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William Watters

Birth	:	13 Oct 1835 Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	1 Dec 1924 Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Farmington, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.6587900, -70.1432600
Description	:	William H. Watters, who has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Chris Vohringer, for the past several years died Monday evening, following an illness of a year's duration, into the infirmities of old age. Mr. Watters was born October 13, 1835 in Lawrence County, PA and came to Iowa in 1852 with his parents, Jake and Keziah Watters. At the beginning of the Civil War he enlisted in Co B 26th Iowa at Andrew and served through the entire conflict. In the lsat battle fought by Sherman's division, that of Bentonsville, NC he ws wounded in the left wrist,... Read More	William H. Watters, who has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Chris Vohringer, for the past several years died Monday evening, following an illness of a year's duration, into the infirmities of old age. Mr. Watters was born October 13, 1835 in Lawrence County, PA and came to Iowa in 1852 with his parents, Jake and Keziah Watters. At the beginning of the Civil War he enlisted in Co B 26th Iowa at Andrew and served through the entire conflict. In the lsat battle fought by Sherman's division, that of Bentonsville, NC he ws wounded in the left wrist, the first scratch he had received, although he had gone through the siege at Vicksburg and other bloody battles with the western Army. Returning home, he began farming. On September 23, 1866 he married Miss Elizabeth Van Pelt, who passed away December 21, 1920. He is survived by five sons, Frank and Samuel of Hurstville, David of Fulton and Deloss and Will of Zwingle and by four daughters, Mrs. Chris Vohringer and Mrs. Melvin Isbell of Maquoketa, Mrs. Herman Lafayette of Welton and Mrs. Lewis Hess of Holcomb WI. Two brothers, Charlie and John Watters of Otter Creek also survive and there are 50 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren who are left to bless the memory of this sterling grandparent. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church, the Rev. F. C. Worcester officiating and the burial was made in Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

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William Watters's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Farmington, Franklin County, USA.
When did William Watters death?
William Watters death on 1 Dec 1924 in Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 44.6587900
Longitude: -70.1432600

Family Members:

Spouse

Elizabeth Van Pelt Watters

(1844 - 1920)

Children

Deloss Watters

(1865 - 1951)

Eva Jane Watters Howell

(1869 - 1898)

Rose Mae Watters LaFayette

(1877 - 1945)

Lula Belle Waters Hayes

(1879 - 1922)

Samuel H Watters

(1880 - 1947)

Francis E “Frank” Watters

(1885 - 1968)

Emma Elizabeth Watters Vohringer

(1887 - 1973)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Farmington, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6587900, -70.1432600

2. Fairview Cemetery
Farmington, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6581001, -70.1382980

3. Butterfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6520700, -70.1511140

4. Old Burying Ground
Farmington, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6638660, -70.1567270

5. Center Burying Ground
Farmington, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6712700, -70.1514400

6. Case Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6518900, -70.1247900

7. Belcher Family Graveyard
Farmington, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6739269, -70.1488538

8. Red Schoolhouse Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6314011, -70.1600037

9. Gower Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6380997, -70.1010971

10. Lowell Cemetery
Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6292000, -70.1102982

11. Russell Mills Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6695862, -70.1945016

12. North Farmington Cemetery
Farmington, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6981000, -70.1794000

13. Sewall Cemetery
Farmington, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7001260, -70.0976010

14. Blake Cemetery
Farmington Falls, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6258011, -70.0817032

15. East Wilton Cemetery
Wilton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6124700, -70.1878800

16. Holly Cemetery
Farmington, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7178001, -70.1371994

17. Temple Village Cemetery
Temple, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6831017, -70.2210999

18. Wendall Davis Cemetery
Farmington, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7149000, -70.1110200

19. Orchard Hill Cemetery
Temple, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6713680, -70.2318424

20. Webster Cemetery
Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5924988, -70.1241989

21. Zions Hill Cemetery
North Chesterville, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5918999, -70.1085968

22. Weeks Mills Cemetery
New Sharon, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6732600, -70.0429100

23. Chesterville Hill Cemetery
Chesterville, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6060982, -70.0721970

24. Allens Mills Cemetery
Industry, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7180800, -70.0780100