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Sam Waters

Birth	:	27 Jun 1873 Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Nov 1956 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	The Italian Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.6823340, -122.4595360
Description	:	Son of Samuel Waters & Mary Catherine Lyons. He m1. Clarissa Jane "Jennie" Hughes in 1895. He m2. Elizabeth Gould in 1927. He farmed for 10 years in Emmett county, then moved to Frankville and had a successful farm there. In 1921 and 1922 he worked for the State of Iowa as an engineer. Shortly after his first wife's death, he moved to Tama. In 1928 he moved to Council Bluffs. There he ran for city councilor on several occasions and he worked as a carpenter and a mason. He died from internal injuries when he fell from... Read More	Son of Samuel Waters & Mary Catherine Lyons. He m1. Clarissa Jane "Jennie" Hughes in 1895. He m2. Elizabeth Gould in 1927. He farmed for 10 years in Emmett county, then moved to Frankville and had a successful farm there. In 1921 and 1922 he worked for the State of Iowa as an engineer. Shortly after his first wife's death, he moved to Tama. In 1928 he moved to Council Bluffs. There he ran for city councilor on several occasions and he worked as a carpenter and a mason. He died from internal injuries when he fell from a ladder while climbing to the roof of his two story home. --------------------------- From the papers of Clara Waters Vickery: Fall is Fatal to Sam Waters, 83 “Blacks Out” While Climbing a Ladder Sam Water, 83, 626 W. Washington Ave., died at a local hospital Monday about three hours after he fell from a ladder at 831 First Ave. An attending physician said death was due to internal injuries resulting from a fractured pelvis plus shock. Mr. Waters was doing some roofing work at the First Avenue address. Emergency Unit crewmen said he was climbing a ladder to the roof of the two story house when he fell. The physician said Mr. Waters apparently “blacked out.” It was not determined how far he fell. Mr. Waters has resided in Council Bluffs 27 years. He had been a candidate for the City Council on several occasions. He had worked as an engineer for the state in 1921 and 1922. Mr. Waters was employed by the city to supervise the sales and distribution of salvaged bricks from the Broadway paving job in 1948. He is survived by widow, Elizabeth. Cutler Funeral Home is in charge. Rites Held for Samuel Waters Samuel Waters, son of Samuel and Catherine (Lyons) Waters, was born June 27, 1873, Ludlow township. He died Monday, November 12, 1956 at Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 83 years. In the acquirement of his education Samuel Waters attended district school for three years in Ludlow township and subsequently the district schools of Clayton county. He remained at home until about 20 years of age, when he hired out as a farm hand in Frankville, Winneshiek county, for one year. He then rented land in Ludlow township, successfully cultivating it for two years. On March 13, 1895, Mr. Waters was married to Clarice Jane Hughes at Frankville. To this union one daughter Clara Catherine was born. They moved to Emmett county, Iowa, where they farmed for ten years. In 1906 they returned to Ludlow township in order to assist, for two years, on the old homestead. Mr. Waters then bought 120 acres of land which he brought to a high state of production and erected a modern and comfortable residence and substantial farm buildings. Mrs. Waters passed away on March 7, 1926. Shortly thereafter Samuel Waters moved to Tama. On January 19, 1927 Samuel Waters was married to Elizabeth Gould of Tama. In 1929 they moved to Council Bluffs where Mr. Waters worked as carpenter and mason. Mr. Waters is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Vickery of Postville; four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Lowe, Santa Barbara, California; Mrs. Susan Marston, Earlham, Iowa; Mrs. Jennie McKinley, Iowa City, Iowa; Mrs. J.A. Peck, Decorah, Iowa; three brothers, Chris and Wallace Waters, Decorah, and Calvin Waters, Des Moines; seven grandchildren and great granddaughter, many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Mr. Waters was a member of the Union Mission Church of Council Bluffs. Funeral services were held at the Frankville Presbyterian Church, Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. A.G. Showalter in charge and Rev. W.T. Martin assisting in the rites. Burial was in Frankville.

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Sam Waters's memorial is located at: The Italian Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo County, USA.
When did Sam Waters death?
Sam Waters death on 12 Nov 1956 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Sam Waters's memorial?
Latitude: 37.6823340
Longitude: -122.4595360

Family Members:

Parent

Samuel Waters

(1833 - 1926)

Mary Catherine Lyons Waters

(1842 - 1910)

Spouse

Clarissa Jane “Jennie” Hughes Waters

(1873 - 1926)

Siblings

Robert Berten “Bert” Waters

(1869 - 1952)

Jennie May Waters McKinley

(1870 - 1960)

Cathrine Ann Waters Peck

(1871 - 1964)

John Wallace Waters

(1874 - 1964)

Chris Waters

(1877 - 1961)

Calvin Henry Waters

(1881 - 1956)

Children

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