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John Amos McLaughlin

Birth	:	30 Jun 1845 Wayne Township, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	15 Sep 1917 Yankton County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2322006, -91.1761017
Description	:	JOHN A. McLAUGHLIN is one of the prominent and well-to-do farmers of Castle Grove Township, his post office being Monticello. His history has been during his entire life interwoven with that of Jones County, for here his birth occurred June 30, 1845, and, with the exception of a few terms when he was away at college, he has rarely been outside the county limits. He comes from one of the worthy pioneer families who were the founders of the prosperity which has come in so great a measure to this region. His parents, James and Mary (Hill) McLaughlin, were both... Read More	JOHN A. McLAUGHLIN is one of the prominent and well-to-do farmers of Castle Grove Township, his post office being Monticello. His history has been during his entire life interwoven with that of Jones County, for here his birth occurred June 30, 1845, and, with the exception of a few terms when he was away at college, he has rarely been outside the county limits. He comes from one of the worthy pioneer families who were the founders of the prosperity which has come in so great a measure to this region. His parents, James and Mary (Hill) McLaughlin, were both natives of Ireland, who, when in childhood, came to the United States. Their marriage was solemnized in New York State, and in 1837 they came to Jones County, locating on a piece of land in Wayne Township, which is now the property of the Hon. George W. Lovell. At that early day there were few neighbors and no schools or other advantages. The family later removed to Castle Grove Township, where the father entered a tract of land from the Government, and from time to time, as his resources increased, extended the boundaries of his farm, until, at the time of his death, which occurred in 1873, he owned a valuable farm comprising five hundred acres. The faithful wife and mother, who had truly been a helpmate in every sense of the word to her industrious husband, survived him many years, passing from this life in 1892. By her marriage she became the mother of three sons and three daughters, namely, Anna, Elizabeth, Michael, James W., John A., and Mary J., who died at the age of seven years. John A. McLaughlin is the fourth in order of birth of the surviving children of his parents. He received a good district school education, and afterwards attended the Hopkinton (now Lenox) College, located at Hopkinton, Iowa, In 1863 he went to Wisconsin, where he passed six months in college work, and on leaving there prosecuted his studies for two terms in the excellent Notre Dame University of South Bend, Ind. Later he returned to Lenox College, being a student there for two terms more. Thus equipped for the practical duties of life with a good foundation of general knowledge and information, the young man returned to the old homestead and began in earnest to make his own way. In his boyhood he had been familiar from actual practice with general farm duties, and now began paying special attention to stock raising and dairy farming. From forty to fifty cows were daily milked, the product being sold to neighboring creameries, arid from this source a steady and reliable income was derived. The first purchase by our subject was one hundred and sixty acres of land in this township, he has pushed his business enterprises successfully, and as his means accumulated invested in more land, and has continued in this policy until he now finds himself the fortunate possessor of eight hundred acres of valuable land, most of which is under high cultivation. The buildings on the farm are substantial and well kept. There are two large barns, a fine residence and attractive surroundings, and everything about the place gives evidence of the careful supervision of the owner. In 1877 Mr. McLaughlin married Miss Allie Downer, of Jones County, who was born and reared within its limits. Her father, the late Horace Downer, was one of the early settlers and pioneers of this locality. To Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin have been born six sons and a daughter, whose names are as follows: Frank J., William, John, Richard, Clarence, Minnie and Eugene. In his political faith our subject is a thorough-going Republican, having given that party his support since he was first able to vote. He has never sought nor desired public office. Portrait and Biographical Record of Dubuque, Jones and Clayton Counties Chicago: Chapman Pub. Co., 1894

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John Amos McLaughlin's memorial is located at: Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA.
When did John Amos McLaughlin death?
John Amos McLaughlin death on 15 Sep 1917 in Yankton County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 42.2322006
Longitude: -91.1761017

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Allie Downer McLaughlin

(1852 - 1932)

Siblings

Michael McLaughlin

(1837 - 1913)

Children

Frank J McLaughlin

(1878 - 1935)

William Daniel McLaughlin

(1880 - 1972)

John Winthrop McLaughlin

(1882 - 1961)

Richard L McLaughlin

(1884 - 1914)

Clarence Amos McLaughlin

(1885 - 1944)

Minnie Ruth McLaughlin Stuart

(1889 - 1933)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oakwood Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2322006, -91.1761017

2. Grand Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2369690, -91.1922590

3. Chestnut Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2382940, -91.1924700

4. East Monticello Cemetery
East Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2597200, -91.1610000

5. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2606010, -91.1905975

6. Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2079200, -91.1420500

7. Kiburz Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1758003, -91.1513977

8. Zimmerman Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1758003, -91.1496964

9. Langworthy Cemetery
Langworthy, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1878014, -91.2380981

10. Bowens Prairie Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2821999, -91.1153030

11. Wayne Zion Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1650009, -91.1825027

12. Four Horn Cemetery
Scotch Grove, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1594009, -91.1307983

13. Sand Springs Cemetery
Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3191986, -91.1706009

14. Castle Grove Baptist Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2670100, -91.2936100

15. Edinburg Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1342010, -91.1374969

16. Amber Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1300011, -91.1781006

17. Prairie Hill Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2383003, -91.3193970

18. Scotch Grove Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1657982, -91.0635986

19. Livingston Cemetery
Hopkinton, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3278008, -91.2438965

20. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2824670, -91.3100540

21. Midland Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1213989, -91.2022018

22. Cass Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1684500, -91.3102700

23. Hopkinton Cemetery
Hopkinton, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3425000, -91.2405000

24. Grove Creek Cemetery
Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3013992, -91.3146973