Hannah M. Throckmorton - Monroe Cemetery - Monroe, Iowa
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N 41° 30.736 W 093° 06.490
15T E 490973 N 4595631
This ten foot zinc obelisk is located in the Monroe Cemetery - Jasper Street and Oliver Drive in Monroe, Iowa.
Waymark Code: WM12J48
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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I found no information on Hannah, Karen or John Throckmorton.

This ten foot zinc obelisk is located in the Monroe Cemetery. The family name "Throckmorton" appears on the front a quarter the way up. There are wreaths on each of the sides and drapery. The obelisk is capped. There are four panels to this obelisk memorial.

The front reads:
Hannah M.
Wife of
J.S. Throckmorton
Died Feb. 16, 1882
Aged 43 yrs, 3 mos, 18days.

The right has an open Holy Bible.

The reverse has a bouquet with a central rose.

The left reads:
Karen B.
1941 - 1992

John J.
1937 - 2016
Date Created/Placed: 1882

Address:
Monroe Cemetery
Jasper Street and Oliver Drive
Monroe, Iowa 50170


Height: 10

Illuminated: no

Website: Not listed

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