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John Rich

Birth	:	20 Jan 1856 Jackson County, Alabama, USA
Death	:	14 Apr 1929 Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Mountain View Cemetery, Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.7289009, -122.9843979
Inscription	:	73 years old
Description	:	John's parents were: Madison H Rich 1834 – 1906 Elizabeth Jane Warren 1835 – 1874 John, a farmer, & May Zeralda Sparks, were married in 1893. On June 13, 1900, John & May, ages 44 & 26, owned a farm in Klickitat, Lewis Co, WA. They had been married 7 years; May had given birth to two children: Zola E. & James M., ages 6 & 4. ----- On April 21, 1910, John & May, ages 54 & 36, were operating a dairy farm. May had given birth to three more children. Their children were... Read More	John's parents were: Madison H Rich 1834 – 1906 Elizabeth Jane Warren 1835 – 1874 John, a farmer, & May Zeralda Sparks, were married in 1893. On June 13, 1900, John & May, ages 44 & 26, owned a farm in Klickitat, Lewis Co, WA. They had been married 7 years; May had given birth to two children: Zola E. & James M., ages 6 & 4. ----- On April 21, 1910, John & May, ages 54 & 36, were operating a dairy farm. May had given birth to three more children. Their children were Lola E., 16; James M., 14; Clyde W., 9; Inez A., 6; & Samuel T., 1 year & 5 months. They lived near May's sister, Emma, & her husband, Howard Wilson, who were also operating a dairy farm. ----- On Jan. 27, 1920, John & May, 63 & 46, still lived in what was called Klickitat Prairie, Lewis Co, WA. They were operating a home farm. The only children at home were Inez & Samuel, 15 & 11. May's sister, Emma, & her family still lived near them & were making a living also with a home farm. ----- The Chehalis Bee - Nugget (WA) Friday, July 28, 1922 "FARM HOUSE IS DESTROYED JOHN RICH LOSES HOME - ... Mossyrock, July 25. - The home of John Rich burned to the ground last Saturday night. The house, which has been standing for many years, was built of cedar lumber and it went up in flames before anything could be saved. There was no insurance and the Rich family was left homeless and almost without clothes.The cause of the fire is not known. Miss Hattie Looney and Mrs. Vene Hendricks were were in town Sunday asking for donations to aid the Rich family in their misfortune. People were very generous in their help, and the family extend their thanks to the community." ----- The Chehalis Bee - Nugget (WA) Friday, August 11, 1922 MOSSYROCK NEWSLETTER "Shower for John Rich Family Mossyrock, Aug. 8. - Friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Rich and family surprised them with a showere last Sunday at the home of Mrs. Geo. Miller. The family received many nice, useful gifts which will be used in the new home that is being built to replaace the one that burned recently. The guests enjoyed the afternoon visiting and light refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Those present were: Mrs. John Rich, the guest of honor; Mrs. Geo. Miller, hostess; Mrs. Jim Rich, Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. Looney, Miss Hattie Looney, Mrs. Rebecca Collins, Mrs. Louise Schmidt, Mrs. Alice Roberts, Mrs. Milton Elliott, Mrs. L. Dahlstedt, Mrs. Wm Miller, Mrs. John Belcher, Mrs. E.A. Dunn, Mrs. Rosa Swigert, Mrs. Lulu Doss, Mrs. Emma Morris, Mrs. Geo. Miller and Opal Doss. many others who were unable to attend sent gifts." ----- The Chehalis Bee - Nugget (WA) Friday, July 10, 1925 "DRILLING FOR OIL BEGINS Gray Eagle Busy on Rich Farm Near Mossyrock. The Gray Eagle Oil Company is now drilling for oil on the John Rich farm near Mossyrock. Drilling has been under way for the past week under direction of Mr. Edwards, an experienced oil man who is enthusiastic over the outlook for striking a flowing well at that location. A crew of several men is employed on the work. E.A. Hartley of Seattle is secretary-treasurer of the Gray Eagle and the local people are greatly interested in the work that is being done. ... " John was 73 years old when he died at home on April 14, 1929. Chehalis Bee Nugget Friday, April 19, 1929 "John Rich, Mossyrock, Pioneer, Dies Sunday John Rich, 73, who settled in the Cowlitz Valley near Mossyrock 45 years ago, died Sunday afternoon, April 14, at his home a mile east of Chehalis, following an extended illness. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. May Rich; three sons, James of Mayfield, Clyde and Sam of Chehalis; and two daughters, Mrs. Zola Coleman of Silver Creek and Mrs. Inez Musick of Mayfield; also two brothers, Joe Rich of Rainier, Ore.; Sam of Swan, B.C.; and four sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Dillon of Burdick, Kans.; Mrs. Ella Winslow of Esbon, Kans.; Mrs. Evelyn Hoffman of Kansas City, Mo.; and Mrs. Katie Price of Iowa. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday afternoon at the Fissel Funeral Home. Rev. E.L. Whisler of Ajlune officiated." ----- Chehalis Bee Nugget Friday, November 22, 1929 NEW CASES FILED "Following are the new cases filed the past week with the county clerk: ... May Rich, as executor of the will of John Rich, deceased, petitions that the estate be freed from paying state inheritance tax."

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John Rich's memorial is located at: Mountain View Cemetery, Centralia, Lewis County, USA.
When did John Rich death?
John Rich death on 14 Apr 1929 in Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 46.7289009
Longitude: -122.9843979

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mountain View Cemetery
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7289009, -122.9843979

2. Pioneer Cemetery
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7290300, -122.9898100

3. Greenwood Memorial Park
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7372017, -122.9824982

4. Washington Lawn Cemetery
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7209320, -122.9606040

5. Cogdil Family Cemetery
Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7747010, -122.8826590

6. Greenwood Cemetery
Chehalis, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6511002, -122.9389038

7. Claquato Cemetery
Chehalis, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6469002, -123.0216980

8. Newaukum Hill Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6338980, -122.9768320

9. Grand Mound Cemetery
Rochester, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8213997, -123.0199966

10. Fern Hill Cemetery
Chehalis, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6366710, -122.9418560

11. Lincoln Creek Cemetery
Galvin, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7604700, -123.1446600

12. Forest Grove Cemetery
Tenino, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8254580, -122.8497110

13. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Bunker, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6088840, -123.0863790

14. Chehalis Tribal Cemetery
Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8068570, -123.1602260

15. Secena Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8061600, -123.1611900

16. Finn Hill Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7564011, -123.1919022

17. Mima Prairie Pioneer Cemetery
Mima, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8724403, -123.0611649

18. Napavine Cemetery
Napavine, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5817000, -122.9039000

19. Thurston County Poor Farm Cemetery
Littlerock, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8861790, -123.0225100

20. Deskins Family Cemetery
Chehalis, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6878000, -122.7530000

21. Benn Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8303540, -123.2239950

22. Oakville Pioneer Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8318939, -123.2229996

23. Oakville Final Rest Memorial Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8323060, -123.2240030

24. Dryad Cemetery
Dryad, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6467667, -123.2665329