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Meshack Purdum

Birth	:	25 Apr 1835 Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	9 May 1907 Cherokee, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Cherokee Cemetery, Cherokee, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.3605995, -94.8292007
Inscription	:	Co C 59th Ill Inf
Description	:	Obit from the Cherokee (KS) Sentinel, May 17, 1907 (thanks to Cheryl White, Findagrave member 47328595): M. Purdum Dead -- At his home in the north part of this city, after several days of intense suffering, Mr. Purdum passed quietly away Thursday, May 9, 1907.... The following sketch of his life, written by his own hand several years ago, serves to show his faithfulness to his country, his loyalty to his home, his devition to his God. Meshack Purdum was born April 25th, 1835, near [Chillicothe], Ohio. Emigrated with his parents to Indiana when less than a... Read More	Obit from the Cherokee (KS) Sentinel, May 17, 1907 (thanks to Cheryl White, Findagrave member 47328595): M. Purdum Dead -- At his home in the north part of this city, after several days of intense suffering, Mr. Purdum passed quietly away Thursday, May 9, 1907.... The following sketch of his life, written by his own hand several years ago, serves to show his faithfulness to his country, his loyalty to his home, his devition to his God. Meshack Purdum was born April 25th, 1835, near [Chillicothe], Ohio. Emigrated with his parents to Indiana when less than a year old and from there to Illinois at the age of two years. His parents first settled near Macomb and shortly afterwards moved to the northwest part of Schuyler County. There he passed the early part of his life, up to the time he was 25 years of age, his occupation was that of farming until the age of 21 and from that time he followed carpentering until 1861 at the breaking out of the War of the Rebellion when he enlisted in service of his country, first in the call for 75,000 men by the President, went to Quincy, Ill., but was too late to get in under that call. He returned home and again enlisted on the 10th of July, 1861, went to St. Louis, Mo., and was there mustered into Co. C, 9th Mo. Infantry Regiment on the 5th of August, which was afterward changed to the 59th Ill. Inf. In this company and regiment he served through the entire war, re-enlisting with the company as veterans. He participated in all the battles and skirmishes that regiment was engaged in except the battles of Pea Ridge, Arkansas and Perryvale, Kentucky. He was wounded in battle of Stone River, Tenn. Was in the battle of Chickamauga, Tenn. and Ga., also all the engagements of the Atlanta campaign from Rockyface Ridge, Ga., to Buzzard Roost, Resacca, Kingston, Cassville, Dallas, Pinetop, Kennesaw Mt., Atlanta, Rough Station, Peachtree Creek, and participated in skirmish at Pulaski in Tenn., and the Battle of Franklin, Tenn., also the battle of Nashville. Was with the regiment in all its movements until the close of the war, and was discharged from the U.S. service at San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 25 1865. Returned home and engaged in saw-mill business with his brother, Samuel Purdum, in McDonough Co., Ill. Was married Mar. 3, 1867 to Miss Laurinda Cox. To them were born five children, three sons and two daughters. Three are yet living; the two oldest sons had gone on before, to welcome him home. Mr. Purdum followed the saw-mill business for five years, until his health began to fail. He then sold his interest in the mill and emigrated to Kansas, bought a farm in Crawford Co., and remained on the same until 1900. Since that time has resided in Cherokee. Mr. Purdum joined the Methodist Protestant Church before the breaking out of the War of Rebellion and never forgot to put is [tenet?] in Him that "doeth all things well," through all that terrible struggle, and after returning home renewed his obligations with the church, and held his membership in good standing while in Illinois. After moving to Kansas he found no church organization of that denomination, but joined the M.E. church where he has since held his membership. The funeral services were held on Sunday in charge of the G.A.R. who laid him to rest under beautiful flowers and under the flag he loved, in the Cherokee cemetery.

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Where is Meshack Purdum's memorial?
Meshack Purdum's memorial is located at: Cherokee Cemetery, Cherokee, Crawford County, USA.
When did Meshack Purdum death?
Meshack Purdum death on 9 May 1907 in Cherokee, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 37.3605995
Longitude: -94.8292007

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Laurinda Cox Purdum

(1843 - 1931)

Siblings

Elizabeth Ann Tullis Purdum

(1825 - 1912)

Martha Jane Purdum Mullen

(1831 - 1903)

Mary Emaline Purdum Montee

(1844 - 1927)

Emma May Purdum Kidder

(1865 - 1957)

Children

Frederick Augustus “Fred” Purdum

(1868 - 1893)

Martha Ann Purdum Hanes

(1872 - 1938)

Jacob Arthur Purdum

(1882 - 1931)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Cherokee Cemetery
Cherokee, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3605995, -94.8292007

2. Hosey Hill Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3122750, -94.8099607

3. West Union Cemetery
Chicopee, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4036500, -94.7781800

4. Weir Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3034200, -94.7890800

5. Beulah Cemetery
Beulah, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4397011, -94.8153000

6. Saint Anthony Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3022003, -94.7593994

7. Saint Bridget Cemetery
Scammon, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2803001, -94.8069000

8. Beecher-Hammond Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3936600, -94.7253500

9. Dietz Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4180984, -94.7375031

10. Monmouth Cemetery
Monmouth, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3539009, -94.9492035

11. Myers Cemetery
Girard, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4458008, -94.8889008

12. Langdon Lane Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3529800, -94.7052500

13. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3819570, -94.7047020

14. Osage Brethren Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4039001, -94.9452972

15. Highland Park Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3853330, -94.7040260

16. Bird Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3241800, -94.7069600

17. Timmons Chapel Columbarium
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3898300, -94.6993800

18. Mount Olive Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3944016, -94.6971970

19. Council Corners Cemetery
Weir, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2661200, -94.7434400

20. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3927994, -94.6857986

21. Jordin Family Cemetery
Ross Township, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2537900, -94.9139900

22. Crocker Cemetery
Pleasant View Township, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3377991, -94.6718979

23. Rigney Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3394012, -94.9944000

24. Star Cemetery
West Mineral, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2771988, -94.9606018