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John William Van Zandt

Birth	:	11 Jul 1846 Highland County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	28 Jan 1917 Boone County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mount Hope Cemetery, Madrid, Boone County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8647003, -93.8167038
Description	:	John W. Van Zandt, a well known and respected citizen of Madrid, is a prominent factor in financial circles as president of the Farmers Savings Bank. His birth occurred in Highland county, OH, on the nth of July, 1845, n's parents being Joshua and Mary Ann (Thayer) Van Zandt, the former born in VA on the 2d of February, 1818, and the latter in VT in 1822. In 1850 the family home was established in Kendall county, IL, and Joshua Van Zandt there resided until called to his final rest in May, 1899. His wife passed away in 1891. They... Read More	John W. Van Zandt, a well known and respected citizen of Madrid, is a prominent factor in financial circles as president of the Farmers Savings Bank. His birth occurred in Highland county, OH, on the nth of July, 1845, n's parents being Joshua and Mary Ann (Thayer) Van Zandt, the former born in VA on the 2d of February, 1818, and the latter in VT in 1822. In 1850 the family home was established in Kendall county, IL, and Joshua Van Zandt there resided until called to his final rest in May, 1899. His wife passed away in 1891. They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Martha Smith, who is deceased; Mrs. Jane Andrews, who has also passed away; John W., of this review; George W., who resides on the old home farm in Kendall county, IL; Mrs. Mary Falkenberg, living at Minooka, IL; Frank, who makes his home in Eureka, CA; and Mrs. Hulda Falkenberg, of Joliet, IL. The three eldest children were born in OH and the younger members of the family in IL. John W. Van Zandt, who was a little lad of five years when taken by his parents to Kendall county, IL, there attended the common schools and early in life turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. In May, 1864, he enlisted for one hundred days' service as a member of Company H, One Hundred and Thirty-eighth IL Volunteer Infantry, but remained with the Union troops about six months, being detailed to guard railroad property in MO and adjoining states. He participated in several skirmishes and was honorably discharged at Springfield in November, 1864. In 1879 Mr. Van Zandt brought his family to Garden township, Boone county, IA, and for a number of years 'successfully cultivated one of the valuable and productive farms of the district, winning a gratifying measure of prosperity in his undertakings. At the present time he serves as president of the Farmers Savings Bank of Madrid, of which institution he is one of the heaviest stockholders and the continued growth and success of which is largely attributable to his able management and direction. He owns a handsome and well appointed residence in Madrid and is widely recognized as one of the prosperous and leading citizens of the community. On the i2th of May, 1866, Mr. Van Zandt was united in marriage to Miss Addie Kennison, who was born in VT on the igth of November, 1848, her parents being Henry and Arvilla (Smith) Kennison, likewise natives of that state. The father passed away in Wilmington, IL, in 1857, while the mother's demise also occurred in Will county, that state. Their children were as follows: Delos, who is deceased; Mrs. Sarah Mason, who is a resident of Madrid, IA; Mrs. Evaline Frise, also of Madrid, IA; Frank, who passed away in Kossuth county, IA; J. S., who was born on the 4th of September, 1845, and resides in Madrid, IA; Mrs. Susan Copp, deceased; and Mrs. Addie Van Zandt. The above named were born in VT and reared in IL. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Van Zandt have been born five children, four of whom still survive. William H., whose birth occurred on the nth of October, 1867, was a graduate of the IA Agricultural College and was employed as postal clerk on the Milwaukee road from Marion to Council Bluffs. He passed away on the 7th of July, 1908. Mrs. Nettie M. Story, who was born on the 2Oth of June, 1869, is a resident of Ames, IA. E. G., whose natal day was December 19, 1872, has been a postal carrier in Des Moines for the past fourteen years. Mrs. Cora Valline, who was born September 9, 1876, resides in Boone, IA, her husband being a locomotive engineer in the employ of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway. Joshua, born April 24, 1890, is a graduate of the Madrid high school and the Capital City Commercial College of Des Moines, Polk, IA, and is now in the employ of Davidson Brothers of Des Moines. All except the last named, who is a native of Garden township, this county, were born in IL. Mr. Van Zandt is a republican in politics and has always been interested and active in the work of the party in his home comrhuoHyi1' He has held all of the township offices and ably served as assessor of Garden township for many years, while at the present time he acts as assessor of the city of Madrid. He serves on the school board of Garden township and for the past eighteen years has been a valued member of the Madrid board of education. His cooperation and support can ever be counted upon to further any movement or measure instituted to promote the general welfare and he is widely recognized as a most loyal, public- spirited and progressive citizen. He is identified with the Grand Army of the Republic as a member of John Filmer Post, No. 347, of Madrid, of which he has long been quartermaster, and for one year served as its commander. His wife is a devoted and consistent member of the Madrid Christian church. Both Mr. and Mrs. Van Zandt are widely and favorably known throughout the county, having gained many friends during the long period of their residence here.

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John William Van Zandt's memorial is located at: Mount Hope Cemetery, Madrid, Boone County, USA.
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John William Van Zandt death on 28 Jan 1917 in Boone County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.8647003
Longitude: -93.8167038

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Adala Frances Kennison Van Zandt

(1849 - 1918)

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Joshua Van Zandt

(1890 - 1968)

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