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William Henry Rich

Birth	:	17 May 1831 Marcellus, Onondaga County, New York, USA
Death	:	19 Sep 1901 Janesville, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Brooklyn Heights Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4286003, -81.7035980
Plot	:	187
Description	:	William Henry Rich, the eldest of six children born to David and Maria Rich, was born in the town of Marcellus, Onondaga County, New York, May 17, 1831, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ella M Rundles, near Janesville, Iowa, Wednesday, June 19, 1901, aged 70 years, 1 month, and two days. In the fall of 1845, the family moved west via the Erie canal and the lakes to Chicago and located on a farm in Kane County, IL. In the winter of 1854 - 1855, William returned to New York and married Miss Mary Gibbs at... Read More	William Henry Rich, the eldest of six children born to David and Maria Rich, was born in the town of Marcellus, Onondaga County, New York, May 17, 1831, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ella M Rundles, near Janesville, Iowa, Wednesday, June 19, 1901, aged 70 years, 1 month, and two days. In the fall of 1845, the family moved west via the Erie canal and the lakes to Chicago and located on a farm in Kane County, IL. In the winter of 1854 - 1855, William returned to New York and married Miss Mary Gibbs at Jordan, New York, March 21, 1855. A few weeks later the wedding tour terminated at the then frontier town of Janesville, Iowa. The "tour" was made from Galena, IL to Dubuque, IA by water. From 1868 to 1878 Mr. Rich engaged in merchandising at the same time filling the office of postmaster. He was for years a notary public and though he had never read law, his advice was often sought by those needing advice in business affairs. Three children were born to William and Mary Rich, Arthur W., who holds a professorship in the Iowa State Normal School at Cedar Falls; Edward H., a prosperous farmer near Janesville, and Ella M., wife of J. E. Rundles, also a prosperous farmer near Janesville. Mary Rich, the wife and mother died February 28, 1886. Of his own family, there survives, a brother, J. W. Rich of Iowa City, and a sister, Mrs. M. J. Grow, who resides in Nebraska. Mr. Rich was an active member of the Methodist church from early manhood, firm in the faith, consistent in life, a good citizen, honored by all who knew him. Census 1860 Jackson Township, Bremer, Iowa W H Rich Male 29 N. Y. Mary Rich Female 32 England A W Rich Male 4 Iowa E H Rich Male 1 Iowa Census 1870 Jackson, Bremer,Iowa Wm H Rich M 39 New York Mary Rich F 42 England Arthur N Rich M 14 Iowa Edward H Rich M 11 Iowa Ella M Rich F 6 Iowa, United States David Rich M 68 England

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Where is William Henry Rich's memorial?
William Henry Rich's memorial is located at: Brooklyn Heights Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, USA.
When did William Henry Rich death?
William Henry Rich death on 19 Sep 1901 in Janesville, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Henry Rich's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4286003
Longitude: -81.7035980

Family Members:

Parent

David Rich

(1802 - 1888)

Maria Jay Rich

(1802 - 1865)

Spouse

Mary Gibbs Rich

(1828 - 1886)

Siblings

Andrew J Rich

(1833 - 1864)

Jane Maria Rich Grow

(1837 - 1915)

Children

Arthur William Rich

(1856 - 1925)

Edward Hosmer Rich

(1858 - 1928)

Ella M Rich Rundles

(1863 - 1946)

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Coordinate: 41.4286003, -81.7035980

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23. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
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