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William Cruit

Birth	:	8 May 1832 Fairfield County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	2 Dec 1894 Fairfield County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Watabeag Cemetery, Watabeag, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate	:	48.5654660, -80.5505180
Description	:	William Cruit is the son of William Cruit Sr and Hannah Moon. William Cruit married Mary Kiger on 27 Mar 1856 in Fairfield County, Ohio. They had the following known children: Edith, Alice, Elizabeth, Clara, John Balthazer, Hannah, Anna Mary and Hettie. Excerpt from "A Biographical Record of Fairfield County, Ohio, Illustrated" by S. J. ClarkeNew York And Chicago The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. 1902 William Cruit, now deceased, was born in Greenfield township, near Lancaster, May 8, 1832, and died in the same locality December 2, 1894. His life span therefore covered sixty-two years and it was a period in... Read More	William Cruit is the son of William Cruit Sr and Hannah Moon. William Cruit married Mary Kiger on 27 Mar 1856 in Fairfield County, Ohio. They had the following known children: Edith, Alice, Elizabeth, Clara, John Balthazer, Hannah, Anna Mary and Hettie. Excerpt from "A Biographical Record of Fairfield County, Ohio, Illustrated" by S. J. ClarkeNew York And Chicago The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. 1902 William Cruit, now deceased, was born in Greenfield township, near Lancaster, May 8, 1832, and died in the same locality December 2, 1894. His life span therefore covered sixty-two years and it was a period in which he accomplished much in a business way and at the same time manifested a loyalty in citizenship and a fidelity to all that is honorable and right in manhood. He was a son of William and Hannah (Moon) Cruit. His parents were both natives of England and there spent the days of their childhood and youth, coining to the United States soon after their marriage. They located in Washington, Ohio, and in that locality the father engaged in farming for some time, but subsequently came to Fairfield county, taking up his abode in Greenfield township, where both he and his wife spent the residue of their days and died at an advanced age, both being about seventy when called to the home beyond. They were faithful and earnest members of the Methodist church and their lives were in consistent harmony with their religious belief. In their family were eleven children, five of whom are yet living. William Cruit, one of the number, obtained his early education in the district schools which he attended through the winter months, while in the summer season he assisted in the labors of the field and meadow, working upon his father's farm in Greenfield township. During the Civil war he responded to his country's call for aid, and enlisted for ten days' service. The occupation to which he was reared he made "his life work and after his marriage followed that pursuit in order to provide for his family. It was on the 27th of March, 1855. that Ire was joined in wedlock to Miss Mary Kiger, a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Bolenbaugh) Kiger. The father was a native of Virginia and a son of Henry and Polly Kiger, who were married in 1802. They became the parents of six children, four sons and two daughters. The mother, Mrs. Polly Kiger, reached the extreme old age of one hundred and five years and passed away on Christmas day of 1884, while Mr. Kiger died in 1882, aged one hundred years. Their son, John Kiger, was born March 19. 1811, and died at the age of seventy-nine years, six months and twentv-two days. It was on the i6th ofJanuary, 1834, that he married Elizabeth Bolenbaugh, who proved to him a faithful companion and helpmate along the journey of life. He was long a resident of Fairfield county, settling in Amanda township, where he was at the time of his removal to this place. There he carried on agricultural pursuits until his death, which occurred about eleven years ago. He was a very prominent man, not only in a business way but in political affairs, his opinions carrying weight on account of their practical and convincing qualities. His wife departed this life about a year previous to the death of her husband. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Cruit was blessed with eight children, and five of that number are yet living. Edith died at the age of fifteen months. Alice is the wife of Israel Christ, a farmer and fruit grower of Bloom township, and they have four children: Ersie, Annie, Kirby and William. Elizabeth is the wife of Albert Heins, who is engaged in blacksmithing in Royalton, Fairfield county, and their children were Mamie and Ruth, at home, and Glenn, now deceased. John is a resident farmer of Greenfield township, who married Pauline Kemp, and their children are Hazel, Ure Agnes, Merrill and Frances. Anna is the wife of Dr. Monhank, of Royalton, and they have two children, Mary and Chester. Hetta is the wife of Jesse Hughes, a son of John Hughes, a prominent farmer of Amanda township. W. J. was born upon the farm where they are now living, and he married Sarah Lezenbe. Jesse Hughes resides upon the farm owned by our subject, and has two children, Freeman1 Cruit and Charline. Clara died at the age of four years and twenty-seven days. Hannah died at the age of four years and twenty-eight days. All of the children horn unto Mr. and Mrs. Cruit were natives of Fairfield county. Mr. Cruit was a most earnest and consistent Christian man, and during the greater part of his life was a devoted worker and advocate of the Methodist church. At all times he was true to manly principles, was honorable in business dealings and straightforward in all his relations with friend or stranger. He owned and operated one hundred and thirty-six acres of valuable land and throughout his active life carried on agricultural pursuits. Most of the improvements upon the place stand as monuments to his thrift and enterprise. He provided liberally for his family in this way and was also a generous contributor to the church with which he was identified. He took an active interest in the rebuilding of Mount Zion church, and of all things tending to promote the cause of Christianity. His widow still survives him and yet resides upon the old home farm, surrounded by all the comforts of life as a result of her husband's industry and care for her. Mr. Cruit also left to his family that good name which is rather to he chosen than great riches, and though he has passed away his influence remains as a blessed benediction to all who knew him.

