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At a time in the cemetery's history the burial area was not fenced, but was a part of pasture ground. At a later time the stones were taken up but shortly thereafter returned to the area. Those persons who knew the cemetery in the early 1900's say there were six to eight stones in the cemetery. The only stones " which were found by the lister in 1975 are given below: -
Clarance, son of A. F. and C. R. Durland, d. Oct. 14, 1875; age 1 mo. 11 das. . (Stone with top portion broken off and not there); d. Nov. 15, 18 (last portion of year not there); eged 72 yrs.
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JOHNSON CEMETERY
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VenBuren Township 16-76-12
Location
Johnson Cemetery may be reached from Sigourney by three routes. The route which provides the greatest amount of paved road driving, though slightly longer, will be given here. Take Highway 92 west out of Sigourney to the Junction of V45 (Keswick Road) at the west edge of Sigourney; turn north on this highway and drive about four miles, turn west onto gravel road driving about one and three-fourths miles, then south for one-half mile. There is a slight jog to the east on this south distance. The burial ground is on the east side of the road.
Physical Features
The cemetery is on a slightly rolling area and is fenced on all sides except the entrance portion. The access drive is up grade from the graveled highway. There are only a few trees on the burial grounds, which are cared for by township funds.
Land Description
On Nov. 12, 1867, Oliver Johnson and wife, Phebey Johnson, deeded to Sub- District No. 5 Van Buren Township, one acre of land out of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 16, Township 76 North, Range 12 West of the 5th P.M. This school property was just south of the Johnson Cemetery. This acre upon which the school stood was deeded to Earl O. Noller on April 1, 1954, after the school had been closed.
No deed was found of record from Oliver Johnson for the cemetery land, but mention is made of the cemetery in the following deed:
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Oliver Johnson and wife, Mary Johnson
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Warranty Deed Dated Aug. 22, 1890 Recorded Aug. 22, 1890 Deed Record 19, page 279 -
S. Sherwood
Description: The South three-fourths of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 16, Township 76 North, Range 12 West of the 5th P.m., subject however to whatever rights the public may have to use the cemetery thereon situated . and subject to the rights of the school district to maintain their school thereon. (Other real estate was also included. ), +
On Nov. 28, 1932, there was filed and recorded in Plat Book 3, page 560, in the Recorder's Office of Keokuk County, a plat of Johnson Cemetery, showing an addition to the burial ground. The survey was made Cct. 22, 1932, by A. H. Brunt,
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Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor, Iowa 409. The following notes appear on the plat of record:
"Notes: An addition to cemetery in S. 16, T. 76 N., R. 12 W. in Keokuk County, Iowa, consisting of 28 lots, numbered from 1 to 28, inclusive, with dimen- tions, shown in feet, as indicated hereon. Alleys are 4 ft. wide. Point "A" shown hereon is the South West corner of lot No. 22 and is situated 825 feet North and 55.5 feet East of the Quarter Section Corner between S. 16 and 21, T. 76 No., R. 12 W. Sth P.M. in Keokuk County and State of Iowa."
Below is a copy of the plat:
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In deeds from S. Sherwood to James W. Junkins, and subsequent real estate transactions, the description of the adjacent real estate is given as the South 60 acres of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 16, Township 76 North, Range 12 West of the 5th P.M., except school grounds and cemetery lots.
Earl D. Noller sold on contract March 20, 1958, to Cloyd Fisher, Jr., and Mabel Fisher, husband and wife, (Misc. Rec. Il, page 210), the South 60 acres of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 16, Township 76 North, Range 12 West of the Sth P. M., except the cemetery lots. The school house and school house site were included in the contract purchase as Earl D. Noller became the owner of the school ground in 1954. (Other land not relevant here was included in the con- tract.)
In the Estate and Probate Records in the Clerk's Office, the land of which Earl D. Noller died seized is described, among other real estate, as "The South 60 acres of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 16 and Cemetery Lot, 2 acres" all in Township 76 North, Range 12 Westof the 5th P.M. This same descrip- tion was used in the Earl D. Noller Trust.
