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William David Westfall

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Birth	:	11 Jul 1858 Knox County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	4 Mar 1938 Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Christ Church Cemetery, South Amboy, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4733009, -74.2806015
Plot	:	Row 04, Headstone 10
Description	:	Weldon Centennial 1880-1980 William David (Bill) Westfall, son of Sylvanus B. and Samantha Jane Westfall, was born July 11, 1858 in Knox County, Illinois; and moved with his parents to Clarke County, Iowa in 1871. Zemina Adeline (Minnie) Grimes, daughter of John (see note below)and Elizabeth Grimes, was born August 17 1866. William and Minnie were married January 14, 1883. They settled on a farm near Weldon. Several years later they moved to Des Moines, they returned to Weldon in their later years. They were members of the Methodist Church. To this union the following children were born: George Edgar, Robert Lee,... Read More	Weldon Centennial 1880-1980 William David (Bill) Westfall, son of Sylvanus B. and Samantha Jane Westfall, was born July 11, 1858 in Knox County, Illinois; and moved with his parents to Clarke County, Iowa in 1871. Zemina Adeline (Minnie) Grimes, daughter of John (see note below)and Elizabeth Grimes, was born August 17 1866. William and Minnie were married January 14, 1883. They settled on a farm near Weldon. Several years later they moved to Des Moines, they returned to Weldon in their later years. They were members of the Methodist Church. To this union the following children were born: George Edgar, Robert Lee, Elma Samantha, Wilma and Claude Eugene. Edgar married Neva Kline and their children are: Elizabeth, Maurine, Miriam, Pauline, Welton, Virginia, David and Georgine. Robert married Mary Abercrombie and they had two sons, Harold Eugene and Mansel. Elma married Merton Wallace. Their children are: Warren,Dorothy, Paul, Edgar, Robert and Geraldine. Wilma married Alfred Burkhardt, and they had three children: Winston, Shirley, and Phyllis. Claude married Madge Craft. No children were born to this union. William died March 4, 1938 and Minnie died in 1945. They are buried in the Hebron Cemetery. Elma Westfall Wallace, the only surviving child of William and Minnie, lives in Burbank, California and will be 90 years old this May 29, 1980. Elma Samantha Wallace passed away on February 26, 1986 at 95, a few months before her 96th birthday. Note: Zemina Adeline (Minnie) Grimes was the daughter of Enos and Elizabeth Grimes. Biography contributed by Ann Bowler **** The Osceola Tribune, Osceola, IA Tuesday, Mar 8, 1938, Page 8, Paragraph 7 Weldon The community was shocked Friday afternoon by the death of W. D. Westfall, who had been ill only a few days. Death was caused by a paralytic stroke. Mr. Westfall will be greatly missed in the community as it was a natural thing to see him going about his various duties among his relatives and friends. We extend our sincerest sympathy to those bereaved. ** The Osceola Tribune, Osceola, IA Tuesday, Mar 8, 1938, Page 8, Paragraph 8 Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Burkhardt and children of Kansas City were called here by the illness and death of the lady's father, Mr. W. D. Westfall. ** The Osceola Tribune, Osceola, IA Tuesday, Mar 8, 1938, Page 8, Paragraph 9 Miss Dorothy Wallace, who has employment in Des Moines attended the funeral of her grandfather. Mr. W. D. Westfall. **** The Osceola Tribune, Osceola, Iowa March 15, 1938, P. 7 Obituaries William D. Westfall William D. Westfall, youngest child of Sylvanus and Samantha Westfall was born July 11th, 1858, in Knox county, Ill. Died at his home in Weldon, Iowa, March 4th, 1938, at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 27 days. He moved with his parents to Clarke county, Iowa in 1871, and with the exception of a few years he has lived in this community the balance of his life. He was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Grimes, Jan. 14th, 1883. To his union five children born. They are: Edgar of Pomona, Calif., and Elma Wallace, Robert of Weldon, Wilma Burkhardt of Kansas City, MO., and Claude of Des Moines, Iowa. At an early age he joined the Methodist Episcopal church and has remained an active member until death. He leaves to mourn, his wife and children, nineteen grandchildren and one great grandchild, one sister, Mrs. Jane Mitchell of Yorktown, Iowa, other near relatives and many friends. The funeral service was held in the Weldon Mehodist church at two o'clock, Sunday afternoon. March 6, 1938, conducted by Rev. Myrtle Wolfe-Cox, pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lamoree of Osceola in charge. Interment made in Hebron cemetery. The above newspaper articles were contributed by Ann Bowler on March 07, 2011.

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William David Westfall death on 4 Mar 1938 in Clarke County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.4733009
Longitude: -74.2806015

Family Members:

Parent

Sylvanus Barnes Westfall

(1809 - 1885)

Samantha Jane Bailey Westfall

(1818 - 1910)

Spouse

Zemina Adeline “Minnie” Grimes Westfall

(1866 - 1945)

Siblings

Rosetta E. Westfall Mitchell

(1838 - 1918)

Ann Elizabeth Westfall Barnett

(1840 - 1922)

Marium Westfall

(1842 - 1895)

Fannie Westfall Lynch

(1843 - 1928)

Lucinda Jane Westfall Mitchell

(1846 - 1940)

Robert A. Westfall

(1848 - 1936)

Priscilla Emaline Westfall Evans

(1849 - 1888)

Children

Robert Lincoln Westfall

(1885 - 1964)

Elma Samantha Westfall Wallace

(1890 - 1986)

Wilma Westfall Burkhardt

(1897 - 1960)

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