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James M. Magness

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Birth	:	27 Jun 1890 Ute, Monona County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Nov 1977 Miller, Hand County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Saint Lawrence, Hand County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.5292015, -98.9321976
Description	:	Jim Magness Rites Set Thursday James M. Magness, 87, died Sunday, Nov. 6 at the Prairie Good Samaritan Center where he had been a resident for the past three years. Funeral services will be ocnducted by Rev. James Smucker, thursday 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Jim will be best reembered as a prominent auctioneer. Jim sold his first sale at Wessington at the age of 17. It was a great success - which gave him conficence enought to later be considered the best auctioneer in the midwest. He has sold sales in 27 different states. ... Read More	Jim Magness Rites Set Thursday James M. Magness, 87, died Sunday, Nov. 6 at the Prairie Good Samaritan Center where he had been a resident for the past three years. Funeral services will be ocnducted by Rev. James Smucker, thursday 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Jim will be best reembered as a prominent auctioneer. Jim sold his first sale at Wessington at the age of 17. It was a great success - which gave him conficence enought to later be considered the best auctioneer in the midwest. He has sold sales in 27 different states. He always specialized in registered livestock and was always partial to the Hereford stain of cattle, and not only sold them, but raised them as well. He also encouraged 4-H members to start their herds with quality cattle. Second only to his livestock interests was politics. Jim has served as Democrat precinct committeeman, central committeeman, county chairman of Hand County, state senator, state Democratic chairman for six years, chairman of the delegation to the National Convention in Los Angles in 1960 and a Democratic worker for more than 50 years. James M. Magness was born June 27, 1890, at Ute Iowa, the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Magness. He was the ninth of a family of twelve, seven boys and five girls. Of the seven boys all were auctioneers except one. Jim attended grade school in Iowa, later coning to South Dakota in 1906 and finished high school in St. Lawrence. He lived there with his older brother Ben, who was in the livestock and auction business and Jim joined Ben in his business. Jim was married to Mabel Altenow of St. Lawrence, December 17, 1913 at St. Lawrence. They enjoyed 61 years of married life together. They lost a son in infancy and later adopted Vivian, the daughter of Jim's brother Dick whose wife died during the flu epidemic in 1913. Throughout his lifetime, Jim's interests and activities were varied and many. He started the Miller Livestock Auction Company in 1939. He was Past President of the chamber of Commerce, served on the Selective Service Board through World War II, was always active in Civic Drives. He was a member of Kiwanis, BPOE, IOOF and member and past trustee of the Presbyterian Church. He was named in "Who's Who" in November 1961. In 1974, he was named eminent South Dakota Farmer and received the outstanding member award from the Hand County Livestock Improvement Association. He raised and enjoyed his race horses. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Vivian Mitcheltree, 224 E. New York, Rapid City, two grandchildren, Douglas James Hartman, Portland, OR and Mary Ellen, Mrs Tom Collins, Portland. One brother Ray Magness, Miller and one sister, Mrs. Grace Embree of Portland. He was preceded in death by his wife and infant son, his parents, six brothers and four sisters. Interment will be in the St. Lawrence cemetery. Pallbearers are Ted Jennings, Carl Johanson, Brice Clegg, Wilmer Fritts, Clayton Jennings and Roger Moncur. Ree Heights Review, Ree Heights, Hand, South Dakota, Friday, November 11, 1977 Also in The Daily Plainsman, Huron, Beadle, South Dakota Tuesday, November 8, 1977, p2 c7 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mark Collins provided links to parents. 1-11-2016

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James M. Magness's memorial is located at: Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Saint Lawrence, Hand County, USA.
When did James M. Magness death?
James M. Magness death on 6 Nov 1977 in Miller, Hand County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.5292015
Longitude: -98.9321976

Family Members:

Parent

Absalom C. Magness

(1854 - 1915)

Ellen J. Magness

(1854 - 1927)

Spouse

Mabel Emma Altenow Magness

(1890 - 1974)

Siblings

Benjamin M. Magness

(1879 - 1962)

Abbie Magness Clark

(1886 - 1934)

Raymond T. Magness

(1896 - 1979)

Children

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1. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5292015, -98.9321976

2. Saint Ann's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5222015, -98.9732971

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7. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4574400, -98.7100400

8. Wessington Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4569016, -98.7102966

9. Morningside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5147018, -99.1903000

10. Alden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6775017, -99.1203003

11. Burdette Cemetery
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12. McCord Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3998500, -98.6673100

13. Buffalo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6918983, -98.6853027

14. Howell Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7757988, -98.9766998

15. Rosehill Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2980995, -98.7731018

16. Saint Johns Cemetery
Tulare, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7202988, -98.6600037

17. Mount Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7827988, -99.1097031

18. Sand Creek Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3055800, -98.6791200

19. Garfield Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6622009, -98.5535965

20. Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2106018, -98.9056015

21. Bonilla Cemetery
Bonilla, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5830994, -98.4835968

22. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8302994, -99.1106033

23. Cedar Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2775002, -99.2238998

24. New Zion Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2043991, -98.8206024