Though no deed directly to the Township Trustees had been given in the early history of the cemetery, the cemetery boundaries. have been established by use and established fence lines which have been acquiesed in by adjoining owners and also evidenced by the plat heretofore set out. To clear the title to the cemetery real estate and correct the description error, a Quit Claim Deed is in the process of being executed by the Earl D. Noller Trust to the Van Buren Township Trustees and will soon be made of record.
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History and Plat
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There is no history available other than as revealed in the foregoing land descriptions. No plat of the cemetery was located other than the one recorded in the Recorder's Office and set out herein.
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Headstones
Because no plat was available to follow, the headstones in Johnson Cemetery were read by rows from north to south, beginning at the east side. V in the margin before a name designates a veteran. M in the margin before a name designates that there is no stone, but a funeral home metal marker indicates a burial plot. No attempt was made to estimate the number of vacant spaces in the rows between the headstones read. Those spaces may represent unused burial plots or burials with- out headstones.
Row 1
Jonathan A. Eaton, d. Nov. 26, 1860; age 23 yrs. 10 mos. 29 das. Hannah E., wife of I. Westerfield, d. Aug. 5, 1863; age 81 yrs. 8 mos. 27 das. Mary M. Hollingsworth, d. Nov. 14, 1873; age 23 yrs. 5 mos. 21 das.
Samantha E., dau. of W. L. and M. J. Clark, d. Oct. 4, 1865; age 4 yrs. 3 mos. Rosa F., dau. of W .. L. and M. J. Clark, d. June 5, 1863; age 4 mos. 21 das. V George W., son of L. and E. Nelson, d. Oct. 27, 1862; age 22 yrs. 6 mos. 8 das .; Co. F. 8th Regt. . Iowa Inf.
.V (G.A.R. Marker; no stone)
Marcus, son of (not readable); d. Oct. 19, 1868; age 22 yrs. 29 das. (stone broken at line of parents' names)
Row 2
Catharine M., wife of F. C. J. Cole, d. Feb. 28, 1871; age 42 yrs. 4 mos. 4 das.
Orris A., son of J. C. and M. E. Eaton, d. Nov. 3, 1875; age 5 yrs. 11 mos. 18 das. ( Small stone; no name or dates)
V Edwin J. McAdams, d. Dec. 26, 1888; age 34 yrs. 5 mos. 16 das.
Row 3
Lucy, wife of Benjamin Eaton, d. Nov, 5, 1889: age 81 yrs. 6 mos. 28 das. Benjamin Eaton, d. May 20, 1879; age 84 yrs. 27 das.
V (G.A.R. Marker; small foot stone, but no headstone; no name or dates) William D., son of w. and M. A. Heath, d. Oct. 26, 1876; age 84 yrs. 9 mos. 10 das. (Stone lying down)
Row 4
Elias Decker, 1817-1861 Arena Decker, 1828-1883
Eliza Decker, 1863-1881 Sarah Decker, 1653-1864
William L., son of L. and M. 8. Eberhard, d. Apr. 27, 1857; age 4 mos. 17 das.
Fanny, wife of A. Bocton, d. July 27, 1865; age 68 yrs. 9 mos. 19 das. ! (stone lying down)
Children of N. and M. J. Cole: Cornelia E., d. Feb. 29, 1880; age 6 yrs. 1 mo. 1 da. Elve M., d. Feb. 27, 1880; age 3 yrs. 5 mos.
Row 5
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Arthur Morrison, b. Aug. 30, 1880; d. Oct. 6, 1962 "Our Bebo", d. Mar. 14, 1878 David Morrison, d. July 8, 1882; age 37 yrs. Sarah E., wife of R. J .. Coop, d. Oct. 10, 1874; age 24 yrs. 2 mos. 11 das. (etone lying down)
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(White stone, broken; only wordsreadable are "died"; "age 31 yrs.11 mos. 3 das.") "Little Flora", dau. of A. 8. and F. B. Childs, d. Oct. 31, 1854; age 1 yr. S mos. 17 das.
