CEMETERY: Beaver Grove Cemetery, Butler Co., IA This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Ken Kothe September 1997 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ________________________________________________________ NOTE: For more information on Butler County, Iowa Please visit the Butler County, IAGenWeb page at http://iagenweb.org/butler/ ________________________________________________________ Beaver Grove Cemetery Beaver Grove Cemetery is located on Section 20, Beaver township about three miles northwest of New Hartford. It was organized March 19,1882 at a meeting held in District 1 school house. Noah Bowen donated the ground, providing the Association kept up the fences. Trees were cleared off, and lots of six spaces were sold for $5.00. Past presidents of the Association have been Nate Olmstead, Noah Bowen, Ira Ingalls, T. G. Olmstead, G. B. Luck, Mrs. Anna Ingalls, Pearl Ingalls, Mrs. Dick Thomas, Cena Ackerson and Clyde Garner, who served in the office for 34 years (1930-1964). Present officers are Martin Holm, President, and Mrs. Harold Chapman, secretary. Veterans buried in CIVIL WAR Belt, A. J. Bowen, Noah Clayton, Dow Farnsworth, L. H. Higgins, H. H. Lee, Major William Mead, Philo Olmstead, Rev. Nathan Thomas, Henry Unknown soldier MEXICAN Beckwith, Royce WORLD WAR I Evers, Treno Luck, Ernest Luck, Orion McCoun, Art Smith, George Way, Ross WORLD WAR II Boltz, Elmer F. Brennan, William G. Luck, Eugene Nielsen, Darrel Geyer, Chris A. Rows 1/ through 9/ run north to south from east to west. Lots are numbered from /1 (through /81) in northeast corner across north side then back: 987654321 10 - - - - - 18 - - - 19 etc. Ackerson, Mrs. Isaac No dates 5/77 Will W. Our darling aged ld June 19,1879 2/56 Beckwith, Royce Co. E 2nd Reg T Iowa Vol Inf Mexican War 4/76 Belfield, Leslie C. 1910-1985 8/26 Belt,A.J. Co. E 44 Iowa Inf. CW Vet No dates 5/23 Bolton, Cecil A. 189? - 1958 7/61 Flora L. Feb 24,1889 Aged 26ylm2d 5/59 Boltz,Elmer F. 1927-1984 Tec 5 US Army WWII Jan 15, 1927 - June 17,1984 5/68 Sarah M. 1929- parents of Linda 5/68 Bowen, Charles No dates 6/67 Eliza No dates 6/67 Noah 1835-1916 CW Vet 4/69 Cynthia 1835-1912 4/69 Hadassah wf of W. 83y 1881 4/69 Paul Wesley 1912 s of M.A. 2/38 Brennan, Willie 1881-1953 3/21 Grace Luck 1880-1969 3/21 William WWII 1913-1956 Pvt. Wm.G. Co B 1284th Eng. Combat Battalion 3/21 Buchholz Lot bought 1897 No dates 8/80 Fred 8/80 Lucille 8/80 John 8/80 Clayton, Dow Mar 14,1833-Jun 27,1893 60y3ml3d CW 4/76 DeBuhr, John 1899-1984 7/66B Ethel 1900-1972 parents of Eva, Nettie, Dorothy & John Jr. 7/66B Nan 1903-1982 8/26 Verda 1911- 8/26 Ehling, Children of C.M. 3/75 Darcy Dec 19, 1879-Aug 21, 1886 3/75 Wilhemenia Feb 1, 1890-Feb 10, 1890 3/75 Wilhelm May 22, 1893-Jun 5, 1893 3/75 Elizabeth Nov 14, 1883-Aug 27, 1891 3/75 Evers, Treno J. 1895-1964 WWI 8/62 Jennie wf of Treno 1902-1949 8/62 John 1920-1938 8/62 Clarence 1922-1940 8/62 Farnswroth L.M. Civil War Co. H 16th Wis Inf No dates 6/24 Eliza M. mo. 1857-1932 6/24 Little Guy s of L.M.