Home > United States of America > Kansas > Chase County > Cedar Point > Cedar Point Cemetery > James Fletcher Cress

James Fletcher Cress

Birth	:	1 May 1840 Lee County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	7 Jun 1907 Cedar Point, Chase County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Cedar Point Cemetery, Cedar Point, Chase County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.2397003, -96.8253021
Description	:	Mr. Cress was buried on 9 Jun 1907 in Cedar Point, KS. He was a Sheriff in Morris Co, KS. Fletcher served as Sheriff for two terms. He was an Ox term driver in Morris Co, KS. In earlier days, he served some time driving an ox team in a freight caravan from Westport, MO to Santa Fe, NM. They had lots of trouble with the Indians on some of these trips. He was married to Eliza Emmeline Williams on 6 Oct 1863 in Douglas Co, KS. Ezra Johnson, MG, officiated. They moved to Morris Co, KS soon after their... Read More	Mr. Cress was buried on 9 Jun 1907 in Cedar Point, KS. He was a Sheriff in Morris Co, KS. Fletcher served as Sheriff for two terms. He was an Ox term driver in Morris Co, KS. In earlier days, he served some time driving an ox team in a freight caravan from Westport, MO to Santa Fe, NM. They had lots of trouble with the Indians on some of these trips. He was married to Eliza Emmeline Williams on 6 Oct 1863 in Douglas Co, KS. Ezra Johnson, MG, officiated. They moved to Morris Co, KS soon after their marriage and were on a farm near Latimer on Clark's Creek. A few years later, they homesteaded a farm near Parkerville, KS where they lived until 1900 when they moved to Cedar Point, KS. ************************************** From William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas: J. F. CRESS was born in Lee County, Va., May 1, 1840, living there until 1857, when he removed to Kansas, remaining one year in Douglas County, and the following year he removed to Morris County, where he has since resided, engaged in farming and stock raising, making a specialty of farm stock. He has two farms, one in Parker Township, in Section 16, of 160 acres, 100 acres under cultivation, the rest pasture and timber, and all under fence. The other is in Highland Township, consisting of 240 acres in Section 22; 100 acres under cultivation, the rest pasture land. On this farm are two miles of hedge fence, good orchard and other substantial improvements. His livery stable in Parkersville is one of the best stables in the State, being a large two-story building of cut stone above, (front being Masonic Hall), 52 feet front and 80 feet deep, with a capacity of thirty head of horses in single stalls, 2,000 bushels of grain and twenty tons of hay. He employs in his livery business twelve to eight horses, sic besides upwards of fifty head that he has for sale, and three trotting and draft stallions. He makes a specialty of raising farm horses. Mr. Cress is a prominent member of the Masonic order, being the present Master of Parkersville Lodge. He is also a member of I.O.O.F. order, and has been a member of the Union Baptist Church since 1865. He has also held a number of civil offices, such as Mayor, member of Council several years, and School and Township Treasurer the past eight years. He was married, near Lawrence, Kas., October 6, 1863, to Miss Eliza E. Williams. They have eight children--Alba M., Banna F., Parker W., Everett L., Blanche V., Dicy A., Myrtle A. and Loyd E. ************************************** The Council Grove Republican (Council Grove, Kansas) 13 June 1907, Thu, Page 5 Fletcher Cress, formerly of this city, and a highly esteemed citizen, passed away at his home in Cedar Point Friday night. Mr. Cress was formerly sheriff of this county and served his term as first sheriff as the new jail was finished.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is James Fletcher Cress's memorial?
James Fletcher Cress's memorial is located at: Cedar Point Cemetery, Cedar Point, Chase County, USA.
When did James Fletcher Cress death?
James Fletcher Cress death on 7 Jun 1907 in Cedar Point, Chase County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James Fletcher Cress's memorial?
Latitude: 38.2397003
Longitude: -96.8253021

Family Members:

Parent

George Washington Cress

(1818 - 1887)

Nancy Parker Cress

(1822 - 1901)

Spouse

Eliza Emmeline Williams Cress

(1844 - 1925)

Siblings

Children

Alba Madera Cress

(1864 - 1940)

Banna Forest Cress

(1866 - 1944)

Blanche Verda Cress

(1875 - 1970)

Myrtle Alice Cress Hanna

(1879 - 1964)

Loyd Emery Cress

(1882 - 1938)

Mary Matilda “Mae” Cress Boblits

(1884 - 1967)

Lycurgus Fletcher “Curg” Cress

(1886 - 1963)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Drinkwater Cemetery
Cedar Point, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2619019, -96.8236008

2. Griffith Cemetery
Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1913986, -96.8118973

3. Ice Cemetery
Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2924800, -96.7594600

4. Montgomery Cemetery
Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3196983, -96.8364029

5. Hillcrest Cemetery
Florence, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2532997, -96.9282990

6. Allison Cemetery
Florence, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2238998, -96.9328003

7. Wonsevu Cemetery
Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1547012, -96.7863998

8. Clements Cemetery
Clements, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3040900, -96.7438800

9. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Florence, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2303009, -96.9589005

10. Homestead Cemetery
Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2022018, -96.6952972

11. Grant Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3619003, -96.8843994

12. Burns Cemetery
Burns, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0921380, -96.8775270

13. Burns Catholic Cemetery
Burns, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0909600, -96.8775300

14. First Mennonite Church Cemetery
Burns, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1008880, -96.9130270

15. Summit Cemetery
Burns, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1291940, -96.9684720

16. Harter Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3699989, -96.9483032

17. Claney Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2905998, -97.0361023

18. Elk Cemetery
Elmdale, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4138985, -96.7844009

19. Marion Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3514800, -97.0060900

20. Elmdale Cemetery
Elmdale, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3778000, -96.6628036

21. Whitewater Center Cemetery
Burns, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1012220, -97.0053610

22. Eden Mennonite Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0410000, -96.8958610

23. Ebenezer Methodist Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0355830, -96.9142770

24. Prairie Lawn Cemetery
Peabody, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1800003, -97.0943985