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Washington Roots

Birth	:	30 Sep 1827 Kentucky, USA
Death	:	11 Oct 1899 Massena, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.9763985, -94.7277985
Description	:	Washington Roots was born in the State of Kentucky on the 30th day of September, 1827, and died at Massena, Iowa, on Wednesday, October 11, 1899, aged 72 years and 11 days. Deceased was united in marriage on the 1st day of October, 1850, to Miss Luellen Sperlin (Spurling). To this union was born three sons and three daughters; Mrs. William Porter of Massena, Mrs. S. McMurray of Anita, and Mrs. A. Snyder of Valeria, Thomas and John of Cumberland, and a son who died in infancy. Mrs. Roots died May 28, 1963; and a few years later Mr. Roots... Read More	Washington Roots was born in the State of Kentucky on the 30th day of September, 1827, and died at Massena, Iowa, on Wednesday, October 11, 1899, aged 72 years and 11 days. Deceased was united in marriage on the 1st day of October, 1850, to Miss Luellen Sperlin (Spurling). To this union was born three sons and three daughters; Mrs. William Porter of Massena, Mrs. S. McMurray of Anita, and Mrs. A. Snyder of Valeria, Thomas and John of Cumberland, and a son who died in infancy. Mrs. Roots died May 28, 1963; and a few years later Mr. Roots was again married to Sarah Wright. To them was born two daughters; Mrs. S.D. Brothers of Atlantic and Mrs. W.C. McCurdy of Massena. After the death of his wife Sarah, which occurred August 25, 1878, Mr. Roots and children moved from Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky, to near Springfield, Illinois; and in 1877 to Iowa, settling in Polk County, near Mitchellville. The immediate cause of his death was heart failure, but he had been afflicted for some time with his eyes. He was contented and happy, ever ready to submit to the will of the All Wise Ruler. The funeral was held on Friday, October 13, from the home of the daughter, Mrs. W.C. McCurdy, at Massena, the sermon being preached by Reverend Campbell, and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends, after which all that was mortal of Washington Roots was laid to rest in the Massena cemetery. ----------------------- Washington Roots, a well-known resident of the southern part of this County died quite suddenly Wednesday morning at the home of his son-in-law, William McCurdy, about 4 miles North of Massena. Although Mr. Roots had been sick for some time he showed no great change for the worse until a short time before his death, when all the physical functions seem to have collapsed and death soon followed. The deceased leaves seven children, six of whom are residents of this County: Mrs. William McCurdy, Mrs. S. D. Brothers, Mrs. William Porter, Mrs. S. H. McMurry, Thomas Roots and John Roots, the seventh being Mrs. Ezra Snyder of Polk County. The funeral services were held today at the McCurdy home and the remains interred in the Massena Cemetery. -Atlantic News Telegraph, October 13, 1899.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Washington Roots's memorial?
Washington Roots's memorial is located at: Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa, Johnson County, USA.
When did Washington Roots death?
Washington Roots death on 11 Oct 1899 in Massena, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Washington Roots's memorial?
Latitude: 38.9763985
Longitude: -94.7277985

Family Members:

Spouse

Children

John Washington Roots

(1851 - 1927)

Thomas Ervin Root

(1858 - 1945)

Nancy Jane Roots Snyder

(1859 - 1943)

Sarah Elizabeth Roots Schooling

(1861 - 1932)

Mary Ellen Roots Brothers

(1866 - 1955)

Martha E. Roots McCurdy

(1869 - 1937)

Flowers:

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Resurrection Catholic Cemetery
Lenexa, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9763985, -94.7277985

2. Lenexa Cemetery
Lenexa, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9681015, -94.7416992

3. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Lenexa, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9666748, -94.7418594

4. Antioch Pioneer Cemetery
Merriam, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9934807, -94.6868896

5. Valley View Columbarium and Memorial Garden
Overland Park, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9579200, -94.6838010

6. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Shawnee, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0167700, -94.7228800

7. Shawnee Cemetery
Shawnee, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0181007, -94.7228012

8. Pleasant View Cemetery
Shawnee, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0192490, -94.7236862

9. Shawnee Indian Cemetery
Shawnee, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0210800, -94.7123400

10. Campbell Cemetery
Shawnee, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0294952, -94.7087479

11. Christ Church Anglican Disciples' Garden
Overland Park, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9649200, -94.6502000

12. Asbury Memorial Garden
Prairie Village, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9932800, -94.6470000

13. Saint Michaels Memorial Garden and Columbarium
Mission, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0081100, -94.6495800

14. Shawnee Friends Mission Cemetery
Mission, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0185800, -94.6568200

15. Johnson County Chapel and Memorial Gardens
Overland Park, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9230995, -94.6686020

16. Cross Cemetery (Defunct)
Mission, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0223083, -94.6582565

17. Highland Cemetery
Prairie Village, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0111008, -94.6444016

18. Woolford Farm Grounds
Prairie Village, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9822388, -94.6332169

19. Southminster Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Prairie Village, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0145600, -94.6407400

20. Corinth Cemetery
Prairie Village, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9783000, -94.6266700

21. Colonial Church Garden of Life
Prairie Village, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0009900, -94.6300200

22. Linwood Pioneer Cemetery
Leawood, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9571000, -94.6271300

23. Overland Park 9/11 Memorila
Overland Park, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9027040, -94.6830840

24. Village Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Prairie Village, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0083300, -94.6299900