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William Harrington Mitts

Birth	:	27 May 1848 Iowa County, Wisconsin, USA
Death	:	19 May 1923 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Odebolt Cemetery, Odebolt, Sac County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2985992, -95.2469025
Plot	:	68
Description	:	ODBOLT -May 23 - Odebolt friends were grieved Saturday morning when they learned of the passing of W. H. Mitts, a civil war veteran, who died at 1:20 o'clock Saturday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul P. Schulz, in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Mitts had not been in robust health for several years, but was taken seriously sick Wednesday evening, May 16, with heart trouble and passed away at the time stated. The body was brought to Odebolt accompanied by Mrs. Schultz Saturday afternoon. The funeral was held at 2:00 o'clock... Read More	ODBOLT -May 23 - Odebolt friends were grieved Saturday morning when they learned of the passing of W. H. Mitts, a civil war veteran, who died at 1:20 o'clock Saturday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul P. Schulz, in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Mitts had not been in robust health for several years, but was taken seriously sick Wednesday evening, May 16, with heart trouble and passed away at the time stated. The body was brought to Odebolt accompanied by Mrs. Schultz Saturday afternoon. The funeral was held at 2:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Methodist Episcopal Church. The pastor, Dr. C. H. Van Metre, conducted the service. Internment was made in the Odebolt Cemetery by the grave of the decedents wife, who died August 25, 1921. The pallbearers were J. L. Bruce, G. J. Freese, J. L. Jones, Eli Skeppstedt, F. W. Stolt, and T. W. Down. Mr. Mitts was born at West Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, May 27, 1848, and had he lived another week would have reached his 75th birthday. In 1866 Mr. Mitts moved to Missouri. He resided there for two years, then went to Linn County, Iowa. At Marion on October 21, 1872 he was married to Arville Mertz. In 1875 they moved to the homestead in Wheeler Township where Earl Mitts now resides. In 1893 they left the farm and moved to Odebolt. Since the death of his wife, Mr. Mitts has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Shultz, the family moving to Des Moines last fall. In October 11, 1864, Mr. Mitts, at the age of 16, enlisted in the United States Army to fight for the flag of the Union serving in Company C of the 12th Wisconsin Infantry. He was with Sherman on his famous march to the sea and was in Washington DC during the Grand Review on May 24, 1865. He was mustered out on July 16, 1865. For many years he has been a member of the G. A. R. Mr. Mitts was interested in the soldiers and their campfires and reunions. He was always faithful and loyal to the Post and his country. He was the youngest member of this Post . His death leaves but five comrades in the ranks. He has lived the Christian life since 24 years of age and was an honored member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He leaves two children, Mrs. Paul P. Shultz of Des Moines, Iowa, and Earl Mitts of Wheeler Township, two children having died in infancy.

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Where is William Harrington Mitts's memorial?
William Harrington Mitts's memorial is located at: Odebolt Cemetery, Odebolt, Sac County, USA.
When did William Harrington Mitts death?
William Harrington Mitts death on 19 May 1923 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2985992
Longitude: -95.2469025

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Arvilla Elizabeth Mertz Mitts

(1849 - 1921)

Siblings

Mary Ann Mitts Level

(1842 - 1918)

Sarah Catherine Mitts Roper

(1858 - 1911)

Children

Edgar L. Mitts

(1873 - 1879)

Herbert Earl Mitts

(1876 - 1940)

Joseph W. Mitts

(1884 - 1885)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 42.2985992, -95.2469025

2. Saint Martins Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2985573, -95.2481842

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Coordinate: 42.3330600, -95.1475000

8. Linton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3330994, -95.1474991

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Coordinate: 42.2192001, -95.3043976

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Coordinate: 42.3993988, -95.2063980

11. Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1780000, -95.2650000

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Coordinate: 42.2757988, -95.0805969

13. Kiron Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1817017, -95.3133011

14. Hayes Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2723897, -95.4215386

15. South Wall Lake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2318993, -95.0911026

16. Cook Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4432983, -95.2649994

17. Protestant Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4294014, -95.1483002

18. Ida Grove Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3560982, -95.4516983

19. Sac County Farm Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4295560, -95.1175190

20. Grant Township Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2242012, -95.4569016

21. Ferguson Cemetery
Lake View, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3142014, -95.0132980

22. Immanuel Presbyterian Cemetery
Carnarvon, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2392006, -95.0224991

23. Early Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4578018, -95.1425018

24. Lehfeldt Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458170, -95.3724972