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Matilda Streepy Harris

Birth	:	20 Oct 1829 Daviess County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	14 Nov 1920 Cincinnati, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6293983, -92.9441986
Description	:	MRS. HARRIS DIES AGED NINETY-ONE AT CINCINNATI Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday Afternoon Was Known as One of the Honored Old Ladies of the City - Passed Away Sunday Special to Iowegian Cincinnati, Nov. 15 - Mrs. Matilda Streepy Harris, better known as "Aunt Till", died Sunday morning at 6:00 o'clock, aged 91 years, and 24 days. She was the oldest citizen of Cincinnati and was known as one of the grand old ladies of the community, on in whom all took an interest and a pleasure that she was so long spared. The funeral service will be held at the late home Tuesday, November... Read More	MRS. HARRIS DIES AGED NINETY-ONE AT CINCINNATI Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday Afternoon Was Known as One of the Honored Old Ladies of the City - Passed Away Sunday Special to Iowegian Cincinnati, Nov. 15 - Mrs. Matilda Streepy Harris, better known as "Aunt Till", died Sunday morning at 6:00 o'clock, aged 91 years, and 24 days. She was the oldest citizen of Cincinnati and was known as one of the grand old ladies of the community, on in whom all took an interest and a pleasure that she was so long spared. The funeral service will be held at the late home Tuesday, November 16, at 1:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. J. Shook, former pastor of the Methodist church here. Matilda Streepy was born in Davis (Daviess) county, Ind., Octo 20, 1829. She was married to John H. Harris, September 9, 1852, and soon after came to the Cincinnati vicinity. She had lived in this locality, in and near Cincinnati ever since. Her husband was a soldier in the Civil war and was killed at Mark's Mill. They had five children, two of whom died in infancy. Her daughter, Elizabeth, has made her home with her mother. A son, W. H. Harris, lives in Cincinnati, and another son, J. H. Harris, at Numa. She was a sister of Isaac Streepy, living near here. "Aunt Till" as everybody called her was held in the warmest affection by scores of people who knew her. She was a friend and mother to all. She was of sturdy stock and reached her advanced age with her facilities well retained in her older years. Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen, Centerville, Iowa, Monday, November 15, 1920, page 1 AGED PIONEER DEAD Mrs. Matilda Harris died Sunday morning at her home in Cincinnati at the advanced age of 91 years. The funeral services were held from her home Tuesday, conducted by Rev. E. J. Shook formerly pastor of the M. E. church in Cincinnati. Matilda Streepy was born in Davis (Daviess) county, Ind. Oct 20, 1829. She was married to John H. Harris September 9, 1852, and soon after came to the Cincinnati vicinity. She has lived in this locality, in and near Cincinnati ever since. Her husband was a soldier in the Civil war and was killed at Mark's Mill. They had five children, two of whom died in infancy. Her daughter, Elizabeth, has made her home with her mother. A son W. H. Harris, lives in Cincinnati and another son, J. H. Harris, at Numa. She was a sister of Isaac Streepy living near Cincinnati. Centerville Journal, Centerville, Iowa, Thursday, November 18, 1920, page 1

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Matilda Streepy Harris's memorial is located at: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA.
When did Matilda Streepy Harris death?
Matilda Streepy Harris death on 14 Nov 1920 in Cincinnati, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.6293983
Longitude: -92.9441986

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Siblings

Elizabeth Jane Streepy Robertson

(1826 - 1862)

Abner McDonald “Mac” Streepy

(1828 - 1902)

George Washington Streepy

(1833 - 1916)

Isaac Freeland “Ike” Streepy

(1838 - 1926)

Children

Elizabeth D. Harris

(1853 - 1934)

William Henry Harrison Harris

(1858 - 1943)

James Harvey Harris

(1863 - 1943)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6293983, -92.9441986

2. White Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6333008, -92.9633026

3. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6375008, -92.9238968

4. Baker Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6027933, -92.9307576

5. Morrison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6310000, -92.8940000

6. Adamson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6661243, -92.9585356

7. Hibbsville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6599998, -92.9869003

8. Motto Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6744003, -92.9353027

9. Bozwell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5980988, -92.8955994

10. Farmer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6767006, -92.9963989

11. Livingston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6230698, -93.0315399

12. Porter Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6744537, -92.8780746

13. Numa Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6931000, -92.9757996

14. Livengood Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7030983, -92.9449997

15. Hism Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6600000, -92.8520000

16. Miller Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6817017, -93.0183029

17. Mendota Cemetery
Mendota, Putnam County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5614014, -92.8942032

18. Friendship Cemetery
Mendota, Putnam County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5744019, -92.8656006

19. Exline Cemetery
Exline, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6490000, -92.8380000

20. Thomasson Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7100000, -92.9010000

21. Lupton Cemetery
Unionville, Putnam County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5532847, -93.0303647

22. Appanoose County Farm Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7333450, -92.9502010

23. Shoney Cemetery
Putnam County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5816994, -92.8217010

24. Felkner Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7386017, -92.9730988