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Joseph French

Birth	:	20 Mar 1823 Greene County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	3 Jul 1900 Wyoming Township, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Wyoming Cemetery, Wyoming, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0642014, -91.0149994
Description	:	Joseph French Born 1823 JOSEPH FRENCH, farmer, Clay Twp., Sec. 21; P.O. Canton; was born in Greene Co., Penn., in 1823; in 1830, he removed with his parents to Licking Co., Ohio, where he lived until 1846, when he moved to Clay Township, Jones Co., Iowa; in 1849, he went to Noble Co., Ind., and there married his first wife, Miss Catherine Sinkey; in 1852, they removed to where he now resides and remained one year, then moved to Brandon Township, Jackson Co., where his first wife died; there were two children by this marriage-Charlotte (now the wife of... Read More	Joseph French Born 1823 JOSEPH FRENCH, farmer, Clay Twp., Sec. 21; P.O. Canton; was born in Greene Co., Penn., in 1823; in 1830, he removed with his parents to Licking Co., Ohio, where he lived until 1846, when he moved to Clay Township, Jones Co., Iowa; in 1849, he went to Noble Co., Ind., and there married his first wife, Miss Catherine Sinkey; in 1852, they removed to where he now resides and remained one year, then moved to Brandon Township, Jackson Co., where his first wife died; there were two children by this marriage-Charlotte (now the wife of Richard Demoss, Jackson Co., Iowa), Angeline (now Mrs. Andrew Gracey, of this township); in the latter part of 1854, Mr. French returned to Clay Township, and, in 1856, married his present wife, Gracie C. Beaver; their children are William N. (who married Agnes Orr), Mary J., James M., Sarah J. and Amanda A. Mr. French owns 240 acres of land; his farm is finely improved, and he is one of the well-to-do farmers of Clay Township. In politics, Mr. F. is a Democrat. From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 703 * * * * * * * SOURCE: NEWSPAPER CLIPPING....NO DATE..NO NAME MORTUARY Joseph French Another good man has gone. At 8:10 pm., Tuesday, July 3d, Joseph French gave up the long struggle with death. Ever since last fall he has been slowly declining. He had been closely confined to his home, and for the latter part of the time to his bed. He was born in Green county, Pennsylvania, March 19, 1923, being over 77 years of age at his death. When about seven years of age he came with his parents to Licking county, Ohio, where he spent his youthful years. In 1840 he came by wagon to Clay township, Jones county, Iowa, where he lived about three years. In about 1849 he made the trip from Iowa back to Ohio by horseback and from there to Indiana where he was married to Miss Catharine Sinkey in 1850. The young man returned to Jones county Iowa, with his bride in 1853. Afterward they removed to Jackson county, where the wife died in October 1854. Two daughters were given them both of whom survive. They are Mrs. Charlotte DeMoss of Jackson county and Mrs. Angelina Gracey of Clay county. In 1856 Mr. French was again married. Miss Grace Beaver was the bride, and the wife who survives him. They were married on the old homestead of his father in Clay township. Their married life has all been lived in Jones Co. In 1887 they moved from their farm in Madison township to the town of Wyoming. Three daughters and two sons were the fruit of the second marriage all of whom survive their father, Newton and James of Madison township; Mrs. DeMoss of Jackson county, Mrs. Leroy Bender of Wyoming, and Mrs. Bill of Linn county. All were present at the funeral which was held in the Presbyterian church of Wyoming, conducted by Mr. French's pastor. Rev. A.P. Coper of the Presbyterian church, assisted by Mrs. French's pastor, Rev. S.M. McConnell of the U.P. church. Large numbers of his friends came to pay their last tribute of love to one whom they all delighted to honor. He was buried in the Wyoming cemetery. He will be missed as a sincere Christian man and citizen in the church and in the community for truly he was "an Israelite indeed in whom there was no guile". A.P.C.

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Joseph French's memorial is located at: Wyoming Cemetery, Wyoming, Jones County, USA.
When did Joseph French death?
Joseph French death on 3 Jul 1900 in Wyoming Township, Jones County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0642014
Longitude: -91.0149994

Family Members:

Parent

John French

(1795 - 1874)

Sarah Clark French

(1801 - 1891)

Spouse

Catharine Sinkey French

(1827 - 1854)

Grace Catherine Beaver French

(1837 - 1911)

Siblings

(1819 - 1909)

(1825 - 1896)

(1838 - 1923)

(1840 - 1912)

Children

Charlotte French DeMoss

(1851 - 1903)

William Newton French

(1857 - 1940)

Mary Joanna French DeMoss

(1859 - 1920)

James Myron French

(1865 - 1948)

Arminda Annabel French Bender

(1868 - 1942)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bear Creek Cemetery
Center Junction, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0972500, -90.9858100

2. Cady Cemetery
Wyoming Township, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0830400, -90.9659200

3. Madison Center Cemetery
Center Junction, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0778008, -91.0755997

4. Hale Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0167007, -91.0599976

5. North Madison Pioneers Cemetery
Center Junction, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1099790, -91.0640000

6. South Mineral Cemetery
Onslow, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1211300, -90.9768800

7. Madison Village Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0693900, -91.1030500

8. Sweet Cemetery
Hale, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0097320, -91.0692140

9. North Mineral Cemetery
Onslow, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1281100, -90.9764090

10. Johnsontown Cemetery
Onslow, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458015, -91.0346985

11. Mayflower Cemetery
Oxford Junction, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9935989, -90.9494019

12. Oxford Junction Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9764800, -90.9854200

13. Glenn Cemetery
Jackson, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0583410, -91.1416920

14. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9763985, -91.0742035

15. Monmouth Cemetery
Monmouth, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0679300, -90.8798400

16. Hazel Green Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0853004, -91.1508026

17. Scotch Grove Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1657982, -91.0635986

18. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Newport, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0495000, -91.1613000

19. Clay Cemetery
Onslow, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1721992, -90.9800034

20. Diamond Cemetery
Hale, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9526500, -91.0491400

21. Edinburg Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1342010, -91.1374969

22. Merritt Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0285988, -91.1735992

23. Olin Cemetery
Olin, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9838982, -91.1436005

24. Four Horn Cemetery
Scotch Grove, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1594009, -91.1307983