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Leander H Blake

Birth	:	10 Apr 1840 Indiana, USA
Death	:	19 Mar 1914 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	All Saints and St James Church, Nunnington, Ryedale District, England
Coordinate	:	54.2031000, -0.9806000
Description	:	Obituary from Columbus Gazette, Columbus Jct, Iowa, 26 Mar 1914: "Leander H. Blake Leander Harvey Blake a veteran of the Civil war passed away at the Soldiers Home at Marshalltown, Iowa, March 19, 1914. He enlisted in the 8th Regiment Co. K, Iowa Infantry, at Davenport, April 20, 1863 and served three years and enlisted again and served until April 20, 1866 when he was honorably discharged at Selina, Alabama. For meritorious service he was appointed corporal in his company. He was captured in one of his regiment's battles and had a taste of life in a Confederate prison. He... Read More	Obituary from Columbus Gazette, Columbus Jct, Iowa, 26 Mar 1914: "Leander H. Blake Leander Harvey Blake a veteran of the Civil war passed away at the Soldiers Home at Marshalltown, Iowa, March 19, 1914. He enlisted in the 8th Regiment Co. K, Iowa Infantry, at Davenport, April 20, 1863 and served three years and enlisted again and served until April 20, 1866 when he was honorably discharged at Selina, Alabama. For meritorious service he was appointed corporal in his company. He was captured in one of his regiment's battles and had a taste of life in a Confederate prison. He was buried near Conesville, Iowa, Sunday March 25, when he was given recognition of a solder. The Blake family came to Iowa in 1840 from LaPorte, Indiana, when Leander was 6 months old and settled near Conesville where practically his whole life was spent. He was married to Miss Celesta Stoddard, December 31, 1866 with whom he lived for more than 47 years. They had one son who died at the age of 11 years. Mr. Blake was born April 10, 1840 and at the time of his demise was 73 years, 11 months, and 8 days old. There remains to mourn his departure his wife, one brother, Freeina [sic] A. Blake of Hasper City, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Martha McConahay of Cairo. The burial service was from the Reformed church at Conesville, C. E. Ewing, pastor, officiating." Contributor: SReese (50785361)

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Leander H Blake's memorial is located at: All Saints and St James Church, Nunnington, Ryedale District, England.
When did Leander H Blake death?
Leander H Blake death on 19 Mar 1914 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Leander H Blake's memorial?
Latitude: 54.2031000
Longitude: -0.9806000

Family Members:

Parent

Ward T Blake

(1802 - 1859)

Florella Spurlock Blake

(1812 - 1890)

Spouse

Celesta Stoddard Blake

(1844 - 1920)

Siblings

Levi M Blake

(1846 - 1913)

Martha Ann Blake McConahay

(1850 - 1917)

Children

Edgar J Blake

(1867 - 1879)

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Coordinate: 54.2031000, -0.9806000

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22. Helmsley Town Cemetery
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