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Isaac Nathan Nash

Birth	:	1 Jan 1829 Coles County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	27 Nov 1917 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Springville Cemetery, Springville, Linn County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0560989, -91.4375000
Plot	:	Block 1, Row 1, Lot 14, Plot 1
Description	:	27th Ill. Inf., Co. K. h/o Mary A. ISAAC NASH. Isaac Nash, a veteran of two wars and one of the honored citizens of Springville, has made his permanent home in this county since 1867, and until within the last five years was actively identified with its agricultural and industrial interests, but has now laid aside all business cares to spend the remainder of his life in ease and quiet. He was born in Coles county. Illinois. January 1, 1829, a son of William and Martha (McCune) Nash. The father was born and reared in Tennessee, and when a young man went to Indiana, where he... Read More	27th Ill. Inf., Co. K. h/o Mary A. ISAAC NASH. Isaac Nash, a veteran of two wars and one of the honored citizens of Springville, has made his permanent home in this county since 1867, and until within the last five years was actively identified with its agricultural and industrial interests, but has now laid aside all business cares to spend the remainder of his life in ease and quiet. He was born in Coles county. Illinois. January 1, 1829, a son of William and Martha (McCune) Nash. The father was born and reared in Tennessee, and when a young man went to Indiana, where he was married. Later he removed to Illinois, becoming one of the first settlers of Coles county, where he opened up a farm. There he died in 1835 and his wife passed away some three months prior to his death. Our subject was thus left an orphan at the tender age of six years, and was early forced to earn to his own livelihood. He therefore had very little opportunity to attend school. His boyhood was spent partly upon a farm and partly in town. He went to Jacksonville, Morgan county, Illinois, where he learned the brick mason's trade, and followed that occupation until he entered the army during the Mexican war, enlisting in July, 1847, under General Zachary Taylor. He took part in some engagements and remained in the service until the close of the war. After his return to Morgan county, Illinois, Mr. Nash was married, April 15, 1850, to Miss Mary A. Berry, a native of Kentucky, and a daughter of John Berry, who was also born in that state and removed with his family to Morgan county, Illinois, during Mrs. Nash's childhood. By this union were born six children, namely : Mrs. Alice Sigfred, a widow, now residing in Marion, Iowa; Emma, at home with her parents; Charles F., a farmer and stock dealer of Marion township; John E. and William E., twins, who are now engaged in business in Lincoln, Nebraska; and Lucy, wife of Norman G. Clark, a druggist of Parkersburg, Butler county, Iowa. When the Civil war broke out Mr. Nash again entered the service of his country, enlisting on the I2th of August, 1861, in Company K, Twenty-seventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry, which at different times was connected with the armies of the Mississippi, Cumberland and Tennessee. The regiment was first ordered to Cairo, Illinois, and subsequently took part in the engagements at Belmont, Missouri, and Union City, Tennessee. They served as an escort to Commodore Foote's fleet down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, and participated in the battle at Island No. 10. They next dropped down the river to a point near Fort Pillow, and from there went to Shiloh to reinforce General Grant. They were in the battles of Laverne, Stone River and Chickamauga. At the last named place Mr. Nash was wounded in the left shoulder by a piece of shell, and was disabled for two weeks. He next participated in the battle of Missionary Ridge, and from there marched with his command to Knoxville to relieve General Burnside. They spent the winter at Loudon, Tennessee, doing guard duty, and in the spring joined General Sherman in the Atlanta campaign, during which they were under fire nearly every day. They were in the battles of Resaca, New Hope Church, Mud Run and Kenesaw Mountain, where Mr. Nash was again wounded by a gunshot through the left knee, which permanently disabled him for further duty. He had entered the service as private, but was later promoted to corporal, and after the battle of Belmont, Missouri, was made sergeant. Subsequently he was commissioned second lieutenant for bravery at Stone River, and at Kenesaw Mountain was promoted to first lieutenant. He had command of his company during the last year of his service. After being wounded at Kenesaw Mountain, June 27, 1864, he was in the hospital at Lookout Mountain until September, when he was sent home, and was honorably discharged at Spring-field, Illinois. For some years Mr. Nash resided in Morgan county, that state, and worked at his trade in Jacksonville and other towns, but in 1867 he came to Linn county, Iowa, and located on a farm in Marion township. After planting his crops he would work at his trade in Marion and Cedar Rapids, being thus employed for a number of years on many of the public buildings of those cities. Later he purchased a farm of one hundred and ten acres in Brown township, one half mile from Springville. and took up his residence thereon in 1880. To the improvement and cultivation of that place he devoted his energies for fifteen years, and also engaged in stock raising and the dairy business. Renting his farm in 1896, he removed to Springville and has since lived a retired life. He has enlarged and remodeled his home, and has a very comfortable home. Commencing life as a poor boy, he deserves great credit for the success he has achieved. By his own unaided industry, enterprise and good management he has acquired a comfortable competence and has won for himself an honored name by his straightforward course. On attaining his majority Mr. Nash became identified with the Whig party, and cast his first presidential ballot for Zachary Taylor. Later he voted for General Scott, and in 1856 supported John C. Fremont, the first Republican candidate. He has since affiliated with that party, and has never missed a presidential election except when away from home in 1872. He has taken an active part in local politics and was a member of the central committee of his township for several years, but has never cared for official honors, though he was a member of the school board for some time while on the farm. He has been connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows since November, 1850, and is a charter member of the lodge in Marion, of which he is past grand and which he has represented in the grand lodge of the state. He is also a prominent member of the Grand Army Post at Springville, of which he is past commander. He has been a delegate to state encampments, and has also attended several national encampments. His wife and daughter are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and while not connected with any religious organization he attends church with them and gives of his means to its support. He assisted in organizing the Linn County Veteran Association and also the Old Settlers' Association, whose meetings he always attends. He is well known throughout the county and universally respected and esteemed. Biographical records of Linn County, Iowa Publisher: Chicago, The S. J. Clarke publishing company

