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Lyman Alva Draper

Birth	:	4 Jul 1855 Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA
Death	:	24 Feb 1948 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Peru Cemetery, East Peru, Madison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2305984, -93.9393997
Description	:	The Winterset Madisonian Winterset, Iowa Wednesday, March 03, 1948 L. A. DRAPER DIES AT AGE OF 92 YEARS Had Been Leading Citizen of His Community for Many Years L. A. Draper, a resident of the Peru community since 1902, died Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the Methodist hospital in Des Moines. He was 92 years of age. Mr. Draper was born at Beloit, Wis., on July 4, 1855, the son of C. C. and Elizabeth Draper. When he was 9 years old the family moved to near Masonville, Ia., where his early life was spent. In 1902, he... Read More	The Winterset Madisonian Winterset, Iowa Wednesday, March 03, 1948 L. A. DRAPER DIES AT AGE OF 92 YEARS Had Been Leading Citizen of His Community for Many Years L. A. Draper, a resident of the Peru community since 1902, died Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the Methodist hospital in Des Moines. He was 92 years of age. Mr. Draper was born at Beloit, Wis., on July 4, 1855, the son of C. C. and Elizabeth Draper. When he was 9 years old the family moved to near Masonville, Ia., where his early life was spent. In 1902, he came to Madison county, settling near Peru. Mr. Draper was a leading citizen of his community for many years. He was active in the Peru Methodist church, serving as Sunday school superintendent for many years. He was affiliated with both the Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges. He was married Jan. 26, 1891, at Masonville, to Miss Ellen Kerns. They were the parents of four children. Surviving are one son, Nelson Draper of Peru, Mrs. Mable Landis of Des Moines, and Mrs. Lucille Landis of Winterset; a sister, Mrs. Amy Riley of Goldfield; nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held last Friday from the Peru Methodist church in charge of the Rev. Mr. Stevens. Burial was made in the Peru cemetery. ________________________ The Des Moines Tribune Des Moines, Iowa Thursday, February 26, 1948 Page 33, Column 6 Services in Peru For L. A. Draper, 92 Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Methodist church in Peru for L. A. Draper, 92, of Peru, who died Tuesday at Methodist hospital in Des Moines. Burial will be in Peru cemetery. Draper, a retired farmer, was one of the oldest pioneers of Madison county. He had been in the hospital since falling and fracturing a hip. Survivors include one son, Nelson, of Peru, two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Landis of Des Moines and Mrs. Lucile Landis of Winterset, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Six of his grandsons will be pallbearers. Contributor: Eileen Reed

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Where is Lyman Alva Draper's memorial?
Lyman Alva Draper's memorial is located at: Peru Cemetery, East Peru, Madison County, USA.
When did Lyman Alva Draper death?
Lyman Alva Draper death on 24 Feb 1948 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.2305984
Longitude: -93.9393997

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Ellen Rebecca Kerns Draper

(1863 - 1909)

Siblings

Children

Rena Bell Draper Hollingsworth

(1891 - 1930)

Cuyler Nelson Draper

(1895 - 1965)

Dora Lucile Draper Landis

(1903 - 1994)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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East Peru, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2305984, -93.9393997

2. Ebenezer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2005997, -93.9080963

3. Beem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2747002, -93.8806000

6. Hartman Cemetery
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7. Union Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3086400, -93.8935800

8. Farson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2399929, -93.8227221

9. Viney Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2638815, -93.8291110

10. Young Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2080994, -93.8227997

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12. Worthing Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2192001, -93.8094025

13. Field Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1506004, -93.8606033

14. Bullock Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1960983, -94.0650024

15. Clark Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2364006, -94.0733032

16. Ansley Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2942170, -94.0436830

17. Saint Charles Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2809982, -93.8209991

18. Close Cemetery
South Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3139992, -93.8519974

19. Union Cemetery
Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1265000, -93.9115000

20. Winterset Cemetery
Winterset, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3301000, -94.0097000

21. Hamblin Cemetery
Monroe Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2214012, -94.0958023

22. McGinnis Cemetery
Crawford Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3520012, -93.8929977

23. Gordon Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3119011, -94.0693970

24. Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Union Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3520012, -94.0014038