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Sarah McElroy Corns

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Birth	:	24 May 1825 West Virginia, USA
Death	:	1900 Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Bentonsport Cemetery, Bentonsport, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7322006, -91.8514023
Description	:	Sarah McElroy was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, May 24th 1825. She was married to Ira M. Corns October 7th, 1841. They moved to Iowa in 1855, where they resided until the time of his death, which occurred January 22nd, 1898. Twelve children were born to this union, seven of whom, five sons and two daughters survive to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate mother. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 30th, aged 75 years, 3months, and 6 days. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church, at Bentonsport, conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. S.... Read More	Sarah McElroy was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, May 24th 1825. She was married to Ira M. Corns October 7th, 1841. They moved to Iowa in 1855, where they resided until the time of his death, which occurred January 22nd, 1898. Twelve children were born to this union, seven of whom, five sons and two daughters survive to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate mother. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 30th, aged 75 years, 3months, and 6 days. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church, at Bentonsport, conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. S. McElhiney, of Fairfield, Friday afternoon, August 31st. After the services the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery by her husband. The children who had ministered to her in her last illness, and who were present, were Martin, Charles, Alonzo, and Frank Corns, of Bentonsport, and Rufus Corns of Farmington, Mrs. Addie Musser, of Bentonsport, and Miss Edith Baker of Ottumwa. Ecerpt from obit: Source: Vanburen co. genweb

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Sarah McElroy Corns death on 1900 in Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.7322006
Longitude: -91.8514023

Family Members:

Spouse

Ira M. Corns

(1816 - 1898)

Children

(1844 - 1936)

(1847 - 1924)

(1848 - 1930)

(1856 - 1933)

(1862 - 1927)

Addie G. Corns Musser

(1868 - 1947)

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Coordinate: 40.7322006, -91.8514023

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14. Anson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7592500, -91.9171500

15. Chapman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7130000, -91.7730000

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Coordinate: 40.6891360, -91.9117420

17. Rogers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7916800, -91.8890600

18. Thompson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6622009, -91.8435974

19. Dibble Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8005000, -91.8240000

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Coordinate: 40.7666940, -91.9376718

22. Fellows Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7257996, -91.9496994

23. Vale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7695000, -91.7615000

24. Miller Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8045000, -91.8905000