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Harry Joseph Greenlief

Birth	:	20 Aug 1884 Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Mar 1954 Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Steamboat Rock Cemetery, Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4055000, -93.0618000
Plot	:	L7H
Description	:	BIRTH: 1. Iowa State Department of Health Division of Vital Statistics, Birth Certificate of Irwin Wickham Greenlief (Delayed), Certificate #1369. "Abstract of supporting evidence 1. Fort Dodge Public School - Sept 5, 1911 - 5 yrs. 1 mo 2. Voting Record - City of Fort Dodge, Iowa - Sept 22, 1928 - Aug. 5 1906 3. Marriage Record - Calhoun County, Iowa - Sept 12, 1926 - 20 years - Harry J. Greenlief - Eudora Wickham 4. Northwestern Mutual Life Ins. policy - May 16, 1928 - Aug 5, 1906 - Harry J. Greenlief.". 2. Newspaper, Obituary for Harry Greenlief - article, "Mr. Greenlief, son of the... Read More	BIRTH: 1. Iowa State Department of Health Division of Vital Statistics, Birth Certificate of Irwin Wickham Greenlief (Delayed), Certificate #1369. "Abstract of supporting evidence 1. Fort Dodge Public School - Sept 5, 1911 - 5 yrs. 1 mo 2. Voting Record - City of Fort Dodge, Iowa - Sept 22, 1928 - Aug. 5 1906 3. Marriage Record - Calhoun County, Iowa - Sept 12, 1926 - 20 years - Harry J. Greenlief - Eudora Wickham 4. Northwestern Mutual Life Ins. policy - May 16, 1928 - Aug 5, 1906 - Harry J. Greenlief.". 2. Newspaper, Obituary for Harry Greenlief - article, "Mr. Greenlief, son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Greenlief, was born Aug. 20, 1884, in Steamboat Rock." 3. Compiled by Glenn & Sally Paul Eldora 1974. Updated by Madeline & Foster Mason, June 1999., Cemetery Records - Steamboat Rock Iowa, Found at www.rootsweb.com "Steamboat Rock Cemetery, Clay Township, Hardin County, Iowa.". At Gravesite L7H it states Greenlief, Harry J. 1884-1954 father Greenlief, Dora A. 1884-1944 ss. CENSUS: 5. Iowa State Department of History and Archives, Census Records - Iowa Census – 1895 Census states that a 10 year old white male named Harry, who was born in Hardin County, Iowa, was living in the household of Jos. Greenlief. CENSUS: 6. United States, Census Records - 1900. In the 1900 Census on June 5th, 1900, it states that Harry J Greenleaf was a single white 15 year old male child of Joseph and Arrnna (unreadable) Greenleaf, who was born in Iowa in August of 1884. It states that his father was born in Illinois and his mother was born in Illinois. No immigration or naturalization information is present. He had attended school for 8 1/2 months that year, and was able to read, write, and speak English. CENSUS: 7. Department of Commerce and Labor - Bureau of the Census, Census Records – 1910 In the April 30, 1910 Federal Census, Harry Greenlief lived in Clay Township, Webster County, Iowa. He was a 27 year old white male married to Dora Greenlief. They had been married 4 years, and lived with their 3 year old son Erwin (Irwin). Harry was born in Iowa, with both of his parents being born in Illinois. He was able to read, write, and speak English, and was a farmer who worked on his own account. He had not attended school since September 1, 1909. He lived on a farm and rented his property. CENSUS: 8. Department of Commerce and Labor - Bureau of the Census, Census Records – 1920 In the January 10, 1920 Federal Census, Harry J. Greenlief lived 603 Eleventh Avenue North, Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa. He was a 35 year old white male head of household, married to Dora E. Greenlief with their 13 year old son Irwin W. Greenlief living with them. Harry owned his home free of a mortgage. Harry was able to read and write and speak English. He was born in Iowa, with both of his parents born in Illinois. He was a real estate agent who worked on his own account. CENSUS: 9. US Government, Census Records – 1930 In the April 14, 1930 Federal Census, Harry J. Greenlief lived at 920 4th Ave North, in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa. He was a 47 year old white male, head of household, married to Dora Greenlief. Harry owned property worth $11,000, had a radio and was married at the age of 21. He had not attended school since September 1, 1929, but was able to read and write. Harry was born in Iowa, and both of his parents were born in Illinois. In 1930 Harry was a retail coal dealer. Under class of worker, it says "E" I assume this is Employer. Most of the others on his street are "W" I think that is for worker. He worked, and was not a member of the armed forces. RESIDENCE: 10. State of Iowa, Census Records - Iowa Census – 1885 "The 1885 Iowa State Census states that Joseph GreenlIEf was a teamster, lived in Steamboat Rock with his wife Nancy A, and children Lillie, Mary, and Harry." RESIDENCE: 11. Newspaper, Obituary for Harry Greenlief – article "The couple moved to Fort Dodge in 1911." OCCUPATION: 12. Newspaper, Obituary for Harry Greenlief – article "He attended the public schools there. As a young man he worked in a tin and plumbing shop and later owned and operated a shoe store." OCCUPATION: 13. Newspaper, Obituary for Harry Greenlief – article "He attended the public schools there. As a young man he worked in a tin and plumbing shop and later owned and operated a shoe store." OCCUPATION: 14. Newspaper, Obituary for Harry Greenlief – article "The couple moved to Fort Dodge in 1911 and the following year Mr. Greenlief purchased the Logan hotel. He operated the hotel until May 1953, when he sold his interests and retired." OCCUPATION: 15. Newspaper, Obituary for Harry Greenlief – article "For a number of years he also owned and operated the Mineral City Bottling works here and was a partner with John Amond, in the Amond Coal company until that firm was sold in June of 1945." DEATH: 16. Newspaper, Obituary for Harry Greenlief, "Final Rites for Harry Greenlief Funeral rites for Harry Greenlief, 69, were held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Bruces. Dr. James J. Davies of Humbold; former paster of the First Methodist church and a close friends of the family, officiated. Burial was in the family lot in the Steamboat Rock, Ia., cemetery. Mr. Greenlief, who made his home at 918 Fourth avenue north, died Sunday at Lutheran hospital after a brief illness. Pallbearers were L.F. Wessel, Leon Leonard, John Amond, John Evans, Clifford Sampson and Harry Moore. Flowers were arranged by Mrs. L. F. Wessel, Mrs. Ernest Luebke, Mrs. J.W. Murphey and Mrs. Charles Dushak. Homer Jones sang two selections, "No Night There" and "Ivory Palaces." Accompaniment was played by Mrs. A.M. Murray, who also played organ selections preceding and following the service. Masonic rites were conducted at the funeral home following the service, by a representative of Ashlar Masonic lodge of Fort Dodge. Members of Ashlar lodge also attended the service in a group. Other groups attending included members of Aurora chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, the High Twelve Masonic luncheon club, and the Fort Dodge Rotary club. The funeral home was completely filled by the hundreds of friends and relatives who attended the service." 17. Newspaper, Obituary for Harry Greenlief – article Harry Greenlief, 69, well-known retired businessman and hotel operator here, died early Sunday morning at Lutheran hospital after a brief illness. 18. Iowa State Department of Health, Death Certificate of Irwin W. Greenlief, Printed Nov 30, 2006 "States that on 30 Aug 1951, at the death of his son Irwin, the father was Harry J Greenlief, and that he was not deceased." BURIAL: 19. Newspaper, Obituary for Harry Greenlief – article "Burial will be in the family lot in the Steamboat Rock, Iowa., Cemetery." 20. Compiled by Glenn & Sally Paul Eldora 1974. Updated by Madeline & Foster Mason, June 1999., Cemetary Records - Steamboat Rock Iowa, Found at www.rootsweb.com "Steamboat Rock Cemetery, Clay Township, Hardin County, Iowa.". At Gravesite L7H it states Greenlief, Harry J. 1884-1954 father Greenlief, Dora A. 1884-1944 ss.

