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Josephus Messer

Birth	:	19 Sep 1841 Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Aug 1914 Trenton, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	White Oak Cemetery, Trenton, Henry County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0293999, -91.6793976
Description	:	Josephus Messer Passes Away ------------- Another Old Soldier Called After Useful Life, Buried at White Oak ... Read More	Josephus Messer Passes Away ------------- Another Old Soldier Called After Useful Life, Buried at White Oak ------------- Josephus Messer, well known and highly esteemed among many, died at his old home about four miles north of Rome, Iowa, on Saturday. August 22, after a long illness. He was the son of John and Rhoda Miller Messer, and was born in Henry Co., Iowa, Sept. 19, 1841. With his brothers and sisters he grew up in this county. When his country needed his services in the dark days of the war, he enlisted in the 4th Iowa calvary, Nov. 25, 1861. He was honorably discharged Dec. 5, 1864. His regiment is holding a reunion in Indianola this week. July 9, 1855 he and Rebecca Huffman, who remains to mourn, were united in marriage. Eleven children were born to them. Two, Rhoda and Alice, died in infancy. Nine are living. They are Jim, Freeman, Sheridan, Joe, Mrs. Florence Fields, Mrs. Emma Jane Caldwell, Mrs. Azuba Scarff, Mrs. Lavina Flanders and Mrs. Sarah Beaber. They were all by his side at his death. He also leaves five brothers, three sisters, thirty-four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, besides many warm friends. Funeral services, conducted by Pastor Frank Westou, were held in the chapel at White Oak on Monday afternoon at two o'clock. An immense crowd was there. The local choir sang suitable hymns. The pastor spoke from Job 5:26. Interment was in the cemetery adjoining the chapel. The pall bearers were old comrades of the war: Matt Paxton, David Myers, John Shumaker, Rev. Thos. Olinger, Lem Baldwin, and Zeph Turner. Mr. Messer was a good neighbor and friend. In his family he was a loving husband and father. His life was spent in industry and quietness. He had a great many friends to weep over his remains. Much sympathy is extended to his family. {Mt. Pleasant News -- 16 August 1914}

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Josephus Messer's memorial is located at: White Oak Cemetery, Trenton, Henry County, USA.
When did Josephus Messer death?
Josephus Messer death on 22 Aug 1914 in Trenton, Henry County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0293999
Longitude: -91.6793976

Family Members:

Parent

John Messer

(1815 - 1885)

Rhoda Ann Miller Messer

(1820 - 1906)

Spouse

Rebecca Jane Huffman Messer

(1847 - 1928)

Siblings

John A Messer

(1845 - 1916)

Mary Ann Messer Scarff

(1845 - 1932)

(1847 - 1890)

(1853 - 1922)

(1855 - 1920)

(1857 - 1933)

(1859 - 1874)

(1860 - 1920)

Rebecca A Messer Olinger

(1865 - 1934)

Children

Zion Messer

(1865 - 1937)

Sheridan Messer Sr.

(1870 - 1940)

Emma Jane Messer Caldwell

(1873 - 1964)

Josy Joseph Messer

(1876 - 1947)

Azuba Ann Messer Scarff

(1879 - 1961)

Luvina Messer Flanders

(1881 - 1970)

Sarah Frances “"Sarie"” Messer Beaber

(1885 - 1927)

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