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Sgt George Lewis Nye

Birth	:	28 Sep 1845
Death	:	14 Nov 1922
Burial	:	Agency Cemetery, Agency, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9916800, -92.3074000
Description	:	SERGT. CO B 7 IA CAV Civil War Vet Click on image for best view. "GEORGE L. NYE" NYE, WICKER, DUDLEY, LAWSON Posted By: Mary E. Lanigan Date: 9/21/2003 at 12:08:34 George L. Nye pg 377 History of Wapello County 1901 George L. NYE, postmaster of Agency City, Wapello county Iowa, has been engaged in agricultural pursuits in Agency township for many years. He is the son of W.A. and Rebecca (WICKER) Nye, and was born in Cass township Wapello county, Iowa in 1845. But, two native-born residents of the county; older than him are now living. W.A. Nye was born in Germany in 1825,... Read More	SERGT. CO B 7 IA CAV Civil War Vet Click on image for best view. "GEORGE L. NYE" NYE, WICKER, DUDLEY, LAWSON Posted By: Mary E. Lanigan Date: 9/21/2003 at 12:08:34 George L. Nye pg 377 History of Wapello County 1901 George L. NYE, postmaster of Agency City, Wapello county Iowa, has been engaged in agricultural pursuits in Agency township for many years. He is the son of W.A. and Rebecca (WICKER) Nye, and was born in Cass township Wapello county, Iowa in 1845. But, two native-born residents of the county; older than him are now living. W.A. Nye was born in Germany in 1825, and came to the United States with his parents when eight years of age, locating in Waverly, Ohio. He came to Iowa in 1845, and settled in Cass township; Wapello County, where he farmed for some years. He then lived in Ottumwa for two years, and during that time; served in the capacity of county treasurer holding that office for four years. He was a Republican in politics, and filled various offices in hs township. He married Rebecca WICKER, who was born in Ohio, and they reared the following five children: George L.; John W.; William A.; Samuel A.; and Mary. George L. Nye was born in a log cabin, and lived in Cass townshp until he enlisted in the Civil War in 1863,becoming a private in Company B. 7th Reg., Iowa Vol. Inf. He remained in the army until the close of the war and did service in the Indian country in Kansas and Nebraska, where he saw thousands of buffaloes. After the war, he returned to Cass township and made his home there until 1869, when he removed to Agency township, where he has since lived and mainly followed farming. His farm is located in sections 30 and 36, and is under a high state of cultivation. He was appointed postmaster of Agency City on November 15, 1897, and has since served efficiently in that capacity, giving universal satisfaction. In 1868, Mr. Nye was joined in matrimony with Sarah J. DUDLEY, who was born in Agency township. They have reared six children, as follows; Charles M., a farmer in Center twp,Minnie L.; A.M.; Fannie; William D.; and Russell G. He is a Republical in politics and has served a trustee and clerk of his township, and a member of the school board, for a number of years. He is a member of the soldiers relief committee, and belongs to post No. 107 G.A.R. His family are members of the Methodist Episcapal church. WPA records *George L. NYE was born 1845 and died November 14, 1922 burial Agency City Cemetery. Wife of George L. NYE Sarah Jane (nee DUDLEY) b: 1847 died April 12, 1925 Agency City Cemetery Mrs. (nee LAWSON) William D. NYE was born October 10, 1881 and died August 01, 1931; Agency City Cemetery. W.A. NYE (Reverand) Born 1824 died December 06, 1894 burial; Chillocothe Cemetery, Chillicothe Iowa. Rebecca (nee WICKER) wife of W.A. b: 1855 died at age 29; Chillicothe Cemetery.

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Sgt George Lewis Nye's memorial is located at: Agency Cemetery, Agency, Wapello County, USA.
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Latitude: 40.9916800
Longitude: -92.3074000

Family Members:

Parent

Rev William A. Nye

(1824 - 1894)

Rebecca Wicker Nye

(1826 - 1855)

Spouse

Sarah Jane Dudley Nye

(1847 - 1925)

Siblings

Dr Frank Hoyt Nye

(1866 - 1944)

Children

Minnie L Nye Sterner

(1871 - 1961)

Aurelia M. Nye Riffle

(1873 - 1957)

Fannie Nye

(1875 - 1938)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Agency Cemetery
Agency, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9916800, -92.3074000

2. Chief Wapello Memorial Park
Agency, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9918000, -92.2926000

3. Round Point Cemetery
Agency, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0190000, -92.3270000

4. Hackney Grave
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9833429, -92.2640634

5. Brumsey Cemetery
Agency, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0097386, -92.2668483

6. Cooper Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9442482, -92.3064423

7. Sterner Cemetery
Bladensburg, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0125008, -92.2497025

8. Kitterman Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0412000, -92.3430000

9. Ashland Cemetery
Ashland, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9570000, -92.2410000

10. Wapello County Care Facility Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0274420, -92.3728750

11. Bladensburg Cemetery
Bladensburg, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0456009, -92.2688980

12. Railback Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9250182, -92.2835155

13. Calvary Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0261002, -92.3897018

14. Ellsworth Cemetery
Ashland, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9500182, -92.2251806

15. McIntire Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9646988, -92.4005966

16. SIOC Cemetery
Eldon, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9190903, -92.2705612

17. Dahlonega Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0540000, -92.3700000

18. Fiedler Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9124985, -92.3131027

19. Garrison Rock Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0670000, -92.3440000

20. Ottumwa Jewish Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0362000, -92.4009000

21. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0471992, -92.3902969

22. Ottumwa Cemetery
Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0346985, -92.4049988

23. Eldon Cemetery
Eldon, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9296989, -92.2249985

24. Des Moines River Cemetery
Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9463000, -92.2042000