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Josephine Laurence “Josie” Lawton Lilly

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Birth	:	26 Apr 1851 East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
Death	:	12 Jan 1938 Westfield, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	McDowell Cemetery, McDowell, Highland County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.3333598, -79.4919444
Description	:	PIONEER WOMAN CALLED BY DEATH Rites Held for Mrs. Josie Lilly, Westfield Mrs. Josie Lilly, a pioneer resident of Westfield, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 1938, at the home of her son, Archer Lilly, of that place. Mrs. Lilly suffered a stroke about two weeks before, and she gradually declined until the end. She attained the ripe age of 86 years, 8 months, and 16 days. Josie L. Lawton was born April 26, 1851, near East Greenwich, Rhode Island, and lived there until her marriage to Alonzo Lilly, of Ashfield, Massachusetts, November 1, 1871. Three years after their... Read More	PIONEER WOMAN CALLED BY DEATH Rites Held for Mrs. Josie Lilly, Westfield Mrs. Josie Lilly, a pioneer resident of Westfield, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 1938, at the home of her son, Archer Lilly, of that place. Mrs. Lilly suffered a stroke about two weeks before, and she gradually declined until the end. She attained the ripe age of 86 years, 8 months, and 16 days. Josie L. Lawton was born April 26, 1851, near East Greenwich, Rhode Island, and lived there until her marriage to Alonzo Lilly, of Ashfield, Massachusetts, November 1, 1871. Three years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Lilly came west and settled in the vicinity of Ponca, Nebr., where they resided until the early nineties, when they moved to Westfield, Plymouth county, Iowa. Four children were born to them, Addie L.; Daisy (who died in infancy), Archer A. Lilly and Eugene H. Lilly. Her husband preceded her in death on June 9, 1908, after which Mrs. Lilly made her home with her son, Archer, in Westfield. She leaves to mourn her departure three children, five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Mrs. Lilly was a fine Christian woman, a good wife and mother and a true and helpful friend and neighbor. She was a charter member of the Congregational church in Westfield, Rev. J. F. Moore, of Akron, and Rev. Chas. Seward;of Morningside, officiating. Mrs.Ward Knapp sang two songs, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Keith Knapp. Six of her nephews—David Lilly, Bardwell Lilly, Clark Lilly, Wallace Lilly, Wayne Lilly, and Claire Lilly—acted as pallbearers. Interment was in Riverside cemetery Akron. Akron Register Tribune Thursday, January 20, 1938 Akron, Iowa

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Josephine Laurence “Josie” Lawton Lilly's memorial is located at: McDowell Cemetery, McDowell, Highland County, USA.
When did Josephine Laurence “Josie” Lawton Lilly death?
Josephine Laurence “Josie” Lawton Lilly death on 12 Jan 1938 in Westfield, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 38.3333598
Longitude: -79.4919444

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Alonzo Lilly

(1843 - 1908)

Children

Archer A. Lilly

(1888 - 1962)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. McDowell Cemetery
McDowell, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3333598, -79.4919444

2. McDowell Presbyterian Church Cemetery
McDowell, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3320618, -79.4881516

3. Stevens Cemetery
McDowell, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3213900, -79.4598200

4. Crummett Cemetery
McDowell, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3712166, -79.4735886

5. Armstrong Family Cemetery
Monterey, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3258710, -79.4402950

6. Seven Day Adventist Church Cemetery
McDowell, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3888520, -79.4614980

7. Headwaters Cemetery
Bethel, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3239521, -79.4118329

8. McKendree Methodist Church Cemetery
McDowell, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3942880, -79.4617450

9. Clover Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Monterey, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2704730, -79.5432650

10. Samples Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4123431, -79.5364579

11. Beverage Family Cemetery
Monterey, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4187267, -79.5386665

12. Seybert Chapel Cemetery
Monterey, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4268260, -79.5396720

13. Monterey Confederate Cemetery
Monterey, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4100941, -79.5800155

14. Hamilton Church Cemetery
Mustoe, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2942380, -79.6176370

15. Doe Hill Cemetery
Doe Hill, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4328020, -79.4432990

16. Griffin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3131160, -79.6284460

17. Robert Hopkins Griffin Cemetery
Monterey, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3130430, -79.6284630

18. Monterey Cemetery
Monterey, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4160490, -79.5830940

19. Daughtery Family Cemetery
Monterey, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4171070, -79.5838610

20. Asbury Methodist Church Cemetery
Monterey, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4355650, -79.5542440

21. Laurel Gap Church of the Brethren
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2255566, -79.5365721

22. Fleisher - Johnson Cemetery
Monterey, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4356230, -79.5543393

23. Wilson Cemetery
McDowell, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2419500, -79.5821100

24. Lockridge Family Cemetery
McDowell, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2385161, -79.5804877