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Eli James Smith

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Eli James Smith

Birth
Jasper County, Indiana, USA
Death
7 Feb 1891 (aged 52–53)
Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
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Eli was married to Mary Snoddgrass on July 4, 1857. Their children were Sarah Elizabeth, Eli Sherman, James Franklin, Ella Jane, Charlotta Sophia.

Eli served as a private in Co. I. 39th Iowa Infantry, during the Civil War. He was a farmer and died of complications during heart surgery. His funeral announcement in Des Moines newspaper states he was buried in McDivitt Cemetery.

Unable to locate his grave in cemetery. There are crumbled stones in area where he may be buried.
Eli was married to Mary Snoddgrass on July 4, 1857. Their children were Sarah Elizabeth, Eli Sherman, James Franklin, Ella Jane, Charlotta Sophia.

Eli served as a private in Co. I. 39th Iowa Infantry, during the Civil War. He was a farmer and died of complications during heart surgery. His funeral announcement in Des Moines newspaper states he was buried in McDivitt Cemetery.

Unable to locate his grave in cemetery. There are crumbled stones in area where he may be buried.

Gravesite Details

No gravestone present. Reported to SUVCW Headstone Committee.



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