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Walter C. Windus

Birth	:	17 Oct 1871 Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	27 Dec 1964 USA
Burial	:	Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5619011, -91.2641983
Plot	:	Sec H/Lot 7A/Sp 2
Description	:	History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 238 WALTER C. WINDUS. Walter C. Windus, the owner of a tract of one hundred and sixty acres on sections 27 and 28, Wapsinonoc township, has resided on this farm from his birth to the present time, his natal day being October 17, 1871. His parents were THOMAS G. WINDUS and Orpha A DREW, the former a native of England and the latter of New York. The father emigrated to the United States in... Read More	History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 238 WALTER C. WINDUS. Walter C. Windus, the owner of a tract of one hundred and sixty acres on sections 27 and 28, Wapsinonoc township, has resided on this farm from his birth to the present time, his natal day being October 17, 1871. His parents were THOMAS G. WINDUS and Orpha A DREW, the former a native of England and the latter of New York. The father emigrated to the United States in 1850, first locating in the Empire state, where he secured employment in a shoe shop. He was there married in 1851 and continued to reside in New York until 1864, which year witnessed his arrival in Muscatine county, Iowa. Here he purchased the farm which is now in possession of our subject, being successfully engaged in its operation throughout the remainder of his active business career. His demise, which occurred at West Liberty in 1902, was the occasion of deep and widespread regret, for he had won many friends during his long residence in this county. His widow still survives and makes her home in West Liberty. They had eight children, six of whom are yet living. Walter C. Windus was reared under the parental roof and when twenty years of age started out as an agriculturist on his own account by renting the old homestead farm. In 1902 he purchased the property, which embraces one hundred and sixty acres of rich and productive land on sections 27 and 28, Wapsinonoc township, and in the further cultivation and improvement of which he has since been busily engaged. He keeps abreast with the most advanced ideas of modern farming and his labors are attended with gratifying results. On the 17th of February, 1897, Mr. Windus was united in marriage to Miss LUCINDA N. METCALF, a native of Muscatine county and a daughter of LAFAYETTE and Alice E. (WOOD ) Matcalf, who were born in Ohio and Indiana respectively. They came to this country in the '50's, the mother of Mrs. Windus being brought here by her parents. In 1883 Mr. and Mrs. Metcalf removed to Nebraska, where the former passed away in 1892 and the latter in 1887 . Mr. Metcalf served in the Civil war for three years as a member of Company D, Thirty-fifth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and participated in many hot contested engagements but fortunately escaped injury of any kind. Unto him and his wife were born seven children, five of whom still survive. Mr. and Mrs Windus have two children: BLANCHE Estelle, whose birth occurred on the 16th of June, 1907: and MARATAIN Clay, born January 23, 1911. They are also rearing an adopted son, HAROLD E., who was born on the 28th of December, 1906. Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise Mr. Windus has supported republican principles but has never sought office as a reward for his party Fealty. He belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church, of which his wife is also a member and in the work of which she is deeply and helpfully interested. In his agricultural interests Mr. Windus has ever followed progressive and enterprising methods and is recognized as a prosperous and public-spirited citizen of the community.

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Walter C. Windus's memorial is located at: Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA.
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Walter C. Windus death on 27 Dec 1964 in USA
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Latitude: 41.5619011
Longitude: -91.2641983

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas G Windus

(1827 - 1902)

Orpha A Drew Windus

(1829 - 1921)

Spouse

Lucinda Mae Metcalf Windus

(1876 - 1958)

Siblings

Hattie Windus Gibson

(1867 - 1960)

Children

Blanche Estella Windus O'Brien

(1903 - 1996)

Harold Elroy Hiett Windus

(1906 - 1947)

Martin Clyde Windus

(1911 - 2001)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Ridge Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5619011, -91.2641983

2. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5564003, -91.2711029

3. North Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5924988, -91.2694016

4. South Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5541992, -91.3308029

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6. Timberlake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5531006, -91.1900024

7. Downey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6119003, -91.3182983

8. Nichols Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4782000, -91.2792000

9. Overman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5452995, -91.1483002

10. Dunfee Burial Site
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Coordinate: 41.6266900, -91.1834904

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12. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4843000, -91.3480000

13. Wesson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4606018, -91.2771988

14. Chamness Burial Plot
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Coordinate: 41.6597351, -91.3182108

15. Hickory Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6637000, -91.3073000

16. Watkins Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4516983, -91.2908020

17. Gatton Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 41.5731600, -91.1133800

18. Pee Dee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6699982, -91.2142029

19. Springdale Cemetery
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6786003, -91.2581024

20. West Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6502991, -91.1556015

21. Burnett Burial Site
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Coordinate: 41.6680782, -91.1834911

22. Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
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Coordinate: 41.6681500, -91.3519900

23. North Liberty Cemetery
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6852989, -91.2292023

24. Saint Bernadette Catholic Church
West Branch, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6755750, -91.3396070