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Shipman Newkirk

Birth : 17 Oct 1804 Darlington, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death : 10 Nov 1889 Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial : Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate : 41.7349200, -92.4321400
Plot : Block IX Lot 6
Description : Age 85 yrs, 23 days. The son of Henry and Rebecca Davis Newkirk. Shipman Newkirk lived at the southwest corner of Jackson and West Des Moines Street, in a place built by Dr Edward Barton in the 1850's
to be used as a general store. Shipman bought in in 1856. and used it as a stage coach inn on the River to River Road between Illinois and Nebraska.
Newkirk worked with his friend Josiah B Grinnell in providing shelter along the Underground Railway. His hotel had secret rooms for runaway slaves and he once provided shelter for John Brown of... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Shipman Newkirk's memorial?

    Shipman Newkirk's memorial is located at: Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, USA.

  • When did Shipman Newkirk death?

    Shipman Newkirk death on 10 Nov 1889 in Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Shipman Newkirk's memorial?

    Latitude: 41.7349200
    Longitude: -92.4321400

Family Members:

Spouse

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Jane Thompson Newkirk

(1804 - 1869)

Children

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Caroline Lantz

(unknow - 1884)

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Almaytron Newkirk

(1828 - 1903)

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Kesiah Newkirk Cox

(1845 - 1930)

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Reuben Newkirk

(1852 - 1930)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery
Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7349200, -92.4321400

2. Calvary Cemetery
Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7322006, -92.4357986

3. Gwin Cemetery
Carnforth, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7249997, -92.3696288

4. Harmony Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6880989, -92.3938980

5. Kent Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8063000, -92.4442000

6. Morrison Cemetery
Guernsey, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6753006, -92.3767014

7. Hartwick Cemetery
Hartwick, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7905500, -92.3568500

8. Lytle Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6525002, -92.4839020

9. Old Victor Pioneer Cemetery
Victor, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7089005, -92.3094025

10. Ivy Hill Cemetery
Malcom, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7160988, -92.5586014

11. Victor Memorial Cemetery
Victor, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7275000, -92.2895000

12. Calvary Cemetery
Victor, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7291985, -92.2878036

13. Trinity Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7714005, -92.5916977

14. Guernsey Cemetery
Guernsey, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6306000, -92.3364029

15. Coats Family Cemetery
Victor, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7725440, -92.2675480

16. German Immanuel Methodist Cemetery
Victor, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6669006, -92.2791977

17. Winslow Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8438988, -92.3230972

18. Holan Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8652992, -92.3563995

19. Evergreen Cemetery
Hartwick, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8494000, -92.3183000

20. Light Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5894000, -92.4009000

21. Rector Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8810997, -92.4044037

22. Chambers Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8706017, -92.3535995

23. Blake Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8598000, -92.3130500

24. Dover Pioneer Cemetery
Koszta, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8463070, -92.2901180