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William Leonard Draper

Birth	:	11 Feb 1845 Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	19 Dec 1915 Dayton, Webster County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2675000, -94.0755000
Plot	:	Section 4
Description	:	Dayton Review December 30, 1915 OBITUARY William Leonard Draper was born February 11, 1845 at Shelbyville, Indiana, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Berry, northeast of town, December 19, 1915, aged 70 years, 10 months, 8 days. Both his parents died when he was six years old, and he lived with an uncle until 16 years old. He then moved to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, living there with an aunt until 1863, when he enlisted in Co. K, 4th Iowa Calvary during the Civil war, serving his country faithfully, and returning to Mt. Pleasant at... Read More	Dayton Review December 30, 1915 OBITUARY William Leonard Draper was born February 11, 1845 at Shelbyville, Indiana, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Berry, northeast of town, December 19, 1915, aged 70 years, 10 months, 8 days. Both his parents died when he was six years old, and he lived with an uncle until 16 years old. He then moved to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, living there with an aunt until 1863, when he enlisted in Co. K, 4th Iowa Calvary during the Civil war, serving his country faithfully, and returning to Mt. Pleasant at the close of the war. Three years later, he was married to Roseanna Sackett there, and he lived there thirteen years. In 1881, he moved with his family to Blue Springs, Nebraska, settling on a farm. In 1910, he and his wife moved to Beatrice, where they lived two years. His health failing, he spent a year in California, and a year at Hot Springs, S. Dak. In the spring of 1914, Mr. and Mrs. Draper came to the home of his daughter, and in June of that year Mrs. Draper went to Montana with her son Leonard, Mr. Draper expecting to go there later. But his health again failed, and a few months afterwards he went to the hospital at Leavenworth, Kansas. About four weeks ago, he was able to return to his daughter's home, where his death occurred, having taken with intermittent chills and fever, pneumonia setting in. Death came very easily. Only a few near relatives and friends were with him. He leaves a wife, three children, two sons and a daughter, and four grandchildren, to mourn his death. It was impossible to get the sad news his wife and son Leonard fifty miles from Bruce, Montana, in time for the funeral. His son Walter and his daughter, Mrs. Berry, were present. His funeral was held Wednesday, and his remains laid to rest in Dayton cemetery. Mr. Draper made a host of friends in this vicinity since coming to stay with his daughter. He was highly respected and honored by all, and his sudden death was a shock to his many friends. The sympathy of all go with the bereaved family in their sorrow. William L Draper was a resident of Henry County, Iowa, when he enlisted as a Private on 2 Jan 1864 at the age of 18 years. He mustered into Co K 4th Iowa Cavalry on 21 Jan 1864. William mustered out on 8 Aug 1865 at Atlanta, Georgia. William applied for his Civil War pension in Nebraska on 23 May 1892. His application is #1112634 and his certificate #886682. Following his death, his wife, Rosanna J Draper, applied for her widow's pension in Montana. Her application is #1064209 and her certificate #830244. William's brother, Isaac Draper, also served with Co K 4th Iowa Cavalry.

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William Leonard Draper's memorial is located at: Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, Webster County, USA.
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William Leonard Draper death on 19 Dec 1915 in Dayton, Webster County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2675000
Longitude: -94.0755000

Family Members:

Spouse

Rosanna Josephine Sackett Draper

(1849 - 1921)

Children

Walter Guy Draper

(1870 - 1929)

Madonna Adell Draper Draper Berry

(1879 - 1932)

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