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Birth	:	27 Sep 1871 Alden, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Sep 1912
Burial	:	Cannon Memorial Park, Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.7022018, -82.2213974
Description	:	Kansas City, Missouri: Its History and Its People 1808-1908, Volume 2 0.W. Button 0. W. Button, engaged in the real estate, building, loan and insurance business in Kansas City, was born in Alden, Iowa on the 27th of September, 1871, a son of Joshua C. and Carrie L. (Sheppard) Button. His father established the first bank of Akron, Iowa and in fact was one of the first residents and business men of that place, where he was prominently identified with the upbuilding and substantial growth of the city for many years, both as a banker and in connection with other business... Read More	Kansas City, Missouri: Its History and Its People 1808-1908, Volume 2 0.W. Button 0. W. Button, engaged in the real estate, building, loan and insurance business in Kansas City, was born in Alden, Iowa on the 27th of September, 1871, a son of Joshua C. and Carrie L. (Sheppard) Button. His father established the first bank of Akron, Iowa and in fact was one of the first residents and business men of that place, where he was prominently identified with the upbuilding and substantial growth of the city for many years, both as a banker and in connection with other business affairs. He removed to Iowa from the state of New York and found in the great and growing western country opportunity for the exercise of his energy and diligence, his dominant qualities. For many years his work was an element in the growth and progress of his city and state but now he is practically living retired. He is a stalwart Republican in politics and for years was recognized as a local leader in the ranks of the party, his fellow townsmen calling him to various city offices, the duties of which he discharged with promptness and fidelity. His family numbered four children: Albert G., a stockman of Highmore, South Dakota; William A., a newspaper man of Sioux City, Iowa and May, the wife of R.J. Haucke, of Akron, Iowa. The second son is O.W. Button of this review. He was reared in Akron, Iowa, where his parents removed during his infancy and in the public and high schools of that city he continued his education until he became a student in Morningside College at Sioux City, Iowa, where he pursued a general collegiate course. Putting aside his textbooks, he engaged in the banking business in Akron for three years, after which he disposed of his interests to James F. Toy, President of the First National Bank of that place. He then entered Mr. Toy's employ, spending a portion of the time in Akron and the, remainder in Sioux City. He continued with Mr. Toy for about ten years and at the time he resigned was filling the position of cashier of the First National Bank. This was in 1899. In that year Mr. Button came to Kansas City, where he turned his attention to the real estate and building business. He has since been extensively engaged in speculative building, erecting high class residences, which he at once places on sale. In this manner he has converted unsightly vacancies into prominent and beautiful residence districts and has contributed in substantial measure to the adornment and to the progress of the city. Mr. Button, keeping well informed on the questions and issues of the day, as every American citizen should do, is a stalwart advocate of the republican party, while fraternally he is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Throughout his business career he has endeavored to make all his acts and commercial moves the result of definite consideration and sound judgment. There have never been any great ventures or risks, for his investments have been guided by a sound judgment and he has practiced honest, slow-growing business methods, supplemented by energy and good system.

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Orley Wentworth Button's memorial is located at: Cannon Memorial Park, Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA.
When did Orley Wentworth Button death?
Orley Wentworth Button death on 2 Sep 1912 in
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Latitude: 34.7022018
Longitude: -82.2213974

Family Members:

Parent

Joshua Collins Button

(1840 - 1916)

Louisa Carrie Sheppard Button

(1843 - 1917)

Siblings

Albert Greeley Button

(1866 - 1916)

Mary Luella “May” Button Hauck

(1874 - 1945)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Cannon Memorial Park
Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7022018, -82.2213974

2. Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7090912, -82.2337799

3. Old Shady Oak Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.7210884, -82.2197495

4. Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6953201, -82.1923676

5. Fountain Inn Municipal Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6917000, -82.1931000

6. John Milton Howard Cemetery
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7311020, -82.2380700

7. Golden View Baptist Church Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Laurens County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6939011, -82.1820984

8. Bruce Family Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7315979, -82.1975632

9. Jones Family Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7249990, -82.1878470

10. Unity Baptist Cemetery
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6786003, -82.2566986

11. Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7346649, -82.2520218

12. Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6925011, -82.2731018

13. Carolina Springs Golf Course Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7323720, -82.1813420

14. Jones Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Laurens County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7010994, -82.1656036

15. Simpsonville Municipal Cemetery
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7411003, -82.2518997

16. Holy Cross Episcopal Church
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7399200, -82.2540810

17. Pleasant View Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6498500, -82.2390500

18. Standing Springs Cemetery
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7263985, -82.2897034

19. Davis Family Cemetery #02
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7528114, -82.1767120

20. Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Fountain Inn, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6439018, -82.2506027

21. Mount Carmel AME Church Cemetery
Gray Court, Laurens County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6474300, -82.1816320

22. Davis Family Cemetery #01
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7514153, -82.1711884

23. Clear Spring Baptist Church Cemetery
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7630997, -82.1964035

24. New Pilgrim Baptist
Simpsonville, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7647200, -82.2019700