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Sibyl Vradenburg McCord

Birth	:	27 Feb 1817 Milton, Ulster County, New York, USA
Death	:	29 Nov 1900 Defiance, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Wayne, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2372017, -97.0258026
Inscription	:	WIFE OF ALEX McCORD AGED 83Y. 9M. 2D.
Description	:	Vradenburg aka Bradenburgh - - - - - - - - - 1889 Biographical History of Shelby County, Iowa, pages 557-558 Transcribed by Marthann Kohl-Fuhs ALEXANDER McCORD ALEXANDER McCORD, a native of New York, born January 11, 1810,was left an orphan at a very early age, and was placed in an orphan asylum, where he remained until he was fourteen years old. He received his education in this institution, and when he reached the age of fourteen was apprenticed to learn the shoemaker's trade, which he followed for a number of years prior to his coming west. He... Read More	Vradenburg aka Bradenburgh - - - - - - - - - 1889 Biographical History of Shelby County, Iowa, pages 557-558 Transcribed by Marthann Kohl-Fuhs ALEXANDER McCORD ALEXANDER McCORD, a native of New York, born January 11, 1810,was left an orphan at a very early age, and was placed in an orphan asylum, where he remained until he was fourteen years old. He received his education in this institution, and when he reached the age of fourteen was apprenticed to learn the shoemaker's trade, which he followed for a number of years prior to his coming west. He went to Canada, and afterward removed to Randolph County, Missouri, where he remained one year, engaged in farming. He then spent one summer in Illinois, working on the first railroad entering Quincy, for which he received nothing. In the spring of 1846 he removed to the place where Council Bluffs now stands, then known as Traders' Point, which contained but three houses. He lived in a tent for almost one year. When he had been there about a month Mr. McCord entered the Mexican war, Company A, under Captain Hunt. Allen was First Lieutenant, and died shortly after, when Cook took command. The company was known as the Mormon Battalion. A part of this same company were the first to strike gold in California while digging a well race. Mr. McCord served two years, returning in the winter of 1848. He suffered death many times from hunger and thirst while in the service, and many other hardships incident to war in those days. After his return to Iowa he purchased some claims near Council Bluffs and engaged in farming. Here he remained until about 1849 or 1850, and then came to Shelby County, locating at Galland's Grove, Grove Township. He purchased 160 acres of wild land, which he improved and placed under good cultivation, remaining on it until 1882. In the meantime he had purchased 240 acres in Douglas Township, and added to it until he owns in one body 560 acres. It was all unimproved land, and by the united efforts of the family it has been placed under its present advanced state of cultivation. It is one of the finest farms in the county. The first residence erected is now used as a granary. In 1881 the present beautiful residence was built, being one of the finest in the county. The family also own 500 acres of improved land in Grove Township, 120 acres being timber land. The land in Douglas Township reverted by will to Bradley, the third son, who now occupies the same. Mr. McCord was always a true and public-spirited man, aiding in anything for the welfare of the county. He was generous, kind and good. He always followed agricultural pursuits. He was married November 25,1834, to Sybel Bradenburgh, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Williams) Bradenburgh. She was born in the State of New York, February 27, 1817. They are the parents of seven children - Elizabeth, wife of Milton Lynch, of Grove Township; Eunice (deceased); William, of Union Township; Hiram (deceased); Luther, residing in Grove Township; Bradley, residing in Douglas Township; and Ichabod, residing in Union Township. Mr. McCord was treasurer of Grove Township for a number of years. He died July 15, 1887. Bradley, the sixth child, was born in Grove Township December 27, 1852. He was reared in his native place, and received his education in the common schools. He owns 560 acres of as fine land as Shelby County affords, lying in sections 7, 8, 17 and 18, of Douglas Township. He settled on this farm in 1874, and has since made it his home, devoting himself to farming and stock-raising. He deals quite extensively, always shipping his own stock. He is an active worker in the Republican party. He was married November 27,1873, to Mary E., daughter of Jasper and Elizabeth (Hawkins) Scott. She was born in Columbia County, Indiana, September 7, 1849. They are the parents of seven children - Pearlie, at home; Almud (deceased); Clara, Arthur, Bradley, Daisy and Gracie, all at home. The family are active members of the Latter-Day Saints church. Alexander McCord was a minister in the church of the Latter-Day Saints, sent on two different times to preach to the citizens of Salt Lake City against polygamy. He held the office of elder, and was of the seventies, being ordained as such. - - - - - - - - - - Source: Roots of the Reorganized Latter Day Saints in Southern Iowa. By Pearl Wilcox. "Alexander and Sibyl McCord, among the first wave of pioneers, were of the early church and had endured the persecutions in Missouri and Illinois; yet their faith in the restored gospel was never shaken. Alexander was born January 10, 1811, in New York City. Sibyl was born February 27, 1817, in Ulster County, New York. They were married November 25, 1834, and became the parents of seven children. For a time they lived in Nauvoo. In 1846 they left Nauvoo with the migration for Utah, and while at Council Bluffs Alexander enlisted in the noted Mormon Battalion of 1847, serving in the company of Captain Hunt. He later wrote that Brigham Young "solemnly promised" to see that his family would be taken care of if he would enlist. After he was mustered out in California, Alexander went to Salt Lake City, where he found that corrupt teachings and practices had been introduced into the church. He immediately separated from the group. With others he crossed the mountains and plains on horseback, between February and April of 1848, to Winter Quarters at Omaha, Nebraska, so as to prevent his wife and children from going on to Utah. He found that the only care the family had received during his absence was a "piece of sole-leather" and none of his pay. The family moved to Galland's Grove where Alexander engaged in extensive farming. By his industry and good management he eventually built a good home for his family. Alexander joined the Reorganized Church in 1859, was ordained an elder in 1860, and to the office of seventy in 1861. In 1863 he accompanied E. C. Briggs on a mission to Utah and, in company with Jonas E. Chatburn and Samuel Wood, went there again in 1869-70, seeking to reclaim the misguided Saints. He also did considerable preaching in various localities throughout Iowa, serving the church faithfully until his death June 15, 1887, at his residence near Harlan in Shelby County. Sibyl died at Defiance, Iowa, November 29, 1900, survived by three of her children.

