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William Saunders

Birth : 25 Apr 1834 Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
Death : 2 Sep 1890 Bazile Mills, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
Burial : Greenwood Cemetery, Creighton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate : 42.4747009, -97.9096985
Description : William Saunders came to Nebraska in March of 1871. He, with a partner, built the first flouring mill in Knox county at Bazile Mills. It became one of the largest merchant mills in the state.

He served two terms as Knox county commissioner. He was a good business man and used his judgement well.

He and his wife, Martha, had four children.
...excerpts from The Niobrara Pioneer

Saunders children
Caroline B (Kannow) of Mason City, Neb.
Lydia (Gay) of Belle Fouche, S.D.
Louise (Cave) of Bazile Mills
William H. of Winnetoon

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is William Saunders's memorial?

    William Saunders's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Creighton, Knox County, USA.

  • When did William Saunders death?

    William Saunders death on 2 Sep 1890 in Bazile Mills, Knox County, Nebraska, USA

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

    Latitude: 42.4747009
    Longitude: -97.9096985

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

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Martha Brooks Saunders

(1839 - 1923)

Siblings

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Sanford Noah Saunders

(1837 - 1924)

Children

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George Saunders

(1857 - 1857)

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Willard Saunders

(1865 - 1865)

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William H Saunders

(1867 - 1919)

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Lydia Saunders Gay

(1871 - 1938)

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Louise M Saunders Cave

(1875 - 1950)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Creighton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4747009, -97.9096985

2. Saint Ludgers Catholic Cemetery
Creighton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4757000, -97.9092000

3. Rose Hill Cemetery
Creighton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4756500, -97.9087500

4. Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Bazile Mills, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5106800, -97.9140100

5. Cedar Hill Cemetery
Bazile Mills, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5107994, -97.8972015

6. Winnetoon Cemetery
Winnetoon, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5097198, -97.9550018

7. Olcott Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4668999, -98.0335999

8. Kemma Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5438995, -97.8103027

9. Millerboro Cemetery
Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4216995, -98.0338974

10. Brunswick Cemetery
Brunswick, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3424988, -97.9518967

11. Saint Pauls Catholic Church Cemetery
Plainview, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3678700, -97.7959700

12. Pleasant View Cemetery
Plainview, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3665310, -97.7959700

13. Gnewuch Gravesite
Center, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5973000, -97.8267800

14. Eden Valley Cemetery
Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4241982, -97.7177963

15. Morrillville Cemetery
Bloomfield, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5725000, -97.7541000

16. Danish Cemetery
Brunswick, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3219800, -97.9125700

17. Plainview Memorial Park Cemetery
Plainview, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3512160, -97.7877140

18. Riverside Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6011009, -98.0286026

19. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6039009, -98.0428009

20. Morsett Cemetery
Royal, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4349800, -98.1416300

21. Golgotha Lutheran Cemetery
Wausa, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4732600, -97.6609400

22. Hillcrest Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6356010, -98.0378036

23. Zion Cemetery
Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3293991, -97.7371979

24. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5678900, -98.1491800