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Hezekiah Shepherd

Birth	:	25 Dec 1814 Ohio, USA
Death	:	7 Aug 1892 Davis County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Mississauga, Peel Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.6644287, -79.6821289
Plot	:	Row 7
Description	:	He married Elizabeth Davis 5 Mar 1840 in Morgan County, Ohio. They had 5 children born in Morgan County - Isaac, John, Louisa, Mary, and Matilda. The family unit came to the Drakesville area of Davis County, Iowa in 1854. The following article provided by FAG contributor Christina: St Paul Daily Globe, August 29, 1892 BURIED IN A CHAIR. Unique Idea of a Wealthy Old lowa Farmer Centerviille, Aug. 28.— Hezekiah Shepherd, an old man who lived at Drakesville, has had his wishes carried out by being buried in a coffin in the sbape of a chair. For the last fifteen years Mr.... Read More	He married Elizabeth Davis 5 Mar 1840 in Morgan County, Ohio. They had 5 children born in Morgan County - Isaac, John, Louisa, Mary, and Matilda. The family unit came to the Drakesville area of Davis County, Iowa in 1854. The following article provided by FAG contributor Christina: St Paul Daily Globe, August 29, 1892 BURIED IN A CHAIR. Unique Idea of a Wealthy Old lowa Farmer Centerviille, Aug. 28.— Hezekiah Shepherd, an old man who lived at Drakesville, has had his wishes carried out by being buried in a coffin in the sbape of a chair. For the last fifteen years Mr. Shepherd had been unable to rest except by sitting in an easy chair, and in that position he proposed to die. His friends endeavored to dissuade him from his eccentric notion. But he ordered a cabinetmaker to construct the curious casket, which was finished before his death. It was substantially built of white oak, with walnut trimmings. He left instructions to have his body placed in this casket in a sitting posture, the wrists strapped to the arms of the casket, the limbs to its legs and the head and neck to the back. A glass panel was placed in front to expose the face of the dead man. All these instructions were carried out, and the casket placed in a huge box in an upright position. The chair casket was kept on exhibition in Mr. Shepherd's room for six weeks previous to his death, and he took especial satisfaction in displaying it to his friends. He was ninety years old, was a wealthy farmer, and was loved and honored by all of Davis county.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Hezekiah Shepherd's memorial?
Hezekiah Shepherd's memorial is located at: Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Mississauga, Peel Regional Municipality, Canada.
When did Hezekiah Shepherd death?
Hezekiah Shepherd death on 7 Aug 1892 in Davis County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Hezekiah Shepherd's memorial?
Latitude: 43.6644287
Longitude: -79.6821289

Family Members:

Spouse

Elizabeth Davis Shepherd

(unknow - 1894)

Children

Isaac Reed Shepherd

(1841 - 1921)

John Shepherd

(1843 - 1916)

Matilda Shepherd Duke

(1849 - 1940)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 30 Jul 2010

Left by Anonymous on 17 May 2013

God bless you always, John 3:16

Left by Anonymous on 31 Jan 2016

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