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William Sylvester Poole

Birth	:	30 Mar 1835 Leesville, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	23 Sep 1911 Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Forest Grove Cemetery, Tenino, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.8254580, -122.8497110
Plot	:	Sec B/Lot 5/Sp 2
Description	:	History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 245 WILLIAM S. POOLE. William S. Poole, a retired agriculturist of Wapsinonoc township, is the owner of a farm which has been in his possession and on which he has resided continuously for the past forty-seven years. The property embraces one hundred and sixty-three acres of land on section 17 and is well improved in every particular. His birth occurred in Indiana on the 30th of March, 1835, his parents being Macajah and Rebecca ( Ralson ) Poole, who were natives of Virginia and Ohio respectively. They took up their abode... Read More	History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 245 WILLIAM S. POOLE. William S. Poole, a retired agriculturist of Wapsinonoc township, is the owner of a farm which has been in his possession and on which he has resided continuously for the past forty-seven years. The property embraces one hundred and sixty-three acres of land on section 17 and is well improved in every particular. His birth occurred in Indiana on the 30th of March, 1835, his parents being Macajah and Rebecca ( Ralson ) Poole, who were natives of Virginia and Ohio respectively. They took up their abode in Indiana at an early day and in 1835 removed to Lee county, Iowa, where the father entered a tract of land and erected a log cabin. The little dwelling was one of those primitive structures characteristic of pioneer days and was destitute of both a floor and door, but it served the family as a home for some time. Mr. Poole maintained his residence in Lee county for eighteen years, on the expiration of which period he went to Van Buren vounty, Iowa, but later returned to Lee county and then went back to Van Buren county, where his remaining days were spent. Unto him and his wife were born ten children, five of whom still survive. Owing to the unsettled condition of the country in which his youth was passed, William S. Poole received only a limited education but reading, experience and observation have constantly augmented his knowledge until he is now a well informed man. When eighteen years of age he started out in life for himself with a cash capital of but one dollar. For four years he worked as a farm hand and then began the operation of a rented farm in Muscatine county, being thus busily engaged for six years. At the end of that time, in 1864, he had accumulated sufficient capital to enable him to invest in land of his own, coming into possession of the farm of one hundred and sixty-three acres in Wapsinonoc township whereon he has resided continuously since. The buildings and other improvements which adorn the property are all of a substantialand up-to-date character and everything about the place indicates the supervision of a practical and progressive owner. The many large and beautiful trees which so greatly enhance the attractiveness of Mr. Poole's home were all planted by his own hands. His agricultural interests have been attended with a gratifying success and he has long been numbered among the substantial and representative citizens of the community. That he is still quite active for a man of his years is indicated in the fact that he husked fifty bushels of corn daily during the fall of 1910. Though now almost seventy-six years of age, he has never suffered from a days illness in his life. In 1854 Mr. Poole was united in marriage to Miss Julie A Phillips, who was born in Virginia on the 15th of August, 1836, her parents being A. B. and Eliza J. Phillips, more extended mention of whom is made on another page of this work. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Poole were born seven children, as follows: Milborn S., who is a resident of Oklahoma City; Emmett A., living in Muscatine county; Laura J., the wife of J. D. Moore, of Cripple Creek, Colorado; N. E., of Van Buren county, Iowa; Willis E., who is still at home; Kate, who is deceased; and Rebecca, who is also yet with her father. The wife and mother passed away on the 25th of March, 1908, her remains being interred in the Oakridge cemetery. Mr. Poole is a democrat in politics and has served as a school director for two terms but has never sought official preferment in any other direction. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Christian church, to which his wife also belonged. Well known throughout this part of the county, he has many friends who esteem him for his genuine personal worth.

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Where is William Sylvester Poole's memorial?
William Sylvester Poole's memorial is located at: Forest Grove Cemetery, Tenino, Thurston County, USA.
When did William Sylvester Poole death?
William Sylvester Poole death on 23 Sep 1911 in Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Sylvester Poole's memorial?
Latitude: 46.8254580
Longitude: -122.8497110

Family Members:

Parent

Micajah Poole

(1800 - 1873)

Rebecca Rawlston Poole

(1808 - 1884)

Spouse

Julia Ann Phillips Poole

(1836 - 1908)

Siblings

Milburn Zolman Poole

(1833 - 1891)

Joseph Parshall Poole

(1840 - 1929)

Susanna Mary Poole

(1842 - 1842)

Ewalt Poole

(1844 - 1863)

Benton Poole

(1849 - 1930)

Children

Noah Ewalt Poole

(1861 - 1933)

Willis E. Poole

(1865 - 1915)

Rebecca Poole Sullivan

(1872 - 1949)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Forest Grove Cemetery
Tenino, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8254580, -122.8497110

2. Cogdil Family Cemetery
Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7747010, -122.8826590

3. Grand Mound Cemetery
Rochester, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8213997, -123.0199966

4. Greenwood Memorial Park
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7372017, -122.9824982

5. Washington Lawn Cemetery
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7209320, -122.9606040

6. Thurston County Poor Farm Cemetery
Littlerock, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8861790, -123.0225100

7. Mountain View Cemetery
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7289009, -122.9843979

8. Pioneer Cemetery
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7290300, -122.9898100

9. Rainier Cemetery
Rainier, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8983500, -122.6771300

10. Mima Prairie Pioneer Cemetery
Mima, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8724403, -123.0611649

11. Deskins Family Cemetery
Chehalis, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6878000, -122.7530000

12. Union Cemetery
Tumwater, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9954410, -122.9215700

13. Pioneer Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Tumwater, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9951280, -122.9233700

14. Mills and Mills Memorial Park
Tumwater, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9956800, -122.9214230

15. Greenwood Cemetery
Chehalis, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6511002, -122.9389038

16. Woodlawn Cemetery
Lacey, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0088692, -122.8046875

17. Ruddell Pioneer Cemetery
Lacey, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0093613, -122.8083572

18. Laramie Family Cemetery
Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8376202, -122.5778103

19. Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Tumwater, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0126250, -122.8925620

20. Delphi Pioneer Cemetery
Olympia, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9675827, -123.0344009

21. Odd Fellows Memorial Park and Mausoleum
Tumwater, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0138397, -122.8980865

22. Temple Beth Hatfiloh Cemetery
Tumwater, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0143738, -122.8958206

23. Masonic Memorial Park
Tumwater, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0160141, -122.8963242

24. Schmidt Family Cemetery
Tumwater, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0183601, -122.9023209