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John Edward “Johnny” Abraham

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Birth	:	30 Apr 1875 Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	31 May 1882 Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Elk City Cemetery, Elk City, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3725014, -96.2763977
Inscription	:	Original Headstone Inscription: JOHN E. SON OF J. M. & C. ABRAHAM DIED MAY 31st 1882 AGED 7 YS [YEARS] & 1 MO [MONTH] Note: Left click once on each of the headstone photos for more information a
Description	:	Our sincere appreciation to Kimberly GUTHMANN for being so giving of her time to go to the Elk City Cemetery to take photos of the Abraham headstones. THANK YOU, our family is truly grateful. -------------------------------------------- John Edward ABRAHAM was the son of John McCue and Catharine (née BARTLETT) ABRAHAM. He was the fifth child of seven children born to John and Catharine. His siblings were: Lot, Margaret, James, Charles, Arthur, and Roy. He was born at home on the family farm a few miles southeast of Mount Pleasant in Section 35, Center Township, rural Henry County, Iowa; the... Read More	Our sincere appreciation to Kimberly GUTHMANN for being so giving of her time to go to the Elk City Cemetery to take photos of the Abraham headstones. THANK YOU, our family is truly grateful. -------------------------------------------- John Edward ABRAHAM was the son of John McCue and Catharine (née BARTLETT) ABRAHAM. He was the fifth child of seven children born to John and Catharine. His siblings were: Lot, Margaret, James, Charles, Arthur, and Roy. He was born at home on the family farm a few miles southeast of Mount Pleasant in Section 35, Center Township, rural Henry County, Iowa; the U.S. Post Office that served their rural district was in Mount Pleasant. He was barely seven years old when he drowned in the Rawhide Creek in the Elkhorn River Valley of Nebraska. The ABRAHAM Family had moved from rural Henry County, Iowa to rural Douglas County, Nebraska during March 1881 and Johnny died the following year on May 31, 1882. His Aunt Susie (Susannah ABRAHAM, sister of John E.'s father) told of how after a heavy spring rain, Johnny decided to cool off on a hot Wednesday afternoon by going for a swim. He loved to swim and had become quite familiar with the Rawhide Creek. Being only seven, John didn't have the experience to realize that heavy rains often change a familiar, inviting creek bed into one that can be treacherous with logs and rocks that have been swept along by the force of the rising creek waters after a heavy rain. A large pool of water had formed in the Rawhide Creek from the storm and Johnny, anxious to jump in, didn't hesitate before running and diving head first into waters he believed he knew were safe. He drowned after hitting his head on something concealed in the sun glistened water (it is believed that his head most likely hit a log or rock located just below the surface of the water). Per a death notice published Friday, June 2, 1882, in a local newspaper, Reverend WINTERS conducted services for Johnny at the Elkhorn City schoolhouse on June 1. (Note: Elkhorn City changed its name to Elk City about 1885.) Young John's sudden death was a difficult and tragic lost for the ABRAHAM family.

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Where is John Edward “Johnny” Abraham's memorial?
John Edward “Johnny” Abraham's memorial is located at: Elk City Cemetery, Elk City, Douglas County, USA.
When did John Edward “Johnny” Abraham death?
John Edward “Johnny” Abraham death on 31 May 1882 in Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Edward “Johnny” Abraham's memorial?
Latitude: 41.3725014
Longitude: -96.2763977

Family Members:

Parent

John McCue Abraham

(1840 - 1913)

Catharine Bartlett Abraham

(1842 - 1901)

Siblings

Lot William Abraham

(1865 - 1902)

Margaret “Maggie” Abraham Renard

(1867 - 1921)

Arthur “Art” Abraham

(1877 - 1959)

Roy Clair Abraham

(1883 - 1963)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Elk City, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3725014, -96.2763977

2. Mount Michael High School and Abbey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3157690, -96.2688670

3. Prairie View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4225006, -96.2241974

4. Prospect Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2924995, -96.2577972

5. Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3446999, -96.3794022

6. Colby-Morley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4664050, -96.3126470

7. Arlington Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4597015, -96.3392029

8. Kobs Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3453000, -96.1389000

9. Mount Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2668991, -96.2474976

10. Kennard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4738998, -96.2138977

11. German Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4150600, -96.1366900

12. Saint Augustine of Canterbury Columbarium
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Coordinate: 41.2582030, -96.2396490

13. Flower Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3133011, -96.1371994

14. Bender Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2740707, -96.3966904

15. Pleasant View Cemetery
Leshara, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2994003, -96.4266968

16. Brittin Cemetery
Elkhorn, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2291985, -96.2683029

17. Brewster Cemetery
Kennard, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5088250, -96.2042950

18. Wilcox Cemetery
Fort Calhoun, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4509380, -96.1098340

19. Gods Acre Cemetery
Arlington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5060997, -96.3677979

20. Estina Cemetery
Leshara, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2922000, -96.4497000

21. Pioneer Memorial Cemetery
Fort Calhoun, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4472008, -96.0971985

22. Dowd Memorial Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
Boys Town, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2609200, -96.1310400

23. Little Flower Cemetery
Pohocco Township, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3350860, -96.4834470

24. Sunrise Cemetery
Wahoo Township, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2192852, -96.3422492