&E.M. d May 7,1881 8m8d 6/31 Flynn, Grace Apr 23,1887 9m dau of J.J. & Minnie nee Ingalls 2/71 Garner, Clyde 1886-1971 4/40 Eva 1885-1974 4/40 Jennie (no stone) 3/4a Geyer, Chris 1868-1942 6/42 Hattie I. 1868-1951 6/42 Carrie 1895-1973 6/42 Chris A. 1901-1968 WWII 8/29B Marlys E. 1920- 8/29B Grandon, Clyde 1910- 9/45 Evelyn 1918- 9/45 Nelson W. 1870-1938 8/65 Erma S. 1878-1961 8/65 Spencer E. 1907-1968 8/65 Mabel 1911- 8/65 William 1833-1897 3/52 Heckenlively, Thelma Irene Feb. 22,1913-Mar 2,1986 5/5 Higgins, H.H. Government Scout No dates CW 4-69 Hinders, Fannie wf of Peter Sept 10,1890 35y 8/8 Hoffman, Infant dau of H.A.&E.J. Nov 30,1891 6/60 Holm, Betty 1931 sister 7/30 Francis 1934 brother 7/30 Hazel Leta No dates 6/60 Nartin P. No dates 6/60 (Martin?) Hummel Wm. R. s of Roman & Minnie Geyer 1898-1976 6/42 Ingalls, Alice M. 1868-1925 3/57 Arthur W. 1863-1925 3/57 Archie Our darling baby s of A.W.&M. Jan 20,1885 Aged 2m28d 3/57 Lloyd 1894-1917 3/57 Donald E. 1919-1920 1/55 Evelyn P. 1921-1922 1/55 Ira W. 1837-1912 3/70 Baby 1886 3/70 Anna E. 1844-1919 3/70 Ira M. 1838-1912 3/70 Johnson, Katie No dates 6/67 Tolif Apr 27,1829-May 24, 1906 5/68 Martha M. Oct 24,1842-Nov 18,1902 5/68 LeBahn, Adolph Dec 4,1837 - Feb 18,1909 4/58 Louise July 31,1839-Apr 20, 1900 4/58 Lloyd 1894-1917 4/58 Lee, Major William CW Vet Unmarked grave 4/40 Luck, Clyde 1945- 1/1 Linda K. 1948- parents of Clyde Jr. & Michele 1/1 Florence Mar 26,1928-Sept 29,1986 9/10 Ernest A.Jr. 1910-1977 4/3 Verbena E. 1916- 4/3 Ernest A. 1871-1936 5/6 Kenneth A. 1940-1941 5/6 Dorothy M. 1914-1957 5/6 Clifford F. 1905-1973 5/6 Lester D. 1931-1973 5/6 Eugene 1924-1979 WWII 2/2 Dorothy 1924-1975 parents of David & Dianne 2/2 Fred 1893-1982 1/72 Evelyn 1904- 1/72 George 1856-1921 2/20 Josephine wf of George 1854 - 1899 Aged 45y6m28d 2/20 Greenbury B. 1833-1925 4/33 Susan 1838-1920 4/33 George M. s of J.T.&S.M. d Apr 11 1891 4/33 Catherine July 22,1859-Sept 7,1871 4/33 Carrie Mar 30,1872-Apr 23, 1913 4/33 Keitha Irene Nov 20, 1911 4/33 Haley June 11-17-1978 I pray the Lord my soul to keep 8/9 Harley 1934-1974 7/8 Thomas A. Aug 13,1964-Apr 17,1976 Our beloved son and brother Herman 1899 3/4B Wava 1906- parents of James, Eunice, Lavern, Verna & Dale 3/4B John T. 1864-1951 2/38 Sophia LeBahn May 1,1867-Dec 21 1927 2/38 Ernest A. 1891-1952 WWI 2/38 John G. 1924- 1/4 Georgia L. 1927- 1/4 Orion 1896-1944 WWI Vet Post Commander Am Leg 2/17 Clara Johnson 1902- m 1920 parents of John, Eugene, Maveleen 2/17 Baby No dates 2/17 Raymond 1904-1957 1/18 Ruth J. 1910-1974 Am Leg Aux 1/18 Mary 1928 1/18 Lois 1930 1/18 Blanch 1933 1/18 Glee 1936 1/18 Si Feb 29,1908-June 16,1986 8/11 Bernice E. Mar 28, l907-Mar l7, l986 8/11 McCoun, Art 1889-1968 WWI 8/44 Mattie 1903-1981 8/44 Mead,Philo C.W. Vet No dates 6/13B Elva wf of Philo d Nov 22, 1873 Aged 21y7m 6/13B Moon,Howard lot, cement slab but stone missing 8/47 