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Robert Alexander McElhinney

Birth	:	12 Feb 1840 Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	20 Jul 1916 Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Ridge Cemetery, Princeton, Scott County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6692009, -90.3491974
Description	:	An esteemed and honored resident of Washington township, Des Moines county, is Robert A. McElhinney, who was born in the city of Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 12, 1840. His parents, Samuel and Ann (Elder) McElhinney, were both born in Ireland, and came to America in early pioneer times, settling in Philadelphia, where Mr. McElhinney was engaged for a number of years in the buying and selling of stock. In 1840 they came to Iowa, and located in Louisa county, where they remained for a few years and then removed to Des Moines county, purchasing a farm in Yellow Springs township, upon... Read More	An esteemed and honored resident of Washington township, Des Moines county, is Robert A. McElhinney, who was born in the city of Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 12, 1840. His parents, Samuel and Ann (Elder) McElhinney, were both born in Ireland, and came to America in early pioneer times, settling in Philadelphia, where Mr. McElhinney was engaged for a number of years in the buying and selling of stock. In 1840 they came to Iowa, and located in Louisa county, where they remained for a few years and then removed to Des Moines county, purchasing a farm in Yellow Springs township, upon which he was actively engaged in farming and stock-raising till his death, which occurred when he was seventy-three years old. He was a member and elder in the Reformed Presbyterian church. In politics he gave his vote and hearty support to the Republican party. The devoted mother of our subject died a few years before her husband. They were the parents of eleven children, six of whom are still living. Robert McElhinney, subject of this review, received his early education in the common schools of Yellow Springs township and in the district schools of Louisa county, Iowa. He assisted upon the home farm till he was twenty-one years old, when he moved to a farm of one hundred and sixty-three and one-half acres on Section 12, given to him by his father, and which is located in Washington township. Here he has lived ever since, having made all of the many improvements on the place, building a good and substantial building for a residence, and other necessary outbuildings for the protection of stock and grain. He is a progressive and successful farmer and stock-raiser, and has his farm well under cultivation, using all modern machinery and implements. Since coming to this township he has seen a great many changes for the betterment of the county, and he certainly deserves credit for always being ready and willing to assist and do his full share in any undertaking that would bring about a condition that would in any way tend to improve the township. On Feb. 12, 1861 Mr. McElhinney was twenty-one years of age, and celebrated the day by being united in marriage to Miss Margaret Jane McClurkin, who was a daughter of Matthew McClurkin who settled in Louisa county at an early day, and died on the road to California during the gold excitement. Unto Mr. and Mrs. McElhinney ten children were born, eight of whom are living: William J., a farmer of Louisa county, Iowa, Married Lizzie Chambers, and they have one child, Willetta; Samuel F., a farmer residing in Washington township, married Miss Mary Chambers, and they are the parents of three children, Elbern, Clyde, and Isabelle; Annie, wife of Thomas Robb, a farmer of Yellow Springs township, and the mother of one child, Mary Margaret; Ella May, married J. M. McCloy, a farmer of Colorado; Margaret, at home; Mathew, lives in Minnesota; Robert W., at home; Winnie L., a teacher in the public schools in Yellow Springs township, at home. All of their children were born in Washington township, and two died there. The beloved wife and mother of this large family passed away at the home place, Feb. 25, 1899. She was a consistent member of the Covenanter church, where her husband still holds membership. Mr. McElhinney was reared in the Republican faith, and in early manhood shared his father’s political opinions, but never was an aspirant for public office. He has lived a just and helpful life, the position which he now holds in the esteem of his fellow-citizens being the result of faithfulness in every duty which has become his as a resident of the community. We take great pleasure in being able to place before the public the life history of so prominent a man. Biographical Review of Des Moines County, Iowa: Containing Biographical and Genealogical Sketches of Many of the Prominent Citizens of To-day and Also of the Past, Hobart Publishing Company, Chicago, 1905

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Robert Alexander McElhinney's memorial is located at: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Princeton, Scott County, USA.
When did Robert Alexander McElhinney death?
Robert Alexander McElhinney death on 20 Jul 1916 in Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.6692009
Longitude: -90.3491974

Family Members:

Parent

Samuel McElhinney

(1803 - 1874)

Ann Elder McElhinney

(1808 - 1849)

Spouse

Margaret Jane McClurkin McElhinney

(1844 - 1899)

Siblings

Joseph McElhinney

(1827 - 1906)

William John McElhinney

(1831 - 1851)

Catharine McElhinney

(1834 - 1851)

Annie McElhinney Armour

(1837 - 1930)

Samuel Elder McElhinney

(1842 - 1918)

Martha McElhinney Edgar

(1844 - 1872)

Nancy McElhinney

(1846 - 1849)

Rebecca McElhinney

(1848 - 1848)

Children

Annie Eliza McElhinney Robb

(1869 - 1966)

Margaret Almina McElhinney

(1871 - 1973)

Matthew M. McElhinney

(1877 - 1953)

Robert Walter McElhinney

(1878 - 1947)

Winnie Leota McElhinney Teachworth

(1884 - 1932)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Princeton, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6692009, -90.3491974

2. Princeton City Cemetery
Princeton, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6697540, -90.3451309

3. Cordova Cemetery
Cordova, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6776700, -90.3133200

4. Baker Cemetery
Cordova, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6627998, -90.3052979

5. Jacks Cemetery
Le Claire, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6335983, -90.3657990

6. Salem Cemetery
Princeton, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6800003, -90.4032974

7. Nowlin Cemetery
Princeton, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7141991, -90.3553009

8. Fairfield Cemetery
Coe Township, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6341705, -90.2969437

9. Port Byron Cemetery
Port Byron, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6072006, -90.3302994

10. Fessler Cemetery
McCausland, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7117004, -90.4180984

11. Fairview Cemetery
Le Claire, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6126328, -90.3983688

12. Oak Grove Cemetery
Port Byron, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6018982, -90.3328018

13. Le Claire Prairie Cemetery
Argo, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6336060, -90.4314423

14. Allen Family Cemetery
Port Byron, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6174200, -90.2835500

15. Glendale Cemetery
Le Claire, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5914001, -90.3617020

16. Pleasant Point Cemetery
Port Byron, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6134160, -90.2716120

17. Argo Baptist Cemetery
Le Claire Township, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6154976, -90.4307938

18. Mount Union Cemetery
McCausland, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6850319, -90.4565201

19. Shaffton Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7574997, -90.3443985

20. Old Rapids City Cemetery
Rapids City, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5782127, -90.3434906

21. Rapids City Cemetery
Rapids City, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5760994, -90.3407974

22. Saint Johns Cemetery
Rapids City, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5760994, -90.3407974

23. Schafer Cemetery
Port Byron, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5835991, -90.2932968

24. Yost Cemetery
Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5657997, -90.3494034