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John Gushwa

Birth	:	27 Jan 1831 Farmerstown, Holmes County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	8 Feb 1903 North Liberty, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Forest Cemetery, Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6693130, -83.5293320
Description	:	Condensed from "A History of St Joseph Co, IN by Timothy Edward Howard, President of the Northern IN Historical Society, Volume Two - 1907" pg 1011 to 1013. John Gushwa was a native of Holmes Co, Ohio & reared as an agriculturist, but in 1844 immigrated to Indiana, the trip being made in true pioneer style, with ox teams and wagons, across quagmires, swamps and the vigin forests until they reached their destination in DeKalb County. After a short time spent as a renter, Mr. Gushwa purchased forty acres of unimproved land, the first habitation being a typical log cabin... Read More	Condensed from "A History of St Joseph Co, IN by Timothy Edward Howard, President of the Northern IN Historical Society, Volume Two - 1907" pg 1011 to 1013. John Gushwa was a native of Holmes Co, Ohio & reared as an agriculturist, but in 1844 immigrated to Indiana, the trip being made in true pioneer style, with ox teams and wagons, across quagmires, swamps and the vigin forests until they reached their destination in DeKalb County. After a short time spent as a renter, Mr. Gushwa purchased forty acres of unimproved land, the first habitation being a typical log cabin in the midst of the wilderness, where deer, wolves and other wild animals were frequently seen. About 1862 when the tocsin of war sounded throughout the land, Mr. Gushwa offered his services to his country's cause, enlisting in Company B, 29th Indiana Infantry, and served throughout the remainder of the conflict. In 1865 he came to St Joseph County, but previous to this time, in 1862, his wife had died, and in 1866 he was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Shambaugh, by whom he had five children, three sons and two daughters, of whom four are living: Elza C, Emma, Albert, & Franklin. He had four children with his first wife, Catherine Reinoehl, three which are living: William E, Mary, & Sarah L.

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Where is John Gushwa's memorial?
John Gushwa's memorial is located at: Forest Cemetery, Toledo, Lucas County, USA.
When did John Gushwa death?
John Gushwa death on 8 Feb 1903 in North Liberty, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Gushwa's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6693130
Longitude: -83.5293320

Family Members:

Parent

Philip Gushwa Sr.

(1802 - 1884)

Mary A Mahr Gushwa

(1806 - 1892)

Spouse

Siblings

Jacob Gushwa

(1826 - 1913)

Elizabeth Gushwa Gonser

(1827 - 1888)

Susanna “Susan” Gushwa Shaffer

(1832 - 1909)

Jonathan A Gushwa

(1835 - 1918)

Mary Anne Gushwa Libey

(1838 - 1935)

Philip Gushwa Jr.

(1841 - 1903)

Sarah Ann Gushwa Hartman

(1843 - 1930)

Benjamin Gushwa

(1845 - 1896)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Forest Cemetery
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6693130, -83.5293320

2. Unnamed Cemetery #3 (Defunct)
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6663240, -83.5334060

3. Trinity Episcopal Columbarium
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6527470, -83.5331560

4. Unnamed Cemetery #1 (Defunct)
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6570280, -83.5463600

5. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6861000, -83.5453033

6. Unnamed Cemetery #4 (Defunct)
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6434540, -83.5252720

7. Manhattan Cemetery
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6878117, -83.4964925

8. Collingwood Cemetery
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6897011, -83.5610962

9. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519920, -83.4897530

10. Woodlawn Cemetery
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6800003, -83.5792007

11. Beth Shalom Cemetery
Oregon, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6603300, -83.4713200

12. North Oregon Cemetery
Oregon, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6613998, -83.4705963

13. Willow Cemetery
Oregon, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6292000, -83.4997025

14. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6376880, -83.5797440

15. Monastery of the Visitation Cemetery
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6584560, -83.5954280

16. Calvary Cemetery
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6561012, -83.5978012

17. Saint Peters Cemetery (Defunct)
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6359700, -83.5843400

18. Unnamed Cemetery #2 (Defunct)
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6527740, -83.5971170

19. Old Southard Cemetery
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7138490, -83.5781940

20. Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Columbarium
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6784040, -83.6103680

21. Stateline Cemetery
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7307220, -83.5297020

22. Caswell Cemetery
Rossford, Wood County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6146180, -83.5672210

23. Haughton Cemetery
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6777992, -83.6216965

24. Toledo State Hospital Old Cemetery
Toledo, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6242200, -83.6021600