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PVT Fred William Folkers

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Birth	:	7 Jun 1887 Cass, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	30 Sep 1918 Paignton, Torbay Unitary Authority, Devon, England
Burial	:	Prairie Hill Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2383003, -91.3193970
Plot	:	Row #10 Lot #14
Description	:	SOURCE: THE ANAMOSA JOURNAL.....NOVEMBER 7, 1918.....PAGE 1 Private Fred William Folkers, a soldier in the service of his country died overseas on Sept 30 of pneumonia. A dispatch came on Oct 30th announcing his death. Private Folkers was born in Cass Township, June 7, 1887.His parents are Mr. and Mrs. John H. Folkers of Cass. Fred was baptized and confirmed in the faith of the Lutheran domination of which he remained a member through life. He made his home with a brother on a farm near Anamosa for the past twenty years. He went... Read More	SOURCE: THE ANAMOSA JOURNAL.....NOVEMBER 7, 1918.....PAGE 1 Private Fred William Folkers, a soldier in the service of his country died overseas on Sept 30 of pneumonia. A dispatch came on Oct 30th announcing his death. Private Folkers was born in Cass Township, June 7, 1887.His parents are Mr. and Mrs. John H. Folkers of Cass. Fred was baptized and confirmed in the faith of the Lutheran domination of which he remained a member through life. He made his home with a brother on a farm near Anamosa for the past twenty years. He went to Camp Gordon, on July 25, 1918 with a contingent of 189 men from Jones County and sailed for France sometime in September. Private Folkers was the youngest of a family of nine children, five of whom are now living. He is survived by his aged parents, four brothers, Henry of Castle Grove, John, George and Thomas of Cass and one sister, Mrs. J.A Lubben of Cass. Private Folkers was an industrious young man and was a good citizen and useful member of the community. Besides the immediate family he is survived by a large circle of relatives and friends who mourn his loss and share the grief of the aged parents, brothers and sister. He gave his life for his flag and for his county. * * * * * * * Suggested edit: Death Day: 30. Sep. 1918 Death Location: England Rank: Private Branch: US Army Regiment: S.A.R.D. Camp Gordon Division: Company: 16 Casualty: DOD Contributor: Cheryl Locher Moonen (47601076)

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PVT Fred William Folkers's memorial is located at: Prairie Hill Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA.
When did PVT Fred William Folkers death?
PVT Fred William Folkers death on 30 Sep 1918 in Paignton, Torbay Unitary Authority, Devon, England
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Latitude: 42.2383003
Longitude: -91.3193970

Family Members:

Parent

Johann Hinrich Folkers

(1840 - 1921)

Catharine Margaretha Heiken Folkers

(1844 - 1929)

Siblings

Hinrich Eden “Henry” Folkers

(1865 - 1931)

Gerd Jansen Folkers

(1871 - 1951)

Gesche Margarethe Folkers Weers

(1875 - 1901)

Catherine “Kate” Folkers

(1877 - 1907)

Anna Maria Folkers Lubben

(1880 - 1967)

Thomas Henry Folkers

(1882 - 1961)

John Henry Folkers

(1885 - 1964)

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Coordinate: 42.2383003, -91.3193970

2. Castle Grove Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2670100, -91.2936100

3. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
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5. Cass Cemetery
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6. Langworthy Cemetery
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7. Saint Joseph's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2099991, -91.4216995

8. Sams Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1536000, -91.3380000

9. Prairieburg-Boulder Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2416992, -91.4458008

10. Chestnut Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2369690, -91.1922590

12. Hart Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1555549, -91.3807180

13. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2606010, -91.1905975

14. Buck Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3365000, -91.3425000

15. Livingston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3278008, -91.2438965

16. Boulder Cemetery
Waubeek, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2028008, -91.4539032

17. Oakwood Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2322006, -91.1761017

18. Hazel Knoll Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1397018, -91.3803024

19. East Monticello Cemetery
East Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2597200, -91.1610000

20. Hopkinton Cemetery
Hopkinton, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3425000, -91.2405000

21. Holy Cross Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1150017, -91.2956009

22. Wayne Zion Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1650009, -91.1825027

23. Anamosa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1122017, -91.3082962

24. Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2079200, -91.1420500