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Marion Theodore Arnold

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Birth	:	21 Aug 1891 Thomasboro, Champaign County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	27 Aug 1916 Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA
Burial	:	Graceland Cemetery, Webster City, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4578018, -93.8308029
Plot	:	Div 10 Section 2 Lot 9
Description	:	Driver, Jack Peacock, and Marion Arnold were both fatally injured in an eleven car accident at the Recreation Park, mile speedway, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Marion had been the riding mechanic for Andy Burt, during the event. Funeral services were held by F.L. Miller funeral parlor. Article appears in The Advertiser, Lawrence, Kansas, Thursday, 31 August 1916 reads... PILED UP 11 RACING AUTOSTWO PERSON KILLED AND EIGHT INJURED IN ACCIDENT AT KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN, RACESKalamazoo, Michigan, August 28 - Two me were killed and eight other injured, one probably fatally, when eleven of fourteen motor cars piled up at the first turn in the 100 mile... Read More	Driver, Jack Peacock, and Marion Arnold were both fatally injured in an eleven car accident at the Recreation Park, mile speedway, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Marion had been the riding mechanic for Andy Burt, during the event. Funeral services were held by F.L. Miller funeral parlor. Article appears in The Advertiser, Lawrence, Kansas, Thursday, 31 August 1916 reads... PILED UP 11 RACING AUTOSTWO PERSON KILLED AND EIGHT INJURED IN ACCIDENT AT KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN, RACESKalamazoo, Michigan, August 28 - Two me were killed and eight other injured, one probably fatally, when eleven of fourteen motor cars piled up at the first turn in the 100 mile race at Recreation Park here this afternoon.The dead are Marion Arnold, mechanician, Chicago, decapitated and Jack Peacock, driver, Brooklyn, crushed, who died in a hospital.F. E. Marquette, Kalamazoo, mechanician for Peacock, head injured and left leg broken in three places, probably will die.The accident occurred when Peacock's car, leading in the race, skidded and struck the fence at the first turn. It was overturned and thrown squarely across the track. Before track attendants could signal the other drivers ten of the machines, going at a terrific clip, plowed into the overturned car. Five of the them completely demolished. The car driven by Andy Burt, whose mechanician, Marion Arnold, was killed, was the first to strike that of Peacock. Nine others crashed into the wreckage a moment later.

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Where is Marion Theodore Arnold's memorial?
Marion Theodore Arnold's memorial is located at: Graceland Cemetery, Webster City, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Marion Theodore Arnold death?
Marion Theodore Arnold death on 27 Aug 1916 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Marion Theodore Arnold's memorial?
Latitude: 42.4578018
Longitude: -93.8308029

Family Members:

Parent

William H Arnold

(1856 - 1920)

Louisa Lillian Alzirah “Louie” Trees Arnold

(1861 - 1947)

Siblings

Alice Maude Arnold Mathews

(1882 - 1953)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Graceland Cemetery
Webster City, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4578018, -93.8308029

2. Calvary Cemetery
Webster City, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4556007, -93.8341980

3. Community Church Cemetery
Kamrar, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4556000, -93.8342000

4. Trails End Cemetery
Webster City, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4587810, -93.8128710

5. Cass Center Cemetery
Webster City, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5083008, -93.7947006

6. Saratoga Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3539009, -93.8167038

7. Homer Cemetery
Homer, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3680992, -93.9088974

8. Zion Cemetery
Kamrar, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3544006, -93.7572021

9. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Duncombe, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4789009, -93.9922028

10. Washington Cemetery
Duncombe, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4277992, -93.9916992

11. French Church Cemetery
Woolstock, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5724000, -93.7719000

12. Washington Township Cemetery
Duncombe, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4707900, -94.0002000

13. First Presbyterian Cemetery
Kamrar, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3910000, -93.6800000

14. Blanchard Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4021988, -93.9997025

15. Woolstock Cemetery
Woolstock, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5942001, -93.8414001

16. Nesse Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250008, -93.8933029

17. Neese Cemetery
Homer, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250000, -93.8935000

18. Blairsburg Cemetery
Blairsburg, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4925003, -93.6455994

19. Liberty Center Cemetery
Blairsburg, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4347000, -93.6408005

20. Ober and Scott Cemetery
Duncombe, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3841390, -93.9982856

21. Hartman Cemetery
Lehigh, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3666397, -93.9835627

22. Colfax Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5224991, -94.0194016

23. Troy Cemetery
Woolstock, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6011009, -93.9077988

24. Vegors Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3177986, -93.9421997