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Where is Harry Joseph Greenlief's memorial?
Harry Joseph Greenlief's memorial is located at: Steamboat Rock Cemetery, Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, USA.
When did Harry Joseph Greenlief death?
Harry Joseph Greenlief death on 28 Mar 1954 in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Harry Joseph Greenlief's memorial?
Latitude: 42.4055000
Longitude: -93.0618000

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Greenlief

(1849 - 1928)

Nancy Arvilla Handley Greenlief

(1850 - 1919)

Spouse

Anna Eudora “Dora” Wickham Greenlief

(1884 - 1944)

Siblings

Mary T. "Birdie" Greenlief Eilers

(1876 - 1954)

Fay Arvilla Greenlief Adey

(1891 - 1984)

Children

Irwin Wickham Greenlief

(1906 - 1951)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Steamboat Rock Cemetery
Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4055000, -93.0618000

2. Buckner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3685989, -93.0453033

3. Ellsworth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3651199, -93.0857129

4. East Lawn Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 42.3605300, -93.0727600

5. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3626000, -93.0905500

6. Eldora City Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3613014, -93.0876999

7. Hardin County Home Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3978004, -93.1524963

8. Eldora Training School Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3558000, -93.1291000

9. Jackson Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4219017, -93.1572037

10. Hazel Green Cemetery
Ackley, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4780998, -93.0905991

11. First Christian Reformed Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4338989, -92.9633026

12. Kidwiler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4571991, -93.1492004

13. East Friesland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4858017, -93.0046997

14. Oakwood Cemetery
Owasa, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4500008, -93.1731033

15. Xenia Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3119011, -93.0781021

16. Sheller Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3678017, -92.9439011

17. German Township Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4996000, -93.0095000

18. Shiloh Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4306000, -92.9256000

19. Wellsburg Reformed Church Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4344900, -92.9231240

20. Melrose Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3255997, -92.9558029

21. Francisco Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2888985, -93.0456009

22. Rough Woods Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3582993, -93.2091980

23. Saint Peters Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5027000, -92.9676000

24. Pleasant Chapel Community Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3156013, -93.1883011