of cultivation, thus making it one of the valuable properties of the township. On the 11th of November, 1869, Mr. Moyers was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca E. Pence, a daughter of Jonathan and Polly (Tootwaler) (sic) Pence, both of whom were natives of eastern Virginia, whence they removed to West Virginia at an early day. Her father served in the Third Virginia Volunteer Infantry during the Civil war but after about two years at the front he died from exposure. The mother had passed away in 1848. Mrs. Moyers came to Des Moines county, Iowa, with her brother-in-law, Martin Deen, his wife and her sister, when she was nineteen years of age and there she was subsequently married. She was the youngest in a family of three daughters, the others being: Margaret E., the wife of D. Shumacher, of West Virginia; and Mary V.. the wife of Martin Deen, of Cass county, Iowa. To Mr. and Mrs. Moyers were born ten children: Samuel L.. who is deceased; Mary L., the wife of George Dotson, of Louisa county; Pearl Alfred, of Des Moines county; Hattie May, the wife of Samuel Walker, of Louisa county; Cora Ellen, who married Frank Hamilton, also of this county; James Burton, of Des Moines county; Gertie Edna, who is deceased; Edward Nelson, now living in Robstown, Texas; one who died in infancy; and Hally Roy, at home, who married Martha Catherine Baxter and has one child, Dwight, who was born on the 16th of August, 1909. Both Mr. and Mrs. Moyers are affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church, and his political support he gives to the democratic party. He has never been prominently identified with township affairs but he has held some of the minor offices. A capable agriculturist, the efforts and intelligence he has expended in the direction of his business have been well rewarded and Mr. Moyers is recognized as one of the substantial citizens of Wapello township. * The Morning Sun News-Herald, front page, April 1, 1926; Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa: GEORGE W. MOYER DIES AT HOSPITAL George W. Moyer is Laid to Rest Here. George W. Moyer, 76 years old, and a former resident of the Fairview neighborhood east of town, died at Burlington hospital Sunday morning, following a brief illness. The body was brought to Morning Sun Tuesday and the funeral service held from the Methodist church, conducted by Reverend T. S. Pool of Mt. Pleasant, an old friend and former pastor of the family. He was assisted by Reverend H. W. Munster of this city. The interment was at Elmwood cemetery. Mr. Moyer was born in Sperry, Iowa, on, April 12, 1849. He grew to manhood there and for many years farmed in Des Moines county, later moving to Louisa county, where he farmed a number, of years. He retired from active business fourteen years ago and for a number of years has made his home with a daughter in Burlington. On November 11, 1869, he was married to Miss Rebecca E. Pence, who preceded him in death seven years ago. Mr. Moyer had gone to the home of Verne Burgess on the Irish Ridge road last Saturday and while there became ill. He was taken to the Burlington hospital where it was found his illness was due to gall stones. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. George Dotson of Burlington, and Mrs. Frank Hamilton of Wapello; four sons, Pearl of Wapello, Burt of Elrick, Edward of Sperry, and Hallie of Minnesota. Twenty-eight grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren also survive.

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George Washington Earl Moyers's memorial is located at: Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, USA.
When did George Washington Earl Moyers death?
George Washington Earl Moyers death on 28 Mar 1926 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0978012
Longitude: -91.2612991

Family Members:

Parent

Samuel Nelson “Sam” Moyers

(1827 - 1920)

Lucinda Hopkins “Lucy” Deen Moyers

(1824 - 1909)

Spouse

Rebecca Ellen Pence Moyers

(1847 - 1919)

Siblings

Marrietta Moyers

(1847 - 1862)

Sarah Elizabeth Moyers Larkin

(1850 - 1881)

Children

Pearl Alfred “P A” Moyers

(1875 - 1964)

Hattie Mae “Harriett” Moyers Walker

(1876 - 1918)

Cora Ellen Moyers Hamilton

(1878 - 1948)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elmwood Cemetery
Morning Sun, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0978012, -91.2612991

2. Rice Cemetery
Morning Sun, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1200000, -91.2730000

3. Concord Cemetery
Morning Sun, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1267014, -91.2380981

4. Sharon Cemetery
Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0488052, -91.2355957

5. Bethel Cemetery
Wapello, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1107550, -91.1869740

6. Marshall Cemetery
Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1416702, -91.3166733

7. Virginia Grove Cemetery
Morning Sun, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1416885, -91.3195910

8. Hazel Grove Cemetery
Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0611000, -91.1722031

9. Oakland Cemetery
Morning Sun, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1747208, -91.3027802

10. Fairview Cemetery
Newport, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0875015, -91.1494370

11. Fulton Cemetery
Cairo, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1755500, -91.3311100

12. Griswold Cemetery
Marshall Township, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1833615, -91.3168200

13. Linn Grove Cemetery
Mediapolis, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0018997, -91.2363968

14. Welsh Chapel Cemetery
Mediapolis, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0000700, -91.2518700

15. Covenanter Cemetery
Mediapolis, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0017000, -91.2340000

16. Wapello Cemetery
Wapello, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1939011, -91.2058029

17. Northfield Cemetery
Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0595000, -91.1242000

18. Long Creek Cemetery
Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2105598, -91.2777786

19. Gallaher-Zion Cemetery
Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9754000, -91.2613000

20. Smith Cemetery
Wapello, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0887000, -91.0989000

21. Winfield Scott Township Cemetery
Winfield, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1192017, -91.4237976

22. Trinity Cemetery
Mount Union, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0170000, -91.3900000

23. Harrison Cemetery
Wapello, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2033005, -91.1675034

24. Kossuth Cemetery
Mediapolis, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0124000, -91.1350000