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George Washington Oaks

Birth	:	30 Oct 1831 Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, Maine, USA
Death	:	7 Apr 1913 Westfield, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	East Iron Hill Cemetery, Farmers Creek Township, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1465797, -90.7591019
Inscription	:	Civil War Co. K 8th ILL CAV.
Description	:	Source: Hawarden Independent; Hawarden, Iowa; April 12, 1913 "George Washington Oaks died at Westfield Monday night (April 7, 1913) at the advanced age of 81 years. He had been in poor health for some time, due largely to the infirmities incident to one of his age. He was an old soldier and served his country well in its time of need. He resided at Chatsworth for many years, but of late years made his home part of the time with his sons in Hawarden. His sons from here went to Westfield the first part of the week to be at... Read More	Source: Hawarden Independent; Hawarden, Iowa; April 12, 1913 "George Washington Oaks died at Westfield Monday night (April 7, 1913) at the advanced age of 81 years. He had been in poor health for some time, due largely to the infirmities incident to one of his age. He was an old soldier and served his country well in its time of need. He resided at Chatsworth for many years, but of late years made his home part of the time with his sons in Hawarden. His sons from here went to Westfield the first part of the week to be at his bedside in his last hours. Interment was made today in the cemetery at Adaville, Plymouth county." Source: LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel; LeMars, Iowa; April 15, 1913; page 1 "DEATH OF GEORGE OAKS - He was One of the Pioneers of the Big Sioux Valley. "George Oakes, one of the pioneer residents of the Big Sioux Valley, died Monday (April 7, 1913) evening at 7 o'clock at the home of his son in Westfield. He was 81 years old and had been in poor health for some time past. Mr. Oakes was a veteran of the Civil War and his death will be mourned by his old comrades in arms. His wife died several years ago, but he is survived by several children, among them being Wm. and Joe, of Hawarden, Chas., of Chatsworth, John of Brockton, also a daughter (Mary) at Brockton, and a son (Phineas) at Westfield. "Funeral services were held at Westfield Saturday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. John Erb, of Hawarden. The remains were taken to Adaville for burial." Source: LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel; LeMars, Iowa; April 15, 1913; page 2; article listed under "Westfield". "Geo. Oaks, known here as Grandpa Oaks, died on Monday (April 7, 1913) evening at the home of his grandson, Arthur Oaks, who lives on the T.J. Martin place. The funeral was to be held Thursday but owing to the storm it was postponed until Saturday. The body was then taken to Adaville and laid beside his wife, who died several years ago. Several of his children and grandchildren attended the funeral. He was eighty-two years of age and was respected by all who knew him." The information inside the parenthesis was added by Doyle L. Oakes.

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Where is George Washington Oaks's memorial?
George Washington Oaks's memorial is located at: East Iron Hill Cemetery, Farmers Creek Township, Jackson County, USA.
When did George Washington Oaks death?
George Washington Oaks death on 7 Apr 1913 in Westfield, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George Washington Oaks's memorial?
Latitude: 42.1465797
Longitude: -90.7591019

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Elizabeth Mock Oaks

(1833 - 1907)

Siblings

Children

Phinaes A. Oaks

(1855 - 1926)

Amanda C . Oaks

(1857 - 1861)

John Emanuel Oaks

(1868 - 1952)

Charles Bartlett Oaks

(1872 - 1951)

Gideon S. Oaks

(1874 - 1874)

George C . Oaks

(1875 - 1876)

William Marion Oaks

(1877 - 1974)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. East Iron Hill Cemetery
Farmers Creek Township, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1465797, -90.7591019

2. West Iron Hill Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1460000, -90.7686000

3. Willison Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1646000, -90.7783000

4. Streets Cemetery
Ironhills, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1796989, -90.7692032

5. Esgate Cemetery
Maquoketa, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1292000, -90.7142029

6. Sutton Cemetery
Fulton, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1677000, -90.7143000

7. Crabb Cemetery
Crab Town, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749992, -90.8022003

8. Tracy Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1805992, -90.8067017

9. Said Cemetery
Fulton, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1980000, -90.7578000

10. Tilton Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1236000, -90.6798000

11. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Emeline, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1719017, -90.8600006

12. Reel Cemetery
Baldwin, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1049995, -90.8510971

13. Pence Cemetery
Baldwin, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0746994, -90.8106003

14. Sweezy Cemetery
Otter Creek, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2005997, -90.6699982

15. Buckhorn Waterford Cemetery
Buckhorn, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0607986, -90.7517014

16. Saint Aloysius Cemetery
South Garry Owen, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2257996, -90.8052979

17. Hershberger Cemetery
Baldwin, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0772309, -90.8418011

18. Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery
Baldwin, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0770000, -90.8420000

19. Ozark Cemetery
Ozark, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2005000, -90.8735000

20. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
Zwingle, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2412000, -90.6956000

21. Canton Cemetery
Canton, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1647072, -90.9020386

22. Goddard Cemetery
Maquoketa, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0391998, -90.7335968

23. Mount Hope Cemetery
Maquoketa, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0615616, -90.6619720

24. Bridgeport Cemetery
Maquoketa, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0906000, -90.6267000