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Obed Blakeslee

Birth	:	15 Apr 1845 Marion, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Jul 1903 Brighton Township, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Brighton Cemetery, Marne, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4622002, -95.0999985
Description	:	Obed Blakeslee Obed Blakeslee, one of the best known and most highly respected residents of Cass county, died at his home about four miles north of Marne last (Wednesday) evening after an illness of about a year's duration, the ailment which ultimately caused his death being pernicious aneamia. He had returned about a week ago from a hospital at Lincoln, where he had been for treatment, in a weak condition, and sank by degrees until his death. Obed Blakeslee came to Cass county about 1875 and settled in Brighton township. He was born in Linn county, Iowa, on the 15th... Read More	Obed Blakeslee Obed Blakeslee, one of the best known and most highly respected residents of Cass county, died at his home about four miles north of Marne last (Wednesday) evening after an illness of about a year's duration, the ailment which ultimately caused his death being pernicious aneamia. He had returned about a week ago from a hospital at Lincoln, where he had been for treatment, in a weak condition, and sank by degrees until his death. Obed Blakeslee came to Cass county about 1875 and settled in Brighton township. He was born in Linn county, Iowa, on the 15th of April, 1845 and in 1873 was married to Miss Melissa Williams who with six children survives him. During his residence in this county he accumulated a fortune in the neighborhood of $100,000. He was the owner of the beautiful farm on which he died. A few years ago he improved the place and built a new house which was appointed with all the modern conveniences, being one of the most commodious and beautiful residences in this part of the state. For a number of years he had been engaged in the raising of pop-corn and under his supervision the growth and sale of the product had become an industry of vast proportions. The children who survive him are Orrin, Mrs. Edith Reynolds, Mrs. Edna De Bord, Mrs. Inez Reynolds and two younger sons, all living in this county. The funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and the interment made in the Brighton cemetery. Rev. H. S. Hill of the Congregational church will have charge of the services. Cass County Democrat, Thursday, July 9, 1903 (Atlantic, Iowa)

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Where is Obed Blakeslee's memorial?
Obed Blakeslee's memorial is located at: Brighton Cemetery, Marne, Cass County, USA.
When did Obed Blakeslee death?
Obed Blakeslee death on 8 Jul 1903 in Brighton Township, Cass County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.4622002
Longitude: -95.0999985

Family Members:

Parent

Sarah Esther Morse Martin

(1818 - 1898)

Spouse

Hannah Malissa Williams Blakeslee

(1853 - 1930)

Siblings

Francis Gilbert Blakeslee

(1841 - 1842)

Cornelia Blakeslee

(1842 - 1845)

Frankie D Blakeslee

(1844 - 1849)

Children

Infant Son Blakeslee

(unknow - 1880)

Mrs Edith Lillian Blakeslee Reynolds

(1875 - 1928)

Edna Mae Blakeslee DeBord

(1877 - 1904)

Mrs Inez Florella Blakeslee Reynolds

(1879 - 1968)

Ralph Oliver Blakeslee

(1893 - 1981)

Lois Ives Blakeslee

(1894 - 1990)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Brighton Cemetery
Marne, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4622002, -95.0999985

2. Layton Township Cemetery
Walnut, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4755478, -95.2109756

3. Monroe United Methodist Church Cemetery
Monroe Township, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5312000, -95.1735410

4. Lorah Cemetery
Lorah, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4575005, -94.9738998

5. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
Walnut, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4831000, -95.2310000

6. Clay Township Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5639000, -95.0886002

7. Southlawn Memorial Gardens
Atlantic, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3842010, -95.0044022

8. Atlantic Catholic Cemetery
Atlantic, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4030113, -94.9803467

9. Atlantic Cemetery
Atlantic, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4016991, -94.9813995

10. Oak Hill Cemetery
Brayton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5450000, -94.9930000

11. Carlsen-Larsen Cemetery
Elk Horn, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5772018, -95.0742035

12. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Hancock, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3824997, -95.2313995

13. Oakfield Baptist Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5774994, -95.0168991

14. Elk Horn Cemetery
Elk Horn, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5950000, -95.0590000

15. Oakwood Cemetery
Lewis, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3133011, -95.0746994

16. Wiota Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3932991, -94.9180984

17. Cuppys Grove Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5643997, -95.2561035

18. Judd Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3855530, -94.9186410

19. Newtown Cemetery
Avoca, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4583200, -95.3169400

20. Jacobson Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277700, -95.2988900

21. Oakfield Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5362180, -94.9043460

22. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6306000, -95.0832977

23. Saint John's Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5914670, -94.9547750

24. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4247017, -94.8722000