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William Hansford Church

Birth	:	22 Sep 1846 Knox County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	9 Aug 1916 Henry County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lambirth Cemetery, Henry County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9230995, -91.7149963
Plot	:	Row 6
Description	:	OBITUARY OF WILLIAM HANSFORD CHURCH On Wednesday, August 9, 1916, Mr. William Hansford Church, widely and well known in this part of Iowa, died at his home about nine miles southwest of this city. He had been ailing since last May, gradually losing strength until he passed peacefully to his reward. He was a son of John W. and Charity Gunsalus Church, and was born in Knox county, Illinois, September 22, 1846. He came with his parents to Jefferson county, Iowa in March 1855. He was the oldest of a family of ten children. Two only survive him. They are... Read More	OBITUARY OF WILLIAM HANSFORD CHURCH On Wednesday, August 9, 1916, Mr. William Hansford Church, widely and well known in this part of Iowa, died at his home about nine miles southwest of this city. He had been ailing since last May, gradually losing strength until he passed peacefully to his reward. He was a son of John W. and Charity Gunsalus Church, and was born in Knox county, Illinois, September 22, 1846. He came with his parents to Jefferson county, Iowa in March 1855. He was the oldest of a family of ten children. Two only survive him. They are Cyrus Church, Ottumwa, Iowa, and J. E. Church, Davis county, Iowa. Born on a farm he resided on a farm all his life. March 11, 1869 he and Miss Christina Yakel were united in marriage. Four sons were born to them. One John Walter Church, died about seven years ago. The three living are Alvin Emery Church, Floyd Marion Church, and Harry William Church. They, with their mother mourn the loss of an excellent husband and father. Mr. Church was converted in early life and united with the Glasgow (now Round Prairie) Baptist church. He was an active Christain. For some ten years he was Sunday School superintendent at Union church. He was assitant superintendent at the time of his death, the school sending beautiful flowers to speak their appreciation of him and his work. He was a man of industry and prosperity. He had a cheerful disposition which won him many friends. He will be greatly missed in the locality where for so many years he made his home. His wife and children have many to share their sorrow. Funeral services, conducted by Frank E. Weston, pastor of the First Baptist church of Mt. Pleasant, were held in Union church, Friday afternoon at two o'clock. The church was crowded. The flowers were beautiful. A mixed quartette sang. The honorary pall bearers were Messrs. T. H. Barton, Charles Crane, N. O. Elliott, Asbury Jay and J. H. Rogers. The active pall bearers were Samuel Barton, Wm. H. Barton, Chester Elliott, Emil Hass, William Crane and Ralph Crane. Interment was in Lambert cemetery. Contributor: James Church (49221556)

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William Hansford Church's memorial is located at: Lambirth Cemetery, Henry County, USA.
When did William Hansford Church death?
William Hansford Church death on 9 Aug 1916 in Henry County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.9230995
Longitude: -91.7149963

Family Members:

Parent

John William Church

(1825 - 1882)

Charity Gunsaules Church

(1825 - 1876)

Spouse

Christina Yakle Church

(1848 - 1927)

Children

(1869 - 1954)

(1873 - 1953)

(1879 - 1909)

(1886 - 1956)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lambirth Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9230995, -91.7149963

2. Crane Cemetery
Glasgow, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9250189, -91.7279368

3. Gilmer Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9486008, -91.7564011

4. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8869019, -91.7469025

5. Pleasant Point Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9448000, -91.6545000

6. Upland Cemetery
Lockridge, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9700012, -91.7461014

7. Smith Family Burial Site
Mount Pleasant, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9755300, -91.6987500

8. Glasgow Cemetery
Glasgow, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9375000, -91.7838974

9. Grant Cemetery
Rome, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9880981, -91.6992035

10. Cedar Creek Cemetery
Salem, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8983002, -91.6307983

11. Hopkirk Family Cemetery
Lockridge, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9928820, -91.7396530

12. Oakland Mills Cemetery
Oakland Mills, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9340000, -91.6183000

13. Sample Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9812000, -91.6528000

14. Jones Family Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9302000, -91.8164000

15. Spencer Cemetery
Stockport, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8792000, -91.8007965

16. Lockridge Cemetery
Lockridge, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9952000, -91.7558500

17. Mount Zion Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9617004, -91.8082962

18. Hopkirk Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0029000, -91.7566000

19. Fiedler Cemetery
Glasgow, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9321000, -91.8280000

20. Short Family Burials
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9352500, -91.6019800

21. Bonnifield Cemetery
Lockridge, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9874992, -91.7966995

22. Faulkner Cemetery
Oakland Mills, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9207000, -91.5966000

23. Hillsboro Cemetery
Hillsboro, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8310400, -91.7145000

24. New Swedish Methodist Church Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0037384, -91.7763519