Home > United States of America > Iowa > Van Buren County > Douds > Mount Moriah Cemetery > Martha Elma Brown Beggs

Martha Elma Brown Beggs

Birth	:	28 Nov 1879 Stockport, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Dec 1955 Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mount Moriah Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8710000, -92.0860000
Description	:	**Handwritten: 1955 Mrs. A.R. Beggs KEOSAUQUA - Mrs. Elma Beggs, 76, died in Van Buren County hospital at 9 p.m. Dec. 18. Death was due to a stroke, suffered Nov. 22. Martha Elma Brown, daughter of Joshua and Margaret Harlan Brown, was born near Stockport on Nov. 28, 1879. In February of 1904 she was married to A.R. Beggs, and they lived at Keosauqua since their marriage. Beggs is a retired mail carrier. Mrs. Beggs was a member of the Christian church and was active in the Missionary and Ladies societies of the church. Besides her husband, Mrs. Beggs is... Read More	**Handwritten: 1955 Mrs. A.R. Beggs KEOSAUQUA - Mrs. Elma Beggs, 76, died in Van Buren County hospital at 9 p.m. Dec. 18. Death was due to a stroke, suffered Nov. 22. Martha Elma Brown, daughter of Joshua and Margaret Harlan Brown, was born near Stockport on Nov. 28, 1879. In February of 1904 she was married to A.R. Beggs, and they lived at Keosauqua since their marriage. Beggs is a retired mail carrier. Mrs. Beggs was a member of the Christian church and was active in the Missionary and Ladies societies of the church. Besides her husband, Mrs. Beggs is survived by a son and a daughter: Hugh Beggs, Jacksonville, Ill. and Mrs. J.H. Black, of Indianapolis, Ind. Also surviving are three brothers and two sisters: O.H. Brown, Stockport; M.P. Brown, Tacoma, Wash.; A.C. Brown, Louisville, Ky.; Mrs. Neva Boyd, Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. E.T. Stever, of Omaha, Neb., and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mina Beggs, of Milton. A son, Brown Beggs, was killed in a traffic accident several years ago. Several brothers and sisters also died previously. Last rites will be held at the Burnett-Catcott funeral home at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. John G. Ballensky, pastor of the Keosauqua Christian church, will officiate, and burial will in in Mt. Moriah cemetery, near Douds. Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book H, Page 150, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Martha Elma Brown Beggs's memorial?
Martha Elma Brown Beggs's memorial is located at: Mount Moriah Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA.
When did Martha Elma Brown Beggs death?
Martha Elma Brown Beggs death on 18 Dec 1955 in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Martha Elma Brown Beggs's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8710000
Longitude: -92.0860000

Family Members:

Parent

Joshua Brown

(1851 - 1922)

Margaret Jane Harlan Brown

(1851 - 1911)

Spouse

Andrew Ross Beggs

(1877 - 1957)

Siblings

Ora Harlan Brown

(1875 - 1957)

Effie M Brown Kerr

(1880 - 1913)

Neva A. Brown Boyd

(1885 - 1976)

Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Brown

(1887 - 1924)

Lillie Florence Brown Stever

(1892 - 1979)

Children

Margaret Elma Beggs Black

(1906 - 1983)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Moriah Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8710000, -92.0860000

2. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8563000, -92.0664000

3. Boyer Family Cemetery
Leando, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8333560, -92.1112885

4. Leando Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8269005, -92.0883026

5. Winsell Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9067001, -92.1247025

6. Passmore Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8608017, -92.1549988

7. White Chapel Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8417015, -92.0203018

8. Iowaville Cemetery
Selma, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8861008, -92.1628036

9. Bethel Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8967018, -92.0056000

10. Fell Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9375000, -92.0772018

11. Hem Cemetery
Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8389015, -92.1785965

12. Rominger Cemetery
Batavia, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9379000, -92.1503000

13. Roush Cemetery
Chequest Township, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7872009, -92.0755997

14. Chief Black Hawk Burial Site
Floris, Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8852780, -92.1972220

15. Hissem Cemetery
Selma, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8030784, -92.1587902

16. Cumberland Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

17. Mathias Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8031000, -92.1681000

18. Thompson Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034

19. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

20. Heidlebaugh Cemetery
Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8165800, -92.1933500

21. Valentine Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7743988, -92.0460968

22. Clinkinbeard Family Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9083300, -91.9583300

23. Chequest Miller Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7847200, -92.1641300

24. Spencer Farm Cemetery
Leando, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7847200, -92.1641300