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Where is William Cruit's memorial?
William Cruit's memorial is located at: Watabeag Cemetery, Watabeag, Cochrane District, Canada.
When did William Cruit death?
William Cruit death on 2 Dec 1894 in Fairfield County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 48.5654660
Longitude: -80.5505180

Family Members:

Parent

William Cruit

(1797 - 1864)

Hannah Moon Cruit

(1803 - 1878)

Spouse

Mary Kiger Cruit

(1834 - 1915)

Siblings

George Washington Cruit

(1827 - 1910)

Mary Ellen Cruit Baker

(1830 - 1902)

(1834 - 1864)

(1839 - 1916)

(1841 - 1843)

(1846 - 1855)

Children

Edith Cruit

(1857 - 1858)

Alice A Cruit Crist

(1858 - 1921)

Elizabeth “Libbie” Cruit Hine

(1862 - 1955)

Hannah H Cruit

(1864 - 1868)

John Balthazer Cruit

(1866 - 1947)

Hetta “Hettie” Cruit Hughes

(1870 - 1952)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Watabeag Cemetery
Watabeag, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate: 48.5654660, -80.5505180

2. Hillcrest Cemetery
Matheson, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate: 48.5246330, -80.4635330

3. Shillington Cemetery
Shillington, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate: 48.5357440, -80.7041660

4. Monteith Cemetery
Monteith, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate: 48.6522360, -80.6921830

5. Saint Laurent Cemetery
Ramore, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate: 48.4484418, -80.3584981

6. Kelso Goldlands Cemetery
Porquis Junction, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate: 48.6673890, -80.7895110

7. McIntosh Springs Cemetery
McIntosh Springs, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate: 48.6377500, -80.8636110

8. Abitibi Cemetery
Iroquois Falls, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate: 48.7691252, -80.6920910

9. Porquis Union Cemetery
Porquis Junction, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate: 48.7102203, -80.8128586

10. Old Abitibi Pioneer Cemetery
Iroquois Falls, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate: 48.7763940, -80.6916660

11. Whitney Cemetery
Timmins, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate: 48.4823400, -81.1820800

12. Tisdale Cemetery
South Porcupine, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate: 48.4803800, -81.2411500

13. Birchill Cemetery
Brower, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.0156580, -80.8017470

14. St Anthony's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Timmins, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate: 48.4525310, -81.3321440

15. Timmins Memorial Cemetery
Timmins, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate: 48.4549100, -81.3335700

16. Kirkland Lake Cemetery
Kirkland Lake, Timiskaming District, Canada
Coordinate: 48.1190900, -80.0861300

17. Cochrane Civic Cemetery
Cochrane, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.0802190, -81.0242190

18. Matachewan Cemetery
Matachewan, Timiskaming District, Canada
Coordinate: 47.9383333, -80.6397222

19. Clute Union Cemetery
Clute, Cochrane District, Canada
Coordinate: 49.1894100, -81.0663600

20. Cimetière de l'Île Nepawa
Clerval, Abitibi-Temiscamingue Region, Canada
Coordinate: 48.6892800, -79.4559240

21. Cimetière de La Reine
La Reine, Abitibi-Temiscamingue Region, Canada
Coordinate: 48.8718640, -79.5104400

22. Ste Anne
Roquemaure, Abitibi-Temiscamingue Region, Canada
Coordinate: 48.6056232, -79.4087258

23. Cimetière de Clerval
Clerval, Abitibi-Temiscamingue Region, Canada
Coordinate: 48.7552440, -79.4373950

24. Krugerdorf Hebrew Cemetery
Englehart, Timiskaming District, Canada
Coordinate: 47.9136180, -79.8991040