Emanuel L., son of S. and E. Day, d. June 16, 1861; age 26 yrs. 7 mos.
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M. J. Shaw, d. July 31, 1916, ago 91 yrs. 9 mos. S das. Emily M. Shaw, d. Mar. 21, 1908; age 80 yrs. S mos. 29 das.
Son of M. J. and E. M. Shaw, d. Dec. 1, 1876; age 2 yrs. 9 mos. 27 das. Carrie C., dau. of M. J. and E. M. Shaw, d. May 23, 1867; age 6 yrs. Il mos. 17.das. (stone lying down)
.Isaac, husband of Rebecca Waltze, b. Sept. S, 1815; d. Sept. 16, 1873; age 56 yrs. ll das.
Row 8
Amanda Peck, b. Sept. 4, 1798; d. Jan. 10, 1887
V Marion Alasco Peck, d. June 5, 1864; age 22 yrs. "S mos. 21-das. Co. H 33 Reg. Iowa Inf.
- .Mary J. Horton, b. Aug. 25, 1832; d. Oct. 30, 1921 Harley Peck, b. Dec. 15, 1799; d. Jan. 10, 1865
Amanda Peck, b. Sept. 4, 1798; d. Jan. 10, 1887
Marion A. Peck, b. Jan. 14, 1842; d. June 5, 1864 (This is a duplicate stone .. See the Marion Alasco Peck headstone listed above)
Melvin, son.of.Z. C. and Melissa Smith, d. Feb. 21, 1892; age 22 yrs. 5 mos. 2 das.
Blanchie, daue of Z. C. and M. Smith, (death date not readable) Malisa, dau. of Z. C. and M. Smith, d. Dec. 27, 1872; age 27 yrs. 1 mo.
V Ezekiel C. Smith (no dates) Co. 8 33 Reg. Iowa Inf.
Matthias Hatter, d. Aug. 26, 1854; age 60 yrs. 2 mos. 19 das.
Malinda, wife of Matthias Hatter, d. Sept. 31, 1862; age 54 yrs. 6 mos. 2 das.
Rachel, wife of J. Knox, b. 1787; d. Sept. 11, 1871
Row 9
Elizabeth Combes, b. Mar. 28, 1795; d. Oct. 15, 1869 ( stone lying by traa) Samuel H., son of W. and M. Combes, d. June 21, 1868; age 20 yrs. 1 mo. 3 das. (stone lying down)
Eva A., dau. of W. and M. Combes, d. Mar. 21, 1868; age 6 mos. 2 das. Emma, dau. of W. and M. Combes, d. Aug. 23, 1668 (stone broken)
Wesley M., son of W. and M. Combes, d. Feb. 19, 1862; age 3 yrs. 1 mo. 23 das.
Margaret C., dau. of W. and M. Combes, d. Feb. 22; 1862; age 1 yr. S mos. 26 das. Harriet, dau. of F. W. and M. Combes, "d. Feb. 12; 1862, ege 6 yrs. 8 mos. 29 das.
Alice A., dau. of W. and M. Combes, d. Feb. 2, 1862; age 21 das. Thomas W., son of Ira and A. Hudson, d. Sept. 15, 1859; age 1 mo. 21 das. (Stone top broken off; only age portion there: "78 yrs. 3 mos. 13 das.") Jacob Legg, b. Jan. 13, 1821; d. Sept. 4, 1892 1
Nancy A. Legg, b. Oct. 12, 1837; d. Apr. 27, 1926 .Mary A. Legg, b. Dec. 7, 1826; d. Apr: 16, 1855 -Lodima Legg, b. Mer. 19, 1862; d. Jan. 12, 1864 Infant Legg (no datos)
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Willie Legg, b. Feb. 28, 1869; d. Apr. 15, 1869 Eldora Legg, b. Oct. 19, 1860; d. Apr. 27, 1863 Augustus, infent son of D. and C. King, d. Nov. 22, 1855
Row 10
Caroline, wife of R. T. (last name not readable); d. Juna 1, 1881; age 27 yrs. 8.mos. 2 das. -
William, son of D. and P. A. Johnson, d. Mar. 27, 1868; aga 9 yrs. 8 mos. 6 das. Abner Johnson (no dates)
Yankee and Margaret Johnson (no dates)
William H., son of H. end M. J. Parke, d. Sept. 24, 1865; age 11 mos. 28 das.
