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Samuel Augutus Farnum

Birth	:	20 May 1805 Poultney, Rutland County, Vermont, USA
Death	:	18 Sep 1889 Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Holy Family Cemetery, Mellette County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4045100, -100.7208400
Description	:	Son of Benaiah & Sarah (Cowan) Husband of Orpha (Pierce) married 6/1825 in Cayauga County, NY Father of Melvin, William C, Sally, Rueben P, Julia Ann, Benaiah J, Stephen, Daniel, Lydia, Violetta & Francis Eli Originally buried at Monticello, IA in September 1889. When his wife Orpha died in October 1900, he was then removed to Mentor Cemetery in Sumner, IA Josephine Knight information The Express Monticello,Iowa, September 26, 1889 The funeral of Mr. Samuel A. Farnum, the venerable father of Mrs. P.O. Babcock, was held at the Methodist Church last Thursday, the 19th. ... Read More	Son of Benaiah & Sarah (Cowan) Husband of Orpha (Pierce) married 6/1825 in Cayauga County, NY Father of Melvin, William C, Sally, Rueben P, Julia Ann, Benaiah J, Stephen, Daniel, Lydia, Violetta & Francis Eli Originally buried at Monticello, IA in September 1889. When his wife Orpha died in October 1900, he was then removed to Mentor Cemetery in Sumner, IA Josephine Knight information The Express Monticello,Iowa, September 26, 1889 The funeral of Mr. Samuel A. Farnum, the venerable father of Mrs. P.O. Babcock, was held at the Methodist Church last Thursday, the 19th. The services were conducted by Rev. Abbott of the Baptist Church at Delaware, who was for many years Mr. Farnum's pastor. The deceased, who had been visiting with his daughter, had gone to visit a son in Cedar Rapids, where he died on the 17th, after a short illness. The remains were brought here for burial. The deceased was born in Vermont, May 30, 1805 and was therefore more than 84 years old at the time of his death. He was married at the age of 20 to Orpha Pierce, and together the two had lived as husband and wife the remarkably long period of 64 years. The widow survives and is at present staying with her daughter, Mrs. Babcock. The deceased removed to Marengo, Illinois in 1844, where he lived until 1860 when he took up his above in Monticello, Jones Co., IA, where he and his wife lived until 1872, when they removed to Bremer Co., Iowa where he and his wife has since lived.

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Where is Samuel Augutus Farnum's memorial?
Samuel Augutus Farnum's memorial is located at: Holy Family Cemetery, Mellette County, USA.
When did Samuel Augutus Farnum death?
Samuel Augutus Farnum death on 18 Sep 1889 in Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Samuel Augutus Farnum's memorial?
Latitude: 43.4045100
Longitude: -100.7208400

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Orpha Pierce Farnum

(1806 - 1900)

Siblings

Children

William C Farnum

(1826 - 1898)

Benaiah J Farnum

(1834 - 1896)

Lydia A Farnum Babcock

(1838 - 1911)

Violetta Farnum Countryman

(1843 - 1908)

Francis Eli “Frank” Farnum

(1846 - 1935)

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Coordinate: 43.4045100, -100.7208400

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Coordinate: 43.3045500, -100.6430400

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Coordinate: 43.3025017, -100.6442032

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Coordinate: 43.2746200, -100.6502800

16. Grace Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3166070, -100.8790610

17. Saint James Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5483017, -100.7556000

18. Saint James Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5483243, -100.7559631

19. Saint Ignatius Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5653000, -100.7686005

20. White River Cemetery
White River, Mellette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5749890, -100.7502510

21. Standing Elk Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5722900, -100.7847500

22. Saint Marys Garden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5083008, -100.5218964

23. Holy Family Cemetery
Todd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3816986, -100.9661026

24. Spotted Tail Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2416992, -100.8518982