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MAJ William Edmondson

Birth	:	3 Mar 1795 Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	13 Oct 1866 Milton, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Bellevue Cemetery, Danville, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.6521988, -84.7686005
Description	:	William Edmondson, deceased, is numbered among the honored pioneers of Van Buren County of 1846. He was born in Rockbridge county Virginia, March 3, 1795, and was descended from an old Virginia family. The days of his boyhood and youth were spent upon his father’s farm and in his native state he was married, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary B. McCutchan, daughter of William and Margaret McCutchan, and a native of Augusta County Virginia, born on January 27, 1805, of Scotch and Irish descent. Mr. Edmondson was a soldier in the United States Army during the War... Read More	William Edmondson, deceased, is numbered among the honored pioneers of Van Buren County of 1846. He was born in Rockbridge county Virginia, March 3, 1795, and was descended from an old Virginia family. The days of his boyhood and youth were spent upon his father’s farm and in his native state he was married, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary B. McCutchan, daughter of William and Margaret McCutchan, and a native of Augusta County Virginia, born on January 27, 1805, of Scotch and Irish descent. Mr. Edmondson was a soldier in the United States Army during the War if 1812. Shortly after his marriage, he removed with his bride to Henry County, Indiana, where they resided until the spring of 1846, when they came to Iowa and settled in the northern part of Jackson Township, Van Buren County. They traveled by team, and endured all of the hardships and disadvantages, incident to the emigration to a new country. Unto this worthy couple were born five children, three sons and two daughters. Henry the eldest, died September 24, 1834; Sarah, died at the age of eight years; Mary J. is now the wife of J.C. Holland of Jackson Township; John C. married Maria Strain and resides upon the old homestead; William F. wed Clara Williamson, the present Postmistress of Milton, and is now Cashier of the Citizens’ Bank in Milton. With the assistance of his sons, Mr. Edmondson improved as farm in Jackson Township, placing under a high state of cultivation the land on which he settled and which in return yielded him a golden tribute for his care and labor. He was appointed Postmaster of the Oak Point post office, in Jackson Township, the first established office in that township; being the second to fill the position. He received his commission in 1856, and his term of service continued ten years or until he was called to his final rest on October 13, 1866. On the death of Mr. Edmondson, his son, John C. succeeded to the post office, which he held five years and in turn he was succeeded by the youngest son, William F., who held the position ten years, so that the office was in the family for a quarter of a century. In early life, Mr. Edmondson was a Whig and after the dissolution of that party became a Democrat. Both he and his wife were members of the Presbyterian Church and lived upright and faithful lives. Mrs. Edmondson survived her husband many years, dying on January 27, 1886, on her eighty-first birthday. Both were highly respected and useful members of society. From the Portrait and Biographical Album of Jefferson and Van Buren Counties, Iowa. Containing Full Page Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens of the County, Together with Portraits and Biographies of All ... Governors of the State, 1890, pages 409-410. Contributor: LSP (46860931)

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Where is MAJ William Edmondson's memorial?
MAJ William Edmondson's memorial is located at: Bellevue Cemetery, Danville, Boyle County, USA.
When did MAJ William Edmondson death?
MAJ William Edmondson death on 13 Oct 1866 in Milton, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 37.6521988
Longitude: -84.7686005

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary Bell McCutchan Edmondson

(1805 - 1886)

Siblings

Children

Mary Jane Edmondson Holland

(1838 - 1905)

John Calvin Edmondson

(1841 - 1900)

William F Edmondson

(1845 - 1931)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bellevue Cemetery
Danville, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6521988, -84.7686005

2. Danville National Cemetery
Danville, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6515656, -84.7689667

3. Rochester Cemetery
Danville, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6443120, -84.7632430

4. Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Danville, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6459300, -84.7779800

5. Centre College Columbarium
Danville, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6459300, -84.7814700

6. Christopher Burial Place
Danville, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6316100, -84.7662100

7. Hilldale Cemetery
Danville, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6314011, -84.7628021

8. Meadow Lane Cemetery
Danville, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6402290, -84.7948030

9. Needmore African American Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.6608600, -84.7343500

10. Withers Family Cemetery
Danville, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6211130, -84.7626860

11. Meauxtown African American Cemetery
Danville, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6768750, -84.7431280

12. Stony Point Cemetery
Danville, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6681900, -84.7242100

13. Grace Baptist Church Cemetery
Danville, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6200620, -84.7291880

14. Old Reed Cemetery
Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6067470, -84.7547640

15. Warren Family Cemetery
Danville, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5965430, -84.7778250

16. Darnell Hospital Cemetery
Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7101021, -84.7448883

17. Clifton Cemetery
Clifton, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6475470, -84.6919410

18. Wilson Station Cemetery
Alum Springs, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6033859, -84.8193054

19. Davistown African American Baptist Church Cemetery
Davistown, Garrard County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6858240, -84.6979590

20. Meigs Lane African American Cemetery
Junction City, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5874130, -84.7817190

21. Danville Memorial Gardens
Danville, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5942001, -84.7281036

22. Caldwell Cemetery #02
Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6029440, -84.8328210

23. Banta Graveyard
Harrodsburg, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7138700, -84.8128250

24. Caldwell-Irvine Cemetery
Danville, Boyle County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6240350, -84.8509720