Bartha, dau. of Harrison and Mary Parke, d. Jan. 27, 1873; age 6 yrs. 11 mos. 26 das.
Jessie, dau. of H. and M. Parke, d. Oct. 12, 1890; age 10 yrs. 2 mos. 15 das. Thompson Parke, d. June 8, 1857; age 58 yrs.
Row 11
V Aaron 8. Smith, d. Jan. 26, 1864; age 19 yrs. 5 mos. 19 das. Co. H 33 Reg. Iowa Inf.
Lester Smith, d. Mar. 2, 1885; age 66 yrs. 2 mos. 8 das ..
Mary Smith, wife of Lester Smith, d. Apr. 27, 1890; age 73 yrs. 2 mos. 3 das. Elizabeth, wife of J. C. Johnson, d. Apr. 28, 1868; age 57 yrs. 6 mos. 20 das. Harry Bunnell ( Small square marker; no dates)
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V Benjamin F. Waltz, d. Dec. 20, 1882; age 39 yrs. 1 mo. 14 das. (C.A.R. Marker) Charley Waltz, d. Feb. 27, 1872; age 2 yrs. 2 mos. 18 das. Louis, son of A. and G. D. Clemons, d. July 19, 1879; age 2 yrs. (Limestone head and foot stone; no name or dates)
J. Bringman, d. May 13, 1892; age 74 yrs. 4 mos. 24 das.
Mahala Bringman, d. Mar. 14, 1888; age 66 yrs. 3 mos. 16 das.
.Infant, ;... , born and died Oct. 10, 1860 .
Infant, born and died Oct. 19, 1863
Rosales 8. Waltz, d. June 9, 1868; age 23 yrs. 7 mos. 14 das.
Row 12
S. E. Conklin, d. Apr. 29, 1881; age 29 yrs. 3 mos. 15 das.
J. C. Conklin, d. May 4, 1880; age 84 yrs. 1 mo.
S., wife of J. C. Conklin, d. Feb. 15, 1871; ege 59 yrs. 1 mo. 9 das.
W. W. Conklin, d. Aug. 4, 1875; age 22 yrs. 3 mos. 8 das. John E. Wright, 1854-1942
Elizabeth Wright, b. Nov. 25, 1844; d. Apr. 10, 1875; age 30 yrs. 1 mo. : 15 das.
' Samuel Wright, d. Apr. i, 1888; age 71 yrs.
Lucy Wright, d. Aug. 29, 1902; age 62 yrs. 4 mos. 23 das.
Row 13
Catharine (remainder not readable)
Thomas Thompson (remainder of stone gone)
Cyrena Sutton, d. Nov. 21, 1867; age 11 yrs. 3 mos. 7 das.
