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James A Tower Jr.

Birth	:	16 Nov 1875 Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	3 Sep 1935 Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Cemetery, Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6267014, -91.3352966
Description	:	History of Lee County, Iowa - Volume II - 1914 J. A. TOWER. The name of Tower has long been identified with business enterprise and activity in Fort Madison and is a synonym for reliability as well as progress. He of whom we write was born in Evanston, Illinois, November 16, 1875, and is a son of J. A. and Laura (Simons) Tower, both of whom were natives of New York. Throughout his entire life the father was connected with commercial interests and as a salesman upon the road traveled out of Chicago for twenty-nine... Read More	History of Lee County, Iowa - Volume II - 1914 J. A. TOWER. The name of Tower has long been identified with business enterprise and activity in Fort Madison and is a synonym for reliability as well as progress. He of whom we write was born in Evanston, Illinois, November 16, 1875, and is a son of J. A. and Laura (Simons) Tower, both of whom were natives of New York. Throughout his entire life the father was connected with commercial interests and as a salesman upon the road traveled out of Chicago for twenty-nine years. In 1893 he located in Fort Madison, where he embarked in business on his own account, forming a partnership with H. B. Hamm for the sale of dry goods. That relation was maintained until 1895, when the firm dissolved and Mr. Tower opened a store of his own at No. 739 Second Street, his son and namesake, J. A. Tower, joining him in the undertaking. At a later period they sought more commodious quarters in order to meet the growing demands of their trade, occupying a store at No. 729 Second Street. The business prospered from the beginning and gave indication of the enterprising spirit and practical methods of the founder and owners. The father continued in active connection with the business until his death, which occurred August 4, 1904, and in his passing. Fort Madison mourned the loss of one of her representative and valued citizens. In politics he was an earnest republican, but, while he was a firm believer in the principles of the party as factors in good government, never sought nor desired office as a reward for party fealty. He was in sympathy with all movements put forth for the upbuilding and benefit of the city. Unto him and his wife were born four children: Edith, the wife of C. L. Van Valkenberg, a resident of Cedar Rapids; J. A., of this review; Lyman H., residing in Chicago; and Elizabeth, at home. J. A. Tower, Jr., became associated with the business in early manhood and following the death of the founder and promoter the business was reorganized in 1905, at which time the son became co-partner and manager. In 1906 he removed the store to Nos. 728 to 730 Second Street, while the rear of the building extends back of No. 732. He has a frontage of fifty feet and a depth of ninety feet and in addition to the first floor he has a stockroom in the basement. He employs fifteen people and the establishment constitutes one of the important commercial enterprises of the city.

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Where is James A Tower Jr.'s memorial?
James A Tower Jr.'s memorial is located at: Elmwood Cemetery, Fort Madison, Lee County, USA.
When did James A Tower Jr. death?
James A Tower Jr. death on 3 Sep 1935 in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James A Tower Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 40.6267014
Longitude: -91.3352966

Family Members:

Parent

James Albert Tower

(1843 - 1904)

Spouse

Mabel F Werner Tower

(1892 - 1969)

Siblings

Edith Tower Van Valkenburg

(1874 - 1918)

Children

Jeanne Azalea Tower Parmele

(1918 - 2006)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elmwood Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6267014, -91.3352966

2. Fort Madison City Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6296997, -91.3233032

3. Gethsemane Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6450005, -91.3197021

4. Old Fort Madison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6299000, -91.3040380

5. Oakland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6251200, -91.3671100

6. Hyde Grove Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6488000, -91.3158000

7. Hoffmeister Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6361008, -91.3016968

8. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6225014, -91.3716965

9. Hillcrest Memorial Park
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6403008, -91.3005981

10. Iowa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6367078, -91.2984834

11. Box Grave
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Coordinate: 40.6554500, -91.3209000

12. Hickory Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6474700, -91.2967400

13. Locust Grove Pioneer Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6680380, -91.3467840

14. Slack Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6482391, -91.2869263

15. Wilson Pioneer Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6316986, -91.3946991

16. Appanoose Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6035995, -91.2797012

17. Fairview Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6885986, -91.3292007

18. Lauther Farm Cemetery
Sawyer, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6917060, -91.3084810

19. Tull Cemetery
Pontoosuc, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6164017, -91.2414017

20. Viele Cemetery
Viele, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6156000, -91.4342830

21. Hayes Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7025740, -91.3250790

22. Broadway Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7028540, -91.3255860

23. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
Nauvoo, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5508003, -91.3608017

24. Half Breed Cemetery
Viele, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6196570, -91.4392130