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Where is Sibyl Vradenburg McCord's memorial?
Sibyl Vradenburg McCord's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Wayne, Wayne County, USA.
When did Sibyl Vradenburg McCord death?
Sibyl Vradenburg McCord death on 29 Nov 1900 in Defiance, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2372017
Longitude: -97.0258026

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Alexander McCord

(1811 - 1887)

Siblings

Pvt Adna Vrandenburg

(1819 - 1853)

Children

Elizabeth McCord Lynch

(1836 - 1897)

William McCord

(1842 - 1891)

Bradley McCord

(1852 - 1919)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Wayne, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2372017, -97.0258026

2. LaPorte Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2064018, -96.9574966

3. Hunters Grove Cemetery
Wayne, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1963800, -96.9521900

4. Theophilus Cemetery
Winside, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1929500, -97.0959000

5. Evangelical Lutheran Immanuel Cemetery
Wakefield, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2931500, -96.9629200

6. Salem Cemetery
Wayne, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1775100, -96.9495700

7. Wakefield Cemetery
Wakefield, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2653200, -96.8738600

8. Elmwood Cemetery
Carroll, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2719002, -97.1928024

9. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Wayne, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1623850, -96.8831920

10. Hermann Sohne Cemetery
Altona, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1051500, -97.0041700

11. First Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Altona, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1051200, -96.9906100

12. Pleasant View Cemetery
Winside, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1713982, -97.1917038

13. Concord Cemetery
Concord, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3941994, -96.9800034

14. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Wisner, Cuming County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0901970, -96.9229910

15. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1411018, -96.8414001

16. Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery
Concord, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3945200, -96.9236100

17. Saint Annes Cemetery
Dixon, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4164009, -96.9792023

18. Bethany Presbyterian Cemetery
Carroll, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2562600, -97.2710300

19. Immanuel Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1594009, -97.2502975

20. Laurel Cemetery
Laurel, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4227982, -97.1046982

21. Muller Cemetery
Pilger, Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0780940, -97.1781920

22. Carter Cemetery
Cuming County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0330900, -96.9950800

23. Belden Cemetery
Belden, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4104100, -97.1992200

24. Pilger Cemetery
Pilger, Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0217018, -97.0591965