Thomas. H. Thompson, d. Dec. 15, 1871; age 10 das .; son of T. J. and H. N. Thompson
Francis L. Thompson, dau. of T. J. and H. N. Thompson, d. Mar. 1, 1863
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Row 14
Emily (remainder of stone is gone) Andrew E. Johnson, 1900-1945 Anna Meyer Johnson, b. Mar. 24, 1874; d. Dec. 12, 1940 Benjamin Johnson, Sr., b. Mar. 22, 1872; d. Jan. 17, 1947
Row 15
V Benjamin Bunnell (no dates); Co. H 103 Chio Inf. Phoebe Bunnell (no dates) Lieuvera C. Bunnell, 1853-1919 Margaret, wife of R. Pilkington, d. Mar. 1, 1867; age 33 yrs. 5 mos. Il das. Margaret P. Lane, b. Apr. 11, 1885; d. Sept. 17, 1965
Thomas C. Lane, b. Nov. 13, 1880; d. Jan. 12, 1965
Row 16
M.C. (remainder not readable) Mollie, wife of Armstead Johnson, d. Nov. 21, 1899, age 60 yrs. 4 mos. 4 das. Julia A., wife of J. W. Lightfoot, d. Oct. 5, 1867; age 33 yrs. 2 mos. 26 das. V (Civil War marker; no name)
Row 17
Mary, wife of I. W. Coghlan, d. Feb. 14, 1858; age 49 yrs. 11 mos. 3 das. Hattie, dau. of L. U. and M. Hurt, d. Mar. 20, 1867; age 1 mo. 11 das. James 8., son of J.W. and J. A. Lightfoot, d. Oct. 30, 1865; age 1 yr. 3 mos. 22 das. (stone lying down) Children of m. C. and Rachel Clark: Orson, b. Aug. 2, 1874; d. July 22, 1878 Jessy B., b. Nov. 3, 1876; d. Aug. 12, 1878
Row 18
Willie, son of J. P. and C. H. Hedge, d. Oct. 26, 1876; age 2 mos. 15 das. Phebe A. Johnson, b. May 2, 1839; d. June 27, 1919 Celia A. Johnson, b. Jan. 11, 1860; d. Jan. 27, 1879
Alfarotta, dau. of I and L. Coghlen, d. Sept. 12, 1879; age 1 yr. 7 mos. 14 das. Minerva Jane, dau. of Isaac and Lucinda Coghlan, d. Dec. 22, 1888; age 1 yr. 9 mos. 4 das.
Isaac, husband of Lucinda Coghlan, o. Mar. 20, 1847; d. Apr. 11, 1694; age 47 yrs. 22 das.
Lucinda, wife of Isaac Coghlan, b. Oct. 13, 1851; d. June 3, 1912; age 60 yrs. 7 mos. 20 das.
Row 19
Herman Hackert, 1900-1943 Olive Hackert, 1911- (no death date)
Joseph Hackert, b. June 13, 1893; d. Jan. 18, 1911 Martin Hackert, b. Oct. 9, 1885; d. Dec. 14, 1885 August Hackert, b. Dec. 12, 1863; d. Sept. 3, 1895 John A. Hackert, b. Jan. 21, 1849; d. Apr. 28, 1907 Pauline Hackert, b. Aug. 30, 1857; d. Nov. 26, 1927
Row 20
Lulu E. Waltz, b. Apr. 14, 1879; d. June 2, 1896 Mary A. Waltz, 1853-1916
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Row 21
Jane, wife of Benjamin Junkins, d. June 4, 1891; age 72 yrs. 5 mos. 24 das. John S. Junkins, d. July 28, 1900; age 48 yrs. 3 mos. 24 das.
Row 22
Children of J. W. and C. H. Junkins: Earl, d. Mar. 3, 1880; age 2 yrs. 10 mos. 14 das. Gertrude M., d. Mar. 11, 1880; age 4 mos. 15 das. W. H. Decker, 1861-1891 Mary, wife of W. H. Decker, 1866-1914
Clarence. Decker, son, 1890-1890
Louise A. Geno, d. May 29, 1904; age 60 yrs. 9 mos. 29 das.
William f. Gano, d. Sept. 12, 1912; age 76 yrs. 3 mos. 19 das.
V (Civil War marker; no name or stone)
frank, son of J. W. and M. J. Ladders, d. May 30, 1885; age 19 yrs. 5 mos. 17 das.
Mary J., wife of J. W. Landers, d. May 1, 1881; age 38 yrs. 1 mo. Il das.
