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John Henry Blessing

Birth	:	9 Dec 1820 Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	1 Sep 1909 Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lisbon Cemetery, Lisbon, Linn County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9136790, -91.3806720
Description	:	John Blessing was born in Dauphin County Pa. Dec. 9th, 1820 and died in Cedar Rapids Iowa Sept. 1st 1909, aged 88 years, 22 days. When a young man he was married to Miss Mary Whitman, and soon thereafter moved to Linn County Iowa where he has since resided. Not long after coming to Iowa his wife died, leaving him in a new country, without a helpmate to share with him the struggles and hardships common to those in an unsettled country. In 1868 he was again married to Mrs. Sarah McAlister, of Lisbon Iowa, these have walked side... Read More	John Blessing was born in Dauphin County Pa. Dec. 9th, 1820 and died in Cedar Rapids Iowa Sept. 1st 1909, aged 88 years, 22 days. When a young man he was married to Miss Mary Whitman, and soon thereafter moved to Linn County Iowa where he has since resided. Not long after coming to Iowa his wife died, leaving him in a new country, without a helpmate to share with him the struggles and hardships common to those in an unsettled country. In 1868 he was again married to Mrs. Sarah McAlister, of Lisbon Iowa, these have walked side by side through the years and lived to see their surviving children grow to mature years and settle in life to make homes of their own. About the time he came to Iowa, two older brothers, Michael and Henry came also; these both died last spring only a few weeks apart, Michael at the age of 90 and Henry at 87. Thus three brothers of unusual strength lived to a ripe old age and, were all garnered in the same year, the same clergyman officiating at each funeral. John Blessing was an affectionate father, a devoted Husband and a devoted and steadfast friend. He has many friends who will miss his kindly smile and cordial greeting, but they will remember him for his kindly spirit and life. These leave an abiding fragrance and charm. He was always an energetic hardworking man, looking carefully after the affairs incumbent upon a husband and father, until the infirmities of old age and the gradual abating of the physical forces necessitated rest and quietude, and last fall, nearly a year ago he and his wife moved to Cedar Rapids to spend the remainder of their earthly life with his step-daughter-in-law and husband, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. McFarland. A few months ago he was stricken with apoplexy; since then his strength has gradually failed, and on Wednesday evening Sept. 1 at 8:15 pm he was relieved from suffering; the Angel came and took him hence. He never identified himself with any church, but it was the privilege of the writer to visit him, read the Scriptures and join with him in devotion, a number of times during his illness. He had no fear of death, but expressed a desire to depart and be at peace. During his sickness he was a patient sufferer and during all without complaint. There is that in his memory which will be tenderly cherished, and will prove a lasting heritage of good, a benediction that shall have both inspiration and comfort to sorrowing relatives and friends and, that shall give courage, support and hope to the grief stricken children. His loving companion and the following children are left to mourn his departure. Anthony Blessing, of Kingfisher, Okla., John H., Frank, and Mrs. Laura A. Albright all of Linn Co., also Mrs. Mary Hoover an only sister of Lisbon. Two sons and one daughter preceded him to the other world. The funeral was held in the U.B. church of Lisbon, last Friday afternoon at 12:30, Rev. R.E. Graves preaching the sermon. Interment was made in the Lisbon cemetery. Lisbon Herald Sept. 9, 1909 page 5 Lat/Long: 41 35.045 091 22.832

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John Henry Blessing's memorial is located at: Lisbon Cemetery, Lisbon, Linn County, USA.
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John Henry Blessing death on 1 Sep 1909 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.9136790
Longitude: -91.3806720

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary Whitman Blessing

(1819 - 1862)

Siblings

Barbara Blessing Funk

(1830 - 1900)

Children

Anthony Whitman Blessing

(1849 - 1918)

Martin W Blessing

(1850 - 1908)

Mary W. Blessing Hain

(1856 - 1905)

John Henry Blessing

(1870 - 1923)

Charles Franklin “Frank” Blessing

(1874 - 1952)

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Coordinate: 41.9136790, -91.3806720

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Coordinate: 41.9140000, -91.3811000

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13. White Oak Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9771400, -91.2978200

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Coordinate: 41.9980498, -91.4206615

15. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8484600, -91.4633600

16. Moore-Skillman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9239006, -91.5008011

17. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9090000, -91.2592000

18. Linn Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0065840, -91.4040510

19. Wentzel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8379000, -91.2890000

20. Mason-Wallick Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8199997, -91.3106003

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Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8562000, -91.5255000

23. Rogers Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8992004, -91.5494003

24. Paralta Cemetery
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