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James Henry Fulwider

Birth	:	30 May 1832 Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA
Death	:	26 Oct 1915 Cedar County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Masonic Cemetery, Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7588060, -91.1505830
Description	:	29 October 1915 - The Tipton Advertiser One Of The Oldest Of The Pioneer Settlers Of the County Passes Away After Long Illness James Henry Fulwider died at his home in this city last Tuesday after an illness of many weeks. He had lived in this community for 76 years and during his long life won the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He was born in Virginia May 30, 1832 his parents being John and Sally Fulwider and came with them to Cedar county when a boy... Read More	29 October 1915 - The Tipton Advertiser One Of The Oldest Of The Pioneer Settlers Of the County Passes Away After Long Illness James Henry Fulwider died at his home in this city last Tuesday after an illness of many weeks. He had lived in this community for 76 years and during his long life won the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He was born in Virginia May 30, 1832 his parents being John and Sally Fulwider and came with them to Cedar county when a boy of seven years. At that time the country was but sparsely settled and he with other members of the family shared the hardships and privation of early pioneer life. At an early age he began breaking prairie driving four and six yokes of oxen. When a boy of 22 years while engaged in operating a threshing machine he met with an accident which cost him the loss of his right leg. This serious physical handicap failed to daunt him in his determination to make of himself a useful citizen and he continued to work and prosper until he became one of the large landholders of the county. In 1861 he was married to Miss Martha E. Barclay. Three children were born to this union, Mrs. Thomas Wirick of California, J. B. Fulwider of Mt. Vernon and H. A. Fulwider of Tipton, all of whom survive him. Mr. Fulwider was a life long member of the Methodist church and faithful and active in his relations to the church. He was a member of Golden Rule Masonic lodge, which body was in charge of the ceremonies at the funeral held this afternoon. 5 November 1915 - The Tipton Advertiser James Henry Fulwider, one of Virginia's native sons, was born the 30th of May, 1832, in Greenbrier Co., now a part of West Va. His parents, John and Sally Fulwider, were also natives of the old Dominion. In 1836 they left Virginia and removed to Champaign Co., Ohio, where they made their home for nearly three years. They next moved to Missouri, but remained only a few months in that state, after which they came to Cedar Co., Ia., arriving in Dec. 1839. James was a little lad of seven years when the family arrived in Cedar Co. Amid the conditions which existed during the pioneer epoch in the history of this country, he spent his youthful days. With the older members of the family he shared in the hardships and privations incident to frontier life and assisted his father in the difficult task of opening up a new farm. In 1854 he met with an accident while running a threshing machine which cost him the loss of his right leg. Nothing daunted, however, by this physical handicap, he continued in the business for sometime with the most gratifying success. Subsequently he took up general farming, and, with energy and perseverence, characteristic of the old pioineers, carried on his agricultural pursuits with success. He was a member of South Bethel M.E. church, and later his membership was changed to the M.E. church of Tipton, where he attended church as long as he was able. In his fraternal relations he was a member of Golden Rule Lodge No. 24, A.F. & A. M., at Rochester, and also of Manitou Lodge No. 8, I.O.O.F., at Tipton, and was in hearty sympathy with the principle of brotherly love and helpfulness which underlie these orders. In 1861 Mr. Fulwider was united in marriage to Miss Martha E. Barclay. Their home was blessed with three children--Mrs. Ella Wirick, of Los Angeles, Cal.; John Barclay Fulwider, of Mt. Vernon, Ia.; and Howard Anthony Fulwider of Tipton. Besides his wife and children he is survived by fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. Fulwider had seven sisters and two brothers, all having departed this life excepting Mrs. Amanda Hardmann of Grandview, Iowa. His last illness was of thirteen week's duration, during which time he was very patient and grateful for every kindness shown him. He passed from this life at 4 o'clock, Tuesday, Oct. 26th, 1915, aged 83 years, 4 months and 26 days. Mr. Fulwider was widely known, and was respected for his manly qualitites. As a neighbor he was held in high esteem, being honorable, kind, helpful and sympathetic. In his home relations he was loving and tender, always thoughful for his wife and children, and never happier than when ministering to their comfort and welfare. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church, Friday afternoon by Rev. W. E. Van Buren, assisted by Rev. O. C. Domer. Interment was made in Masonic cemetery, where the service was in charge of Golden Rule Lodge, Past Master W. E. Cottrell, of Tipton, conducting the service.

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James Henry Fulwider's memorial is located at: Masonic Cemetery, Tipton, Cedar County, USA.
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James Henry Fulwider death on 26 Oct 1915 in Cedar County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.7588060
Longitude: -91.1505830

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Martha Eleanor Barclay Fulwider

(1843 - 1922)

Siblings

Alley Fulwider Jeffers

(1826 - 1867)

Elizabeth Jane Fulwider Ridenour

(1830 - 1857)

Mary A. Fulwider Ridenour

(1837 - 1862)

(unknow - unknow)

Children

John Barclay Fulwider

(1866 - 1948)

Howard Anthony Fulwider

(1868 - 1957)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Masonic Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7588060, -91.1505830

2. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7552986, -91.1508026

3. Kizer-Burns Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7559130, -91.1854800

4. Mount Zion Church Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7343000, -91.1790000

5. County Home Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7938600, -91.1370690

6. Goodale Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219380, -91.1567400

7. Sand Hill Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7905998, -91.1817017

8. Bradley Family Plot
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7389115, -91.1029340

9. Bolton Burial Site
Center Township, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7333600, -91.0834130

10. Woodbridge Cemetery
Buchanan, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7644005, -91.2294006

11. Virginia Grove Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7211685, -91.0834427

12. Red Oak Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8365000, -91.1575000

13. Wright Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7569008, -91.0353012

14. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Cedar Valley, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7295000, -91.2667000

15. Rochester Cemetery
Rochester, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6656200, -91.1395800

16. Burnett Burial Site
Rochester, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6680782, -91.1834911

17. North Liberty Cemetery
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6852989, -91.2292023

18. York Prairie Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7714005, -91.0250015

19. Centreville Cemetery
Lime City, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6805796, -91.0779322

20. South Bethel Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6727829, -91.0814667

21. Ocheltree Family Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6875242, -91.0557094

22. Pee Dee Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6699982, -91.2142029

23. Hanna Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7136002, -91.0261002

24. Howard Cemetery
Plato, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7486303, -91.2918299