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Peter Abraham Sherk

Birth	:	8 Oct 1862 Humberstone, Leicester Unitary Authority, Leicestershire, England
Death	:	6 Nov 1932 Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Fretz Cemetery, Fort Erie, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	42.9276900, -79.1042200
Description	:	WELLAND TRIBUNE, NOV. 14, 1932: BERTIE – The death occurred on Sunday, Nov. 6 of Peter A. Sherk, one of Bertie Township’s best known residents. The late Mr. Sherk, who was in his 71st year, was a life long resident of the district. Deceased, the son of the late Abraham and Elizabeth Sherk, was born in Humberstone Township on October 8, 1862. On March 23, 1888 he married Helma Fretz of Bertie Township who survives him. Other survivors are three sons: Orville of Fort Erie, Oscar of Stevensville and Earl of Port Colborne and one daughter, Mrs. W. Chalmers at home.... Read More	WELLAND TRIBUNE, NOV. 14, 1932: BERTIE – The death occurred on Sunday, Nov. 6 of Peter A. Sherk, one of Bertie Township’s best known residents. The late Mr. Sherk, who was in his 71st year, was a life long resident of the district. Deceased, the son of the late Abraham and Elizabeth Sherk, was born in Humberstone Township on October 8, 1862. On March 23, 1888 he married Helma Fretz of Bertie Township who survives him. Other survivors are three sons: Orville of Fort Erie, Oscar of Stevensville and Earl of Port Colborne and one daughter, Mrs. W. Chalmers at home. One sister, Mrs. E. Kratz of St. Catharines and two brothers, George of Crowland and Tobias of Wainfleet also survive. The funeral was held from his late residence, Bertie Township on Wednesday, Nov. 9th, Bishop B. Sherk and Rev. Warren Winger conducting the service. Interment was in Fretz’s Cemetery. The funeral was largely attended by friends and relatives and many floral tributes were testimony to the esteem in which the late Mr. Sherk was held in the district. The pallbearers were John Beach, Clarence Fretz, Howard Fretz, Edson Sherk, Frank Sherk and Floyd Sherk, nephews of the deceased. - courtesy of Art Currie

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Where is Peter Abraham Sherk's memorial?
Peter Abraham Sherk's memorial is located at: Fretz Cemetery, Fort Erie, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada.
When did Peter Abraham Sherk death?
Peter Abraham Sherk death on 6 Nov 1932 in Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Peter Abraham Sherk's memorial?
Latitude: 42.9276900
Longitude: -79.1042200

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Helena A Fretz Sherk

(1867 - 1954)

Siblings

Children

Minerva Jane Sherk

(1891 - 1891)

Flossie May Sherk Chambers

(1899 - 1960)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fretz Cemetery
Fort Erie, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9276900, -79.1042200

2. Sherk Cemetery
Mulgrave, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9276900, -79.1042200

3. Sherk Cemetery
Stevensville, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9277030, -79.1040620

4. Bertie Brethren in Christ Cemetery
Fort Erie, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9413400, -79.1003600

5. Carver Cemetery
Fort Erie, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9490500, -79.0881300

6. Reformed Mennonite Cemetery
Stevensville, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9453700, -79.0682170

7. Sherkston Cemetery
Sherkston, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.8918800, -79.1292300

8. United Brethren Cemetery
Stevensville, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9460700, -79.0540100

9. Sherkston Mennonite Cemetery
Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.8827900, -79.1129600

10. Saint Joseph’s Cemetery
Snyder, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9640200, -79.0546700

11. Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
Snyder, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9671670, -79.0564440

12. Saint John's Stevensville United Church Cemetery
Snyder, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9675600, -79.0567100

13. Memorial Ridge Mausoleum
Fort Erie, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9041330, -79.0391460

14. Zion Cemetery
Fort Erie, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9040560, -79.0387220

15. Black Creek Pioneer Cemetery
Fort Erie, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9545890, -79.0349580

16. Friends Cemetery
Fort Erie, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.8849100, -79.0507800

17. Ridgeway Memorial Cemetery
Ridgeway, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.8755000, -79.0603600

18. Old Ridgeway Memorial Cemetery
Ridgeway, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.8774260, -79.0546350

19. Shisler Cemetery
Port Colborne, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.8680780, -79.1350360

20. Doan Cemetery
Port Colborne, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9104860, -79.1913200

21. Hershey Cemetery
Fort Erie, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9016500, -79.0194000

22. Willoughby Cemetery
Niagara Falls, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9902700, -79.0701300

23. Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery
Port Colborne, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9284897, -79.1986923

24. Overholt Cemetery
Port Colborne, Niagara Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9286400, -79.1996700