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John William Callison

Birth	:	3 Dec 1823 Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA
Death	:	9 Aug 1887 Rushville, Jasper County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Rushville Cemetery, Rushville, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7611008, -92.9464035
Plot	:	Row 13
Description	:	In 1862, after the death of Eliza Jane's mother Martha in 1861, John William Callison packed up his four children and his mother-in-law and journeyed by horseback to Rushville, Kellogg, Jasper County, Iowa. This was during the Civil War, 1862, so they rode by night and hid by day for safety. John W. Callison became a farmer in Rushville. Needing a mother for his children, he married his second wife, Eunice Roseltha Merrow, in Newton, Jasper Co., IA, on 11/24/1864. She had come from NY State in 1861 and was a school teacher. The Callison... Read More	In 1862, after the death of Eliza Jane's mother Martha in 1861, John William Callison packed up his four children and his mother-in-law and journeyed by horseback to Rushville, Kellogg, Jasper County, Iowa. This was during the Civil War, 1862, so they rode by night and hid by day for safety. John W. Callison became a farmer in Rushville. Needing a mother for his children, he married his second wife, Eunice Roseltha Merrow, in Newton, Jasper Co., IA, on 11/24/1864. She had come from NY State in 1861 and was a school teacher. The Callison family donated land for the church and schoolhouse, and the cemetery, which is the only thing left at Rushville. Many of his descendents are buried there in a small, peaceful valley. They lived on a large farm there and raised livestock, and had 7 more children. He died Aug. 9, 1887; the funeral was held two days later at his residence. Eunice died Apr. 17, 1925. Both are buried at Rushville Cemetery. Story taken from Wilson/Callison/Shawver Family Tree 1st wife, Martha Jane Hickman s/o James Callison & Sarah Shawver

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Where is John William Callison's memorial?
John William Callison's memorial is located at: Rushville Cemetery, Rushville, Jasper County, USA.
When did John William Callison death?
John William Callison death on 9 Aug 1887 in Rushville, Jasper County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John William Callison's memorial?
Latitude: 41.7611008
Longitude: -92.9464035

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Eunice Roseltha Merrow Callison

(1838 - 1925)

Siblings

Children

Addison Frazier Callison

(1854 - 1925)

Robert Marshall Callison

(1856 - 1884)

Eliza J. Callison Wilson

(1858 - 1931)

Lula May Callison

(1874 - 1879)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rushville Cemetery
Rushville, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7611008, -92.9464035

2. Old German Lutheran Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7263985, -92.9278030

3. Center Friends Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7294006, -92.9796982

4. Antle Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7168999, -92.9405975

5. Our Silent City Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7214010, -92.8989030

6. Pleasant Chapel Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7493790, -93.0192180

7. German Society Methodist Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8124901, -92.9751961

8. Pleasant View Quaker Pioneer Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6919000, -92.9213000

9. Wittemberg Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7627983, -93.0428009

10. Saint Johns Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8102989, -93.0286026

11. Zoar Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8102989, -93.0286026

12. Newton Memorial Park
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7005000, -93.0201000

13. Slagel Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6739006, -92.9753036

14. Newton Graveyard (Defunct)
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7011330, -93.0380290

15. Jasper County Burying Ground
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6775600, -92.9996110

16. Thomas Arthur Gravesite
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7069770, -93.0502100

17. Rock Creek Liberty Cemetery
Oakland Acres, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7383003, -92.8233032

18. Newton Union Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7158012, -93.0598984

19. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Newburg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8081000, -92.8335000

20. Saums Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6744003, -92.8842010

21. Adamson Grove Pioneer Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6586000, -92.9933000

22. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Newburg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7912000, -92.8054000

23. Bridges Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7571983, -93.0963974

24. Linder Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7576760, -93.0966490