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Sylvania A. Bench Friend

Birth	:	14 Sep 1844 Clay County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	15 Sep 1926 Salem, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Salem East Cemetery, Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8569000, -91.6120500
Description	:	1926, September 23rd, Salem Weekly News. Sylvania A. Bench, daughter of Samuel and Charity Bench was born in Clay county, Missouri, Sept. 14, 1844, and departed this life at her home in Salem, Iowa, Sept 15, 1926 aged 82 years and 1 day. When about two years of age they moved to Salem, Ia. Soon after moving, her mother passed away and Mrs. Narcissa Rose of Salem took her into her home and cared for her. In July, 1859, she was united in marriage with Elias A. Friend with whom she lived until his death which occurred Dec. 12, 1919. To this union... Read More	1926, September 23rd, Salem Weekly News. Sylvania A. Bench, daughter of Samuel and Charity Bench was born in Clay county, Missouri, Sept. 14, 1844, and departed this life at her home in Salem, Iowa, Sept 15, 1926 aged 82 years and 1 day. When about two years of age they moved to Salem, Ia. Soon after moving, her mother passed away and Mrs. Narcissa Rose of Salem took her into her home and cared for her. In July, 1859, she was united in marriage with Elias A. Friend with whom she lived until his death which occurred Dec. 12, 1919. To this union six children were born-John A. deceased; Charles A., E. Elwood and Jesse R., all of Salem; Mrs. May E. Kerr, Grasston, Minn.; B. Adeline Huxley, Chicago, Ill. The five children together with the eleven grandchildren are left to mourn their loss. Grandma Friend, as she was known by every, had a birthright membership in the Quaker church but she preferred not to use this and helped the cause of Christianity by helping all the churches and leading a true Christian life. She was patient and thoughtful of others during her long illness, and often expressed the wish to pass on as she was ready to go. Funeral services were held in the Congregational church Friday, Sept. 17 at 2 p. m. conducted by Rev. T. R. Gray of Olds, assisted by Miss Baker and Rev. Halbert. A quartette composed of Herbert Garretson, Guy Hunting, Elsie Harshbarger and Nell Davis sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,", "Rock of Ages", and "No Night There." Interment was in the east cemetery.

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Where is Sylvania A. Bench Friend's memorial?
Sylvania A. Bench Friend's memorial is located at: Salem East Cemetery, Salem, Henry County, USA.
When did Sylvania A. Bench Friend death?
Sylvania A. Bench Friend death on 15 Sep 1926 in Salem, Henry County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.8569000
Longitude: -91.6120500

Family Members:

Spouse

Elias Andrew Friend

(1834 - 1919)

Children

Jessie William Raymond Friend

(1880 - 1959)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 40.8569000, -91.6120500

2. Salem South Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8470001, -91.6210022

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7. Pickard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8959330, -91.5578480

8. Carnahan Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8860500, -91.5366880

9. Faulkner Cemetery
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10. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7855000, -91.6010000

11. Oakland Mills Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9340000, -91.6183000

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Coordinate: 40.9352500, -91.6019800

13. Hillsboro Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8310400, -91.7145000

14. Boyleston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8390250, -91.5051910

15. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8605640, -91.5004920

16. Old Pilot Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7935670, -91.5382150

17. Abraham Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9082830, -91.5149970

18. Bayles Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7990600, -91.7025700

19. Hicks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8210840, -91.5004920

20. Pleasant Point Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9448000, -91.6545000

21. Barton Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9480000, -91.5800000

22. Abbe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8611480, -91.4830680

23. Beery Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8755570, -91.4801070

24. Lambirth Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9230995, -91.7149963