James Allison SAUNDERS

1841 - 1912  (70 years)

• Name	James Allison SAUNDERS
  Birth	10 Sep 1841	Russeltown, Beauharnois County, Quebec, Canada
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	Miner, Farmer
  Cause of death	Mitral insufficiency
  Death	28 Apr 1912	Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, USA
  Burial	29 Apr 1912	Hillcrest Cemetery, Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, USA
  Person ID	I2293	Total list | Saunders family
  Last Modified	18 May 2021

  
  

  Father	Robert SANDERS,   b. 23 Aug 1806, Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland d. 1885, Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, USA (Age 78 years)
  Mother	Rosanna CARUTHERS,   b. 1811, Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland d. 14 Feb 1869, Morrow County, Ohio, USA (Age 58 years)
  Family ID	F656	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Martha Ellen SANDERS,   b. 13 Sep 1850, Harrison County, Ohio, USA d. 12 May 1877, Deep River, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA (Age 26 years)
  Marriage	22 Dec 1870	Dresden, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
  Children	1. Elmer Warren SAUNDERS,   b. 27 Nov 1872, Lincoln, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA d. 3 Jul 1921, Mexico (Age 48 years)
  Last Modified	7 Apr 2015
  Family ID	F744	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Mary W. ADELL,   b. 3 Dec 1846, Galena, Delaware County, Iowa, USA d. 23 Mar 1926, Millersburg, Iowa, USA (Age 79 years)
  Marriage	27 Nov 1878	Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
  Divorce	1900?
  Children	+ 1. Josephine Alma SAUNDERS,   b. 10 Jul 1880, Deep River, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA d. 18 May 1904, What Cheer, Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, USA (Age 23 years)
  Last Modified	7 Apr 2015
  Family ID	F745	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 3	Dr. Frances Sarah HOOVER,   b. 1852, Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA d. 9 Dec 1932, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA (Age 80 years)
  Marriage	8 Apr 1909	Butte, Silver Bow, Montana, USA
  Last Modified	7 Apr 2015
  Family ID	F1050	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 10 Sep 1841 - Russeltown, Beauharnois County, Quebec, Canada Marriage - 22 Dec 1870 - Dresden, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA Marriage - 8 Apr 1909 - Butte, Silver Bow, Montana, USA Death - 28 Apr 1912 - Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, USA Burial - 29 Apr 1912 - Hillcrest Cemetery, Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents

  James Saunders death certificate

  
  

• Notes

  Name: 1880 Poweshiek County History Lincoln Township-- Saunders, James A.-- Section 33, P.O. Deep River. His ancestors, on both sides, were, remotely, from Scotland, but settled many years ago near Belfast, Ireland. They were of the class of people known as the "Scotch Presbyterian Descendants." His father, Robert Saunders, was born August 23, 1806, near Belfast, Ireland, where he was raised and educated, followed his trade as weaver, and married. He immigrated with his wife and two children to Canada in 1840; where, for the next thirteen years, he farmed in summer and worked at his trade during the winter. He then moved to Morrow county, Ohio, where he farmed until the spring of 1869, when he immigrated to this county; his wife having died February 14, 1869, he came out alone. He is now making his home with his son James, with whom he has lived ever since the death of his wife. The subject of this sketch was born September 10, 1841 in Beauharnais, Lower Canada. When twelve years old he moved with his father to Ohio, where he was raised on a farm and educated. He preceded his father to this county one year, and engaged in the mercantile business at Dresden with Mr. Jesse Axtell, at which he continued for three years. He then sold out to his partner and bought his present place. Mr. Saunders married in Dresden, December 22, 1870, Miss Martha E. Sanders, daughter of George E. Sanders. She was born September 13, 1850, in Harrison county, Ohio. This lady bore him: Elmer Warren (Born November 27, 1872; died May 12, 1877). He re-married in Montezuma, November 27, 1878, Mrs. C. P. Churchill, whose maiden name was Mary Adell; she was born in Delaware county, Ohio, December 3, 1846. She has one child by her first husband: William Lorain (born November 24, 1872). The fruit of this union is one child: Josie Alma (born July 10, 1880). Mr. Saunders owns 320 acres of excellent farming land, besides five acres of timber. His farm is in good condition, well stocked and unembarrassed. He is at present entering into preparations for extensive sheep raising. He is a member of the Board of County Supervisors, and takes an active interest in local and general politics. He is very popular, and a gentleman of remarkable force of character and broad influence. Buried: The Spokesman Review (WA), 7 May 1912 Deer Lodge, Mont.--J.A.Sanders, one of the old-time miners and prospectors of the Emery mining district, died April 28, at Dempsey. Death was due to heart disease. Mr. Sanders was born Sept. 10, 1842, in Montreal, Canada. In 1867 he came to the United States and settled in Iowa, going from that state to Washington and coming from there to Montana about 30 years ago. When he first came to Montana he engaged in quartz mining and worked in the mines in the Emery district and also did prospecting in the district. A number of years ago he secured a small farm at Dempsey, which place has since been his home. He was an honest and upright man and was well thought of by his neighbors. He leaves to mourn his death a widow and a son, E.W. Sanders, and George L. Conway, a step-son. The funeral, which was largely attended by all the old-timers, was held at Deer Lodge, where interment was made.