Birth : 23 Dec 1873 Sangerville, Piscataquis County, Maine, USA
Death : 7 Jul 1943 Nassau, New Providence District, Bahamas
Burial : Dover Cemetery, Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate : 45.1823690, -69.2130780
Description : Educated by Foxcroft Academy, Bowdoin College and Syracuse Medical School. At age 22 Harry Oakes headed west to take part in the gold rush and left behind his family. 16 years later he found his fortune with his partners, the Tough Brothers. The Tough-Oakes Mine was very rich in iron ore. From his fortune he gave over $400,000 to a hospital in London and for that generous gesture, King George VI bestowed upon him the title of Baron. Sir Harry Oakes was killed in his bed in at age 69 on his Nassau estate in... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Sir Harry Oakes's memorial?

    Sir Harry Oakes's memorial is located at: Dover Cemetery, Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA.

  • When did Sir Harry Oakes death?

    Sir Harry Oakes death on 7 Jul 1943 in Nassau, New Providence District, Bahamas

  • Where are the coordinates of the Sir Harry Oakes's memorial?

    Latitude: 45.1823690
    Longitude: -69.2130780

Family Members:

Parent

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William Pitt Oakes

(1833 - 1913)

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Edith N Lewis Oakes

(1842 - 1923)

Spouse

Siblings

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Louis C. Oakes

(1871 - 1964)

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Gertrude Oakes

(1873 - 1935)

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Jessie Nita Oakes Ellis

(1878 - 1957)

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Myrtice Oakes

(1880 - 1957)

Children

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Sydney Oakes

(1927 - 1966)

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William Pitt Oakes

(1930 - 1958)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Dover Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1823690, -69.2130780

2. Lee Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2000000, -69.1871700

3. Gray Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1813740, -69.2556380

4. East Dover Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1841960, -69.1651150

5. Rural Grove Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1794780, -69.2674710

6. Foxcroft Center Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2208600, -69.2147300

7. Jefferds Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2027390, -69.2606230

8. McAllister Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1455080, -69.2331010

9. Isaac Royal Farm Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1769800, -69.1554800

10. Knowlton Mills Cemetery
Sangerville, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1575900, -69.2843800

11. Foss Cemetery
Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1982994, -69.1352997

12. Parsons Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2441300, -69.1822400

13. South Dover Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1439095, -69.1361465

14. Harriman Cemetery
Sebec, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2341730, -69.1463470

15. Brawn Cemetery
Guilford, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2247850, -69.3040540

16. Pine Grove Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1084330, -69.1768040

17. Sebec Corner Cemetery
Sebec, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2264630, -69.1157230

18. North Atkinson Cemetery
Atkinson, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1866110, -69.0906260

19. Bailey Cemetery
Sangerville, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1048600, -69.2729000

20. Bowerbank Cemetery
Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2710200, -69.2230900

21. Town House Cemetery
Sangerville, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1337100, -69.3209400

22. Guilford Center Cemetery
Guilford Center, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1939200, -69.3426800

23. Gates Cemetery
Sebec, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2635900, -69.1501800

24. Town Cemetery
Atkinson Mills, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1682700, -69.0829160