Birth : 1792
Death : 1873 Fremont County, Iowa, USA
Burial : Rector Cemetery, Sidney, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate : 40.7083300, -95.6836100
Description : William Rector was a pioneer preacher who laid the foundations for many of the earliest Methodist churches in southwest Iowa.

He fought in the War of 1812. William Rector enlisted at Urbane, Champaign county, Ohio, August 12, 1812. He served as a private in Captain Abner Barritt's company of Ohio militia and was discharged Feb. 12, 1813.

William married Elizabeth Smith 1 Oct 1815 in Nicholas County, Kentucky.

Known children: Charlette, Marcos, Simeon, Benjamin, Jason, Eliza Ann, William, Lydia.

NOTE: William and Elizabeth are the only burials at Rector Cemetery. Other graves were removed and reinterred in the Grandview Cemetery.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is William Rector's memorial?

    William Rector's memorial is located at: Rector Cemetery, Sidney, Fremont County, USA.

  • When did William Rector death?

    William Rector death on 1873 in Fremont County, Iowa, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the William Rector's memorial?

    Latitude: 40.7083300
    Longitude: -95.6836100

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

...

Elizabeth Smith Rector

(1795 - 1851)

Siblings

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Nancy Rector Shockey

(1783 - 1842)

...

Susan Rector Shockey

(1789 - 1855)

Children

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Jason Rector

(1825 - 1904)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rector Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7083300, -95.6836100

2. Benson Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7222200, -95.6669400

3. Baker Family Cemetery
Hamburg, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6791730, -95.6869700

4. Brown Cemetery
Washington Township, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6794014, -95.7031021

5. Fremont County Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7139015, -95.6410980

6. Grandview Cemetery
Sidney Township, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7353400, -95.7086300

7. Buckham Cemetery
Washington Township, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6859000, -95.6336000

8. Sidney Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7433014, -95.6425018

9. Frost Cemetery
Hamburg, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6666700, -95.6474900

10. Lovelady Cemetery
Washington Township, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6833300, -95.6263900

11. Means Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6716700, -95.6336000

12. Redd Cemetery
Riverton, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6941986, -95.6157990

13. Abshire Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7666700, -95.6586100

14. Slusher Cemetery
Hamburg, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6420200, -95.6826600

15. Lacy Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7860985, -95.6968994

16. Acord Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7930984, -95.6667023

17. Riverton Cemetery
Riverton, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6768990, -95.5697021

18. Hamburg Cemetery
Hamburg, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6178017, -95.6596985

19. Saint Marys Cemetery
Hamburg, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6166992, -95.6622009

20. Parsley Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7975006, -95.6278000

21. Wagner Cemetery
Randolph, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7722900, -95.5613900

22. Utterback Cemetery
Riverton, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6278000, -95.5681000

23. Saint Benedicts Cemetery
Nebraska City, Otoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6608009, -95.8300018

24. Mount Zion Cemetery
Tabor, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8290000, -95.6540000