Birth : 25 Oct 1858 Germany
Death : 22 Mar 1935 Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, USA
Burial : Oakland Cemetery, Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate : 40.6251200, -91.3671100
Description : According to his sister's bio, they were born in Holzhausen, Kreis Biedenkopf, Prussia. Yet according to his obituary, he was born in Hamburg, Germany.

Here is a portion of his obituary from the Fort Madison Democrat:

Mr. Besser was born in Hamburg, Germany, Oct. 25, 1858 and came to America when 22 years of age. He has been a resident of Fort Madison 35 years and during his residence here has been engaged as a cement worker and mason. He was a member of the Santa Fe Avenue Methodist Church.

Mr. Besser married Anna Forsythe in Atlantic, Iowa in August,... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Louis Besser's memorial?

    Louis Besser's memorial is located at: Oakland Cemetery, Fort Madison, Lee County, USA.

  • When did Louis Besser death?

    Louis Besser death on 22 Mar 1935 in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Louis Besser's memorial?

    Latitude: 40.6251200
    Longitude: -91.3671100

Family Members:

Spouse

Children

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Nora Besser Davis

(1891 - 1938)

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Grant Louis Besser Sr.

(1894 - 1975)

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August “Gus” Besser

(1897 - 1976)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oakland Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6251200, -91.3671100

2. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6225014, -91.3716965

3. Wilson Pioneer Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6316986, -91.3946991

4. Elmwood Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6267014, -91.3352966

5. Fort Madison City Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6296997, -91.3233032

6. Gethsemane Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6450005, -91.3197021

7. Hyde Grove Family Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6488000, -91.3158000

8. Locust Grove Pioneer Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6680380, -91.3467840

9. Box Grave
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6554500, -91.3209000

10. Old Fort Madison Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6299000, -91.3040380

11. Hoffmeister Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6361008, -91.3016968

12. Viele Cemetery
Viele, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6156000, -91.4342830

13. Hillcrest Memorial Park
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6403008, -91.3005981

14. Iowa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6367078, -91.2984834

15. Half Breed Cemetery
Viele, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6196570, -91.4392130

16. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Washington Township, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6474700, -91.2967400

17. Slack Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6482391, -91.2869263

18. Rudd Family Cemetery
Montrose, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6071670, -91.4551500

19. Fairview Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6885986, -91.3292007

20. Appanoose Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6035995, -91.2797012

21. Mary Ann Thomas Burial Site
Nauvoo, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5570670, -91.3881170

22. Applegate Family Burial Ground
Viele, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6285460, -91.4641000

23. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
Nauvoo, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5508003, -91.3608017

24. Nauvoo's Old Cemetery
Nauvoo, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5500100, -91.3618500