Iowa County Cemetery Stones and History 1844-1975 (manuscript) by Pauline Lillie

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                    Dane Cemetery  or  West York
                          History     by Pauline Lillie


Location
On blacktop Hy. -W- about 4 miles east of Williamsburg; York township 
79, Range 9, Section 7.

History
According to 1881 Ia.Co. History p. 694; Refers to as the oldest in town-
ship and contained about 40 graves. On Atlas of 1875 p. 9 this is listed 
on the C.F. Daniel, and Atlas 1900 p. 23 cemetery north side of road, south-
west corner on the Charles F. Dane property; 1915 Atlas is listed on Henry 
Wardenburg. In Vol. I. of History of 1915 p. 206; The first interment 
here was a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ira Waldo about 1855; However we found 
no stones for her, but one for the mother Peggy wife of Ira, d. October 30 
1859, age 32 yr. The Dane families are not listed in the 1850 Census. 
in Iowa County.

There are indications a number have been removed; Some relatives are exist-
ing that have ancestors buried here. These are the same group of settlers 
who have buried people in the cemetery north, known as Pleasant Ridge - 
Baptist, and their lives may be found in the histories of townships of 
York-Hilton-Iowa- and Troy, and History of 1915 and the Biographical Rec-
ord, of Johnson-Poweshiek- Iowa Counties. The descendants probably are 
not aware of the relationships.

Buried a Number of Civil War Veterans, according to a quick check ;Are 
Jacob Brill Co. "I" 6th Iowa Volunteer Calvary enlisted at age 36 in 1862 
Iro Waldo same company at age 36 in 1862
Edward Blasier at age 20 in 1861 Co. "H" - 4th Iowa Volunteer Calv. 
and possibly James M. Hopwood Co. "F" 22nd Iowa Vol. Ing. 
These may be found in Vol. I. History of Iowa Co. 1915

There are 5 Civil War Markers and one Womens Relief Corp 1880: Could be 
more, for there are two on the Hopwood lot- one burial- probably that of 
Dr. N.W. Hopwood, and the other might be for James M. Hopwood. Those in-
terested should check these out extensively.

The Blasier lots are neglected, even though they were probably the most 
outstanding citizens this area of Williamsburg ever had. Edward Blasier 
has a large stone with "Knight Templar" marker engraved on the back. He 
was the Commander of Grand Army of Republic, and life is extensively given 
in the History of Johnson Poweshiek and Iowa County (Biographical Rec-
ord) reads like a Whos- Who-

Reason Daughters of American Revolution checked this cemetery and re-
copied, reported there were 3 DAR MARKERS; It proved they were GAR 
The possibility existed because the Blasier, and Howes lineage back to 
a Revolution Patriotic- does exist.

Condition
When I copied this Dane cemetery first in 1959 the center was mowed, 
and along west end near Blasier-Howes- and others started to grow up, 
Since then a tree has fallen, toppled some stones, and animals have 
worked up dirt. It is well mowed in center, and weeds at a minimun. A 
few hours of pick up-cut out under trees growin-reset stones toppled-
should be done.


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                    Dane Cemetery or West York History (continued)


Legal

Iowa County
Recorder:           West York Also - Dane Cemetery

Book 26 page 17

J.M. Brill
   to
York Cemetery Association

Be it known that J.M. Brill for the sum of one dollar $ 1,00 did 
sell to the York Cemetery Association for the purpose set forth in 
the articles of incorporation the following described premises;


Commencing at the South West corner of the North East quarter
of the South West quarter of Section 7 Township North Range 9 
West of the 5th p.m. and running thence 9 rods North of line of 
School House lot thence 10 rods East Thence 9 rods South to Public 
Highway thence 10 rods West along said road to place of beginning.


In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23rd 
day of December A. D. 1870

                                               Signed J.M. Brill

Affidavit as to the identity of J.M. Brill was made Dec. 22, A.D. 
1870 by Ed. Blasier, Justice of Peace.


Filed for record 21 January A. D. 1871, 3 P.M. by M.W. Stover Recorder


Remarks:
Under the circumstances, it was necessary for me to re-check all 
material. (DAR request).

                                 Pauline Lillie Researched.


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