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James Madison Huffman

Birth	:	31 Oct 1830 Muskingum County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	2 Feb 1916 Marion, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.6666985, -97.4772034
Plot	:	Town Lot 8, Lot 37, Space 2
Description	:	The Marion Sentinel Thursday February 10, 1916 Obituary of J.M. Huffman J. M. Huffman was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, October 31, 1830, and died at his home in Marion, Iowa, Feb. 1, 1916, aged 85 years and three months. He was a son of Joseph and Mary Huffman, and one of a family of ten children, four sons and six daughters, he being the fifth born and last surviving member of the family. On June 15, 1856, he was married to Amelia A. Bunting, and with team and wagon came overland to Iowa, settling first on what is now... Read More	The Marion Sentinel Thursday February 10, 1916 Obituary of J.M. Huffman J. M. Huffman was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, October 31, 1830, and died at his home in Marion, Iowa, Feb. 1, 1916, aged 85 years and three months. He was a son of Joseph and Mary Huffman, and one of a family of ten children, four sons and six daughters, he being the fifth born and last surviving member of the family. On June 15, 1856, he was married to Amelia A. Bunting, and with team and wagon came overland to Iowa, settling first on what is now known as the Robert Stinson farm, northwest of Marion. He remained in this neighborhood until 1862, when he bought the homestead farm four miles east of Marion, which was his home until his death. He was the father of seven children, six daughters and one son, the son Oran, dying when two years old. The daughters all survive him and live near or in Marion, except one. Fifteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also mourn the death of a loving grandfather. The daughters are Delia, wife of Samuel Miller; Mary, wife of W.M. Howe; Eva, wife of Chas. Nash; Miss Lenna Huffman, Miss Zula Huffman, all of or near Marion; and Lucy B., wife of Howard Marshall, of Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. Huffman's wife died Sept. 3, 1908, and deprived of her companionship, who had been a helpmate indeed for more than half a century, life lost, to a large extent, its incentive; and her sacred resting place in "God's Acre" became a holy shrine to which he made his weekly, often daily, pilgrimages. His devotion and faithfulness to her memory was constant, but not without pathos. All that human love and tenderness could do, was his in double measure through the ministry of his two unmarried daughters, Misses Lenna and Zula, who had considered no sacrifice too great for their father and mother in their declining years; but the loss of "Mother" left him desolate and comfortless, though he tried bravely to show his appreciation of the devotion of family and friends by cheerfulness and resignations, saying very often, "I will do the best I can." For several months Mr. Huffman had been in failing health, with no marked disease and little pain, but just a gradual weakening from advanced years. He was an unassuming man, without pretension, always modest, composed, refined. He was a man of good judgment, broad charity and kindly spirit. He believed in old fashioned honor and honesty and his word was as good as his bond and his character above reproach. By economy and industry he provided for his growing family and the probable need of old age, and every dollar he acquired was honestly obtained. He was a man of positive convictions, fixed opinions and established rules of conduct, yet never offensive nor contentious in their defense or promotion. He was a devoted husband and father, a good husband, a loyal friend, a student and believer in the Bible, a man of pure life and clean lips, performing every duty of life quietly and patiently, cordial without pretense, sincere without affliction, in truth a Christian without profession. His years were indeed a crown on honor and his death but the completion of a life work well done. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon of last week at the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. MacDonald, of Manchester, a former pastor, assisted by the present preacher, Rev. J.M. Wilson.

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James Madison Huffman's memorial is located at: Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA.
When did James Madison Huffman death?
James Madison Huffman death on 2 Feb 1916 in Marion, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James Madison Huffman's memorial?
Latitude: 37.6666985
Longitude: -97.4772034

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Amelia Ann Bunting Huffman

(1834 - 1908)

Siblings

Children

Cordelia Adora “Delia” Huffman Miller

(1857 - 1916)

Mary Sophia Huffman Howe

(1858 - 1948)

Eva Alva Huffman Nash

(1861 - 1934)

Lenna May Huffman

(1862 - 1932)

Oran F Huffman

(1865 - 1866)

Zula A. Huffman

(1867 - 1937)

Lucy Belle Huffman Marshall

(1870 - 1944)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Resthaven Gardens of Memory
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6666985, -97.4772034

2. Saint Peters Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.6244700, -97.4705600

3. Resurrection Cemetery and Mausoleum
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7131250, -97.4623780

4. Covenant Presbyterian Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 37.7152678, -97.4436548

5. Jamesburg Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.7160988, -97.4449997

6. Good Shepherd Episcopal Memorial Garden
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7222700, -97.4362300

7. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.6777992, -97.5627975

8. Greenwood Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6067009, -97.4156036

9. Adorers of The Blood of Christ Convent Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6677700, -97.3787800

10. Cornerstone Pentecostal Holiness Church
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6578700, -97.3705700

11. Saint Marks Cemetery
Saint Marks, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7363014, -97.5613022

12. Afton Cemetery
Goddard, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6338997, -97.6057968

13. Ruby Cemetery
Clearwater, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5621986, -97.5158005

14. Old Saint Johns Cemetery
Viola, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5822868, -97.5706635

15. Maize Cemetery
Maize, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7792015, -97.4897003

16. Shirley Tilford Memorial Garden
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6942700, -97.3359600

17. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6918950, -97.3339670

18. Saint John's Cemetery
Viola, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5644302, -97.5557480

19. Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
Colwich, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7798004, -97.5447006

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Garden Plain, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7068300, -97.6430500

21. Temple Emanuel Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7014000, -97.3008000

22. Highland Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7028008, -97.3007965

23. Calvary Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6781006, -97.2949982

24. Saint James Episcopal Church Columbarium
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6865600, -97.2930000