Row 23
Homer 8. Bringman, d. Oct. 2, 1890; age 31 yrs. 7 mos. 13 das. Lydia, wife of E. Clemons, b. July 11, 1837; d. Aug. 19, 1899 Children of J. L. and M. D. Armstrong: Mable, b. June 22, 1893; d. July 15, 1684 Jesse, b. Jan. 8, 1882; d. July 20, 1882
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James B. Harvey, d. Aug. 22, 1893; age 83 yrs. 2 mos. 12 das. Mary E.J. Harvey, d. Dec. 4, 1900; age 87 yrs. 1 mo. 11 das. Jimmie Harvey, d. Aug. 16, 1895; age 7 yrs. 10 mos. 14 das.
Augusta L., fathar of Mary and Elsie Harvey, d. Aug. 18, 1910; age 57 yrs. 4 mos. 16 das.
Ruth, wife of Goo. Bunnell, b. June 18, 1896; d. June 20, 1915 Harry A., son of J. C. and A. Bunnell, b. Oct. 3, 1900; d. Jan. 29, 1963 John Bunnell (Father), 1874-1938
Hoster, wife of W. A. Cornwell, d. Oct. 14, 1881; age 30 yrs.
Clary, dau. of W. A. and H. J. Cornwell, d. Aug. 11, 1881; aga 1 yr.
Row 25
Samuel C., son of Gottleb and Caroline Schlaser, b. Dec. 29, 1873; d. Nov. 30, 1895
Gottlieb Schlaser, b. Apr. 30, 1840; d. Nov. 19, 1927 Caroline Schlaser, b. Sept. 24, 1844; d. Nov. 10, 1915 John C. Schlaser, b. Jan. 22, 1883; d. May 7, 1943 Roy D., son of F. H. and 5. J. Schlaser, d. June 10, 1897; age 13 das .. Henry, son of J. W. and L. E. Martin, d. Jan. 19, 1899; age 2 yrs. 3 das. Wm. Albert McCartney, b. Sept. 13, 1869; d. Mar. 17, 1920 Daughter of 8. and S. L. Morgan, d. June 27, 1881; age 11 das.
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Additional Information
From Dorothy Axmear, Thornburg, Iowa, comes this additional information: Unmarkod graves in Johnson Cometory
Grave location: North and west of evergreen tree on slope almost centered, lot unknown -- should be with cemetery association.
Name: Joseph Knox, statistics unknown. Probably born in New York State shortly after 1800 (or before) Rechel Brooks Knox, his wife. Vital statistics also unknown. Probably born in Boston vicinity shortly after 1800 (or before)
Death of both probably in the 60's or later. They had e headstone, but it has long since disappeared.
Relation: Great great grandparents
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PLEASANT GROVE CEMETERY
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Van Buren Township 34-76-12 Sigourney Township 35-76-12
Location
Pleasant Grove Cemetery is located at the northwest edge of Sigourney. It may be reached by going west on Highway 92, turning north one-fourth mile west of the V-45 turn off. It is the first turn to the north after crossing the old railroad overpass.
· Physical Features
Pleasant Grove is the largest cemetery in Keokuk County. The main slope is toward the south which provides an excellent view of the greater portion of the cemetery from Highway 92 and from the cemetery entrance drive. There are numerous trees and evergreens in the older portions of the burial grounds. It is fenced on all sides except at the entrance area. It is well cared for by a supervisor and assistants employed during the growing season.
There is one main road entering the cemetery from the south and paved drives branch from it to west and east making all parts of the cemetery easily access- ible. There are restroom facilities and maintenance building on the grounds.
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Land Description
Lender's Addition
On June 7, 1858, there was filed in Town Lot Deed Record A, at page 610, a plat signed and acknowledged by Joshua Landers and his wife, Elizabeth Landers, on June 7, 1858. Theyacknowledged that they caused the survey of land described below to be made, to be known as Pleasant Grove Burying Ground to be used for burial purposes only, and sold and donated in lots as designated on the plat.
