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William Avery Penfield

Birth	:	8 Nov 1819 Jefferson, Schoharie County, New York, USA
Death	:	3 Dec 1893 Volga, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hillcrest Cemetery, Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8047000, -91.5509000
Description	:	[Source: History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1104-1105] William A. Penfield was born in Jefferson, Scholharie County, N.Y., Nov. 9, 1819. When he was but five years old his parents removed to the backwoods of Ohio, and settled in the township of Penfield, Lorain County. He remained at home, assisting his father on the farm, until he attained his majority, when he learned the carpenter's trade. He was married in Medina County, O., to Miss Sarah L. Chapman, Jan. 15, 1845, who died Aug. 31, 1867, after an illness of nearly five years. He was married to his present wife,... Read More	[Source: History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1104-1105] William A. Penfield was born in Jefferson, Scholharie County, N.Y., Nov. 9, 1819. When he was but five years old his parents removed to the backwoods of Ohio, and settled in the township of Penfield, Lorain County. He remained at home, assisting his father on the farm, until he attained his majority, when he learned the carpenter's trade. He was married in Medina County, O., to Miss Sarah L. Chapman, Jan. 15, 1845, who died Aug. 31, 1867, after an illness of nearly five years. He was married to his present wife, Miss Lucy A. Chapman, in Medina County, O. They have one child - Alta A., born July 26, 1869. On Nov. 20, 1854, Mr. Penfield emigrated to Iowa, and settled in Sperry Township on a farm. Being possessed of many of those qualities which eminently fitted him for public positions, he has been elected to many offices of trust. He has been Justice of the Peace for many years, was the first to hold the office of notary public, having been sworn into that office in 1860 by Hon. Thos. Updegraff, who was then County Clerk, and is now a member of Congress. In the fall of 1877 Mr. Penfield was elected Coroner of Clayton County, and still holds that office. He takes a deep interest in all educational matters, and has been Secretary of all the school boards. He is now serving his fifth year as Township Clerk. He held the office of Assessor two terms. He was appointed enumerator of the census for his district in June, 1880. He is classed among the most respected and popular men of Clayton County.

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Where is William Avery Penfield's memorial?
William Avery Penfield's memorial is located at: Hillcrest Cemetery, Volga, Clayton County, USA.
When did William Avery Penfield death?
William Avery Penfield death on 3 Dec 1893 in Volga, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Avery Penfield's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8047000
Longitude: -91.5509000

Family Members:

Spouse

Sarah L Chapman Penfield

(1817 - 1867)

Lucy A. Chapman Penfield

(1837 - 1918)

Children

Altana Adelaide Penfield Brandenburg

(1869 - 1956)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hillcrest Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8047000, -91.5509000

2. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8050003, -91.5508270

3. Old Stone School Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7973000, -91.5661000

4. Corbin Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8440000, -91.6200000

5. Saint Sebald Lutheran Church Cemetery
Saint Sebald, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7386000, -91.5460000

6. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7542000, -91.4916992

7. Ross Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7528000, -91.4933014

8. Dohrer Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8124846, -91.4584734

9. Watkins Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7833180, -91.4584733

10. Garretson Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7422100, -91.6067580

11. Taylorsville Cemetery
Arlington, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7694283, -91.6469727

12. Reed Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7353000, -91.6052000

13. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8424988, -91.6492004

14. Old Pioneer Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375100, -91.6537300

15. Cords Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7973308, -91.4377662

16. Wadena Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8428000, -91.6520000

17. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000

18. Mederville Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7638893, -91.4194412

19. Illyria Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8975983, -91.6363983

20. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8488998, -91.4021988

21. Arlington Cemetery
Arlington, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7380981, -91.6856003

22. Hartman Cemetery
Cox Creek Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8155360, -91.3880840

23. Cook Family Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

24. Elkader Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8541718, -91.4000015