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Joseph Harold Alkire

Birth	:	22 Feb 1846 Sugar Grove, Kane County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	31 Mar 1923 Edgar, Clay County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hanford Cemetery, Hanford, Kings County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.3222008, -119.6355972
Plot	:	Block 15 Lot 41 Grave 4 Row 2
Inscription	:	CO. H 47 IA. INF.
Description	:	The Edgar Sun (Edgar, NE) Fri, Apr 6, 1923 - pg 1 Another Veteran Mustered Out Joseph Alkire was born near Sugar Grove, Illinois, on February 27, 1846 and departed from this life at his home in Edgar, Nebraska about 3:30 A. M. on March 31, 1923 at the age of 77 years 1 month and 4 days. There are left to mourn his departure his widow, six sons, two daughters and 32 grand-children, two brothers and two sisters: John Alkire and Leonard Alkire of Litchfield, Nebr.; Mrs. Sarah Powell of Ellis and Mrs. Harriet Andrews of... Read More	The Edgar Sun (Edgar, NE) Fri, Apr 6, 1923 - pg 1 Another Veteran Mustered Out Joseph Alkire was born near Sugar Grove, Illinois, on February 27, 1846 and departed from this life at his home in Edgar, Nebraska about 3:30 A. M. on March 31, 1923 at the age of 77 years 1 month and 4 days. There are left to mourn his departure his widow, six sons, two daughters and 32 grand-children, two brothers and two sisters: John Alkire and Leonard Alkire of Litchfield, Nebr.; Mrs. Sarah Powell of Ellis and Mrs. Harriet Andrews of Beatrice. There also survive him two half brothers, Bert and Milo Alkire. When he was about five years of age, his parents moved to Keokuk County, Iowa and here he lived with them until he answered the call of his country and enlisted in Co. H. 47th Iowa infantry on May 14, 1864. He was honorably discharged from the service on September 28 of the same year. Mr. Alkire took to himself a wife in the person of Miss Nancy Ellen Jordan in Keokuk County, Iowa, March 9, 1865 and for fifty-eight years they shared life's joys and sorrows. Ten children came to bless this union, Two of whom died in infancy. There survive the father six sons and two daughters; Jesse E., and Alvy L., of Lexington, Rhoena E. Gunn of Mechanicsville, Iowa, James C. of Hamilton, Montana, Franklin D. of Cozad, Agnes O., Smock of Ong, Walter E., of Sioux City, Iowa and Joseph Riley of Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Alkire moved to Nebraska and settled near Geneva in Fillmore County in 1872 and experienced the hardships and difficulties of pioneer life. Later they moved to Clay County and in 1913 came to make their home in Edgar. Mr. Alkire united with the church of Christ when about nineteen years of age and remained true to the Christian faith to the end. Only the day before his last day on earth in respond to the hope expressed by his pastor that he might soon be better he replied. "I don't expect it but it is all right either way." He was a member of the G. A. R. as long as the organization existed in Edgar. Mr. Alkire was well known throughout this community as a God-fearing, home-living conscientious and upright citizen and neighbor. He was respected by all for his integrity and faithfulness. His loss is deeply felt and the bereaved family that the sympathy of all in their affliction. But our loss is his gain and we sorrow not as those who have no hope. "This death, the thought of which turn us so cold, Outside of our own fears has no stronghold; "Tis but a boundary past which, lost in light, Out friends are walking still, just out of sight." The funeral was held in the Christian Church Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock with sermon by the pastor, Charles A. Shook. The text was 2 Tim. 4:7,8. the choir sang "Face to Face," "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," "Some Day We'll Understand" and "Jesus, Lover of My Soul." The American Legion color guards marched at the head of the procession and the pallbearers were American Legion boys. At the grave the salute was fired and taps was sounded. Relatives and friends from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Alkire, Mr. and Mrs. Alvy Alkire, Mrs. Orville C**ner and Mrs. Will Stanford of Lexington; Frank Alkire and son, Willard of Cozad; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Alkire of Sioux City, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gunn of Mechanicsville, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Huntley of Geneva and Mr. and Mrs. James Hill of Verona. Contributor: Jan Plambeck (46975511) • [email protected]

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Joseph Harold Alkire's memorial is located at: Hanford Cemetery, Hanford, Kings County, USA.
When did Joseph Harold Alkire death?
Joseph Harold Alkire death on 31 Mar 1923 in Edgar, Clay County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 36.3222008
Longitude: -119.6355972

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Nancy Ellen Jordan Alkire

(1845 - 1933)

Siblings

Hariett I. Andrews

(1851 - 1929)

William John Alkire

(1858 - 1932)

Isaac Albert Alkire

(1875 - 1961)

Children

Jesse Emans Alkire

(1866 - 1959)

Rhoena Elvira Alkire Gunn

(1869 - 1951)

Franklin Delbert Alkire

(1876 - 1935)

Agnes Orlena Alkire Smock

(1879 - 1967)

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