Pleasant Grove Burying Ground is located on the Southwest Quarter of the North- west Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 76. North, Range 12 West of the 5th P.M. There are limestone rock planted at A.B.C.D. and E, at 5 being 9 rods and 5 links north and 282 links east of the southwest corner of the above described lot. The size of the lots east and west are 18 feet by 24 feet north and south. Width of roads are 20 feet. Width of walks are 9 links = 6 feet. There are 18 blocks and 8 lots in each block. There are 12 out lots the same size as the lots in blocks. Surveyed May 27 and 28, 1858, by Joel Crossman, County Surveyor, Keokuk County, Iowa. Plat is set out below:
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Land Description
Silverwood's First Addition
On April 29, 1869, there was filed in Deed Record R, page 357, a plat of "James 8. Silverwood's Addition to Pleasant Grova Burying Ground located on the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 76 North, Range 12 West of the 5thP.M. The Northeast corner of Block 1 is 20 feet south of the Northwest corner of Pleasant Grove burying ground. There are 20 blocks and 8 lots in.each block. The size of the lots are 12 feet by 24 feet. The alleys are 6 feet in width. There is a street 20 feet in width on south side of blocks 5,6,7, and 8." The plot was surveyed by Joel Crossman, County Surveyor, dated Apr. 6, 1869.
On Apr. 6, 1869, J. 8. Silverwood and Ellen W. Silverwood acknowledged that the plat wes made with their consent and inaccordance with their desire, that they Caused the survey to be made, that the plot of land was to be known as Silverwood's Addition to Pleasant Grove Burying Ground to be used for burial purposes only and to be sold in lots as designated on the plat. Notarized by S. A. James, Notary Public. On April 6, 1969, ordered by William McLoud, County Judge, to be recorded.
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Land Description
Silverwood's Second Addition
On Oct. 15, 1872, there was filed in Deed Record X, pages 181, 182, of the County Records e plat of "Silverwood's Addition to Silverwood's Addition to Pleas- ant Grove Burying Ground" "located on the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quar- ter of Section 34, Township 76 North, Range 12 West of the SthP.M. The Northeast corner of Block 1 is 6 feet west of the Northwest corner of Silverwood's Addition to Pleasant Grove Burying Ground. There are five blocks and eight lots in a block. The size of the lots are 12 ft. by 24 ft. The alleys ere 6 ft. in width. There is one street 20 feet in width on south side of Block 2." This plot was surveyed by George W. Halferty, County Surveyor of KeokukCounty.
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.On Oct. 3, 1872, Ellen W. Silverwood in her own right; Ellen W. Silverwood as guardian for Charles Silverwood, Oscar Silverwood, and Lillie Silverwood; Fannie McClain; and C. S. McClain acknowledged that of their own free will and with their consent have caused a survey to be made of the tract and plot of ground to be known as Silver- wood's Addition toSilverwood's Addition to Pleasant Grove Burying Ground tobe used for burial purposes only and to be sold in lots as designated on the plat. Notarized before and by E. W. McJunkin, Notary Public in end for Keokuk County on Oct. 3, 1872
Note: On the plat used currently by the Pleasant Grove Cemetery Association, the blocks have a different numbering sequence to fit the sequence of Block numbers of the first and third additions by Silverwood. Thus, Block 1 becomes Block 25; Block 2, 24; Block 3, 23; Block 4, 22; and Block 5, 21
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Land Description
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The above plat of Silverwood's Third Addition is e sketch of that recorded in Deed Record 6, pages 48 and 49, filed June 7, 1879. This plet "represents Silver- wood's Third Addition to Ploasant Grove Burying Ground situated in the East Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 76 North, Range 12 West of the 5th P.m., and ombraces Blocks 26 to 58, inclusive. The North- east corner of Block 26 is 6 feet west of the Northwest corner of Block 25 in Silver- wood's Addition to said Burying Ground. There is a surplus of 4 inches in measure- ment eastand west in Blocks 44, 45, 46, 47,/49, 56, 57, and 58, being made in that
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