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Walter Moon

Birth	:	25 Jan 1835 St. Lawrence County, New York, USA
Death	:	22 Dec 1916 Loup City, Sherman County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Bearwallow Cemetery, Christine, Adair County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.1440010, -85.2147980
Description	:	Co. H. 21st Iowa Vol. Infantry Sargeant Married first, Dec 20 1855 Kane Co, IL, Mary C Harris Married second, Aug 21 1859 Delaware Co, IA, Sarah Augusta Gilbert The Times-Independent - Dec 28 1916 OBITUARY Walter Moon was born in St. Lawrence county, New York, January 25, 1835,and died December 22, 1916, aged 81 years 10 months and 27 days. He lived in New York until about ten years of age, then the family moved to Kane county, Illinois, where he grew to manhood. Shortly before moving to Forestville, Ia., he was united in marriage to Mary C.... Read More	Co. H. 21st Iowa Vol. Infantry Sargeant Married first, Dec 20 1855 Kane Co, IL, Mary C Harris Married second, Aug 21 1859 Delaware Co, IA, Sarah Augusta Gilbert The Times-Independent - Dec 28 1916 OBITUARY Walter Moon was born in St. Lawrence county, New York, January 25, 1835,and died December 22, 1916, aged 81 years 10 months and 27 days. He lived in New York until about ten years of age, then the family moved to Kane county, Illinois, where he grew to manhood. Shortly before moving to Forestville, Ia., he was united in marriage to Mary C. Harris, who died in less than a year. On August 21, 1859, he was married to Sarah A. Gilbert, who shared his joys and sorrows until her death, January 10, 1895. To this union were born six daughters and one son. Of these children, four daughters are left to mourn the loss of a loving father. The daughters are Mres. G. P. Callahan of Torrington, Wyo.; Mrs. A. S. Main, Mrs. Ed Angier and Mrs. C .C. Cooper. all of Loup City. He also leaves four grand children and one great grand child. Three sisters are still living, one of them Mrs. James Stull of Waterloo, Ia., being with him during his last illness. In the spring of 1873 he came to Loup City, the family arriving here October 31. The following four years the family lived on the homestead three miles west of town, which is now owned by Edwin Angier, and suffered hardships and trials of the early pioneers. He enlisted as a member of Company H, Twenty-first Iowa infantry, July 28, 1862, and served three years. He has been a faithful, loyal member of the Baptist church ever since his majority, being a charter member of this church, and a deacon since its organization. He has been a faithful husband, a loving father, a true friend and a public spirited citizen, always found on the side of right in any question affecting the moral and spiritual welfare of the community. The funeral was held from the Baptist church Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock, the Rev. Dunn officiating. Burial was at the Moon cemetery, northwest of town, which is situated on the old Moon homestead and which had been donated by Mr. Moon. A very large number of the friends of the deceased were present to pay their last Tribute to one of their dearest friends.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Walter Moon's memorial?
Walter Moon's memorial is located at: Bearwallow Cemetery, Christine, Adair County, USA.
When did Walter Moon death?
Walter Moon death on 22 Dec 1916 in Loup City, Sherman County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Walter Moon's memorial?
Latitude: 37.1440010
Longitude: -85.2147980

Family Members:

Parent

Orange Baldwin Moon

(1805 - 1895)

Margaret Wing Moon

(1813 - 1900)

Spouse

Sarah Augusta Gilbert Moon

(1838 - 1895)

Siblings

Abigail Moon Gilbert

(1837 - 1913)

Effa Eoline Moon Cooper

(1853 - 1931)

Hannah Lavina Moon Krise

(1856 - 1899)

Children

Kayte Belle “Kate” Moon Main

(1868 - 1939)

Walter Myron Moon

(1871 - 1885)

Lydia Augusta Moon Angier

(1872 - 1949)

Effie Marie Moon Cooper

(1875 - 1923)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 37.1683950, -85.2528420

15. Redmon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.1271830, -85.1695170

16. Cravens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.1028404, -85.1978912

17. Damron Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.1866989, -85.1994019

18. Concord Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.0973700, -85.2221100

19. Grider Cemetery
New Concord, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0941670, -85.2176170

20. Murrell Cemetery
Craycraft, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0942700, -85.2008000

21. Brawner Smith Cemetery
Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1393560, -85.2802830

22. Lovedale Cemetery
Columbia, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1312740, -85.1492360

23. Campbell Family Cemetery
Columbia, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1267650, -85.1500280

24. Jim Bryant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.0922810, -85.2404340