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Isaac Nathan Nash's memorial is located at: Springville Cemetery, Springville, Linn County, USA.
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Isaac Nathan Nash death on 27 Nov 1917 in Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0560989
Longitude: -91.4375000

Family Members:

Spouse

Mary Ann Berry Nash

(1836 - 1911)

Children

Mary Alice “Alice” Nash Sigfred

(1852 - 1911)

Lucile Nash Clark

(1876 - 1956)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Springville Cemetery
Springville, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0560989, -91.4375000

2. Saint Isidore Cemetery
Springville, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0550003, -91.4375000

3. Paralta Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0313810, -91.4427820

4. Whittier Cemetery
Whittier, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0934300, -91.4641600

5. Hopewell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0720000, -91.3820000

6. Crabapple Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0475006, -91.4997025

7. Linn Grove Cemetery
Linn Junction, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0065840, -91.4040510

8. Dan Brown Memorial
Mount Vernon, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9980498, -91.4206615

9. Wilcox Cemetery
Fairview, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0861015, -91.3641968

10. Gillian Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1236600, -91.4232000

11. Norwich Cemetery
Martelle, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0419006, -91.3463974

12. Mount Zion Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9871521, -91.4464951

13. Martin Creek Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0093994, -91.5188980

14. Hazel Knoll Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1397018, -91.3803024

15. Linn County Home Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0910030, -91.5594740

16. Prairie Chapel Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1070980, -91.5503170

17. Spade Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0531006, -91.3000031

18. Jordans Grove Cemetery
Central City, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1529400, -91.5007500

19. Hart Family Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1555549, -91.3807180

20. Campbell Cemetery
Bertram, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9756012, -91.5381012

21. Anamosa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1122017, -91.3082962

22. Riverside Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1032982, -91.2975006

23. Abbe Creek Cemetery
Mount Vernon, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9418983, -91.4516983

24. Holy Cross Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1150017, -91.2956009