Marilyn Dec 24,1938 8/47 Moore, Earl D. 1880-1959 8/44 Mabel 1882-1973 8/44 George 1905- 9/28 Hilda 1917- 9/28 Peter 1947-1982 9/28 Munger, Charles A. Aug 28,1873 - Jan 2,1957 1/37 Mary L. LeBahn Jan 8,1874- Sept 17,1929 1/37 Murray, Mrs. Ralph 1935-1959 8/29A Vindetta 1867-1912 WRC 3/39 William C. 1862-1917 3/39 Nabor, George H. 1897-1964 9/46 Amy D. 1912-1981 9/46 Nielsen, Darell WWII Unmarked grave 7/12 Olmstead, Aaron June 25,1828- Feb 13,1913 6/31 Hulda M. Jan 11,1832-Sept 28,1900 6/31 Isaac s of A.&H. d Oct2, 1872 Aged 19ylm5d 6/31 Florence d Sep 21,1872 Aged lylOd dau of A.M.&H.M. 6/31 A L. Nov 2,1833-1919 5/41 Margaret wf of A.L. Aug 13, 1832-June 12,1859 5/41 Mary Jane dau of A.L.&M. Jan 2,1857-Mar 14,1872 5/41 O.D. No dates 5/41 Fannie R. wf of O.D. Jan 4, 1867 Aged 23yllm2d 5/41 Frank L. 1859-1955 2/35 Angeline 1870-1938 2/35 Archie 1887-1929 s. 2/35 Rev. Nathan d May 7,1889 Aged 79y7m2ld Vol Co E 32nd Ia Inf CW Vet 4/51B Julia wf of Nathan d Mar 7,1890 Aged 82y 8m 3d 4/51 C Little Willie s of T.G.&G. d 1869 Aged 40m (?)4/51A Sarah C. 1863-1952 6/42 Silas Eugene 1856-1928 6/42 Parsons, Emma L. mo. 1889-1938 7/48 Wilbert E. f. 1879-1938 7/48 Harold 1903-1937 1/19 James f. 1857-1941 6/78 Sarah A. mo. 1859-1937 6/78 Grace dau of J.B.& S.A. Oct 8, 1887-June 12,1890 6/78 Percy, Jane wf of M.M. Apr 29, 1834-Feb 3,1916 5/50 Philo, Wm. Jan 7,1847-Jan 13, 1868 5/50 Wm. M. 1802-July 22,1868 Aged 66y3m2Od 5/50 Lucinda wf of Wm. d. Dec 22, 1888 Aged 84y9m5d 5/50 Root, Mary E. wf of J . F. Mar 31, 1860 Aged 27y 4/22 Ella d Mar 27 l864 4y6m4d Memory faithful to its trust Regails you in beauty from the dust 4/22 Schneiderman, Delbert T. 1912 - 1955 7/30 Berneice 1912- 7/30 Sells, Iva M. 1872-1952 2/56B Nathan G. 1870-1937 2/56B Smith, George Allen 1897-1935 Pvt. 88 Inf. 19 Div WWI 1/36 Muriel 1901-1975 1/36 George L. s of L.L.&D. d Nov. 8,1865 Aged 2y 5/32 Julia E. d Apr 6,1863 Aged 2y 6/32 Henry d May 28,1963 Aged 5y 5/32 Thomas Dick D. 1877-1937 1/72 Pearl Ingalls 1874-1934 1/72 Baby Earl 1902 1/72 Henry Nov 29,1829-Mar 4,1863 d at Fort Pillow Tenn. CW Vet 6/49 Louisa M. Mar 2,1830-Sept 9,1896 6/49 Henry J. s of H.&L.M. Apr 28, 1863-Feb 8,1864 6/49 Timmons, children of Ezra D. & C. 6/13A Tracy Aug 11,1901-Aug 13, 1902 6/13A Infant Nov 4,1900 6/13A Tucker, Cornelia wf of Samuel d May 30,1906 Aged 49y 3m 11d 4/15 Way, Ross 1886-1961 Pf c Co D 408 Telegraph Bn. WWI Sept 4, 1886-July 1,1961 5/14 Webster, Merilda mo. 1856-1891 2/74 Whipple, Perry M. d Aug 15,1877 3mlld 6/5 Phillip Aged 10d 6/5 Sarah R. d July 2,1862-Aged ly5ml9d 6/5 Nelson H. 1832-1907 6/5 Zillah wf. No dates 6/5 Nelson Adolph Dec 14,1870 - 1942 6/5 Whitney, Charles No dates 6/67 Minnie No dates 6/67 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with the USGenWeb policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other gain. Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. -----------------------------------------------------------------------