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J Franklin Caveny

Birth	:	6 Feb 1876 Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	13 Jan 1944 Staten Island, Richmond County (Staten Island), New York, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.0443993, -97.3249969
Plot	:	-original-10-15-3
Description	:	Kansan, Thursday, February 24, 1944. A brief but impressive service was conducted at the Caveny family lot in Greenwood cemetery Wednesday afternoon, Feb., 23, 3:00, at which the urn containing the ashes of J. Franklin Caveny was deposited in a concrete receptacle over which was placed stone of granite. The service was attended by a few relatives, intimate friends and officers of Newton lodge, No. 142, A. F. & A. M., the lodge having charge of the service. George J. Hetzel gave the committal service, followed by prayer by Rev. George W. Nelson, pastor of the Presbyterian church, church... Read More	Kansan, Thursday, February 24, 1944. A brief but impressive service was conducted at the Caveny family lot in Greenwood cemetery Wednesday afternoon, Feb., 23, 3:00, at which the urn containing the ashes of J. Franklin Caveny was deposited in a concrete receptacle over which was placed stone of granite. The service was attended by a few relatives, intimate friends and officers of Newton lodge, No. 142, A. F. & A. M., the lodge having charge of the service. George J. Hetzel gave the committal service, followed by prayer by Rev. George W. Nelson, pastor of the Presbyterian church, church of Mr. Caveny's affiliation. J. Franklin Caveny was born in Newton, Feb. 6, 1876 to pioneer parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Caveny. He died at Staten Island, N. Y., Jan. 13, 1944. He had been stricken with a fatal illness at Lewistown, Pa., Nov. 1, while en route east filling entertainment dates. Funeral services were conducted in New York. He was married about 35 years ago to Maude Wood who survives. They traveled together ever since giving chalk talks, clay modeling, theatrical acts and music. Of recent years they appeared largely on college courses and were among the most popular entertainers on the American stage. He is also survived by three sisters Mrs. Frank Trouslot, of Newton, Mrs. E. L. Odell, Kansas City, Mo. and Mrs. Ed Hayn, Prince Bay, Long Island, N. Y. While Mr. Cavney grew up in Newton, he began his career as a public entertainer early in life and traveled in every state and some foreign countries, always returning to the old home town every few years at least, at which time he would appear at meetings of clubs, societies and churches, donating programs of entertainment, and never failing to draw large audiences. He was polished ans genteel, clean of habit and honor to his profession. In 1914, J.D. Nicholson commissioned Caveney to paint a large mural for the First Presbyterian Church at 7th and Main, Newton. The mural is entitled "The Christ Child Among the Doctors," and contains the message, "To Mrs. Gaston Boyd, with sincere regards, J. Frank Caveny, 1914." The mural was removed when the church was razed in 1964 and installed in the new church located at 900 Columbus Ave. GOOGLE his name to find out about his entertaining career.

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Where is J Franklin Caveny's memorial?
J Franklin Caveny's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, Harvey County, USA.
When did J Franklin Caveny death?
J Franklin Caveny death on 13 Jan 1944 in Staten Island, Richmond County (Staten Island), New York, USA
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Latitude: 38.0443993
Longitude: -97.3249969

Family Members:

Parent

John Lewis Caveny

(1840 - 1920)

Louisa Haldeman Crater Caveny

(1843 - 1928)

Spouse

Siblings

Milton Edgar Caveny

(1868 - 1890)

Alta V. Caveny

(1874 - 1875)

John Archibald “Archie” Caveny

(1883 - 1918)

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Coordinate: 38.0443993, -97.3249969

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14. Church of God of The Firstborn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0940100, -97.4269800

15. Joseph Golden Gravesite
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Coordinate: 37.9698700, -97.2456600

16. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1440540, -97.3531320

17. Walton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1302986, -97.2533035

18. Unruh Pet Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1421100, -97.2632800

19. Old Grace Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0128870, -97.1859870

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21. Horace Hayes Gravesite
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Coordinate: 38.0435950, -97.1757810

22. Missionary Church Cemetery
Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0581017, -97.1622009

23. Whitestone Mennonite Church Columbarium
Hesston, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1458950, -97.4297920

24. Hesston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1448900, -97.4402400