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John Elser

Birth	:	22 Jul 1856 Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	15 May 1935 Doe Run, St. Francois County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.7447014, -90.4880981
Description	:	John Elser was born in Columbus, OH, July 22, 1856, and departed this life May 15, 1935, after a long illness at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 7 days. Funeral services were conducted May 17th at two P.M. at the Doe Run Baptist Church by Rev. E.H. Zipprodt, of Flat River, followed by interment in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, near Doe Run. At the age of seven years, the deceased came to Missouri with his parents and settled in St. Francois County, near Doe Run. Here he spent the remainder of his life. On March 2, 1882, he was... Read More	John Elser was born in Columbus, OH, July 22, 1856, and departed this life May 15, 1935, after a long illness at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 7 days. Funeral services were conducted May 17th at two P.M. at the Doe Run Baptist Church by Rev. E.H. Zipprodt, of Flat River, followed by interment in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, near Doe Run. At the age of seven years, the deceased came to Missouri with his parents and settled in St. Francois County, near Doe Run. Here he spent the remainder of his life. On March 2, 1882, he was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Elizabeth 'Lulu' Rhu, who survives him. Six children were born to this union. One son, Forrest, preceded the father in death in 1922. Mr. and Mrs. Elser made their home on a farm south of Doe Run, where he was considered one of the best farmers in this section. He professed faith in Christ and expressed himself as only waiting for the release of this world of pain to be at rest with his Lord. He had been a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge for many years. He leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife; three sons, Christian John 'Chris' Elser of Flat River, Frank Elser of Ironton, Route One, and George Elser, at the home; two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Huff of Ironton, Route One, and Maggie (Mrs. Fred) McDuffee of Bonne Terre; one sister, Mrs. Henry Seitz of Middlebrook; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

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John Elser's memorial is located at: Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois County, USA.
When did John Elser death?
John Elser death on 15 May 1935 in Doe Run, St. Francois County, Missouri, USA
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Latitude: 37.7447014
Longitude: -90.4880981

Family Members:

Spouse

Louisa Elizabeth “Lulu” Ruh Elser

(1862 - 1937)

Children

Julia Elizabeth Elser Huff

(1883 - 1969)

Frank Lee Elser

(1888 - 1980)

Maggie C. Elser McDuffee

(1891 - 1971)

George Henry Elser

(1893 - 1961)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Doe Run Memorial Cemetery
Doe Run, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7447014, -90.4880981

2. Pendleton Cemetery
Doe Run, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7420000, -90.4878000

3. Weiss Cemetery
Doe Run, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7174988, -90.5002975

4. German Cemetery
Doe Run, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7453003, -90.5274963

5. Delassus Cemetery
De Lassus, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7660000, -90.4545000

6. Matkin Cemetery
St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7629500, -90.5272200

7. Farmington State Hospital Cemetery #04
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7609000, -90.4407000

8. Herbst Cemetery
Doe Run, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7022018, -90.4569016

9. Alexander Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7830500, -90.4376000

10. Cayce Family Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7796900, -90.4279500

11. New Calvary Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7698000, -90.4203000

12. Knights of Pythias Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7691500, -90.4196700

13. Kollmeyer Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7489014, -90.4131012

14. Old Calvary Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7750015, -90.4207993

15. Masonic Cemetery of Farmington South
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7757500, -90.4206500

16. Doughty Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7607994, -90.4122009

17. Murphy Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7808304, -90.4216690

18. William Murphy Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7552000, -90.4071000

19. Hunt Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7977982, -90.4368973

20. Mattie Roberts Memorial Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8022003, -90.4421997

21. Copenhagen Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7528000, -90.4017029

22. Parkview Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8044014, -90.4441986

23. Odd Fellows Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7771000, -90.4056000

24. Williams Cemetery
Doe Run, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7049000, -90.5655400